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‘Longstaff is nothing but a cheat’: Many fans blast Newcastle midfielder’s antics in Arsenal game
Fans have taken to social media to hit out at Newcastle United’s Sean Longstaff for trying to con the referee in the FA Cup third round tie against Arsenal. Chris Kavanagh red-carded Emile Smith-Rowe for a foul on Longstaff, prompting a loud scream from the Magpies midfielder. On the advice of his VAR, Andre Marriner, he downgraded the red to a yellow after checking the footage on the pitchside monitor. This showed that there had been little if any contact between the two players and sparked on outpouring of fury on social media. Longstaff is nothing but a cheat. Deliberately tried to deceive the referee into sending off an opponent. Was hardly touched but screamed and rolled about like a child until a red card was produced — Robert 🇬🇧🏴&#x...
Alex Iwobi wants to win trophies with Everton
Super Eagles striker Alex Iwobi says his aim is to continue developing at Everton and hopefully help the club win some trophies. Iwobi has been enjoying good run of game under Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti after overcoming the muscle injury that sidelined him earlier in the season. The former Arsenal midfielder’s versatility has been blessing to the Toffees as he has played in three different positions, including the right wing back. Iwobi told Everton’s website that he’s be involved in recent matches, but want to keep improving with the team. “I want to win trophies with Everton and be heavily involved in that achievement,” says Iwobi. “We are very ambitious and trying to make this a special season and it is exciting when you add talent to the team.” Iwobi is one of the players tipped to l...
Report: Hammers keeping tabs on 21y/o striker as they seek Haller’s replacement
According to Standard Sport, West Ham United are keeping tabs on the situation of Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah at the Emirates Stadium as they search for a replacement for Sebastien Haller. The Ivory Coast international has joined Eredivisie giants Ajax after just 18 months at the London Stadium, and manager David Moyes is looking to sign another central forward before the end of the month to provide the injury-prone Michail Antonio with quality cover and competition. Nketiah has 18 months left on his current deal at Arsenal, and he is yet to agree to terms of an extension. West Ham have money to spend following Haller’s sales, with Moyes told that he can use the funds to strengthen his squad before the end of the January transfer window. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal are open to ...
6 FA Cup games to watch this weekend
The third round of the FA Cup is upon us, and there are plenty of reasons to be excited. The big boys have entered the pot, giving us some tasty fixtures and several potential upsets. Here are some games that might be worth keeping an eye out for this weekend. Aston Villa vs Liverpool (Friday, January 8, 19:45) Villa hoping to upset the odds against Liverpool Aston Villa welcome champions Liverpool to Villa Park on Friday night, in one of three all-Premier League ties. On the surface, the visitors will seem like the favourites. However, Jurgen Klopp’s men aren’t in the greatest form right now, picking up just two points from their last three outings. Furthermore, the Reds have lost their last two visits to Villa Park by an aggregate score of 12-2. Although, in fairness, they were playing t...
French pundit urges Arsenal to wait for ‘special’ talent
Arsenal have been urged to remain patient in their pursuit of Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar. Speaking on the Sky Sports Transfer Talk podcast, ESPN football expert Julien Laurens advised the Gunners not to splash the cash on alternative targets during the January transfer window. Arsenal were linked with Aouar last summer but eventually turned their attentions to sealing a deal for Thomas Partey. Laurens says that with Lyon still involved in the Ligue 1 title race Aouar won’t move in January, but he will be available in the summer. “He still wants to leave and join a bigger league – but can Arsenal really wait until the summer to get that creative player?” he said. “Do you wait for Aouar or do you go for an Emi Buendia? He would be cheaper, and he’s a slightly different profile, but he know...
‘Good space’: Arteta says Arsenal man is now training ‘really good’, could start vs Newcastle
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has revealed that summer signing Thomas Partey is doing ‘really good’ in training and that he could feature against Newcastle United in the FA Cup clash on Saturday. The Gunners paid £45m to sign Partey from Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window, but the club is yet to see his best form since his arrival. Partey made only five appearances in the Premier League so far, including a top-class display against Manchester United at Old Trafford. He has struggled with injuries and hasn’t played since Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat against Tottenham in December. The midfielder is stepping up his recovery and could feature against the Magpies. Arteta seems impressed with his performance in training and has suggested that it won’t be long before he makes a comeback to th...
Opinion: Arsenal and Leicester City should avoid misfiring Hoops forward
The news that Odsonne Edouard has switched to a new agent is a clear sign that he is preparing to leave Celtic this summer. The Hoops striker has penned a deal with London-based Stellar Group – the same firm that represents former teammate Kieran Tierney. The 22-year-old’s current contract runs until June 2022 and he has shown no interest in extending his stay at Parkhead. According to Sky Sports, Edouard plans to remain with the Scottish Premiership club until the end of the season before moving elsewhere. SL View – Odsonne Edouard Edouard has scored 72 goals in 151 appearances for Celtic since joining the club from Paris Saint-Germain in 2018. However, his performances this season have largely been lacklustre, with the forward appearing like he would rather be elsewhere. Edouard has had ...
Report: £15m Liverpool target is an Arsenal fan…player open to joining the Gunners
According to reports from Football London, Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma is open to joining Arsenal in the January transfer window. The Gunners boss, Mikel Arteta, is desperate to bolster the attacking midfield region this month. The north London club have been heavily linked with a move for Emiliano Buendia of Norwich City, but his £40 million price-tag is proving to be a big stumbling block. The report claims that Arteta has also earmarked Bissouma as a potential option. The 24-year-old – who joined the Seagulls in 2018 for a fee in the region of £15m – has a contract at the club until 2023. He has been very impressive this season and has caught the attention of several heavyweight Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Manchester United. Bissouma ...
Alan Shearer’s Premier League Team of the Week
Alan Shearer has given his best XI from the latest round of Premier League fixtures. Rather unsurprisingly, Manchester City and Arsenal are both heavily represented, having pulled off dominant victories over Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion respectively. Southampton feature three times overall following their shock triumph against Liverpool, while Manchester United also own two players in the team. 👔 Hasenhuttl🧤 De Gea👕 Bailly👕 Stones👕 Stephens👕 Saka👕 Smith Rowe👕 Gundogan👕 Tierney 👕 De Bruyne👕 Kane👕 Ings Agree with @alanshearer‘s MW17 #PL picks? pic.twitter.com/LWFUD8J64Z — Premier League (@premierleague) January 5, 2021 David De Gea – After a dip in performances over the last two yea...
Arsenal in 2020: Was it Really THAT Bad?
As is customary with Arsenal, things have been highly entertaining and a complete mess. And, in 2020, they’ve managed to outdo themselves, completing the last 12 months with an unprecedented level of nonsense. But has it been all that bad? Best Player – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Aubameyang has suffered a drop off this season Sure, he may not have been at the top of his game since the beginning of the new season, but there’s no doubt who Arsenal’s talisman was at the end of the last campaign. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang came within one goal of winning a second successive Premier League Golden Boot, falling short of Jamie Vardy. In addition, his FA Cup final brace secured his first piece of silverware in North London. We imagine it won’t be too long until the former Borussia Dortmund man is ba...
Sevilla Midfielder Plays Down Transfer Talk Amid Arsenal Links
Spanish midfielder Joan Jordan has cooled any transfer speculation following reports of a move to Arsenal, insisting that he is focused on Sevilla. Jordan has made 19 appearances for Los Nervionenses in all competitions this season, helping them to sixth place in La Liga, and qualification for the Champions League round of 16. Jordan up against Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior His performances have reportedly attracted the attention of Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who is believed to be a big admirer of the 26-year-old. According to the Mirror, the Gunners would have to stump up a £32m fee for his services. However, Arsenal’s hopes of signing the former Espanyol man have taken a blow, with the player confirming that he is committed to Sevilla at this moment. Speaking to Estadio Deportivo on the ...
‘It’s great if we can have him’: Arteta names the ‘enormous talent’ who can transform Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has showered praise on midfielder Thomas Partey, suggesting his return to the side will be like a new signing in January. Arsenal signed Partey in the summer transfer window for a fee of £45m, but the 27-year-old hasn’t featured much due to injuries. The central defensive midfielder made only five appearances this season, including a man-of-the-match display in the 1-0 win against Manchester United back in November. Partey has now returned to Arsenal training, and the Gunners boss is expecting him to deliver as Arsenal look to climb up the table. Arteta has confirmed that Partey has not trained with the squad yet, but he could be in contention for the game against Newcastle United. The Gunners boss has confessed that they have missed him. He has added that Partey is a pla...
