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Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has singled out four teammates who have the credentials needed to lead the club through the next few weeks without a permanent skipper. Mikel Arteta stripped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of the captain’s armband last week after a ‘disciplinary breach.’ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Gabonese player has been left out of Arsenal’s game with Leeds United today and is reportedly training away from his teammates. Lacazette is the captain for tonight’s trip to Elland Road and is currently among the contenders to succeed Aubameyang as Arteta’s main man.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the France international says the likes of Gabriel, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Ben White and Kieran Tiern...

Arsenal defender William Saliba insists being snubbed by Mikel Arteta helped to bring him back to reality. The Frenchman completed a move from Saint-Etienne to the Emirates in the summer of 2019 for fee in the region of £27m. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But fast forward two years and Saliba has still not played a Premier League game for the Gunners after being left out of Arteta’s squads. That meant he could only play in the Under 23s squad before he was eventually sent out on loan to Saint-Etienne and then a six-month loan to Nice.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saliba would then leave London again in July 2021, to join Ligue 1 side Marseille for the 2021-2022 season. His exclusion from Arteta’s plans have le...

Ralf Rangnick doesn't consider Mason Greenwood to be a regular for Manchester United as the player clashes with Cristiano Ronaldo, according to reports. The England star has been on the fringes since the interim manager arrived at Old Trafford despite being one of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first-team picks before he was sacked. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And the 20-year-old is said to be 'upset' with his lack of playing time under the new German. And El Nacional claims his grievances stem from his sudden reduction in minutes coinciding with Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival at the club. Joe Cole explains why Man Utd will finish above Arsenal this season Jurgen Klopp reacts to Chelsea dropping crucial points in Premier League title race Greenwood is al...

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hinted the ‘perfect professional’ Martin Odegaard could be a candidate to become the new captain. Arteta this week stripped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal’s captaincy after another disciplinary issue that cost him his place in the team last Saturday and for Wednesday’s victory over West Ham United. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Arsenal head coach is turning to a ‘leadership group’ that includes Granit Xhaka and Alexandre Lacazette until a new permanent captain is eventually named. Odegaard, who joined the London team on loan last January before making the move permanent in the summer, has emerged as a candidate, already serving as captain with the Norwegian national team.      (adsbygoogle = window...

Joe Cole believes Manchester United hold the upper-hand in the race to finish fourth in the Premier League, despite Arsenal’s impressive response to recent setbacks. Arsenal suffered consecutive defeats at Old Trafford and Goodison Park this month, but two convincing wins on home soil against Southampton and West Ham have set them back on course. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Even without the services of former skipper, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mike Arteta’s side overpowered the Hammers on Wednesday and moved into fourth place for the first time this campaign. Frustrated Tuchel reveals ‘big difference’ separating Chelsea from Liverpool & Man City Jurgen Klopp reacts to Chelsea dropping crucial points in Premier League title race Ian Wright...

Thomas Tuchel bemoaned Chelsea’s fitness issues after his team were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Everton, saying it was the ‘big difference’ separating them from title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool. Mason Mount scored his fourth goal in as many league matches to put Chelsea in front in the 70th minute at Stamford Bridge, but Everton found a quick equaliser through Jarrad Branthwaite. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Jordan Pickford was outstanding between the sticks and had earlier denied Pulisic, Reece James, Jorginho and three efforts from Mount while the score was still goalless in west London. Jurgen Klopp reacts to Chelsea dropping crucial points in Premier League title race Xhaka fires warning to Arsenal teammates over top four chances ...

Jesse Lingard intends on seeing out the rest of the campaign with Manchester United, encouraged by the appointment of interim manager Ralf Rangnick. The England international’s contract is set to expire at the end of the current season and discussions between the two parties are now at an impasse. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lingard spent the second half of last campaign on loan with West Ham United, where he enjoyed a rejuvenative spell under David Moyes. It was widely expected that he would then complete a permanent exit away from the club, but he would remain at Old Trafford, with manager Solskjaer publicly welcoming him back into the fold.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But those chances failed to come to f...

Granit Xhaka has sent a warning to his Arsenal teammates that they must be more streetwise away from home if they want to secure a place in the Premier League’s top four. Arsenal produced one of their most accomplished displays of the campaign so far last night, swatting aside West Ham at the Emirates thanks to second half goals from Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mikel Arteta’s side put the controversy surrounding his decision to axe Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to one side and leapfrogged their rivals in the table and moved into the final Champions League qualifying spot for the first time this season. The Gunners now have the joint best home record in England, but their form away could undermine the target of returnin...