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Monthly Archives: May 2024

Magpies emerge as favourites for Giorgi Mamardashvili

Magpies emerge as favourites for Giorgi Mamardashvili

After another Premier League defeat for Newcastle, this time against Man United, the Magpies have one game left to win in order to maintain their European aspirations, as well as hoping results elsewhere go their way. Chelsea’s win at Brighton sees them in the box seat now, however, if the Blues lose to Bournemouth on the final day and Newcastle …

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Sky Blues devise plan to sign attacking midfielder

Sky Blues devise plan to sign attacking midfielder

Premier League leaders Manchester City have set the wheels in motion to start their transfer business this summer. Pep Guardiola’s men are favourites to win the Premier League title on the final day of the season ahead of Arsenal. However, that will not stop them from strengthening their squad further to challenge on all fronts again next season. The Sky …

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Wolves go two-footed on VAR and PGMOL

Wolves go two-footed on VAR and PGMOL

Morning all. There’s not much stirring from an Arsenal perspective this morning, so let’s begin with the story that Premier League clubs are to vote on a motion put forward by Wolves to scrap VAR. They said in a statement: After five seasons of VAR in the Premier League, it is time for a constructive and critical debate on its …

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Australia and Uzbekistan awarded 2026 and 2029 hosting rights to AFC Women’s Asian Cup

Australia and Uzbekistan awarded 2026 and 2029 hosting rights to AFC Women’s Asian Cup

May 15 – The Asian Confederation has awarded hosting of its 2026 and 2029 AFC Women’s Asian Cup competitions to Australia and Uzbekistan. The hosts were ratified at a meeting of the AFC’s executive committee Wednesday, in Bangkok, Thailand, following recommendation the AFC Women’s Football Committee. “On behalf of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), I would like to thank the …

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Player walkout mooted if club found guilty on FFP charges

Player walkout mooted if club found guilty on FFP charges

The football world is seemingly waiting with baited breath to see exactly what punishment, if any, is going to be metered out to Man City by the Premier League. It’s alleged that the Cityzens have failed to provide the necessary information on various aspects of Financial Fair Play, and the 115 separate charges against them are damning. Were the club …

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Infantino calls for unity but stops short of backing action against horrors of Israel’s Palestinian assault

Infantino calls for unity but stops short of backing action against horrors of Israel’s Palestinian assault

May 14 – Addressing the 34th AFC Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for unity amongst world football’s federations but stopped short of proposing any concrete action against Israel over the war on Hamas and the resulting destruction of Gaza and the knock-on effect in the West Bank for all Palestinians. “We are only as strong as …

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Saudi Pro League want Alisson this summer

Saudi Pro League want Alisson this summer

It’s set to be quite the summer for Liverpool and Mo Salah. With Jurgen Klopp set to manage his final game at the club this weekend, the curtain will come down on his epic tenure, and a new era will begin. Arne Slot has a lot to live up to, not least the pre-requisite of playing exciting and attacking football. …

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Episode 783 – The Final Day

Episode 783 – The Final Day

Welcome to another episode of the Arsecast – the Arsenal podcast. In this episode I’m joined by Tim Stillman to chat about the idea of rivalry in the wake of Man City beating Spurs, and whether that’s something managers should pay attention to. We also discuss Mikel Arteta’s influence on this Arsenal team and how fans bought into his communication, …

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