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Unai Emery’s bizarre response to Arsenal’s draw with Wolves: Tactically it worked!

Unai Emery’s bizarre response to Arsenal’s draw with Wolves: Tactically it worked!

Premier League
Unai Emery is facing fresh scrutiny from Arsenal supporters after his side’s 1-1 draw at home to Wolves, after claiming the match had panned out how he had wanted it to be tactically. With Granit Xhaka dropped from the squad and Mesut Ozil returning for just his second Premier League appearance of the campaign, the Gunners led early on as Aubameyang marked his captaincy debut with a goal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Emery’s team invited pressure with a counter-attacking style against Wolves, and were made to pay as Raul Jimenez equalised with a good header in the second half. "It's a bad result, but tactically it worked how we wanted,” Emery said in his post-match press conference. “It was an equal match and maybe we deserved more. It’s d...
Frank Lampard explains how ‘Infectious’ Jorginho became key for Chelsea

Frank Lampard explains how ‘Infectious’ Jorginho became key for Chelsea

Premier League
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard insisted he knew Jorginho had the quality to be an important player for the blues even before he became head coach. The Italy international has been on superb form this campaign, having suffered criticism for his performances under Maurizio Sarri last season at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In an exclusive interview with Soccer AM's Tubes, Frank Lampard gave an insight into the 27-year-old midfielder's character on and off the pitch. "I've got to say, I watched him in a lot of the games in the run-in last year - I know he had a bit of a tough time - but I was really struck by his bravery on the ball. He always wanted it. "I was excited to work with him, and from day one in pre-season, we had a possession ...
Klopp hails Arsenal player Gabriel Martinelli as a ‘talent of the century’

Klopp hails Arsenal player Gabriel Martinelli as a ‘talent of the century’

Premier League
Jurgen Klopp has described Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli as a ‘talent of the century’ after his two goals against Liverpool at Anfield in the Carabao Cup. Although the 18-year-old was viewed as a signing for the future when he arrived from Brazilian club Ituano over the summer, he has quickly established himself as a huge part of Emery’s plans. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He came off the bench in the opening match of the campaign and has made eight League matchday squads, though it is his performances in the cup competitions that have really caught the eye. The teenager has seven goals in as many games, netting braces against Standard Liege in the Europa League, Nottingham Forest and Liverpool. He looked very impressive once again against L...
Antonio Rudiger declares himself fit to play for Chelsea this weekend

Antonio Rudiger declares himself fit to play for Chelsea this weekend

Premier League
Antonio Rudiger is set to make a long-awaited return for Chelsea after the German defender declared himself fit to play. The 26-year-old has endured an injury-plagued start to the season, with a groin issue derailing his bid to impress manager Frank Lampard. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But after a week's worth of training, and no further aggravation for the injury, Rudiger is now available to contest for a regular starting spot in the Chelsea team. Chelsea travel to Watford on Sunday in search of their fifth consecutive league win, and Antonio Rudiger could be in contention to get some minutes at Vicarage Road. He said: 'It is very long now [his absence]. 'Even with my cruciate ligament rupture, I was not out for so long. I'm itching [to ...
Granit Xhaka finally explains anger at Arsenal fans who booed him

Granit Xhaka finally explains anger at Arsenal fans who booed him

Premier League
Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka has offered an explanation to the club fans over the furious scenes that accompanied his substitution in their draw against Crystal Palace. Xhaka was taken off by Unai Emery towards the end of game, which saw the hosts throw away a 2-0 lead in the derby.  (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With the Emirates Stadium's jeers ringing in his ears, the midfielder offered an angry reaction, ripping off his shirt and walking straight down the tunnel and he also mouthed "f*ck off" at the stands.   His actions have been widely condemned and, four days after the incident, Xhaka has finally answered his critics with a statement on Arsenal's Twitter account.  "After taking some time to reflect on what happened on Sunday afternoon, I...
Pique speaks on fight between Messi and Griezmann

Pique speaks on fight between Messi and Griezmann

La Liga
Gerard Pique insists Barcelona players Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann have a perfectly normal relationship. Earlier this month, new signing Griezmann conceded to finding it "difficult" to connect with Barcelona's superstar as neither of them are naturally big talkers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It had been rumoured Messi, who hoped for Neymar's return to the club, objected to the club's pursuit of the France international ahead of the Brazilian. Lionel Messi has since branded that a "lie" and said he has no issues with Antoine Griezmann, a claim now supported by Pique. The experienced defender told Spanish broadcaster Cadena SER both players are on "very good" terms. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "Here, w...
Pique reveals Barcelona players offered to delay salaries to re-sign Neymar

Pique reveals Barcelona players offered to delay salaries to re-sign Neymar

La Liga, Transfer Info
Barcelona were so keen to bring Neymar back from Paris Saint-Germain that the players were ready to accept delays to salary payments in order for the club to afford the Brazilian star. Barca spent the bulk of the summer window trying to lure Neymar back from PSG, two years after he left Camp Nou for a world record transfer fee of £200m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the two teams failed to reach an agreement before the transfer deadline. Barcelona, who had already signed Antoine Griezmann for £107m from Atletico and Frenkie de Jong for £65m, were constricted in their move for Neymar by UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations. The rules, designed to prevent football's richest owners from compressing their rivals, oblige teams to be transparen...
Frank Lampard reveals return date for N’Golo Kante

Frank Lampard reveals return date for N’Golo Kante

Premier League
Frank Lampard has revealed N’Golo Kante is set to return back to training this week as he steps up his recovery from a groin injury. The Frenchman missed Chelsea’s 2-1 loss against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday and hasn’t featured for the Blues since a 4-1 victory away at Southampton on October 6th. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard’s men missed N'Golo Kante as a brace from Marcus Rashford sent United into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. But there was better news after the match when Lampard revealed that Kante is set to return to training before Saturday’s game against Watford. ‘He’s hopefully training again in the next two or three days.,’ confirmed Lampard. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...
Jurgen Klopp threatens to boycott Carabao Cup over fixture pile-up

Jurgen Klopp threatens to boycott Carabao Cup over fixture pile-up

Premier League
Liverpool may boycott their Carabao Cup quarter-final game unless a suitable date can be organised for the match, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. The Reds progressed to the last eight of the competition after twice coming from two goals down to beat Arsenal on penalties after a 5-5 draw at the end of 90 minutes. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With the EFL wanting to schedule the Carabao Cup last-eight games on the week commencing December 16, the Reds will be unable to participate as they head to Qatar for their Club World Cup semi-final match on December 18. In this situation, another spare midweek date would be found, but Liverpool have Champions League commitments and Premier League games taking up possible slots until the beginning of next y...
Mason Mount reveals he ignored plea from his father for him to leave Chelsea

Mason Mount reveals he ignored plea from his father for him to leave Chelsea

Premier League
Mason Mount promised his father he would be a Chelsea regular after his dad pleaded with him to leave the club aged 14. Before this campaign, the blues had not had an academy graduate become a starter since former England defender John Terry. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Frank Lampard has changed that, in part due to a transfer ban, by bringing Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham and Fikayo Tomori into the Chelsea first-team. The English trio have been the stand-out performers for Chelsea, but Mount revealed he had to resist a push from his father to leave Stamford Bridge when he was 14. He told the Sun: ‘When I was 14, my dad told me I should leave Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘There are so many good players ...
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