There is a chance that the midfielders Erik ten Hag picks in his starting XI at Wembley for the Community Shield will not have played a single minute’s worth of pre-season football. The United manager announced his 29-man travelling squad for the pre-season tour of the United States on Wednesday and, as expected, it did not feature Kobbie …
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Arsenal players show true colours in Bournemouth win to deliver Premier League title warning
Results are not important in pre-season, particularly when you’re missing a lot of your players. Arsenal’s pre-season tour of the USA got underway in the early hours of Thursday morning UK time, with the Gunners facing off against Bournemouth in Los Angeles. The match ended 1-1, with the Gunners winning a penalty shootout thanks to a couple …
Every word Mikel Arteta said on Emile Smith Rowe transfer, Calafiori deal and Nketiah’s future
It was only match one in pre-season, but there was plenty for Mikel Arteta to talk about after a 1-1 draw and subsequent penalty shootout win over Bournemouth in California. And it’s not just on the pitch where things are happening either, with Emile Smith Rowe failing to get any minutes and Riccardo Calafiori edging …
Reiss Nelson shines, Jurrien Timber excellent – Arsenal half-time player ratings vs Bournemouth
Reiss Nelson impressed during the first half of Arsenal’s pre-season friendly clash with Bournemouth. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal are 1-0 up in their first pre-season game of their tour of the United States of America against fellow Premier League outfit Bournemouth. The Gunners got their pre-season campaign underway with a …
Martin Odegaard oozes class, Omar Rekik punished – Arsenal full-time player ratings vs Bournemouth
Martin Odegaard was outstanding in the second half of Arsenal’s pre-season friendly with Bournemouth. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal got their pre-season campaign underway with a clash against the Cherries at the Dignity Health Sports Park. In a low-tempo first half the Gunners took the lead courtesy of Fabio Vieira’s superb volley. They …
Man United ‘land on £25m Matthijs de Ligt transfer alternative’ as surprise U-turn made
Matthijs de Ligt is a summer transfer target for Man United (Image: S. Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images) Manchester United are internally ‘considering’ a move for England striker Ivan Toney this summer – despite adding Joshua Zirkzee to their ranks – but there is one significant catch over a would-be transfer. The 28-year-old is said …
Manchester United might be forced to wait to sign dream partner for Kobbie Mainoo
Mainoo was superb last season. (Image: 2024 Eurasia Sport Images) Last season, someone close to Kobbie Mainoo said he ‘loves’ to play with Casemiro. The youngster broke into Manchester United’s first team in November and was given the chance to start alongside Casemiro. Casemiro’s defensive discipline allowed Mainoo to go forward without fear of leaving …
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Newcastle take fight to Liverpool, Man Utd as new deal prepped for key attacking weapon
Newcastle are ready to offer a lucrative new contract to a top attacker this summer in order to try and keep the likes of Liverpool and Manchester United at bay. It’s been claimed that £100m would be required to convince the Magpies to part company with England winger Anthony Gordon, with St James’ Park chiefs …
CLUB EXPECTED TO RETURN WITH IMPROVED OFFER FOR ARSENAL STAR
Fulham are set to submit an improved offer for Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, according to reports from Sky Sports. The Cottagers have already had two bids rejected by the Gunners, who are holding out for a higher fee. Last week, Now.Arsenal revealed that Fulham’s second bid, which was close to £35 million, was turned …
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Victor Gyokeres has already dropped Arsenal transfer hint ahead of £60m decision
Victor Gyokeres has already informed Arsenal of his views towards a potential transfer this summer. The Gunners have been heavily linked with a move for the Sporting Lisbon striker this summer. Mikel Arteta is rumoured to be determined to add a new centre-forward to his squad ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season. Gyokeres scored 43 goals in 50 appearances and …
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