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Expectations are high; tickets have been bought, and scarves are at the ready for expectant fans up and down the country. FA Cup weekend is upon us, with the Premier League’s leading teams vying for a bid to snaffle the prized silverware. The chance of a visit to Wembley for one of football’s showpiece occasions […]
Chelsea took a huge step on their path to claiming the Premier League trophy with a 2-0 win over Hull City at Stamford Bridge yesterday. There was movement below the table-toppers with Arsenal jumping to second spot with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium, thanks to a Shkodran Mustafi goal and […]
The billionaire owners of a clutch of Chinese clubs can put away the cash they have earmarked for a bid for Chelsea striker Diego Costa. Potent frontman Costa looked to be on his way out of Stamford Bridge after a bust-up with the Blues — and that was set to spark a big-money bidding war […]
Jurgen Klopp will bid to guide Liverpool to the top of the Premier League once more when the Reds host Sunderland at Anfield on Saturday. But it is tight at the summit and any one of four teams could arguably be sitting looking down on their title rivals come the conclusion of weekend games. For […]
Liverpool are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League and will remain in their lofty position for at least another 11 days, thanks to the international break. Jurgen Klopp has the Reds followers whispering the words “title ambitions” after they trounced Watford 6-1 at Anfield last time of asking to go to the […]
The Premier League is so named for a reason. It’s not just the best league in English football; it’s arguably the best league in the world. Some of the greatest players in the game have played in the Premier League, many while at the top of their game. In recent seasons, the amount of money […]
Manchester United have been seeking the services of Henrikh Mkhitaryan for some time now and Borussia Dortmund are reportedly starting to crack. Despite Manchester United’s initial £19 million bid being swiftly dismissed by Dortmund, the Armenian attacker’s agent, Mino Raiola, is restlessly trying to push the deal through. According to reports by the Metro, Borussia […]
Life as an Arsenal fan can be really difficult sometimes. In five of the last six seasons, the side that topped the Premiership on New Year’s Day went on to lift the title. This year I was sure that Arsenal would lift the title. Most pundits predicted that Leicester City would collapse under the pressure […]
Arsene Wenger is that you? Unbelievable, Wenger is actually interested in signing players. The Frenchman is looking to add at least three signings to improve his side. The French boss has often been criticized for his lack of transfer activity. More so last season where he failed to sign a single outfield player in the […]
Arsenal, a club which has been trying to rebuild itself like the old days, has always been ambitious about getting players; but they did not have much of the recent success. A set of players with extraordinary passing skills is what Arsenal normally is but with the likes of Rosicky, Flamini and Arteta running out […]
Arsenal has never been big on signing expensive players. The Gunners have signed only two players for more than £30 million in the Arsene Wenger era, both in the last five years (Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez). The Gunners were expected to spend big this summer as they came up short of winning the Premier […]
German International Midfielder Mesut Ozil has been in remarkable form this season for the Gunners. The German International has had to individually run the Arsenal midfield in terms of creativity and clever runs following the injury of Santi Cazorla who has had a lengthy lay off. Mesut Ozil has flourished in the absence of Santi […]
Arsenal is set to trigger a deal that will send Borussia Monchengladbach star midfielder Granit Xhaka to The Emirates Stadium. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp will not be very amused as Liverpool has reportedly held talks with the 23-year-old Swiss international. However, Xhaka has been linked to a move that will bring him to the London […]
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of the most sought after players in the world right now and he seems to be lapping up the media attention, announcing that he will reveal his future plans very soon. Teams from across the globe have offered lucrative contracts to the feisty Swede, rated as one of the very best […]
Arsenal are looking to finally break the bank this season. The Gunners are looking to bolster thier squad and they have identified 3 crucial targets namely, Alvaro Morata, Granit Xhaka and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The Gunners are looking to have a squad overhaul with the hopes of gaining more than a mere top four every season. […]
Latest reports suggest Arsenal will agree to Borussia Monchengladbach’s valuation of their biggest star, Granit Xhaka. Xhaka, has been on Arsenal’s radar for a lengthy period now and a move of £50 million was believed to be agreed. The Premier league side are almost certain Xhaka will join despite not having submitted an official bid. […]
Italian side, AS Roma are currently locked in a battle with fellow Serie A side Napoli for the last automatic spot in the group stages over the next two game weeks. AS Roma have already qualified for the Champions League (through the playoffs, at least). One man who has been nearly ever-present for the Serie […]
To say that Arsenal need reinforcements upfront is an understatement. The Gunners have struggled for firepower in the striking role with Olivier Giroud their best option. That’s not a pretty sign for a team that are expected to compete in all four fronts each season. But worry no longer as Arsenal will look to dip […]
Long serving Arsenal man Theo Walcott could be heading out this summer. It seems Arsene Wenger is ready to clean up the closet this transfer window and bring in some new pair of legs. Arsenal have become a bit of a youth academy for bigger clubs in the past few years. Their transfer policy has […]
Arsenal are looking to add reinforcements in their defensive midfield department. A move for Borussia Monchengladbach’s midfielder, Granit Xhaka is on the cards and if reports are anything to go by then a move should occur imminently. The 23-year-old Swiss has struck up stellar performance for the Bundesliga outfit. The Gunners have reportedly made an […]
