This weekend couldn’t have gone much better for Newcastle United, where our European hopes have received a welcome boost just a few days on from that damaging defeat at Crystal Palace. With all of the weekend’s Premier League action now over, results over the past 48 hours show Eddie Howe’s Mags are the only side between fifth and ninth to …
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Salah future, Sesko Chelsea, Gabriel Arsenal deal
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Read More »Erling Haaland doubles Man City’s lead with weak foot finish
Erling Haaland came off the bench on Sunday evening to help double his side’s advantage as they reply to Arsenal’s statement win earlier in the day. At this point of the season, every game carries that bit more weight and this was the case for Pep Guardiola’s side as they travelled to the City ground on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side …
Read More »Chelsea Women 0-2 Barcelona Femeni: Important lessons the men’s team can learn
Barcelona Femeni had an uphill battle on their hands as they took on Chelsea Women in the Champions League semi-finals second-leg. Trailing 1-0 from the first-leg in the Catalan capital, the blaugranes were facing a sold-out crowd at the Stamford Bridge yesterday. And this is when stepped up Aitana Bonmati, more than anyone else. The Ballon d’Or holder and the …
Read More »Mikel Arteta defends “outstanding” David Raya after Tottenham error
Arsenal took a big step towards the Premier League title on Sunday with a 3-2 win over Tottenham but the Gunners experienced a nervy ending due to a David Raya error. Mikel Arteta’s side put four points between themselves and Man City before Pep Guardiola’s team kicked off against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. The game at the Tottenham …
Read More »Barcelona face uphill battle against Chelsea, Man City in pursuit of 16-year-old Argentine wonderkid
Barcelona’s economic hardship will force the club to make some tough decisions this coming summer, with multiple first-team stars in contention to leave Camp Nou at the end of the season. At the same time, Barça must also act smart in the transfer market, knowing they are not in a position to offer big money for any star player. To …
Read More »Josko Gvadiol’s powerful header gives Manchester City the lead
Josko Gvardiol’s powerful front post header has given Manchester City a crucial lead against Nottingham Forest. After Arsenal’s enthralling win against bitter rival Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon, all eyes turned to the treble winners as they travelled to the City ground to keep up with the Gunners. It took Pep Guardiola’s side until the half-hour mark to finally make …
Read More »Arsenal receive information from agents of Barcelona talent
Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund are interested in Barcelona’s U19 midfielder Brian Fariñas ahead of the summer transfer window. The midfielder has come through the Catalan club’s famous youth academy and is impressing key figures in and around the Spanish club. Xavi is one of them and with the Barca manager staying in his role for another season, the legendary midfielder would …
Read More »Arsenal fans will love what Ben White did to Vicario
Arsenal were 3-2 winners over Tottenham in the North London derby to keep their Premier League title challenge alive and Ben White played an unusual role in the Gunners’ first goal. Spurs have struggled from set-pieces all season, while Mikel Arteta’s men have been the total opposite. Therefore, it was fitting that the first goal of the match came from …
Read More »Stunning stat: Juventus the worst attack in Serie A over the last six weeks
A report in the Italian media revealed that Juventus have scored fewer goals than any other team in Serie A over the last month or so. Yesterday, the Bianconeri had to settle for a goalless draw against Milan who were without Mike Maignan, Davide Calabria, Theo Hernandez and Fikayo Tomori at the back. Max Allegri’s men dominated the action and …
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