Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had talked up his side’s chances of winning silverware as they head into the Carabao Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace — believing lifting the trophy could spark up a hunt for more. The North London side have not won a major competition since Arteta’s first season, when they lifted the FA Cup. Although, despite two Community Shield triumphs coming in as well, most of the club faithful want the Gunners to compete for bigger titles due to the amount spent in the transfer market. “It is really helpful, it brings belief, trust, positive energy, touching the…
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot is not worried that his touchline ban will negatively affect his side when they take on Southampton in the League Cup quarter-final. The Dutchman will be serving a suspension in Wednesday’s tie after receiving his third yellow card of the season in the 2-2 draw against Fulham on Saturday. “If you are suspended in Holland you’re not allowed to be in and around the dressing room or do media. This is a lighter version of suspension,” Slot said to reporters ahead of the contest at St Mary’s Stadium. “I’d say I’m used to it but this…
Chelsea have been in brilliant form, both domestically and in the European scene under Enzo Maresca, however, controversy surfaced on Tuesday. Mykhaylo Mudryk has been reported to be suspended after confirmation from the Blues revealed there was an ‘adverse finding’ in a urine test. The Ukrainian’s suspension comes after he tested positive in a doping test. Shortly after the reports, Chelsea released an official statement, which read; “Chelsea Football Club can confirm the Football Association recently contacted our player Mykhailo Mudryk concerning an adverse finding in a routine urine test. “Both the Club and Mykhailo fully support The FA’s testing…
Teen sensation Lamine Yamal, who suffered an ankle injury in last weekend’s defeat to Leganes, has been confirmed to be out of action for Barcelona until 2025. The Spain international, who left the pitch with 15 minutes of action left in the 1-0 loss, will be on the sidelines for up to four weeks after sustaining a trauma to his right ankle. “Tests carried out this morning have shown a grade one injury to the anterior tibiofibular ligament,” the club statement said. “The player is expected to be out for three to four weeks.” Yamal had previously missed three games…
Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim stated his side “deserved” to win in their dramatic comeback 2-1 win at Manchester City on Sunday. Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol netted the opener with a header in the first half but Bruno Fernandes equalised late from the penalty spot in the 88th minute and Amad Diallo stunned City supporters with a winner two minutes later. “It was incredible,” Amorim said to the BBC. “I think we deserved it. It was a very tough match but we believe until the end. “We managed to score, we needed that win, it was important for us and…
Chelsea must improve in their game management and deal with stressful situations better, after Marc Cucurella was sent off late in their 2-1 win against Brentford, with manager Enzo Maresca not satisfied with his side’s conclusion of the league contest. Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson each netted for the Blues, who secured their fifth successive league triumph to bride the gap to leaders Liverpool to two points. However, Chelsea were on the receiving end of a late goal against their London rivals as Cucurella was shown a second yellow card after his altercation with forward Kevin Schade for “adopting an aggressive…
Luis Enrique cut a happy figure, praising his Paris Saint-Germain team’s quality and control in their win against Olymique Lyonnais on Sunday. The 3-1 victory at Parc des Princes brought an end to Lyon’s nine-game run without a loss as the Parisians kept clear distance at the summit of the Ligue 1 standings. Enrique’s side were the only team in the top eight not to drop points in the matchday as they are still unbeaten in the division and with 37 points, they are seven off Olympique Marsielle who are second. “Today, we played against an opponent full of confidence……
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side were “unbelievable” despite being held to a 0-0 home draw against Everton, also on a day when Liverpool failed to pick up maximum points. Just a week after the failed to win against Fulham, Arsenal recorded just yet another point as the Toffees held them to a stalemate on Saturday at the Emirates. The Gunners remain six points behind Liverpool having played a game more, with the 10-man Reds twice coming from behind in a 2-2 draw at Anfield. Arteta’s side, who have been runners-up for the last two campaigns, are also a…
Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk lauded his teammates after their 2-2 draw with Fulham at Anfield on Saturday. The Merseysiders twice came from a goal down with Andy Robertson also seeing a red card in the first half of an enthralling contest. Speaking after the game, Van Dijk also commented on the officiating while admitting a game against the London side was always going to be tough. “A great comeback is very positive. It’s disappointing having 10 men but we showed fight, kept trying to create chances. Could have been more but we take the point and move on. “Stay…
Napoli head coach Antonio Conte expressed delight with his side’s display in their 3-1 triumph at Udinese, insisting on more improvement to come. The Italian lauded his team’s resilience against a tough Udinese side, praising Napoli’s strong response following recent disappointments, including consecutive defeats to Lazio which saw they bundled out of the Coppa Italia and surrender their Serie A lead. “Udinese are a very good side and I saw a strong response from my boys,” Conte said to DAZN. “We have to be realistic, fearless and understand that to win you have to take control of the game, as…