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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta made headlines during a recent press conference by interrupting a reporter’s question about the potential for losing against Liverpool. With a determined tone, Arteta declared, “Let’s focus on the positive. If we win it, that’s what matters.” His comments underscore a palpable confidence within the Arsenal camp as they prepare for one of the Premier League’s most thrilling matchups. Arteta’s assertion comes as his team sits at the top of the Premier League table, buoyed by a series of impressive performances. The Gunners have shown remarkable resilience, tactical acumen, and flair in attack, with stars like…
Liverpool new boy Federico Chiesa could be bound for a swift return to Italy, after struggling to settle in English football. The Italian international was hailed as being a fantastic signing by the Italian media when he joined from Juventus in a cut-price deal. Having won the Euros with Italy and been one of the Old Lady’s standout stars in recent seasons, the move was seen as a huge coup for the Reds. But Chiesa has played just once in the Premier League, as he battles for a place in Arne Slot’s plans. Now, he could be set to leave…
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool need to add a creative attacking midfielder to their team in the January transfer window. The Reds legend believes Arne Slot is missing an “X Factor” in his squad. Premier League leaders Liverpool have the chance to go seven points clear of Arsenal when they are entertained by Mikel Arteta’s side at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Slot has so far won 11 of his 12 games in charge since succeeding Jurgen Klopp in all competitions. Carragher, though, thinks reinforcements will be needed to sustain the push and he pinpointed the key area where the…
Graeme Souness says Arne Slot has yet to fully win him over before suggesting that the new measured style implemented by the Dutchman is ‘not the Liverpool way’. Slot has enjoyed a dream start to life at Anfield since succeeding Kop royalty in the form of Jurgen Klopp this summer. The former Feyenoord boss has overseen an unprecedented 11 wins from 12 games in all competitions and the Reds have been tipped to challenge for the Premier League title by plenty of pundits after overcoming Chelsea at the weekend. But while Slot has earned plenty of plaudits in recent weeks,…
Liverpool have been told that they have ‘no chance’ of keeping Trent Alexander-Arnold, as Real Madrid step up their pursuit of the England international. Alexander-Arnold, 26, has entered the final year of his contract at Anfield and will be allowed to talk to foreign clubs once the January transfer window opens. Should the Liverpool ace, who started in Wednesday’s narrow 1-0 win away to RB Leipzig, decide to leave his boyhood club on a free, Madrid are the firm favourites to snap him up. The reigning kings of Europe and Spain are said to have placed Alexander-Arnold at the top…
The quartet look set to miss out on Sunday’s clash with the Gunners at Emirates Stadium, though Bradley and Chiesa could be in line for a return to training. Speaking at his pre-match press conference on Friday morning, the head coach said: “I think they feel good but not when it comes to playing for us during the weekend. “Federico might train with us today or tomorrow – but Diogo definitely not. And Conor Bradley, let’s see if he can be with us tomorrow.” Slot was later asked about the condition of Alisson, who has been sidelined since sustaining an…
Tennis legend Jimmy Connors has proclaimed that he does not think tennis could “survive” Jannik Sinner receiving a ban for his failed anti-doping tests. The former world No 1 feels the sport’s authorities have shown in the past that “they are not afraid to hit lower ranked players and discard them from the game.” The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) revealed in August that Sinner had avoided a ban for failing two anti-doping tests in March after an independent tribunal ruled he was not to blame. The Italian tested positive for clostebol, a banned anabolic steroid, on March 10 and…
Jannik Sinner has candidly shed light on how he has learned who his friends are in the aftermath of his failed anti-doping tests. The world No 1 divulged that he has realised “a fairly large number” of players who he had thought were his friends are, in fact, not. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) revealed in August that Sinner had avoided a ban for failing two doping tests in March after an independent tribunal ruled he was not to blame. The Italian tested positive for low levels of clostebol, a banned anabolic steroid, on March 10 and 18 —…
Everton have transformed their early-season form, putting together a four-game unbeaten run; Iliman Ndiaye’s performances have been a standout feature of their autumn resurgence; watch Everton vs Fulham on Sky Sports Premier League on Saturday, kick-off 5.30pm For one of their longest away days of the season last weekend, the 496-mile round trip to Ipswich was made memorable by their new No 10. From Senegal to Bramley Moore, Iliman Ndiaye is the one that they adore. Signed from Marseille for an undisclosed fee over the summer, the 24-year-old has instantly built a connection with a fanbase that have found a…
Liverpool won their final match before their title clash at Arsenal this weekend. The Gunners might be depleted in strength but their opponents have nearly all their key stars available for the game. Alisson and Diogo Jota are question marks ahead of the game after suffering issues in recent weeks. Ahead of the game with RB Leipzig on Wednesday, Arne Slot provided a team update to the press. “Conor Bradley didn’t make the trip, Harvey Elliott didn’t make it, Federico Chiesa didn’t make it, and Alisson didn’t make it,” he said. “So it means that we have a few issues…