Trossard opens account for Arsenal but Premier leaders are held by Brentford Despite Arsenal dominating the possession (69%) and shot counts (23-9), it was the Bees who created the better quality chances. Arsenal have looked defensively vulnerable in two straight games now which has to be seen as a concern.Brentford extended their unbeaten run to 10 matches and remain in the hunt for a top six berth. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta claimed Brentford’s equaliser should have been ruled out for offside. The Gunners had taken the lead in the second half when Leandro Trossard scored his first goal for the…
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GABRIEL MARTINELLI STRUGGLES FOR ARSENAL IN BRENTFORD DRAW Gabriel Martinelli had another difficult outing for Arsenal as they played out a frustrating 1-1 Premier League draw against Brentford on Saturday. The Brazilian has been one of the Gunners’ top performers this campaign, registering seven goals and two assists from 20 league appearances. However, he has failed to make a goal contribution in the last five league games. He was once again disappointing against the Bees at the Emirates. Martinelli failed to win any of his eight duels while losing possession nine times. He failed to win a take-on. There were…
LONDON: Mikel Arteta says Arsenal need to earn the right to become Premier League champions, rather than rely on any possible sanctions imposed on title rivals Manchester City. Arsenal are five points clear of champions City heading into this weekend’s fixtures — with the two teams meeting at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday. The game will take place with a cloud hanging over City, who have been accused of more than 100 alleged breaches of financial rules. City have denied wrongdoing but could face tough sanctions, including points deductions and even expulsion, if they are found to have broken regulations…
For the second time this week Leeds United and Manchester United lock horns and there will be an intense atmosphere at Elland Road for this clash between bitter rivals. Managerless Leeds were 2-0 up at Old Trafford in midweek but coughed up their lead to draw 2-2 as they remain just above the relegation zone. After firing Jesse Marsch, there is a lot of uncertainty around Leeds but their players at least dug deep to grab a point on the road against their fiercest rivals. As for Manchester United, Erik ten Hag was not happy with the sloppy start against Leeds but he…
Man Utd’s takeover is moving closer with formal bids expected from a number of interested parties in the next week – and Erik ten Hag admits they will have to show him the money in the transfer market. Erik ten Hag has admitted that Manchester United’s next owners will have to show him the money if he is to continue his Old Trafford rebuild. The Dutchman insists that the Glazer family’s decision to put the club on the market did not affect his plans in the January transfer market – and that he continues to talk to the Americans about…
PSG’s already crippled squad dealt with a stomach virus ahead of a 3-1 Ligue 1 loss against Monaco on Saturday. PSG already crippled by injury Names of those affected not yet released Teenager Warren Zaire-Emery handed start WHAT HAPPENED? PSG were struck by a virus before their Ligue 1 clash, according to RMC Sport, with one player removed from the squad altogether and a number of regulars relegated to the bench. Fabian Ruiz, who was fit before the match and in training this week, is not in the XI. Meanwhile, Achraf Hakimi and Sergio Ramos began on the bench – although both…
A frightened Sir Alex Ferguson thanked the presence of seven police vans having been left shaken by hundreds of Leeds fans before a clash against rivals Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson was left frightened by the presence of hundreds of Leeds fans outside the team hotel during his time as Manchester United boss. In the build up to a League Cup tie at Elland Road back in the 2011/12 campaign, Leeds fans got wind that the United side were staying at the Malmaison Hotel. With a crowd forming with the idea of disrupting their rivals on their bus route to the ground, Ferguson compared the…
Bruno Fernandes has confessed he is enjoying his role as a leader of the Manchester United dressing room and is relishing the chance to work with the club’s young players. The Portugal international has regularly worn the captain’s armband in the absence of centre-back Harry Maguire, having proven himself as a natural leader to new manager Erik ten Hag. “I try to be myself,” Fernandes told The Athletic of his new role. “It’s the way I am – I know that if some people see me talking to my team-mates or giving information to them, some of them like it, others less.…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reportedly called striker Mason Greenwood after charges against him including attempted rape were dropped. Man Utd head coach Erik ten Hag is reported to have called suspended forward Mason Greenwood and told him he was “pleased” after a number of criminal charges against him were dropped. Greenwood was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, assault and coercive and controlling behaviour back in January 2022, with a court date set for some time this month. However, the 21-year-old had all charges against him dropped on February 2, with the Crown Prosecution Service finding there was “no longer…
Lionel Messi would play these friendlies. Lionel Messi and Argentina won the Qatar World Cup almost two month ago, and since then, they have not been able to play together a single game, but that would be about to change, according to Argentinian sources. However, the party will be total in March, since the National Team has two friendlies scheduled after being world champion. Although it is not yet confirmed (although everything is very advanced), Lionel Scaloni’s team will play a match at the Monumental Stadium, which is completely renovated; and another in the interior of the country with the…
Charges of attempted rape, engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour and assault against Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood were dropped in early February. Mason Greenwood has been in contact with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag for the first time since the charges against him were dropped in early February, it has been claimed. The forward, 21, had been due to stand trial in November but Greater Manchester Police announced last week that the Crown Prosecution Service had dropped charges of rape, assault and engaging in controlling and coercive behaviour. The CPS said a “combination of the withdrawal of key witnesses and new material…
Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of ‘dominating’ one of his Manchester United team-mates during his second stint at Old Trafford. Ronaldo departed United by mutual agreement in December, following a disappointing end to his time at the club. The Red Devils legend returned to Old Trafford, to much fanfare, in the summer of 2021, and netted 18 Premier League goals last season. He was also chiefly responsible for the Red Devils topping their Champions League group, scoring six goals. But United failed to qualify for the Champions League for this season, and reports emerged in the summer that Ronaldo wanted to leave the club. His form…