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Oct312020 by JBNo Comments

Thomas Partey tells Arsenal what they must do to defeat Man utd

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Thomas Partey is anticipating a tough clash with Manchester United this weekend but says Arsenal are capable of winning if they deliver on the work they have planned, and put ‘pressure’ on Solskjaer’s side away at Old Trafford. United are unbeaten in their last four matches in all competitions and will be buoyed by their outstanding 5-0 win over Leipzig on Wednesday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Arsenal’s form has dropped after a good start to the campaign and the gunners will still be unhappy with their 1-0 defeat at home to Leicester City in their last League game. But despite their poor form, Partey is full of confidence and believes Arsenal can secure all three points at Old Trafford if they deliver in three major areas. ‘Manchester United ...

Oct302020 by JBNo Comments

Jurgen Klopp confirms length of Fabinho injury lay-off

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Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Fabinho will not be part of the squad for Saturday’s game against West Ham because of a hamstring injury. The Brazilian star limped off in the first half of Liverpool's Champions League victory against Midtjylland on Tuesday and had to be replaced by 19-year-old Rhys Williams. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Fabinho had been called on to fill in for Van Dijk in defence after he was ruled out with a knee ligament injury, but Klopp will have to make changes to his back line for the upcoming game at Anfield. “Fab is not in, that's clear,” Klopp told reporters. “He got a little injury and so he will be out for the weekend and probably slightly longer. "That’s one thing, but all the others who are fit will be in contention, eith...

Oct302020 by JBNo Comments

Gilmour mocks Timo Werner as he returns to Chelsea training after knee injury

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Billy Gilmour handed Lampard a huge boost on Friday as he returned to training for the first time since his knee injury – and midfielder wasted no time in making Timo Werner look silly. Gilmour missed the end of the 2019/20 season after coming off with a serious knee problem in the dying moments of Chelsea’s victory over Crystal Palace in July. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Gilmour underwent a knee surgery and is yet to play any game for Chelsea this campaign but it appears he is closing in on his return to the first-team after joining up with his team-mates for training. The Scottish youngster was all smiles as he got back again at Cobham and it didn’t even take long to showcase some of his unique talent that the blues supporters got used to seeing l...

Oct302020 by JBNo Comments

Virgil van Dijk undergoes successful surgery on ACL injury

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Virgil van Dijk has undergone a successful knee surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament damage he sustained in the derby against Everton, Liverpool have confirmed. The defender suffered the injury in a challenge with Everton keeper Jordan Pickford during the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "The Liverpool defender's planned operation took place in London and was conducted successfully," read a club statement. "Van Dijk will now immediately focus on the beginning of his rehabilitation with the support of the Reds' medical department. No timeframe has been placed on the Dutchman's return to action." Liverpool's defensive problems even worsened on Tuesday when makeshift defender Fabinho suffered a hamstring injury in the...

Oct302020 by JBNo Comments

Van de Beek sends message to Solskjaer about lack of game time

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Donny van de Beek has sent a message to Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about his lack of playing time since his transfer from Ajax. United sanctioned a £40m deal for the Netherlands midfielder during the transfer window but he has been slowly eased into the first team by Solskjaer. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Van de Beek is yet to start any Premier League game and his lack of involvement in last week’s draw against Chelsea was questioned by former United players Gary Neville and Patrice Evra, with the latter saying he was surplus to requirements. The 23-year-old started in the midweek victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League but was taken off in the second half, after which his team scored four goals. United will face Arsenal ...

Oct302020 by JBNo Comments

Frank Lampard responds to claims he had doubts over Christian Pulisic

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Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has rejected claims he had doubts over Christian Pulisic during the early stages of his career at the club. Chelsea completed a £58m deal for Pulisic in the January transfer window while Maurizio Sarri was in charge of the blues. But he joined the club the following summer when Lampard had replaced the Italian as manager. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Earlier this month, RB Salzburg manager Jesse Marsch said Lampard doubted the American’s ability at Chelsea because of his nationality. Marsch said: ‘Even Frank Lampard, when I spoke to him in pre-season a year ago now, I was talking to him about having Christian Pulisic and he was kind of like, “Yeah, he’s got a lot to learn so we’ll see how he does”. ‘I said to him, “List...

Oct292020 by JBNo Comments

Willian explains ‘frustrating’ element of Mikel Arteta’s tactics

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Arsenal winger Willian has admitted that there are frustrating elements to playing under Mikel Arteta but says the experience is proving to be a good learning curve. The Brazil international swapped life at Chelsea to move across London in the summer on a free transfer and is already a regular player in Arteta's team. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arteta's approach is different from what Willian has been used to previously, though, as the Arsenal boss has adopted the disciplined 'positional game' approach of his former superior Pep Guardiola. But while the manager's style has provided some new challenges for the 32-year-old, Willian says he is relishing working with him. "It’s been a cool, new experience. I hadn’t worked with a coach with that mindse...

Oct292020 by JBNo Comments

Incredible stat which shows Edouard Mendy has been Chelsea’s most influential player

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Chelsea made some huge signings in the summer window but the arrival of Edouard Mendy might be the pick of the bunch so far. The goalkeeper, who joined the blues in a £22m deal from Rennes, followed up his incredible shut-out at Manchester United last week with another commanding display in the 4-0 win over Krasnodar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mendy make some very good stops in the game, the Senegalese goalie was an imperious presence in his box – something Frank Lampard has lacked during his short stint at the club. And after the win over Krasnodar, a stat has emerged which shows just how influential Mendy has been for Chelsea. The London side have kept three consecutive clean sheets for the first time under Lampard, with Mendy keeping shut-outs...

Oct292020 by JBNo Comments

Solskjaer rates Van de Beek’s performance in Man Utd’s 5-0 win over Leipzig

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has praised Donny van de Beek’s display after Manchester United’s 5-0 win over Leipzig and said he was pleased with the player’s work both on and off the ball. Van de Beek has had to wait patiently for game-time since his transfer move from Ajax to United and is yet to even start any Premier League game this campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, Van de Beek was handed a golden opportunity to impress on Wednesday and the Dutchman put in an assured display alongside Paul Pogba in the Champions League clash. Marcus Rashford stole the headlines with a stunning hat-trick – after Mason Greenwood’s 21st minute strike to break the deadlock – and Anthony Martial also converted from the spot on a satisfying night for Solskjaer and the ...

Oct292020 by JBNo Comments

Gabriel Martinelli returns to training ahead of schedule in major boost for Arsenal

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Arsenal forwarc Gabriel Martinelli has given Mikel Arteta a huge injury boost by returning to rhe club's first team training ahead of schedule. The Brazilian star has been out for five months with a knee injury and Arsenal had not expected the player to return to action until the New Year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, the 19-year-old was able to participate in a training session with the first team today ahead of their Europa League tie against Dundalk. Though Martinelli will likely need up to two or three weeks of training before he can consider an appearance, the player’s return is a huge boost for a goal-shy Arsenal team. The Gunners have scored only eight times in their first six Premier League games this season, which is the joint fewest...