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West Ham United completely changed their defensive line during the summer transfer window. Of all the areas in the Hammers’ squad, their defence was the area that needed the most improvement. Just last season the club had the fourth-worst defensive record in the league so it came as no surprise to see both Nayef Aguerd and Kurt Zouma exit the London Stadium. Although the duo weren’t at their best last term, the former seems to have really hit the ground running at Real Sociedad. Estadio Deportivo reported on 22 September that the Morocco international had been the “most outstanding player”…
Julen Lopetegui has a three-game window to secure his long-term future at West Ham United amid growing pressure on him. According to a report by Give Me Sport, Julen Lopetegui does not have long to secure his long-term future at West Ham United. While recent updates suggested the Hammers were ready to back the Spanish tactician for the long haul, he has a three-game window to save his job at the London Stadium. Julen Lopetegui and his career so far Julen Lopetegui has endured a topsy-turvy ride thus far in the managerial sphere. A native of Asteasu, the Spaniard was…
Pep Guardiola reveals text exchange with Mikel Arteta after fiery Man City vs Arsenal clash Pep Guardiola says he has exchanged texts with Mikel Arteta since Sunday’s memorable clash between Manchester City and Arsenal, with their good relationship still firmly intact. The 2-2 draw at the Etihad was a feisty affair, with a red card for Leandro Trossard, an injury-time equaliser from John Stones and Erling Haaland clashing with a number of Arsenal players before and after the final whistle. The rivalry has developed into a great spectacle, with the two best teams in the division now with no shortage…
Tottenham Hotspur are set to kick off their Europa League campaign against Qarabag on Thursday. Ange Postecoglou has the chance to mix things up in the Europa League this Thursday, with a number of youngsters waiting in line for minutes. The Spurs boss has already said that he loves watching a number of youngsters, including the likes of Mikey Moore, Will Lankshear, Wilson Odobert, Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall. Bergvall and Gray were praised for their performances against Coventry City, so perhaps those two will be turned to against Qarabag. Now, it appears as if there may be another youngster…
Son Heung-min has been an unbelievable servant for Tottenham Hotspur. The 32-year-old was signed in 2015 when Mauricio Pochettino was in charge and is now entering his tenth year at the club. From Son producing a record-breaking partnership with Harry Kane to working under five different permanent managers, he has been on some journey and is still going. But the discussion started about Tottenham possibly needing to replace Son because of his age and the suggestion that he is past his peak. First of all, Son was made captain last summer when Hugo Lloris departed, so he isn’t going anywhere…
David Sullivan appointed Tim Steidten as West Ham United’s director of football back in the summer of 2023. Tim Steidten was given the keys to the kingdom at the West Ham by David Sullivan earlier this summer. The 45-year-old German is completely in charge of transfers, whilst Julen Lopetegui is tasked with training the players he is given to work with. Steidten has plenty of supporters in East London, but he has his critics as well, including Chris Sutton who went to town with an astonishing attack on the 45-year-old on Friday. Interestingly, Sullivan and Steidten were both criticised recently…
Julen Lopetegui may elect to hand Luis Guilherme his senior West Ham United debut against Brentford this weekend. With the Spaniard having been tentative over using his clutch of exciting summer signings in the early stages of the Premier League campaign, Guilherme has not yet featured but impressed for the Hammers’ Under-21s against Benfica on Tuesday (24 September). The 18-year-old Brazilian netted his first goal in English football against the Portuguese outfit in Dagenham and could even be used as a wildcard to replace Crysencio Summerville, who Lopetegui has been hesitant over. It’s certainly a bold shout and would be…
Mikel Arteta confirms Martin Odegaard’s injury length with star set to miss more games Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Martin Odegaard will be sidelined for “a number of weeks” as he continues his recovery from an ankle injury Martin Odegaard faces more time on the sidelines (Image: Getty Images) Mikel Arteta opened up on Arsenal’s injury setbacks, confirming that Martin Odegaard is benched “for a number of weeks”as reported by Daily star.co.uk. Odegaard missed the Gunners’ classic with Manchester City over the weekend, following an ankle injury caught while on international duty. Arteta said last week that his skipper took a “significant”…
‘I would be really thick!’ Mikel Arteta defends Arsenal’s use of ‘dark arts’ Mikel Arteta’s side were heavily criticised for their defensive performance against Man City (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta has defended Arsenal amid accusations that they used ‘dark arts’ to grind out a point in Sunday’s box office clash against Manchester City reports Metro.co.uk. The Gunners were denied victory at the last when John Stones prodded home a dramatic equaliser that kept City at the top of the Premier League and two points clear of the side who are considered their main rivals for the Premier League title. Arsenal were…
Arsenal Jerkinson now club hunting as a free agent After three loan moves away from the Emirates he left permanently five years ago, landing a switch to Nottingham Forest. He last played in English football for the Tricky Trees in 2021, before heading Down Under to continue his career in the A-League. The Sun Reports that following three years in Australia, the Harlow-born ace is back in the UK as a free agent, and is determined to prove his fitness to a prospective new club. He recently sat down with former England goalkeeper Ben Foster on the “Fozcast” to describe his search for a new…