Arsenal’s Dutch defender #12 Jurrien Timber (L) and Arsenal’s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka (R) celebrate their win on the pitch after the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 17, 2024. Arsenal won the game 2-0. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber was reportedly …
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Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz named among the flops of Serie A Matchday 4
By the end of Serie A Matchday 4, Tuttomercato reveals the worst formation of the weekend, and it includes Juventus new signing Douglas Luiz. The Bianconeri could only earn an unsatisfying draw from their trip to Empoli, as the Tuscans held firm at the back. Thiago Motta’s men were short on ideas, only managing to create a few opportunities throughout …
Read More »More proof this was Newcastle’s biggest miss – Stats from last 15 games say it all
Nick Pope’s dislocated shoulder was just one of several major injury setbacks last season, but the stats suggest it was the most devastating. Following Sunday’s 2-1 win at Wolves, Newcastle United have lost just one of the last 15 Premier League games when Pope starts, winning 11 of them. Covering the start of this season and the periods he was …
Read More »Manchester City star hints players are “close” to going on strike
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has hinted that players are close to the point where they might seriously consider going on striker over being made to play too many games. The footballing calendar feels busier and more intensive than ever, with more competitions than there used to be at both club level and international level, as well as slightly longer matches …
Read More »Aston Villa must be ‘very careful’ over pitch in Champions League debut, warns Sharpe
Aston Villa’s players will be praying they avoid injuries on the synthetic pitch where the club will make its Champions League debut on Tuesday, Villans fan and former Manchester United winger Lee Sharpe has said. Sharpe remembers Sir Alex Ferguson’s concerns over unpredictable surfaces during his playing days in Europe as part of the legendary United manager’s squad, although Villa …
Read More »Barcelona midfielder suffers fresh injury after returning to training, out for several weeks
In more bad news on the fitness front, Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has suffered a fresh injury just on the day he returned to training. The 21-year-old had been sidelined at the start of the month due to a thigh injury he suffered while on national team duty for Spain Under-21. Initially, it was expected that he would be out …
Read More »How Enzo Maresca has impressed new Chelsea signing Jadon Sancho
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Jadon Sancho of Chelsea runs with the ball during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Chelsea FC at Vitality Stadium on September 14, 2024 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images) Jadon Sancho joined Chelsea from Manchester United this summer and his career is off to a decent start. The English winger …
Read More »Juventus striker Milik aiming to return from injury against Napoli
Juventus coach Thiago Motta could soon receive an important boost on the injury front, as Arkadiusz Milik could finally make his return to the pitch. The Pole has been dealing with a long-standing knee problem that even cost him a place in his nation’s Euro 2024 squad. Nevertheless, his return to action could ensue sooner rather than later. According to …
Read More »Manchester City midfielder Rodri chuffed with Ballon d’Or recognition
Rodri is delighted to have been nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, particularly as he believes defensive midfielders are often overlooked for individual accolades. The former Atletico Madrid man has had another outstanding year for both club and country, winning the Premier League with Manchester City and the European Championship with Spain. His consistent performances mean he is among the …
Read More »Man United are monitoring Bayern Munich star
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: A detailed view of a corner flag prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Fulham FC at Old Trafford on August 16, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) According to The Sun, Manchester United and West Ham United are interested in signing Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka. The …
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