Joshua Zirkzee re-emerged for the second half long before the rest of his teammates to take his place back on the bench and was hardly noticed. They noticed him at full-time. No striker and no goals. Once Manchester United had a striker on, they got their goal. Zirkzee’s integration has now been vindicated with a goalscoring …
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Arsenal begin their 2024/25 Premier League season on Saturday at home. Mikel Arteta’s side will face Wolves, and the Gunners will go into the game as the favourites to kick off their season with a win. Arsenal are aiming to lift the Premier League title this term after finishing second in each of the last two …
Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the fitness of Kieran Tierney. The 27-year-old has been out of action since sustaining a hamstring injury during Scotland’s last gasp exit from Euro 2024 at the hands of Slovakia. He has not been involved in any of Arsenal’s pre-season fixtures in the USA or in London. And now Arteta has admitted …
Arsenal made a loose approach for Napoli superstar Victor Osimhen this summer. That’s according to reports from Sky Germany, via Florian Plettenberg on social media, amid ongoing speculation over the in-demand Nigerian who also has Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain monitoring his situation. Osimhen, 25, is hot-property across Europe this summer. However, there will be a premium to pay …
Mikel Merino’s transfer saga continues as Arsenal look to seal a move for the midfielder this weekend. Arsenal remain interested in signing the Spain international with the 28-year-old also keen on a move to north London after entering the final year of his contract with Real Sociedad. Sporting director Edu has travelled to Spain this week to …
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Mikel Arteta has strengthened his squad in the current transfer window, with three permanent signings made so far. Goalkeeper David Raya made his move loan from Brentford permanent, and he has been joined in the goalkeeping department by Tommy Setford. Defender Riccardo Calafiori has also joined, completing a £42million move from Bologna. Having strengthened their …
Joshua Zirkzee stepped off the bench to score the winner on his debut as Manchester United beat Fulham 1-0 in the opening game of the 2024/25 Premier League season on Friday night. The Dutchman guided home Alejandro Garnacho’s cross with just three minutes of regulation time left on the clock. He had been introduced at the same …
Andre Onana Was alert early on to deny Kenny Tete’s speculative effort in the first half and was faultless with his handling of the ball. 7 Noussair Mazraoui Started at right back and made an important intervention from Adama Traore’s cross. Bright all night. An auspicious start to his United career. 7 Harry Maguire Dominant …
Arsenal will kick off their Premier League campaign on Saturday afternoon when they welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have beaten Gary O’Neil’s side in their last five clashes and will be looking to continue the trend when they get their season underway. Mike Arteta’s side jetted off to the USA over …
It’s been a long wait, but there are just over 24 hours until Arsenal’s Premier League campaign gets under way. The Gunners kick things off with a home fixture against Wolves before a tough start that sees them face Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester City away from home within their first five matches. While Mikel Arteta’s …
