Pierre Emerick Aubameyang has joined Barcelona on an initial 6-month deal with an option for another year’s extension. His Arsenal legacy came crashing down in remarkably short order after falling out with manager Mikel Arteta before Christmas. As falls from grace go, this is on the dramatic end of the scale. It was only August
After a relatively quiet January transfer window (aside from Newcastle), there are a few situations set to be resolved today. Reports suggest that Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set for a loan deal to Barcelona until the end of the season. His situation at Arsenal is sad. He was a genuine hero for them for
French center back Raphael Varane says the Premier League is the best league in the world after 6 months in England. “The intensity is very different,” said Raphael Varane. “The pace of the game is at a really high level. It’s a great experience. I like the atmosphere around the stadiums. “I like the mentality.
Reports suggesting Newcastle United are about to sign Lyon’s Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes are circulating widely this week. If the move goes through, Bruno Guimaraes would be the first ‘marquee’ signing under Newcastle’s new ownership. It is notable, and slightly surprising. Nobody expected Newcastle to be signing Champions League players at this point, and that’s
As a relatively subdued January transfer window enters its final week, the role of the center forward comes into focus. Pep Guardiola has implemented a striker-less system at Manchester City to devastating effect for almost two years now. In spite of this, City still pursued Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo over the summer transfer window.
Premier League players (who don’t play for their national teams) have a chance to rest their weary legs this week. The upcoming international break means most Premier League teams don’t play for two weeks. Normally, an international break is an inconvenience in the Premier League. It could put a premature stop to a good run
The Carabao Cup is traditionally a competition used for rotation, to rest first team players and blood youngsters. The semi finals in particular fall during the most hectic time of the excruciating Christmas schedule of English football. It’s a nice competition to win, but it is the smallest priority for teams with title or European
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says he wants to remain at Chelsea until the end of his current contract. If he does, this would make him the longest serving manager in the Roman Abramovic era. Thomas Tuchel was given an extension after guiding Chelsea to Champions League glory last season. His current deal expires in June
Everton have fired manager Rafa Benitez after just half a season at the helm in a crushingly inevitable development. Rafa Benitez has had to deal with a spate of injuries, as well as a situation where he was unable to sign players. However, he has still underperformed. Everton have only won once since September and
The first leg of the League Cup semi final takes place between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on Thursday night. The first leg was already supposed to have been played by now. However, Liverpool successfully had the game postponed due to Covid-19 difficulties. This has had an adverse effect on Arsenal, who now have the
