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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reaffirmed that Gabriel Martinelli remains a crucial part of his plans, despite growing competition following the signing of Raheem Sterling. Martinelli, who has been integral to Arsenal’s progress under Arteta, now faces a challenge for his starting position. The 23-year-old Brazilian winger was a standout performer during the 2022/23 season, scoring 15 goals and becoming a key figure in Arteta’s side. However, injuries and inconsistent form over the past year have seen his influence wane. The emergence of Leandro Trossard, coupled with Sterling’s arrival on transfer deadline day, has intensified competition in Arsenal’s attacking line.…
Former world No 1 Kim Clijsters has cast doubt over whether Emma Raducanu has “the right people” around her as she questioned the Brit’s approach to scheduling. The four-time Grand Slam champion asserted that there is “obviously some misguidance” in the way Raducanu is being advised by her team. Raducanu has faced scrutiny over her scheduling in the build-up to the 2024 US Open, where she was beaten in the opening round by Sofia Kenin. Prior to her loss at Flushing Meadows, Raducanu had not played a match since her quarter-final loss to Paula Badosa in Washington almost a month…
“I don’t think our sport is going in the right direction,” Iga Swiatek said, during her US Open campaign, referring to the grueling tennis schedule. As she firmly pointed out the exhausting reality of the sport that affects a player’s mental and physical health, Swiatek’s plea for a better schedule is now resonating with many other players. Carlos Alcaraz, who lost in the second round at the US Open, also had a similar concern after his defeat. And now, Swiatek’s childhood coach Artur Szostaczko has voiced his opinion on the matter, siding with both players. The Indian Wells winner was…
Carlos Alcaraz and great rival Jannik Sinner have been warned not to expect an easy ride in men’s tennis – despite their domination of 2024. The pair have divided the year’s grand slam titles between them, with Sinner taking the Australian Open and US Open while Alcaraz triumphed at the French Open and Wimbledon. The duo have been tipped to battle for supremacy over the next decade in a similar vein to the ‘big three’ of the now-retired Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, who is nearing retirement, and Novak Djokovic, who is still going strong. However, they have been cautioned that…
Everton and Newcastle United have been targeted with the most laughable of transfer claims. It is bad enough coming out with 2025 transfer rumours only a fortnight after the summer 2024 one has closed. However, when it is this kind of nonsense it is just beyond ridiculous. This is supposedly what is set to happen in January, regarding Newcastle United and Everton. Journalist Alan Nixon reporting this via his Patreon account on Sunday morning. Nixon reckons… Sean Dyche is unhappy with Jordan Pickford’s performances. Dyche wants Nick Pope as his replacement. Newcastle United open to letting Nick Pope leave in…
Sean Dyche will be very worried about the number of goals Everton are conceding but Dominic Calvert-Lewin once again looked “dangerous” versus Aston Villa, Tony Cascarino has said. The 27-year-old striker doubled the Toffees’ lead at Villa Park before Unai Emery’s men turned on the style to condemn Sean Dyche’s side to back-to-back 3-2 comeback defeats on Saturday (14 September). While Calvert-Lewin looking back to his best is huge for the Merseyside club, Dyche’s side have now conceded 13 goals in the opening four league matches. Speaking live via talkSPORT on Sunday (15 September, 8:14am), Cascarino said: “They go 3-2…
Regardless of who they got in, there’s no way that they would be able to save Everton like Pickford has across the last few years. It’s rare that a goalkeeper can be so active and at the forefront of his team’s relegation hopes, yet that is exactly what has happened, somehow making himself the outstanding hero and justifiably winning the club’s Player of the Season award three years running. He may have endured a tough opening month in the Premier League, but his erratic and rash nature makes him prone to such runs. Equally, these are the traits that set…
Everton’s start to the Premier League campaign has been a tough one, with their only win coming in the EFL Cup to Doncaster Rovers. Other than that, the Toffees were well-beaten home and away against Brighton and Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur, before then twice blowing a two-goal lead to AFC Bournemouth and Aston Villa. Their defence has been notoriously poor, shipping 13 goals, and thus Jordan Pickford has been taking plenty of blame for such a torrid run. However, few would have expected his future to hang in the balance because of this run. Taking to his Patreon, reporter…
Post Match RAW Podcast: Liverpool’s Lack of Physicality and Key Lessons In the latest episode of the Post Match RAW podcast from Anfield Index, Trev Downey, Karl Matchett and Dave Hendrick dive deep into Liverpool’s disappointing 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest at Anfield. The analysis focuses on two main issues: Liverpool’s lack of physicality and the lessons they need to learn moving forward. Liverpool’s Struggles with Physicality The lack of physicality in Liverpool’s performance was a major point of concern raised by all three analysts. Dave Hendrick didn’t mince his words when he said, “We were bullied out there. Nottingham…
Liverpool’s encouraging start to the season was brought to a halt with a shock reverse against Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon. The Reds struggled to get out of first gear as they allowed the visitors to earn a 1-0 triumph. The result was the first loss for Arne Slot since taking over as head coach and was the first time Forest had won at Liverpool since way back in February 1969. But there was plenty that went unnoticed or under the radar during the 90 minutes at Anfield… Forest didn’t exactly stand on ceremony, particularly during a first half in…