In a major relief, journalist Fernando Polo of Mundo Deportivo reports that FC Barcelona have received a three-day extension on the deadline to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor in La Liga. The extension has been granted by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), with La Liga giving its ‘OK’ to the same as well. This comes as a …
Monthly Archives: December 2024
Barcelona receive welcome Lamine Yamal injury boost
Barcelona expect Lamine Yamal to return for the team’s first training session of 2025, reports have confirmed. Yamal suffered his second ankle injury of the season midway through December and was forced to miss the 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid before La Liga’s winter break handed him a few extra weeks to recover. The teenage …
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Four players missing, Bukayo Saka truth, youngsters involved – Things spotted in Arsenal training
Arsenal travel to Brentford to take on a side whose home record is extremely challenging. The Gunners know that a win will see them close the gap to Liverpool to six points having played a game more and can open the gap to Chelsea to four and Manchester City to eight. Mikel Arteta witnessed Chelsea fail …
Partey decision, Havertz role choice and Calafiori chance – Arsenal line-ups vs Brentford
Arsenal take on Brentford looking to return to second place in the Premier League and close the gap to Liverpool to six points, having played a game more. Every game feels like a must-win with any slip-up sparking questions of whether the title race is even still on. Mikel Arteta still must contend with the absence …
Arsenal receive injury boost as Mikel Arteta continues with Bukayo Saka strategy
Mikel Arteta addressed the media ahead of Arsenal’s game against Brentford with a focus, particularly on team news and the preparation for the game. The Gunners need to win each game they have to keep pace with league leaders Liverpool. Arteta, who will be without Bukayo Saka for the foreseeable future, did provide something of a positive …
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Every word Mikel Arteta said on Brentford, Sterling boost, Trossard attitude and the title race
Mikel Arteta faced the media ahead of Arsenal’s match with Brentford in the Premier League. He discussed the upcoming clash in west London and provided some insights into the team news. The Gunners, following their 1-0 win over Ipswich Town on Friday, have the chance to close the gap to the top to just six points, …
Alexander Isak addresses Newcastle future amid Arsenal transfer links
Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has insisted he is concentrating on his current club despite rumours linking him to the likes of Arsenal. Isak is in incredible form for the Magpies this season and has bagged 13 goals in 20 appearances so far this season. He was once again on the mark when Eddie Howe’s team cruised to a …
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Kieran Tierney to Celtic verdict as Brendan Rodgers told chance of signing Arsenal misfit
Former Scotland international Michael Stewart believes that Celtic could have a real shot at bringing Kieran Tierney back to Parkhead. He also suggests that a cut-price deal for former Hoops star Jota in January would be a smart move for Brendan Rodgers. Tierney has been sidelined from the first team at Arsenal by Mikel Arteta and with just six months left on his contract, …
Arsenal must sign Delap over £150m Isak after ‘top’ performance v Chelsea – View
Arsenal spent most of last summer searching for a striker to bolster their ranks but failed with moves for Benjamin Sesko, who signed a new deal at RB Leipzig, and Joshua Zirkzee, who joined Manchester United. The Gunners exited the market empty-handed and depleted as Eddie Nketiah joined Crystal Palace, leaving Mikel Arteta with only Gabriel …
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Nwaneri starts as Kai Havertz dropped and Rice gets new partner – Dream Arsenal XI vs Brentford
Arsenal take on Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium in their first Premier League match of the new year. Mikel Arteta knows this is no simple challenge with the Bees’ home form very impressive indeed and having taken plenty of scalps off the big sides. He will also continue to navigate his team selection without …