David Raya: Again not really tested in the second half. Did have one moment where he shanked a clearance, but got away with it. Interesting to see him get the full 90. Wonder if Ramsdale will get the next game, or if that’s a sign. 6. Ben White: Came off too early to get a second half rating. n/a. …
Yearly Archives: 2024
Arsenal 4-1 Bayer Leverkusen Gunners cruise to victory against German champions in pre-season friendly
ARSENAL have beaten German champions Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 in a pre-season friendly at the Emirates. The Gunners took the lead through Oleksandr Zinchenko’s thunderbolt on eight minutes. 60 seconds later, Leandro Trossard doubled Arsenal’s lead after great feet to evade the Leverkusen defenders. On 38 minutes, Gabriel Jesus’ stunner from outside the box made it 3-0 as the Gunners cruised into the …
Man United two steps away from unleashing Marcus Rashford with dream swap deal
Marcus Rashford comes into the 2024/25 season with all eyes on him, pressure and responsibility. After a disappointing season for Manchester United, the forward has to answer his critics. The England international recorded his best season of his career in 2022/23 with 30 goals in 56 appearances across all competitions. Due to a number of reasons …
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Top Dutch ace gunning to join Man Utd before Mazraoui, as De Ligt opens up on Ratcliffe pursuit
Netherlands star Denzel Dumfries is eager to join Manchester United this summer in a move which could see Noussair Mazraoui miss out, while Matthijs de Ligt has spoken with friends about an Old Trafford switch. Man Utd are on the hunt for a new right-back who can provide Diogo Dalot with competition and cover. Aaron Wan-Bissaka …
Man Utd finally find Antony suitor, as Ratcliffe learns price of shock new midfield target
Manchester United have received an approach for underwhelming 2022 signing Antony, while the terms for the potential transfer of midfielder Sander Berge have been revealed. Man Utd spent upwards of £80million on Antony two years ago, with some outlets even claiming the fee to be as high as £86m. Erik ten Hag convinced Man Utd chiefs …
Four Arsenal players to learn harsh transfer truth imminently after ruthless Mikel Arteta decision
There are still almost four weeks left of the summer transfer window but for Mikel Arteta and some of his Arsenal players, the next one could be the biggest. With two friendlies left to play before the opening day Premier League clash at home to Wolves, it is crunch time. Arteta has so far spread …
What Mikel Merino did in Real Sociedad training shows why Arsenal must sign £25m midfielder
Arsenal have been interested in Mikel Merino for a while but Edu has so far failed to reach an agreement with Real Sociedad for the midfielder. The 28-year-old has less than one year remaining on his contract at the La Liga side and could be available for around £25million. Any potential deal was made more …
Martin Odegaard compares Arsenal teammate to Lionel Messi
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has made a bold claim that could surprise many. The Norway international, regarded as one of the best playmakers in the world, has been outstanding for the Gunners since joining them permanently in 2021. Odegaard, who spent time with some of the greatest players of this generation at Real Madrid, knows …
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Arsenal actively negotiating major signing No 3 despite fears partially agreed deal could collapse
Arsenal fans need not worry amid fears their partially agreed move for major signing number three has gone cold, with transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealing the reasons behind the delay. Sporting director Edu and manager Mikel Arteta have already wrapped up a pair of important signings this summer. David Raya joined in a deal worth …
The five players who could wave goodbye to Arsenal this week as summer transfer plans intensify
It could be yet another busy week for Arsenal on and off the pitch as Mikel Arteta’s squad continue preparations for the 2024/25 season. The Gunners welcome Bayer Leverkusen to Emirates Stadium on Wednesday evening before entertaining Lyon in the Emirates Cup on Sunday. It is Arteta’s last two opportunities to tinker with his squad before …