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2020 FA Cup Final Preview: Goals on the cards as Chelsea face Arsenal at Wembley Stadium
The 2020 FA Cup Final will be an all-London affair as Chelsea and Arsenal go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening. Chelsea defeated Manchester United 3-1 to progress to the final, while Arsenal beat Manchester City 2-0 to make it through. Both teams will be eager to get their hands on the trophy after failing to challenge for the Premier League title this season. There will be no fans in attendance but you should be able to stream the FA Cup live. The Blues did manage to qualify for the Champions League by finishing in the top four, but Arsenal were way off the pace down in eighth position in the Premier League table. A victory this weekend would be a great way to end the campaign for the managers, particularly as this is their first season in charge of their respective club...
Report: Southampton want to sign striker after Arsenal told him he can leave
According to Sportsmail, Southampton are interested in bringing Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun to St. Mary’s this summer as they look to sign a cover for Danny Ings and Che Adams. The Gunners teenage striker has been told he can leave the North London club after talks of a new deal broke down. Balogun scored 10 goals in 15 games for the club’s under-23s during the campaign, but he is yet to make his debut for the senior team despite regularly training with them. The England youth international signed his first professional deal in February 2019, but it expires at the end of next season and Arsenal aren’t ready to lose him for free. They knocked back a £5 million offer for Balogun from Brentford in January, and Southampton will have to table a better bid if they want him. Arsenal are also ...
Report: Arsenal looking to raid bitter rivals for 11-goal star, in advanced talks with his agent
Arsenal are keen on signing the Chelsea midfielder Willian this summer. The Brazilian can be snapped up on a free transfer and journalist Nicolo Schira claims that the Gunners are now in advanced talks with the player’s agent, Kia Joorabchian. Earlier today, there were reports that Willian could sign a new deal with the Blues. It will be interesting to see where the player ends up next season. A move to Arsenal might not go down too well with the Chelsea fans. However, he is a quality player and he would improve the Gunners a lot. Regardless of his age, he has been a key player for Chelsea this season and Arsenal could use his experience and creativity. Willian will add goals, assists and flair to Arteta’s attack. He has the winning experience to influence the Arsenal dressing room as...
Kevin de Bruyne ‘assist’ blows up Twitter as Belgian equals Thierry Henry’s record
The video of Kevin De Bruyne’s supposed assist against Arsenal has gone viral after the Manchester City superstar equaled Thierry Henry’s Premier League record. De Bruyne finished the 2019/20 Premier League campaign with an impressive 20 assists to his name. He equaled Henry’s long-time record, but the Belgium maestro believes he was robbed of an assist earlier in the season at the Emirates. City beat Arsenal 3-0 with Raheem Sterling opening the scoring courtesy of a ball from De Bruyne who wasn’t officially attributed with the assist. After going level with Henry on Sunday, a City fan suggested the 29-year-old should appeal to become the new assist leader. “KDB needs to appeal for this and get the record,” the social media account wrote, accompanied with footage of De Bruyne’s non-assist ...
Report: Leeds receive massive boost in the race to sign in-demand playmaker
It remains to be seen how Leeds United approach their summer transfer window having secured promotion to the Premier League. The Whites owner Andrea Radrizzani has recently claimed that Leeds would be looking to bolster their squad this summer. However, instead of following the Aston Villa model, they are likely to follow the Sheffield United transfer model. Leeds United are one of the clubs showing keen interest in signing Thiago Almada this summer. However, the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal are also keen to sign the Argentine. The Argentine playmaker, who is dubbed the new Lionel Messi, has been tracked by several European clubs as well. The 19-year-old Velez Sarsfield star has netted four goals in Argentina’s top division this campaign. The likes of Manchester City ar...
Arsenal goalkeeper sends two-word message to Watford striker
Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez has sent a two-word message to Watford striker Danny Welbeck on Twitter. Martinez has urged his former Arsenal teammate Welbeck to “stay strong” following Watford’s relegation to the Championship. The Hornets suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Gunners away from home at the Emirates Stadium in North London in the Premier League on Sunday evening. The loss means that Watford have finished second from bottom in the league table with 34 points from 38 matches. Stay strong @DannyWelbeck @WatfordFC pic.twitter.com/89XauIg82p — Emiliano Martínez (@emimartinezz1) July 26, 2020 Stats According to WhoScored, Welbeck made eight starts and 10 substitute appearances in the Premier League for Watford this season, scoring two goals in the process. The former Ar...
Ian Wright admits he didn’t realise just how good reported Leeds target is
Ian Wright has raved about Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and reported Leeds United target Emiliano Martinez, and is worried that Chelsea will make a move for him, as quoted in The Express. The Arsenal legend has admitted that he did not realise just how good Martinez is until he saw him recently in regular action. The Argentine goalkeeper is playing regular first-team football for the Gunners at the moment due to injury to first-choice custodian Bernd Leno. According to The Sun, Leeds – who will play in the Premier League next season after clinching automatic promotion from the Championship – are interested in signing the 27-year-old goalkeeper this summer. Wright has also admitted that he is worried that Chelsea manager Frank Lampard could make a move for Martinez due to the mistak...
Report: Mikel Arteta’s former boss wants to sign Arsenal player who’s ‘evolving’
According to The Express, Manchester City are interested in signing Daniel Ceballos, who is on loan at Arsenal from Real Madrid. Ceballos joined Premier League club Arsenal on a season-long loan deal from Spanish and European giants Madrid in the summer of 2019. It has been reported that City manager Pep Guardiola will make a move for the 23-year-old Spain international if the Gunners do not keep him at the Emirates Stadium beyond this summer. The Express has quoted Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta – who was an assistant to Guardiola at City – as saying that Ceballos is “evolving in the right way”, and that he wants him to stay in North London next season as well. However, according to the report, Arsenal want the Spain international on another loan deal, while City are willing to sign him ...
Report: West Ham and Everton join the race to sign 26-yr-old World Cup winner
West Ham and Everton are thought to be keen on signing the Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti. The 26-year-old World Cup winner has had a tough time at Barcelona and he has struggled to showcase his true potential so far. His time at the club has been hampered by injuries. According to reports (via Daily Mail), a loan move could be on the cards this summer. However, the player wants to stay at Camp Nou and prove himself. It will be interesting to see if Everton or West Ham can convince him to join them. Umtiti needs regular game time and a move to Everton or West Ham could give him the opportunity and platform he needs. Also, someone like Ancelotti could unlock his potential and kick-start his career. The French international was a world-class talent before his move to Barcelona and he could...
‘I don’t know’: Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal ace could leave this summer
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has told beIN SPORTS that he does not know if Mesut Ozil will be at the club next season. Ozil is out of contract at Arsenal at the end of next season, and the former Real Madrid attacking midfielder is struggling to play regularly this campaign. Arteta has said that the German is training with the team, but the Spaniard has admitted that he does not know if the 31-year-old will be at the Emirates Stadium in North London beyond the summer. Arteta told beIN SPORTS when asked if Ozil will be at Arsenal next season: “I don’t know. He is training now with the team, he has the same opportunities as everybody else but at the moment he’s not in both, in the squads.” Stats According to WhoScored, Ozil has made 18 starts in the Premier League for Arsenal this season,...
Report: Everton looking to raid Spanish outfit for 23-yr-old, Arsenal linked as well
Everton are interested in the Espanyol midfielder Marc Roca if reports are to be believed. As per Sport (via Sportwitness), the Merseyside outfit are keeping tabs on the player following Morgan Schneiderlin’s departure and Gbamin’s injury blow. It will be interesting to see if they make their move for Roca in the coming weeks. Espanyol have been relegated from La Liga and they will have to cash in on some of their players to balance the books. A reasonable offer might be enough to tempt them into selling the 23-year-old defensive midfielder. Despite relegation, Roca has been one of Espanyol’s best players this past season and he could be a good addition to Ancelotti’s midfield. He will add composure and defensive cover to the side. The 23-year-old is an excellent passer and his abilit...
Ian Taylor shares his emotional reaction after Aston Villa’s win over Arsenal
Aston Villa picked up a massive 1-0 win over Arsenal to give themselves some hope of staying up this season. Dean Smith’s side are now out of the relegation zone because of Watford’s thumping earlier. It will be interesting to see if they can beat the drop eventually. Aston Villa win have to win their remaining game and hope that they stay ahead of Watford on goal difference, that is, if the Hornets win their last game as well. Trezeguet scored the only goal of the game for Villa today on the 27th minute. Arsenal had their chance when Eddie Nketiah’s 77th-minute header came back off the inside of the post. However, the home side managed to hold on for the three points. Aston Villa have had several moments this season where they slipped up right at the end. It wasn’t the case against A...
