Sunday’s 2-2 draw between Arsenal and Manchester City at the Etihad was notable for many reasons, hostility chief among them. The encounter was much more combustible than it ever has been. Arsenal have been working their way towards slaying the pale blue dragon for a few seasons now. In truth, Manchester City have been swatting
While the merits of the new Champions League format must be discovered over time, it has so far produced goals. There is also significant Premier League interest with Liverpool, Aston Villa and Manchester City having played their first game. Arsenal will take on Atalanta in Bergamot on Thursday night. Aston Villa have sterner tests like
Arsenal and Manchester City anxiously await assessments of key players following the latest round of international matches. Tuesday night saw the last of the Nations League, World Cup Qualifiers and international friendly games, at least until November. This is more of a relief for some as it is for others. With Manchester City set to
Manchester United’s difficult start to the season had indeed been difficult, piling pressure on manager Erik ten Hag once again. With new ownership and a new executive infrastructure in place, this season is a chance for a refresh. Even for Erik ten Hag, who watched his new employers publicly search for a replacement before ultimately
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said it better than anyone following the last Premier League game before the international break. “The preseason is over.” It does usually feel like the first three games of the Premier League are an extension of preseason. Especially in a year like this when we’ve had an international tournament over
Just over a week away from transfer deadline day, with one Premier League game played, blockbuster moves do not appear forthcoming. Unless you’re a Chelsea fan you’ve probably only seen your team sign one, possibly two players. Liverpool still have not added a first-team player to their squad this summer. It’s clear the Premier League’s
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says a Premier League rule change is needed in order to protect academy players. The Italian was speaking in the wake of club captain Connor Gallagher’s impending transfer to Atletico Madrid. By now, the trend of Premier League clubs selling their home-grown players is established and well understood. As a transfer
The noise coming out of Liverpool is minimal as the team completes its first pre-season under new manager Arne Slot. The Dutchman replaces the outgoing Jurgen Klopp – no easy feat. Amid all the adjustment that comes with that, Arne Slot must define his style of play. We’re starting to get glimpses of how Arne
According to reports, Emile Smith Rowe is set to join Fulham for a fee in the region of £35 million. The Arsenal and England midfielder has seen himself fall starkly out of favour in Mikel Arteta’s team. Emile Smith Rowe made zero Premier League starts in 2022/2023, and just three in 2023/2024. Emile Smith Rowe
Arsenal are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign 22-year-old Italian central defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna. Riccardo Calafiori impressed at Euro 2024, meaning interested parties had to act now or lose their chance. It appears Arsenal acted fastest, although it may not be immediately clear why. Riccardo Calafiori is a ball-playing left center
