Arsenal could not maintain their 100% winning start to the new Premier League season as they drew 1-1 with Brighton at home. The Gunners overcame their first obstacle away at Aston Villa last weekend and were looking to keep their momentum going on a return to the Emirates Stadium. After a few early chances, Kai Havertz netted the opener in …
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Ange Postecoglou confirms surprise player will get playing time after Richarlison injury
Ange Postecoglou has confirmed which player will benefit the most from Richarlison’s latest injury setback. The Brazilian is ruled out for a few weeks after he picked up an unfortunate injury during a recent training session. And Postecoglou, who is preparing to face Newcastle United on Sunday, has revealed that academy starlet Will Lankshear is in line for his first-team …
Read More »Why Juventus and Chiesa dumped Barcelona for Liverpool
Federico Chiesa appeared to be on his way to Barcelona before Liverpool swooped in to sign him from Juventus. The Bianconeri were eager to offload him before the transfer window closed, and Chiesa was unwilling to join a smaller club. There were rumours that Chiesa was prepared to run down his contract at the Allianz Stadium to move to Inter …
Read More »Crystal Palace snubbed the chance to sign 20-year-old attacker this summer
Crystal Palace reportedly had a chance to sign Carlos Forbs from Ajax during the summer transfer window. According to journalist Edmund Brack, the London club offered the chance to sign the 20-year-old Ajax winger on deadline day, but they decided to walk away from the deal. The player ended up joining Wolves on loan for the remainder of the season. …
Read More »Virgil van Dijk opens up on new Liverpool signing after quiet window
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk has given his honest opinion on the signing of Federico Chiesa after the Italian winger arrived from Juventus. With the summer transfer window now shut, Arne Slot will turn his full attention to the upcoming games with the Reds only completing the signing of two players. Just like other Premier League clubs, Liverpool was conservative with …
Read More »Fixture list revealed as teams discover running order
The Champions League draw was made earlier in the week as all 36 teams discovered their opponents for the 2024-25 competition. Holders Real Madrid will face Liverpool, AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund, but start their campaign by hosting Stuttgart. They will then head to Lille before hosting BVB and Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu back-t0-back. Rivals Barcelona take first travel …
Read More »Free agents who could improve West Ham this season – opinion
West Ham United have had an eventful transfer window and they have managed to improve their squad immensely. Julen Lopetegui has brought in a number of quality players and the Hammers will be expected to push for European qualification this season and they will look to do well in the domestic competitions as well. While there is no doubt that …
Read More »Tottenham Hotspur legend questions Chelsea’s shock signing
Tottenham Hotspur legend Michael Dawson has questioned Jadon Sancho’s surprise deadline-day move to Chelsea. With the summer transfer window now sealed shut after Friday night’s deadline, fans will be focused on the immediate future of their clubs as they now must make do with the current layout of their squads. Compared to transfer windows of the past few years, this …
Read More »Marco Tardelli discusses Motta’s arrival and similarity to Trapattoni
Thiago Motta has made an impressive start as Juventus manager, and Marco Tardelli has compared his arrival to that of Giovanni Trapattoni. Tardelli, who played for Juventus between 1975 and 1985, worked with Trapattoni during his time at the Turin club. He has continued to follow the Bianconeri closely and recognises the revival being orchestrated by Motta. Juve is looking …
Read More »Howe delivers harsh truth for Saudi owners after dismal end to summer window
Eddie Howe insists that it may take another 10 years for Newcastle United to get close to PIF’s big ambitions for the football club after a tough summer transfer window ended with no major first-team signings. The boss insists that “the dream” of taking Newcastle to the top is still alive, but he feels it will take “a lot, lot …
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