Tottenham is laying the groundwork for a potential move for Barcelona’s €70 million-rated winger, Raphinha. The playing style adopted by Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham aligns seamlessly with Barcelona’s traditional approach this season, earning the Australian manager immense popularity among the White Hart Lane faithful. Barcelona, under Xavi, has struggled to replicate the free-flowing and consistent attacking football, prompting the coach to effectively submit his resignation. As Xavi prepares to leave the club in the summer, one player who could follow suit is the dynamic Brazilian winger, Raphinha. Sources from Fichajes report that Tottenham has initiated discussions with Raphinha’s representatives. Given…
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Gary Neville expressed astonishment at Gabriel Martinelli’s remarkable effort to set up an early opportunity for Bukayo Saka during Arsenal’s clash with Liverpool on Sunday. While Saka eventually broke the deadlock in the first half, it was the preceding chance that caught Neville’s attention. Playing down the left flank, Gabriel Martinelli exploited Trent Alexander-Arnold’s positional lapse, leaving Ibrahima Konate to contend with the Brazilian’s pace. Martinelli accelerated away from the Liverpool centre-back and delivered an excellent cross toward the six-yard box, seemingly destined for Saka to convert. However, Saka made a subpar connection with the cross, heading it…
Gary Neville has shared his assessment of Arsenal midfielder Jorginho’s performance in the match against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium. The former Manchester United defender, who was on co-commentary duty for the game on Sky Sports, declared Jorginho as the standout player in the Premier League encounter. Following Arsenal’s 3-1 victory over Liverpool, Neville named Jorginho as his ‘Player of the Match’ and emphasized the Italian’s composed presence on the field. During the Sky Sports Premier League coverage, Neville commended Jorginho’s outstanding performance, highlighting his calmness amid the intensity of the game. Expressing his viewpoint on the…
Piers Morgan has delivered his assessment of Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz following their performance against Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium, expressing dissatisfaction with a particular decision made by manager Mikel Arteta. In the Premier League clash that saw Arsenal emerge victorious with a 3-1 scoreline on Sunday evening, both Martinelli and Havertz were included in Mikel Arteta’s starting lineup. As anticipated, Gabriel Martinelli, the Brazilian winger, took up his position on the left side of a three-man attack within a 4-3-3 formation. Meanwhile, Kai Havertz was deployed as the central striker. Martinelli contributed significantly to Arsenal’s success…
Liverpool suffered only their second Premier League defeat of the season at the Emirates Stadium, with manager Jurgen Klopp acknowledging that his team had little to complain about regarding the outcome of the match. The opening goal came from Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, but the teams went into halftime level after Gabriel Magalhaes’ own goal. Despite an improved second-half performance from Liverpool, Arsenal regained the lead when Gabriel Martinelli capitalized on a defensive mix-up to score their second goal. Ibrahima Konate received a second booking, resulting in a red card, and Leandro Trossard sealed the victory for Arsenal with a…
Arsenal delivered a commanding performance against Liverpool, clinching a pivotal 3-1 victory that narrows the gap at the summit to just two points. Despite an early lead secured by Bukayo Saka, a defensive lapse allowed Liverpool to equalize before halftime, leaving the match level without a single shot from Jurgen Klopp’s side. Arsenal, undeterred by the setback, showcased resilience as Gabriel Martinelli capitalized on Liverpool’s defensive error to reclaim the lead, capitalizing on a Van Dijk-Alisson miscommunication. Leandro Trossard later added a stylish goal through Alisson’s legs, sealing a well-deserved win for Arsenal, who could have tallied even more…
While Arsenal refrained from making winter transfer window signings, the impending return of Takehiro Tomiyasu to the Emirates Stadium is set to resonate like a significant new addition to the squad. The Japanese defender has been representing his national team at the Asian Games for the past month, showcasing his versatility across different defensive positions. Despite grappling with injuries in the previous season, Tomiyasu has emerged as a crucial asset in Mikel Arteta’s project this term. His adaptability has been on full display, featuring as a right-back, left-back, and right-sided central defender, both for Arsenal and Japan in the…
Arsenal is eager to narrow the gap with Premier League leaders Liverpool in their upcoming clash at The Emirates on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp’s squad currently enjoys a five-point lead at the summit, while the Gunners, sitting in third place, have the chance to close in to within two points with a victory. Liverpool arrives in top form, securing a convincing 4-1 victory over rivals Chelsea in their recent outing. However, ahead of the anticipated match, news has surfaced regarding a fringe player at Arsenal who turned down a potential departure during the January transfer window. As reported by…
The conclusion of the recent game left the Spurs squad with a sense of missed opportunity and disappointment over the final result. Everton secured a late goal through a set piece, prompting criticism from former Arsenal star Martin Keown, who pointed out that Guglielmo Vicario’s handling of such situations cost Tottenham valuable points. Throughout the season, the Italian goalkeeper has faced scrutiny for his approach to dealing with set pieces, and opponents are capitalizing on this perceived weakness. Martin Keown highlighted Vicario’s struggles, particularly referencing the recent cup clash where Manchester City successfully targeted the goalkeeper, resulting in…
Arsenal has reportedly made the decision to capitalize on Albert Sambi Lokonga, with Football Insider recently asserting that the Belgian midfielder has no foreseeable future at the Emirates. Despite securing a loan move to newly promoted Luton Town for the season, the 24-year-old Lokonga has struggled to make an impact, garnering only seven Premier League starts and failing to impress manager Rob Edwards. Currently on loan at Luton, Lokonga’s prospects of a permanent stay seem dim, as he is not expected to be in high demand by the Hatters at the conclusion of the season. The midfielder, deemed…