Having aggravated a previous knee injury during Monday’s 5-0 thrashing against Burnley, the 32-year-old’s Premier League season appears over. He now faces a race to be fit for their Champions League second-leg clash with Real Madrid in August.
Tag: FA Cup
Premier League to resume on June 17: Man City-Arsenal, Sheff Utd-Aston Villa
Project Restart has reached an eventual conclusion, as the 2019-20 Premier League season will resume play on the week beginning June 15. Carabao Cup winners Manchester City host Arsenal, while Euro-chasing Sheffield United face relegation-threatened Aston Villa in the first fixtures – with a weekend schedule following. Continue reading
Ashley Cole remembers historic Double triumph, praises Chelsea’s young crop
Former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole spoke to the Blues’ official website about topics including remembering their historic Double triumph ten years ago, to how the club’s young crop are progressing and can challenge for silverware in future. Continue reading
Reiss Nelson: Balancing his potential with competition, expectations and Arteta’s faith
His most recent outing might have been against Portsmouth this month, but Reiss Nelson continues to show flashes of beautiful brilliance at a time where his willingness to learn and unlimited potential are shining through: precisely when the Gunners need more decisiveness and quality in the final third.
Borussia Dortmund close to €35m move for Birmingham City wonderkid Jude Bellingham
According to reports, the Bundesliga giants are edging closer to a €35m (£30.3m) move for one of England’s hottest prospects – fending off Premier League interest in the process. Continue reading
Chelsea 2-0 Liverpool: 5 Hits and Flops as Blues earn FA Cup quarter-final berth
Goals from Willian and Ross Barkley were enough for Frank Lampard’s Chelsea to book their place in this season’s FA Cup quarter-finals at Liverpool’s expense during an enthralling encounter in west London. Continue reading
Arteta is honest as Nelson and Lacazette speak after Arsenal scrape past Leeds
Goalscorer Reiss Nelson and Man of the Match Alexandre Lacazette revealed Mikel Arteta’s inspired half-time teamtalk did wonders for a lethargic Arsenal, who won despite a scare by a bullish Leeds side during their FA Cup tie on Monday evening. Continue reading
Arsenal 1-0 Leeds United: 5 Hits and Flops as Gunners into FA Cup 4th Round
Reiss Nelson’s second goal of the season proved just enough for Arsenal to scrape through into the FA Cup Fourth Round, after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Championship side Leeds – who gave a great account of themselves but faded in the latter stages, after a brilliant first-half showing. They now face an away trip to Premier League strugglers Bournemouth for a place in Round Five on January 25.
Manchester City 6-0 Watford: 5 Talking Points
Manchester City completed a record-breaking domestic treble with a thumping 6-0 win over Watford at Wembley, but what were five talking points from their latest trophy-clinching victory? Continue reading
Manchester City 6-0 Watford: Slick Citizens cruise to domestic treble with FA Cup triumph
Goals from David Silva, Kevin de Bruyne and a brace for both Gabriel Jesus and Raheem Sterling helped Manchester City clinch a record domestic treble with an emphatic 6-0 win over a spirited Watford effort, securing this season’s FA Cup trophy at Wembley.
Continue reading
Swansea City 2-3 Manchester City: 5 Talking Points
Here are five talking points, as Manchester City recovered from 2-0 down to beat Swansea 3-2 to earn their place in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Chelsea 0-2 Manchester United: 5 Talking Points
Here’s a look at five talking points as Manchester United earned a hard-fought 2-0 away win over Chelsea, to seal their FA Cup quarter-final place against Wolves next month.
Continue reading
