A 0-0 draw. Arsenal don’t tend to do too well at The Britannia so a point here is probably not to be sniffed at That point still takes them top but in the wider context the gap to Manchester City is now only a point Will a point be enough …
Read More »Stoke vs Arsenal in less than 60 seconds
Stoke vs Arsenal – Match Preview
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering selecting Alexis Sanchez for the first time since he suffered a hamstring injury in November. New signing Mohamed Elneny is eligible but is unlikely to start. Stoke’s Xherdan Shaqiri, who missed the win over Norwich, is again sidelined with a hamstring injury, while Geoff …
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Liverpool are set to sign their second Defender this week with the announcement that Joel Matip will join the club from Schalke on a Free Transfer. The 24 year old Cameroon International who can play in either Defence or Midfield has been allowed to discuss terms with non German based …
Read More »Liverpool vs Arsenal a few quick thoughts
A pulsating encounter at Anfield in what was probably one of the games of the season so far Roberto Firmino had arguably one of his best performances for Liverpool and lived up to his £29m price tag Simon Mignolet didn’t have a good game in which has bad week for …
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Liverpool’s defensive options have been bolstered by the return to fitness of Mamadou Sakho and Kolo Toure, and the loan signing of Steven Caulker. Jordan Henderson, Jordon Ibe and James Milner could also all be back. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is set to recall Mesut Ozil and Per Mertesacker after …
Read More »F.A. Cup 3rd Round Weekend a few quick thoughts
All the big names are in the hat for Tonight’s 4th Round Draw, although Liverpool and Tottenham will have to overcome a replay before they find out who their 4th Round opponents Tottenham had a stroke of luck with a slightly debatable penalty call while Adam Bogdan is probably …
Read More »Arsenal vs Sunderland – Match Preview
FA Cup holders Arsenal are without forward Alexis Sanchez, who has not recovered from a hamstring injury. Midfielder Mikel Arteta will be involved though, having played for 45 minutes on Tuesday with Arsenal U21s. Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce says he will start with only one youngster, with keeper Jordan Pickford …
Read More »Pep Guardiola tells us what we already know
It was probably the biggest open secret in World Football but this Afternoon Pep Guardiola has announced his intention to manage in England once he leaves Bayern Munich at the end of the season. The 44 year old will now officially start a 3 way race for his services but …
Read More »Match Of The Day a few quick and very late thoughts
Manchester City came away from Vicarage Road with all 3 points, it looked like another miserable trip on the road for City but two goals in the last 10 minutes managed to turn the game around. Those turnarounds can make all the difference come the end of the season. That …
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