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Arsenal sporting director Edu is set to leave his position at the Premier League title challengers. The Brazilian has been one of the key figures behind the Gunners’ resurgence under Mikel Arteta. He joined the club as technical director in July 2019, six months before Arteta’s appointment as manager.Together, the duo have turned Arsenal into title contenders, twice finishing as runners-up to Manchester City. His work earned him a promotion to the role of sporting director in November 2022, which he has fulfilled ever since. Edu is widely regarded as one of the top sporting directors in the game and…
Mohamed Salah keeps on getting his goals this season but the wait for a new Liverpool contract goes on for Reds fans. The Egyptian has proven vital in the last two Premier League matches, notching an equaliser in the 2-2 draw at Arsenal before thrashing in a dramatic winner against Brighton at Anfield. And Salah took the rare step of hinting at what the future holds for him on social media on Sunday, saying he’d “never forget what scoring at Anfield feels like”. Paul Gorst To get into early November without a resolution for any of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Mohamed Salah…
Barely a fixture has passed by at Anfield this season without the patrons of one of the most famous venues in world football being subjected to the same tired chant. “Where’s your famous atmosphere?” has come the howl, in a variety of dialects, from whoever has been stationed in the away seats down the Anfield Road. Be it West Ham United, Nottingham Forest or Bournemouth, those of a Liverpool faith have been made to listen to the same ditty almost weekly this term. Even Bologna fans, over for the Champions League fixture in early October, might have dusted off a…
There will be ‘narrative’ aplenty when Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen visit Anfield for Liverpool’s fourth Champions League fixture of the season on Tuesday night. Alonso, of course, was many people’s early pick to succeed Jurgen Klopp when the former manager announced his decision to step down back in January but with 13 wins from 15 games, few are doubting Arne Slot isn’t the right man in the hot-seat just now at Anfield. And with a perfect record so far in the revamped European Cup, moving up to 12 points will go a long way towards securing a place in the…
Ibrahima Konate has handed Liverpool an injury boost after taking part in open training ahead of the Reds’ Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen. The France international was in considerable pain as he was replaced at half-time with a wrist injury in their 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. However, scans revealed that the centre-back had avoided serious injury after he had his left arm accidentally trod on by team-mate Virgil van Dijk. “We call it the jungle when we go in set-pieces because there are so many bodies out there,” the Dutchman explained after the final…
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate should be back in contention to start as the Reds take on Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League this midweek. Arne Slot’s side also has Aston Villa at Anfield at the weekend before the next international break. “Thanks for all the messages of support,” Konate wrote on Instagram Monday. “My injury isn’t serious, thankfully. I had a scan today and it confirmed there is no break. I’ll be ready for the next game.” Virgil van Dijk had landed on Konate during the Reds’ win over Brighton in the Premier League when the pair challenged for a…
Week 9 started poorly for the Houston Texans, who lost to the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football. The loss on Halloween was not only frustrating considering the Jets had lost five in a row but it also opened the door for the Indianapolis Colts to gain ground in the AFC South. Houston caught a break, however, as the Colts were defeated by the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. With all the dust settled, let’s dive into the Week 10 edition of the AFC South Power Rankings. 4. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-7) There was a brief moment where the…
The Houston Texans wide receiver room is taking another hit after Stefon Diggs left the team’s Week 8 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts with a knee injury. While Diggs’ status is still up in the air, it will be difficult for him to play on Thursday Night Football against the New York Jets without fear of re-aggravating the injury. That’s why the Texans will need their young wideouts to step up against the Jets in Week 9. “I hope he’s okay,” quarterback C.J. Stroud said of Diggs. “I thought our [WR John Metchie III] ‘Metch’ and [WR Xavier Hutchinson] ‘Hutch’…
After posting a 6-2 record through eight games, it appears the Houston Texans are capable of cruising their way to the playoffs. However, that’s not totally the case. They’ve found ways to win, but they’ve only got one dominant win this season. Second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud is still a star, but his offensive line has struggled at times and Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs — his top two targets — have both missed time with injuries now. Diggs it out for the season, too. So, should the Texans make any moves at the trade deadline? The short answer is yes.…
Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon is continuing his strong season after another 100-yard performance in Week 9 against the New York Jets. In five of his six games this season, Mixon has reached the century mark for yards on the ground. He’s also scored a touchdown in all but one appearance this season. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans had positive things to say about Mixon in his press conference following the team’s Week 9 affair. “Joe has been great every game for us. I mean, every game Joe has touched the ball, he’s gotten over 100 yards and also Joe…