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Theo Walcott delivers Arteta sack verdict after Arsenal draw

Theo Walcott delivers Arteta sack verdict after Arsenal draw

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Theo Walcott added pressure on Mikel Arteta by scoring against his former side for Southampton, who came away from the clash with a 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Wednesday. Walcott moved to Arsenal from Southampton as a teenager in 2006 but he has since returned to his former club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The forward showed he still has blistering pace as he raced past Arsenal defence before chipping the ball over Bernd Leno to put the Southampton ahead. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang got the equaliser with his first goal since July to earn the gunners a share of the spoils. However, Walcott has backed Mikel Arteta to remain at the Emirates. “The Emirates has changed but I feel like they’ve got the right man here for the job," Walcott said. "If ...
Frank Lampard names Chelsea players that must “wake up” after Wolves defeat

Frank Lampard names Chelsea players that must “wake up” after Wolves defeat

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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has said some of the club's new players need to "wake up" after back-to-back defeats to Everton and Wolves. The London side were flying high to begin the Premier League season but losses at Goodison Park at the weekend and Molineux on Tuesday night have brought them back to earth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); There have already been calls to drop Havertz and Werner and even Edouard Mendy has been scrutinised after a good start to life at the club. Lampard has expressed his hope that the consecutive defeats can serve as a wake-up call to his team, particularly the players who are still new to the Premier League. "We need to reflect on the two games we have lost points in, which is disappointing, but also know this is a long...
Bernd Leno blasts Arsenal teammates & criticises Arteta’s ‘slow’ tactics

Bernd Leno blasts Arsenal teammates & criticises Arteta’s ‘slow’ tactics

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Bernd Leno has criticised Arsenal’s recent displays, slamming the attitude and work rate of his teammates as well as their approach in matches – though does not blame Mikel Arteta. The club have endured a poor run of form, losing their last four home matches in the League, and currently sit in 15th position. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); When quizzed about the mounting pressure on Arteta, Leno said: ‘That’s not an issue at all. The coach is the least reason for us being in this situation. ‘If you look at how we sometimes walked around on the pitch, then the only fault lies with the players. I have to say that honestly. ‘We get red cards, make mistakes, are disorganised. These are things that we have clearly addressed a thousand times. In the end, that’s...
‘He needs to work on his finishing’ – Joe Cole tells Lampard to drop Chelsea player

‘He needs to work on his finishing’ – Joe Cole tells Lampard to drop Chelsea player

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Joe Cole says Timo Werner needs to go and work on his finishing and believes Frank Lampard should consider taking him out of the team when the other players return. The blues suffered their second consecutive defeat in the space of just a days on Tuesday against Wolves, losing 2-1, and Werner struggled throughout the game to make an impact. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The German forward has now gone eight matches without a goal for Chelsea in all competitions and, Cole believes it may be time to give him a rest. ‘I think Werner, when he comes in off that left, he’s very, very dangerous,’ Cole said on Amazon Prime Video after Chelsea’s defeat to Wolves. ‘I just think he just needs to brush up on his finishing, but he’s a young striker and he will do...
Paul Scholes reveals why Chelsea will not win the Premier League

Paul Scholes reveals why Chelsea will not win the Premier League

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Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has revealed why Chelsea will not win the Premier League title this campaign. According to Scholes, Frank Lampard's side are still one year away from challenging for the league title, as young players like Mason Mount and Kai Havertz still need time to develop. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The London side fell to their second consecutive defeat in the Premier League after a 2-1 defeat to Wolves on Tuesday. And Scholes feels Chelsea don’t have enough creativity in the team. He said: “I just think there is a lack of creativity on the pitch. (N’Golo) Kante does what he does brilliantly well. He’s got two young players next to him in Mason Mount and Kai Havertz. “Who I think will be sensational players, b...
Solskjaer ‘furious’ as Man Utd transfer plan leaked ahead of January window

Solskjaer ‘furious’ as Man Utd transfer plan leaked ahead of January window

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Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly furious that Mino Raiola announced Paul Pogba could leave the club in January. The bombshell was announced on the eve of United's crucial Champions League game with RB Leipzig last week which eventually ended in a 3-2 defeat for the club. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Raiola claimed Pogba is not happy at Old Trafford and suggested it would be the best outcome for all parties if the Frenchman is allowed to leave at the earliest available chance. He even suggested Juventus would be a good club for the player. But the agent has since played down his comments somewhat, saying it is more likely that the midfielder will leave United in the summer instead. But reports from Sky Sport in Italy claim th...
Furious Frank Lampard slams Chelsea players for poor display in Wolves defeat

Furious Frank Lampard slams Chelsea players for poor display in Wolves defeat

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A furious Frank Lampard criticised Chelsea’s performance after the side’s 2-1 defeat to Wolves and accused his players of believing their own hype and getting complacent after their impressive unbeaten streak. Olivier Giroud gave Chelsea the lead just after half-time at Molineux but Daniel Podence levelled things up in the 66th minute and Pedro Neto’s late goal secured all three points for the hosts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It’s the first time the blues have lost back-to-back matches this campaign and Lampard cut a frustrated figure on the touchline. Asked how disappointed it was to come away from the Premier League game with nothing, Frank Lampard told Amazon Prime Video: ‘Yeah, very. ‘At 1-0 we should see the game out.’ Pressed on whether h...
Ian Wright urges Mikel Arteta to drop three Arsenal players

Ian Wright urges Mikel Arteta to drop three Arsenal players

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Ian Wright has urged Mikel Arteta to drop some Arsenal senior players, which includes Willian and Lacazette, for their Premier League game against Southampton on Wednesday. The Gunners are without a win in their last five Premier League games and lost their fourth consecutive match at home in the league on Sunday as they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Burnley. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Granit Xhaka is already suspended for the game against Southampton after his red card in the defeat to Burnley. But Wright believes Lacazette and Willian should also lose their places in the team following their poor performances in recent weeks. ‘He [Xhaka] got sent off doing what he does a lot, when a player is going past him he drags them down, he’s never in the right...
Thiago Silva reveals he rejected last-ditch offer from PSG to sign for Chelsea

Thiago Silva reveals he rejected last-ditch offer from PSG to sign for Chelsea

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Thiago Silva has revealed that Paris Saint-Germain made a transfer U-turn as he prepared to leave Parc des Princes, but he had already given his “word” to Chelsea. The Brazil international spent eight memorable years in Paris. Across that spell he had 315 appearances, landed seven Ligue 1 titles and also graced the Champions League final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); With PSG prepared to let him walk away for free, Silva entered into discussions with interested clubs and eventually agreed to move to Stamford Bridge. His former employers did acknowledge their mistake, as the 36-year-old headed for the exits, but it was too late by then for any talks over a new deal to be held. Thiago Silva told Canal Football Club of his exit at PSG: “At the beginnin...
Mourinho was ‘smuggled out of training ground in car boot’ after Chelsea sacking in 2015

Mourinho was ‘smuggled out of training ground in car boot’ after Chelsea sacking in 2015

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Jose Mourinho was smuggled out of Chelsea's training ground through the boot of a car after being sacked by the West Londoners for the second time. The Tottenham manager was sacked for a second time at Stamford Bridge in 2015. And he had been sacked after a shocking run of nine defeats in 16 games. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea were just above the relegation zone in 16th position amid a backdrop of player and manager fallouts at the club. And Club chief Michael Emenalo revealed that 'palpable discord' was the main reason behind Mourinho's dismissal at Chelsea on December 17, 2015. But, to escape the paparazzi, the Portuguese manager was bundled into the boot of Silvino Louro's SUV. And The Athletic claims a decoy car was also used to ward off...
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