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David Luiz hits back at Jamie Carragher criticism with Liverpool dig

David Luiz hits back at Jamie Carragher criticism with Liverpool dig

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David Luiz has fired back at criticism from Jamie Carragher by reminding the former Liverpool player that he ‘never won the Premier League’. Luz has spent the last five years of his career in the Premier League, helping Chelsea win three titles – including the Premier League in 2017 – before joining Arsenal two years ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It was during his spell at Arsenal that Luiz attracted huge criticism, with Carragher labelling him a ‘liability’ during the 2020-21 season. But Luiz has hit back at the criticism and defended himself by pointing to his Premier League title victory with Chelsea. Despite enjoying a good career at Anfield and lifting the Champions League in 2005, Carragher never won the Premier League. ‘It is funny, so...
John Terry speaks out after David Luiz’s red card in Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Wolves

John Terry speaks out after David Luiz’s red card in Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Wolves

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John Terry jumped to the defence of David Luiz after his red card in Arsenal’s defeat to Wolves and claims ‘anyone who has ever played the game’ will agree that he should have stayed on the field. Arsenal appeared to be in control after Nicolas Pepe fired them in front with a superb solo effort in the first half but Luiz was sent off for bringing down Willian Jose and Ruben Neves scored with the resulting penalty. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the break, Joao Moutinho fired Wolves in front with a long-range strike and Bernd Leno was also sent off after handling the ball outside his area with 18 minutes left in the game. Wolves kept hold of the advantage to secure their first league win since their victory over Chelsea in December and Mikel Artet...
David Luiz slams Elneny during Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Everton

David Luiz slams Elneny during Arsenal’s 2-1 defeat to Everton

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David Luiz was furious with Mohamed Elneny on several occasions during their defeat to Everton on Sunday. Mikel Arteta's side are now without a win in six Premier League matches after they were beaten 2-1 at Goodison Park. And the mood in Arsenal’s dressing room appears to have even hit a new low as players argued with each other during the clash. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); David Luiz’s frustrations got the better of him after only 16 minutes as he berated Elneny after receiving a pass from the midfielder. Luiz was standing in the left-back position and had signalled for Elneny to move forward with the ball but the player chose to play a sideways pass. David Luiz, who had no immediate options ahead of him, was to play the ball back to Bernd Leno...
David Luiz speaks out on alleged fight with Arteta after Burnley defeat

David Luiz speaks out on alleged fight with Arteta after Burnley defeat

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David Luiz has denied reports of a bust-up with Mikel Arteta after Arsenal’s 1-0 defeat to Burnley on Sunday evening. Arsenal slipped to their fourth consecutive defeat at home in the Premier League as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s own goal sealed a 1-0 win for Burnley at the Emirates. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After the game, reports emerged from Football.London that Arteta is no longer on speaking terms with Luiz and the relationship between the duo has ‘soured’ in recent weeks. The report also claims that some senior players at the club have ‘mentally clocked out’ in recent weeks under the Arsenal manager's leadership. But David Luiz’s camp have denied claims of a fall-out with Arteta. A representative for the player has said: ‘David Luiz strong...
Arteta no longer speaking to Arsenal player after vowing to ‘destroy’ squad leaker

Arteta no longer speaking to Arsenal player after vowing to ‘destroy’ squad leaker

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Arsenal defender David Luiz is no longer on speaking terms with Mikel Arteta after the manager vowed to ‘destory’ whoever was behind the leaks that led to reports of a training ground bust-up between the Brazilian and Dani Ceballos. Both players were sent home from the training after the duo were separated after a fight in a practice game during international break. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); At the time, Ceballos denied the reports but Arteta conceded them just a day later and he was angry that the fight was leaked to the media. ‘I don’t like the fact that that incident comes out at all,’ said Arteta. ‘I will find out where it is coming from and if that is the case, that goes completely against what I expect from each other, the privacy and the co...
David Luiz hits Dani Ceballos in shocking training ground fight

David Luiz hits Dani Ceballos in shocking training ground fight

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David Luiz reportedly hit Dani Ceballos in a shocking training ground row during the international break and staff had to step in to stop the fight Luiz and Ceballos were among the group of Arsenal stars who were not away on international duty and they continued training under Arteta. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Arsenal manager organised a practice match last Friday but he would have been unimpressed with two of his player’s behavior. According to The Athletic, Luiz was unhappy with a challenge from Ceballos and he retaliated by hitting him in the face, drawing some blood. Luiz reportedly struck Ceballos on the nose, sending the midfielder to the ground, before other players and staff intervened as Ceballos stood up to confront the Brazilian de...
Ex-Chelsea star Oscar reveals David Luiz & Willian have urged him to join Arsenal

Ex-Chelsea star Oscar reveals David Luiz & Willian have urged him to join Arsenal

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Oscar has revealed that his former Chelsea teammates Willian Borges and David Luiz have told him to join them at the Emirates. The Brazilian star won two Premier League titles as well as the UEFA Europa League during his four-and-a-half year stint at Chelsea. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 29-year-old midfielder now playing for Chinese Super League team Shanghai SIPG but says he wants to return to Europe once his £400,000-per-week contract ends in 2024. Oscar concedes he would welcome the opportunity to play for Chelsea once again but claims Willian and David Luiz have been urging him to make the move to Arsenal. ‘They called me, they had to call me. Because we have good communication,’ Oscar told Fox Sports. ‘Sometimes I talk to them. They said, ...
Frank Lampard speaks on targeting David Luiz as Arsenal’s weak link

Frank Lampard speaks on targeting David Luiz as Arsenal’s weak link

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Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says he has nothing but respect for David Luiz as he prepares to face his one-time teammate. Lampard sold Luiz to Arsenal for £8m shortly after taking over as Chelsea head coach and the player will hope to come back to haunt him in Saturday’s FA Cup Final. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lampard says he knows about the influence the defender could have tomorrow at Wembley. Asked if he sees David Luiz as a weak link, Lampard said: “I certainly haven’t. I have a real respect for David as a team-mate that I played with in the Champions League we won in 2012. “The bond of that group was huge and David was a big personality and a top player within that. “When I think about preparing for a game against Arsenal with David in t...
David Luiz slams his critics & reveals how he survived Etihad nightmare

David Luiz slams his critics & reveals how he survived Etihad nightmare

Premier League
David Luiz said his maturity helped him survive the recent criticism after he put in an outstanding display as Arsenal beat Manchester City 2-0 to reach the FA Cup final for the 21st time. The Brazilian's one-year extension recently - was met with some dismay after a poor performance in a 3-0 defeat against Man City in the Premier League, in which his mistake and a red card really cost Arsenal. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the defender justified his extension with a brilliant display in a possibly season-defining win to give City their first domestic Cup loss in two-and-a-half years. Arsenal are now closer to a 14th FA Cup title. But they also moved closer to a place in the Europa League - which they will claim if they win the final against eithe...
Pep Guardiola ‘laughs out loud’ at David Luiz criticism by pundits

Pep Guardiola ‘laughs out loud’ at David Luiz criticism by pundits

Premier League
Pep Guardiola has jumped to the defence of Arsenal star David Luiz and has accused the pundits who have written the former Chelsea player off of hypocrisy. The 33-year-old signed for the Gunners last summer from the blues and has endured a mixed campaign thus far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Luiz struggled badly in a four-man defence under Emery, but returned to form when Mikel Arteta was appointed as his permanent replacement. But the Brazilian made a couple of mistakes that really cost the team when he was brought on to replace the injured Pablo Mari against Manchester City - and he was sent off for a foul on Riyad Mahrez. After the game, Jamie Carragher urged Arsenal not to offer David Luiz a new contract, while Gary Neville has previously des...
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