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A slow-burner at St. James’ Park, Newcastle United succumbed to a narrow 2-1 home defeat by Unai Emery’s Arsenal side – after two goals in less than ten minutes from Granit Xhaka and Mesut Özil shortly after the interval. Continue reading “Newcastle United 1-2 Arsenal: 5 Hits and Flops”
Georginio Wijnaldum’s first away strike, as well as Roberto Firmino’s close-range effort, helped seal a narrow yet commanding victory for Liverpool against Tottenham at Wembley. Continue reading “Premier League 2018/19: 3 reasons why Liverpool beat Tottenham”
Over the past few months, Jack Grealish would have been a frustrated man. It was clear he wanted to join Tottenham, they too were interested in his services but failed to agree a fair transfer fee with Championship side Aston Villa. Continue reading “Why Jack Grealish’s failed Tottenham move is a blessing in disguise”
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has been at the club for four-and-a-half years now. Signed by David Moyes for £37.5m from Chelsea, the Spanish international has produced excellent creative moments and important goals alike.
However, in recent seasons, his minutes and productivity in the final third have progressively dwindled under Jose Mourinho’s watch and a lack of regular first-team opportunities has posed questions about his future.
Continue reading “3 Manchester United players who can be Juan Mata’s long-term replacement”
Reiss Nelson’s proposed loan move to Hoffenheim is all but complete and given the ever-increasing trend of talented English youngsters heading abroad in search of regular first-team minutes, this one is more promising than most. Continue reading “Hoffenheim a bold but valuable move for Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson”
The immediate futures of two highly-rated English prospects has been finalised, with Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson venturing abroad in search of regular first-team opportunities while Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham has dropped to the league which helped him flourish two years ago… Continue reading “Transfer deadline day: Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson signs new deal before leaving for Hoffenheim, Abraham off to Villa”
Kurt Zouma has publicly insisted that his Chelsea career is far from over, instead saying that he will prove himself once more in west London after his current loan spell on Merseyside is complete this season.
Continue reading “Kurt Zouma insists despite Everton loan, his Chelsea career not over”
Bournemouth came from behind to rescue a point at home against Everton during an eventful second-half today. But how did some players in particular fare?
Continue reading “AFC Bournemouth 2-2 Everton: 5 Hits and Flops”
Arsenal’s Stephy Mavididi joined Juventus in a surprise €2m deal last week with the move dividing opinion among supporters and neutrals alike. Mavididi, 20, is another talented Englishman who has opted to challenge himself abroad and it doesn’t get more difficult than the Serie A champions.
After successive defeats to start the campaign, Arsenal supporters have been left wondering what if their transfer business was added to this summer… Continue reading “5 transfer targets Arsenal failed to sign this summer”
Bakayoko signed a season-long loan deal to join AC Milan earlier this week, with an option to buy next summer if his spell is a successful one. So, what happened to the Blues’ £40m signing from just 13 months ago? Continue reading “Bakayoko loaned to Milan, what happened to Chelsea’s £40m signing?”
Everton recorded their first Premier League win of the campaign with a narrow 2-1 victory over Southampton, but how did some of the players fare on Merseyside? Continue reading “Everton 2-1 Southampton: 5 Hits and Flops”
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