Former Arsenal defender and current academy manager Per Mertesacker has urged Arsenal fans to trust manager Mikel Arteta. At the same time, he was keen to stress that the club has to set realistic expectations. The German world cup winner has a unique perspective on Arsenal’s struggles to restore its former glory. Per Mertesacker joined
It usually takes until April or May for Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to end up with egg on his face. Out thinking himself in a crunch Champions League game is an expectable, and somewhat forgivable mistake from him. The condemnation that follows having said something a bit daft will be a new experience for
The first round of matches in this season’s Champions League have come to their conclusion. While there were no surprises apart from Manchester United, we still learned a lot. Below we outline four major talking points from the first round of Champions League group stage matches. Read: Manchester United Defeat Shows They Are Far
Manchester United looked set to win their Champions League Group stage encounter with BSC Young Boys in as routine a way as possible. Away against an inferior team, Cristiano Ronaldo scored for the second game running to put them ahead. Almost as if their financial might and sheer talent would win the game symbolically. Then,
The Champions League returns this Tuesday and Wednesday and for once, the group stage is interesting. Will Chelsea retain their title? Currently they’re the fourth favourites to win it at 15/2. PSG, Manchester City and Bayern Munich occupy the first three favourite spots. Below we preview four big games from the first round of Champions
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale returned to form in emphatic fashion for Wales in their World Cup qualifier against Belarus. Gareth Bale scored a hattrick, including a last-minute winner, to win the game 3 – 2 for Wales. Crucially, he scored a penalty in each half, putting to rest some of his Euro 2020 demons.
England beat Hungary 4 – 0 in their first competitive fixture since their disappointing Euro 2020 Final defeat to Italy. The World Cup qualifier was mired by racist chants at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. Nonetheless, England put in a creditable performance. Hungary showed in Euro 2020 that their home ground is a difficult place
The Premier League is back, fans are back, and it’s as though neither of them ever left. The first international break of the new season is a good time to take stock. It is often said the real season starts after the first break, due to the fact all transfer business will be completed. However,
As the final week of the transfer window begins, football looks set to reach new heights of insanity. Eighteen months ago, when the pandemic hit, it was accepted the transfer market would not be the same. Clubs would have no money and expensive wages, leading to something of a stagnation. It was thought this may
If Arsenal lose to Manchester City on Saturday, which is likely, it is going to get ugly for Mikel Arteta. Such a result will mean that they have lost their opening three Premier League games. As well as that, it’s difficult to see them scoring a goal at the Etihad. That would mean: three games,
