Ligue 1

[ad_1] Former Arsenal star Jens Lehmann believes Mikel Arteta’s side need to be braver if they are to end the club’s 20 year wait for a Premier League title. The German was an integral part of the unbeaten Invincibles side which won the league in the 2003-2004 season, the last time the Gunners lifted the trophy. Arteta’s side currently sit …

[ad_1] Former Arsenal striker Emmanuel Adebayor admitted he isn’t a fan of Kai Havertz, and believes the Gunners could drop points in their last three games. Mikel Arteta’s side kept the pressure firmly on Manchester City with a 3-2 against Tottenham in the north London derby putting them four points clear at the top, but City responded with a 2-0 …

[ad_1] This article was originally published on the Daily Briefing, a subscription service. If you would like to receive Charles Watts’ exclusive articles via email ahead of publication on caughtoffside.com, please sign-up for the service at thedailybriefing.io There have been very early discussions between Arsenal and Gabriel Magalhaes’ representatives over a new contract. Nothing is close, with the focus for Arsenal right now …

[ad_1] Former Real Madrid player Steve McManaman believes Jude Bellingham has had a greater impact on the club compared to legends Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo Nazario and Luis Figo. Bellingham arrived at the Bernabeu from Borussia Dortmund for an initial £88m last summer, and has hit the ground running. The England international has been superb in his debut campaign scoring 17 goals in La …

[ad_1] Bayern Munich and Real Madrid played out a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena in their Champions League semi-final first leg and Harry Kane got on the scoresheet despite some trash-talking from his England teammate Jude Bellingham. With the match tied at 1-1, the English striker had the chance to make it 2-1 to Bayern and he did exactly …

[ad_1] Real Madrid have drawn level at the Allianz Arena in their Champions League semi-final with Bayern Munich and it was Vinicius Junior who stepped up again for the La Liga giants.  The Brazilian gave Carlo Ancelotti’s team the lead in the match during the first 45 minutes but Bayern Munich came out firing in the second, scoring two goals …

[ad_1] Clement Lenglet’s future lies away from Aston Villa according to reports, with the player currently on loan from Spanish giants Barcelona. Lenglet struggled to break into Unai Emery’s side in the first few months of the season, not making his first appearance in the Premier League until December. The Frenchman has since gone on to make 13 appearances in …

[ad_1] Barcelona fear that Frenkie de Jong is running down his contract at the La Liga club as the Dutch star has not responded to their latest contract offer.  The 26-year-old has been with the Catalan side since 2019 and his current deal expires in Spain during the summer of 2026. According to Barcelona outlet Mundo Deportivo, the La Liga …

[ad_1] Arsenal star Declan Rice has hit back at Roy Keane for unfair criticism and took a dig at his goal scoring record. Rice has been superb for Arsenal following his move from West Ham last summer for an initial £100m, establishing himself as a key player for the Gunners as they fight to win their first Premier League title …

[ad_1] Tottenham were beaten 3-2 by North London rivals Arsenal on Sunday with Ange Postecoglou not having his best team available and one pundit believes Rodrigo Bentancur should not be starting games for Spurs.  Postecoglou was unable to start his best 11 against the Gunners but strangely began the derby with Bentancur and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in midfield. The Australian coach’s …