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‘You’re starting at £50m too’: Ex-PL flop issues crazy view on Arsenal player’s future
Charlie Adam. A player that ‘journalist’ Oliver Holt once predicted would be a better signing than Sergio Aguero. That ended well. Adam’s career has been fairly nondescript since then, and it is fair to say that a career in punditry is unlikely to be his forte when he eventually hangs up his boots. His recent comments in the Metro highlight that point to perfection, making Adam the latest inductee into our ‘barely a day goes by in football without someone spouting nonsense’ hall of shame. According to the former Scotland international, Arsenal full-back Kieran Tierney is worth more than £50 million, and Europe’s biggest clubs should be clamouring to sign him this summer. “Would it surprise me if a Real Madrid, a Man City or any of the clubs in the top echelons come in for him in the summer...
Arsenal star dropped for big game, Solskjaer makes three changes
The Europa League takes centre stage this evening with the quarter-final first leg ties featuring some exciting fixtures. We’ll update this story with reports, results and the latest Europa League highlights as the games are played. The action is underway, with the two Premier League clubs strongly fancied to progress to the last four of the competition. David de Gea starts in goal for Manchester United against Granada, while Scott McTominay and Daniel James replace Fred and Edinson Cavani. Tonight’s team news has landed, Reds! 🛬 🔴 #MUFC🏆 #UEL — Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 8, 2021 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been left out of Arsenal’s starting XI for their game against Slavia Prague, but Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe return to the line-up. 📋...
“We have to perform”: Arsenal boss reacts to Neville criticism
Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta has spoken out on Gary Neville’s ‘little mafia’ comment, relating to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Nicolas Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette. Neville was one of many pundits to criticise Arsenal’s performance against Liverpool on Saturday, where the Gunners were comfortably beaten by Jurgen Klopp’s side. Arsenal also failed to dribble past a single Liverpool defender during the game, leading to Gary Neville’s criticism of Aubameyang, Pepe and Lacazette. Arteta has now replied to those comments ahead of Arsenal’s clash with Slavia Prague in the Europa League. “No, no response,” Arteta explained, as quoted by the Metro. “I think we have to respect every opinion, and when there is criticism coming after the way we played against Liverpool, we have to take it on the chin. ...
Mikel Arteta to make five changes | Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Slavia Prague
Arsenal will aim to bounce back from the embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Liverpool when they host Slavia Prague in the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final tomorrow. The Gunners are favourites for the European tie, but they can’t underestimate their opponents, who have beaten Leicester City and Rangers in the previous rounds. Ahead of the game, they have been boosted by the availability of Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and Granit Xhaka after their respective fitness concerns. However, Kieran Tierney is out for several weeks with a knee ligament injury, while Martin Odegaard is doubtful with an ankle problem sustained on international duty. Formation: 4-2-3-1 Predicted Line-up: Bernd Leno remains the Gunners’ regular choice in goal, but his performances have been questionable over t...
Fabrizio Romano says there are ‘huge chances’ that Barcelona target will leave Arsenal
Reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that there are ‘huge chances’ that Hector Bellerin will leave Arsenal this summer. The right-back has played for the Gunners first-team for nearly eight years, but he has recently fallen down the pecking order. Calum Chambers and Cedric Soares have been preferred ahead of him for the right-back duties, and he has not featured in the last five league games. This has raised speculation regarding his future with the club, and Romano claims that he is most likely to be on the move this summer. Paris Saint-Germain failed with an approach to sign the Spaniard last summer, and Romano has said that it could be an open race this time around. However, the north London giants won’t provide any discount with more than two years remaining on the de...
Mikel Arteta confirms double injury blow for Arsenal after Liverpool defeat
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed a double injury blow for the club following the disappointing 3-0 defeat to Liverpool last night. The Gunners were completely outclassed by the reigning champions and succumbed to their biggest margin of defeat against the Reds at home in the Premier League era. Before the game, it was confirmed that David Luiz was nursing a knee injury, and Arteta acknowledged that he could be out for a while with a surgery possibly required. He told Arsenal.com: “We don’t know. There a few possibilities on that, being a little more conservative with the treatment or having to go for a surgery.” “We are talking with the doctors at the moment to make the right decision on that, but we’ll see. He could be out for a few weeks at least.” Meanwhile, there was more concern...
Arsenal suffer fresh injury blow ahead of Liverpool clash, three players doubtful
Arsenal have provided a worrying fitness update ahead of the Premier League clash against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium tonight. Earlier on Thursday, manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that Bukayo Saka (hamstring) and Emile Smith Rowe (hip) had yet to return to team training. The club have now revealed that both players will be assessed ahead of the late kick-off against Jurgen Klopp’s side. Granit Xhaka is also doubtful for the game as he was feeling unwell on Friday, but Willian is back in contention after overcoming a calf problem. While Saka, Smith Rowe and Xhaka could yet play a part, the Gunners have provided a surprise update by confirming that David Luiz is ruled out. The Brazilian is said to have experienced discomfort in his right knee, and it has been confirmed that he won’t be ...
Lacazette and Chambers start, Predicted Arsenal line-up (4-2-3-1) vs Liverpool
Arsenal host Liverpool in today’s late Premier League kick-off from the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have improved their league form since the turn of the year, although they have remained inconsistent. Their last match was a thriller as they came from three goals down to register a 3-3 draw at West Ham United. The Reds are in a poor run of form themselves with only six points (two wins) accumulated from the last five games. Their away record against the Gunners has been dismal, with only two wins from their previous 20 league meetings. The Gunners have the chance to capitalise on a weak Reds backline and keep their slender top-four hopes alive. They are currently nine points adrift of fourth-placed Chelsea with 10 games to play. Formation: 4-2-3-1 Predicted Line-up: Bernd Leno has been t...
Arsenal interested in signing reported Liverpool target with 20 goal contributions
Arsenal have been credited with an interest in signing Sporting Lisbon midfielder Pedro Goncalves this summer, according to Eurosport. The Gunners have benefited from the services of Martin Odegaard, who joined them on loan from Real Madrid during the winter transfer window. However, it is unclear whether they can sign him on a permanent deal later this year, and the club are likely to look at alternative options. Real Betis’ Nabil Fekir is known as a potential target, and it is now reported that Goncalves is another player who has caught their attention. Sportslens view: Goncalves has had a superb campaign with Sporting in the Primeira Liga, where they are 10 points clear of Porto at the top of the table. The 22-year-old bagged seven goals and eight assists from 40 appearances in a centra...
Boost for Chelsea as top player returns, but key West Brom man misses out
The 30th round of fixtures in the Premier League features some intriguing games at both ends of the EPL table. We’ll update this story with reports, results, highlights and the latest Premier League standings throughout the weekend. The action is already underway, with Chelsea facing West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge. Blues defender Thiago Silva returns to the starting XI, but Conor Gallagher misses out for the visitors. Team news is in! 🤝#CHEWBA pic.twitter.com/oaJRjaneX3 — Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) April 3, 2021 📋 Team news is in at Stamford Bridge. We make one change, with Semi Ajayi replacing Conor Gallagher.@MonsterEnergy | #CHEWBA — West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) April 3, 2021 There are three further games today, starting with Leeds United versus Sheffield United at ...
‘Strong option’: Journalist reveals Arsenal are preparing move for €30m versatile defender
Arsenal are working on a possible summer deal for Borussia Dortmund centre-back Dan-Axel Zagadou, reputed journalist Duncan Castles claims. Zagadou will enter the final year of his Dortmund contract in July, and the lack of progress over a renewal has led to interest from multiple clubs. Speaking on The Transfer Window Podcast, Castles highlighted the Gunners have been keeping a close eye on him and he is a ‘strong option’ for the north London club. He added that the Premier League outfit are preparing a move to sign the 21-year-old Frenchman, who could be available for €30 million or less this summer. Sportslens view: Zagadou is a left-footed centre-back and he has impressed over the past few years with his strong aerial presence and quality distribution. The Gunners presently have t...
Predicted Liverpool starting XI: Klopp to make just one change; 29-year-old returns
Liverpool are back in action after almost three weeks away. They face a pivotal week, with Arsenal first up on Saturday at the Emirates followed by a mouth-watering Champions League clash against Real Madrid. After seeing their title defence crumble, Jurgen Klopp has vowed to end the season on a high. A top-four finish is high on their priority list. The Reds find themselves just five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, and their faint hopes of a top-four finish are still alive. Ahead of the match, Klopp has confirmed that Roberto Firmino, 29, is back in training after three games out, and he is available for selection. It should comfort Klopp that none of his 12 internationals returned with injury issues, while the likes of Diogo Jota and Xherdan Shaqiri producing a ...
