Mikel Arteta has dismissed the notion that William Saliba and Gabriel had a heated argument following Arsenal’s 1-0 win against Leicester City over the weekend. Mikel Arteta has been speaking ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash against Everton on Wednesday night, but first, he had to clear up the situation involving William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes. Following the Gunners’ 1-0 win over Leicester City at the weekend, the central defensive pair appeared to clash at the final whistle with The Athletic’s James McNicholas noting that “a few angry words exchanged between Saliba and Gabriel at full-time. Frenchman appeared to push his…
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was allegedly annoyed with Nuno Tavares’ behavior last season, and the management must decide whether to welcome him back this summer or sanction his departure. Arsenal spent £8million when signing Tavares from Portuguese side Benfica in July 2021. He was brought in to provide competition and backup for first-choice left-back Kieran Tierney. Tavares had an eventful debut campaign with the Gunners. He put in some impressive displays but also left Arteta disappointed in other games. In the summer, Arsenal decided Tavares was not yet experienced enough to challenge for a first-team spot at the Emirates and…
Pep Guardiola has praised Stefan Ortega ahead of the goalkeeper potentially starting for Manchester City tonight. Whilst Arsenal are focusing on their Premier League clash with Everton this week, City are looking at the FA Cup. Guardiola’s men will be travelling to Ashton Gate to take on Championship side Bristol City tonight. City will of course be heavy favourites but Guardiola will surely rotate his team. The likes of Sergio Gomez, Kalvin Phillips, Cole Palmer and maybe even new signing Maximo Perrone could feature. Then there is goalkeeper Ortega, who is primed to start ahead of first-choice stopper Ederson. PEP GUARDIOLA HAILS…
With Chelsea toiling in the Premier League and Champions League, Graham Potter has been dealt another blow by an injury to Thiago Silva. Things are not going well for Chelsea boss Graham Potter at the moment. Just a day after it was reported by British newspaper the Telegraph that the club’s next two matches were ‘make or break’ as far as his future is concerned, more bad news has come in the shape of what appears to be a fairly serious injury to key defender Thiago Silva. Chelsea’s dreadful run of form under Graham Potter Since a 2-1 victory over Dinamo Zagreb in the…
The Scotland defender has failed to pin down a starting position this season for the Gunners in the Premier League following the arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given an update on Kieran Tierney’s situation as the former Celtic star continues to struggle for game time in North London. The Scotland defender has failed to pin down a starting position this season for the Gunners in the Premier League following the arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City in the summer window. Tierney has played second fiddle to the Ukrainian in the left-back position at the Emirates this season and speculation has grown…
The Liverpool striker has weighed in on the discussion over who is better, Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi, and provided a response that his colleagues and Reds fans will appreciate. Darwin Nunez claimed Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah is better than both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after jokingly weighing in on the debate between the two. An argument over who is the greatest footballer has rumbled on for some time with the pair having shared the world stage for effectively the past two decades. The Argentine appeared to earned an advantage this year having finally lifted the World Cup with his nation in the most recent tournament in…
After signing from Ajax in the summer, Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez has formed an effective partnership with defensive partner Raphael Varane. Former Manchester United star Nemanja Vidic has been impressed by “great signing” Lisandro Martinez since the Argentina international’s move to Old Trafford. Martinez followed Erik ten Hag to Manchester over the summer, having impressed for the Dutch coach in Ajax’s run to last season’s Eredivisie title. After a challenging start to life in England, the 25-year-old has developed into a key player for Ten Hag at a second club. The World Cup winner has formed an eye-catching partnership with Raphael Varane, with…
Sir Alex Ferguson speaks to Sky Sports following Man United’s League Cup final victory against Newcastle. Sir Alex Ferguson says Erik ten Hag’s vision for Manchester United along with his authoritative status within the club has helped him get off to a successful start at Old Trafford, as have his signings. The Dutchman lifted his first piece of silverware as Reds boss on Sunday with a 2-0 Wembley win over Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final. Ferguson was at the game and was invited into the dressing room to join in with celebrations following the trophy lift. It is United’s first accolade…
The Argentine striker joined the club from River Plate last year but did not begin training with his new colleagues until the summer. Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez has claimed that there are two different sides to Erling Haaland when he is on and off the pitch. Alvarez was signed on deadline day in the winter of 2022 but would return to his Argentine club on loan for the remainder of that season. The 23-year-old has since impressed when given the opportunity this campaign to perform. In his 26 appearances, Alvarez has scored nine goals and grabbed two assists. His time at…
Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, and Kylian Mbappe were among those nominated to the Best FIFA Men’s XI of 2022 on Monday. A plethora of stars were on show at the award show in Paris, with several accolades handed out during the evening. Three defenders made the team, alongside four midfielders and four forwards. Also in the team were Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne and Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk. The selection was chosen by players themselves. Men’s BEST voting results in full Lionel Messi – 52 points Kylian Mbappe – 44 points Karim Benzema – 34 points Luka Modric – 28 points Erling Haaland…
In the weeks preceding up to his resignation, Thomas Tuchel clashed with Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly about the club’s need for new midfielders. Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel clashed with Todd Boehly over the need to sign new midfielders before he was brutally sacked, it has been claimed. Plenty has changed at Stamford Bridge since Coehly and Clearlake Capital completed their purchase of the club back in May; including in the dugout, where Tuchel has been replaced by former Brighton chief Graham Potter. There have also been significant changes to Chelsea’s playing squad since Tuchel’s shock departure back in September. The Londoners were the Premier League’s biggest spenders in the January transfer window…
Chelsea news: The latest Blues headlines and updates as it happens with stories on Joao Felix and Champions League build-up. Declan Rice sends subtle Chelsea transfer hint Declan Rice looks set for a move away from West Ham United in the summer with several Premier League clubs hoping to sign him in the summer. Chelsea had been outlined as favourites for a number of seasons, but now Arsenal have joined the race with Manchester United also keeping tabs on his situation. After his sides draw with Chelsea, Rice attended the BRIT awards to present the Best Hip Hop, Grime and Rap Act award.…