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Ian Wright criticises Chelsea duo for their roles in Aston Villa equaliser

Ian Wright criticises Chelsea duo for their roles in Aston Villa equaliser

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Arsenal legend Ian Wright has criticised Andreas Christensen and N’Golo Kante for their errors in the build-up to Aston Villa’s equaliser in Monday’s draw at Stamford Bridge. Frank Lampard made six changes from the team that lost 3-1 to Arsenal last week, including Antonio Rudiger and Christensen replacing Kurt Zouma and Thiago Silva at centre-back. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Olivier Giroud opened the scoring for Chelsea with a fine headed effort from Ben Chilwell’s cross after just 34 minutes. However, Villa pegged them back early on in the second half through Anwar El Ghazi, who stole in unmarked to convert Matty Cash’s fine delivery. In the build-up to Aston Villa’s equaliser, Christensen went down after a challenge with Jack Grealish, but whil...
Martinelli trolls N’Golo Kante after Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Chelsea

Martinelli trolls N’Golo Kante after Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Chelsea

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Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli could not resist trolling N’Golo Kante after tormenting the midfielder once again in Arsenal’s win over Chelsea on Boxing Day. The Brazilian youngster’s return from injury has helped the Gunners and he played a key role in Saturday’s game despite not getting a goal at the Emirates. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Martinelli had four shots in the London derby, the most of any player on the pitch, and was a danger for Lampard's side throughout, also pressing and harrying with tenacity and energy. Chelsea struggled to get to grips with the player and no-one more so than Kante, with Martinelli toying with the France international in an outstanding first-half performance. As time ticked away before halftime, and with Arsen...
Rene Meulensteen names the two Man Utd players that could replace Fernandes

Rene Meulensteen names the two Man Utd players that could replace Fernandes

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Rene Meulensteen believes Solskjaer's New Year Wish should be that Bruno Fernandes stays fit in 2021 because Manchester United have just two player's who can fill his boots. Fernandes has been involved in 52% of the club’s goals since he moved to United from Sporting Lisbon 11 months ago and he provided a goal and an assist in their 2-2 draw with Leicester City. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United are heavily reliant on the creativity of Fernandes and he’s been behind their recent good form, with the Red Devils now trailing leaders Liverpool by five points. And Meulensteen, who was a coach under Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford concedes United can ill-afford to lose the player but says either Paul Pogba or Van de Beek could fill in if he’s absent. ...
Paul Scholes explains why Bruno Fernandes is a better player than he ever was

Paul Scholes explains why Bruno Fernandes is a better player than he ever was

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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has hailed Bruno Fernandes' impact at the club and believes the Portuguese superstar is better than he ever was. The Portuguese midfielder scored and also registered an assist in United’s 2-2 draw against Leicester City at the King Power stadium in the Premier League on Boxing Day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fernandes now has 28 goal involvements in 31 matches. A stunning return for a player who arrived in the January window, and Scholes says he is greater in front of goal than himself. “What he’s doing is phenomenal, really,” Scholes told ManUtd.com. “He’s better than me. He’s different to me. He scores more goals than me, he creates more goals than me. “I’d like to play with him, probably behind h...
Folarin Balogun set to leave Arsenal amid Liverpool transfer interest

Folarin Balogun set to leave Arsenal amid Liverpool transfer interest

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Liverpool are monitoring Folarin Balogun’s contractual situation at the Emirates with the striker now looking more likely to leave at the end of the campaign. The 19-year-old has been prolific at youth level for the gunners and although he has made an impressive breakthrough in the Europa League this season, he has been unable to force his way into Arteta’s first-team plans in the Premier League. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Balogun scored against Molde and Dundalk last month, but remains behind Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette in the pecking order at Arsenal, as well as Eddie Nketiah. Balogun has over six months left on his current contract and, according to The Athletic, while there is still possibility he could extend, currently the...
Arteta faces dressing room split over Mesut Ozil recall decision

Arteta faces dressing room split over Mesut Ozil recall decision

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Mikel Arteta’s squad are split over the possible return of Mesut Ozil, with some key players reported to be championing the German’s cause. Ozil started the first 10 league games of his former teammate’s managerial tenure and was very influential in the good results Arteta achieved during his honeymoon period at the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, he spent the entirety of ‘Project Restart’ on the periphery of the squad and hasn’t played any game for Arsenal since March. Arteta has insisted that the club’s highest earner has been omitted due to footballing reasons, but results has been poor for the club. Prior to the surprise win over Chelsea, Arsenal had scored only 12 goals from 14 games and a lack of creativity had increased the clamour fo...
Frank Lampard hits out at ‘lazy’ Chelsea players after Arsenal defeat

Frank Lampard hits out at ‘lazy’ Chelsea players after Arsenal defeat

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Frank Lampard has criticised the performance of his team in the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal, accusing his players of being ‘lazy’ and not working hard enough in the game. Chelsea went behind to a 34th minute penalty from Alexandre Lacazette before Granit Xhaka added a much deserved second goal with a superb free-kick just before half-time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Bukayo Saka scored the third goal after the restart, though the blues tried to mount a late fightback and Tammy Abraham grabbed a consolation goal but Jorginho missed a penalty. Chelsea have now lost three of their last four Premier League games and could have gone second had they beaten Arsenal, with Lampard furious with the effort of his players afterwards. Asked for his thoughts on the de...
‘I saw him off his line!’ – Bukayo Saka insists he meant stunning goal vs Chelsea

‘I saw him off his line!’ – Bukayo Saka insists he meant stunning goal vs Chelsea

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Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has rubbished claims his goal against Chelsea was a mishit and says he spotted Edouard Mendy off his line and lobbed the keeper. The Gunners finally ended their long wait for a win with a 3-1 victory over their London rivals at the Emirates on Boxing Day, with Lacazette, Granit Xhaka and Saka scoring the goals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal took a two-goal lead in the first half, with Lacazette scoring a penalty and Xhaka powering in a superb free-kick, before Saka put the game beyond Chelsea reach at the start of the second half. The youngster picked up the ball on the edge of box, darting forward, and appeared to have a look up to see Martinelli unmarked at the back post, though he then whipped the ball into the far co...
Bruno Fernandes reveals why he’s not happy at Man Utd

Bruno Fernandes reveals why he’s not happy at Man Utd

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Bruno Fernandes says he wants to win every trophy available at Manchester United and says he's not happy that he was unable to lift a title in his first year. The Red devils played a 2-2 draw with Leicester City on Saturday and are now four point behind behind Liverpool with a game in hand. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); United are already out of the Champions League but still have a Carabao Cup semi-final game to look forward to, as well as the FA Cup and the Europa League. Fernandes has had an outstanding first year at Old Trafford and, speaking to BT Sport , he discussed about 2020. “I’ve enjoyed it a lot,” Fernandes said. “I enjoy [being at] one of the biggest clubs in the world. It was a dream come true to come to the Premier League, to come to a...
Mikel Arteta names the strongest squad in the Premier League

Mikel Arteta names the strongest squad in the Premier League

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes the gunners' Boxing Day opponents Chelsea currently have the ‘strongest squad’ in the Premier League. Arsenal will play the blues at the Emirates on Saturday, hoping to end a run of seven Premier League games without a win. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea put an end to their own two-game losing streak with a 3-0 victory over West Ham five days ago and can move to second in the table with a positive result against Arteta’s side. Should they lose, Arsenal could slip to 17th and Arteta recognises the London derby as a tough fixture. And he rates Chelsea’s squad above the others in the Premier League. ‘Well obviously, Chelsea always have great players and a great squad,’ said Arteta. ‘The team that we faced a f...
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