The Premier League’s summer transfer window officially closed late Friday night. In total, English top-flight teams combined to spend about $2.6 billion on new players. While each club shelled out different amounts of money, the figure represents an average of $130 million per Premier League team. It also works out to around $8.5 million per player as well. Although the …
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Petty ref decision sends Declan Rice off in Arsenal-Brighton tie
Arsenal failed to keep their winning streak going to start the Premier League season on Saturday as Declan Rice was sent off against Brighton. The Gunners faced a tough test against Brighton in the early English top-flight match of the weekend. The Seagulls, like Arsenal, began the current campaign with a pair of victories. While many soccer fans were looking …
Read More »Raheem Sterling aims dig at Chelsea after completing Arsenal switch
Raheem Sterling says he is looking forward to being a part of the ‘togetherness’ at Arsenal after sealing a deadline-day move away from Chelsea. Sterling was among a clutch of players effectively exiled from the Chelsea squad under new boss Enzo Maresca, stripped of his squad number and set to train away from the core group. The England international was …
Read More »Brentford vs Southampton Player Ratings: Premier League
Brentford managed to secure an impressive three points with their 3-1 win over Southampton in one of today’s 3pm kickoffs. Mbeumo led the charge with a brace for the side and Wissa also found the net before Sugawara was able to get a late consolation for the visitors. Player Ratings Brentford Bryan Mbeumo absolutely shone for the home side, managing …
Read More »Juventus steps up efforts to get Mbangula on a new contract
One of the first youngsters to benefit from Thiago Motta’s arrival at Juventus is Samuel Mbangula. The young talent has started in the Bianconeri’s first two games under the new manager, impressing with a goal and two assists so far. Motta has made it clear that players will only step onto the pitch to represent Juventus if they earn it …
Read More »Rio Ferdinand pokes fun at Arsenal after controversial draw
Rio Ferdinand decided to poke fun at Arsenal on X after the referee’s controversial decision to send Declan Rice off on Saturday. The Gunners dropped their first points of this Premier League season on Saturday afternoon, drawing 1-1 with Brighton at the Emirates Stadium in a game which left a sour taste in the mouths of Arsenal supporters. Kai Havertz …
Read More »Mikel Arteta provides Jurrien Timber update after devastating injury scare
Mikel Arteta has revealed the extent of Jurrien Timber’s injury after the Dutch defender was forced off late on during Saturday’s clash. The Gunners were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw against Brighton at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon in a game that will fuel conversations over the next week. Unfortunately, it will not be the quality of the …
Read More »Arsenal vs Brighton Player Ratings: Premier League 24/25
Arsenal and Brighton shared the spoils in the afternoon kickoff on Saturday, August 31st, with a bizarre second yellow card for Declan Rice taking all of the headlines from the stalemate. Player Ratings Arsenal Bukayo Saka stood out with a 7.7 rating, while Kai Havertz followed with a 7.2. David Raya, Ben White, and Gabriel Magalhães earned ratings around the …
Read More »Vlahovic sends a message to Chiesa after his move to Liverpool
Dusan Vlahovic and Federico Chiesa share a long history as teammates, having both come through the ranks at Fiorentina before reuniting at Juventus. The Serbian striker joined Juve after Chiesa had already made a similar move, and the two became close friends, often attending events together off the field. However, they have been separated once again, as Chiesa completed a …
Read More »Fabian Hurzeler admits Declan Rice red card ‘changed the game’ in Arsenal 1-1 Brighton
Fabian Hurzeler has admitted Declan Rice’s red card ‘changed the game’ in Brighton’s 1-1 draw at Arsenal, but insisted the referee made the correct decision. Arsenal looked to be cruising at the Emirates, going in 1-0 up at half-time thanks to a Kai Havertz strike, while Brighton had managed just 0.08 xG and zero shots on target in the first …
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