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You won’t believe what top West Ham star Jarrod Bowen is about to do and it will seal his legend status. In the minds of many Jarrod Bowen is already a West Ham United legend but now he is about to seal that status once and for all. West Ham were very busy this summer making nine signings and spending £155m. But West Ham’s best business of the window went somewhat under the radar. That was not only keeping Jarrod Bowen at the club but making him captain. There was speculation the Hammers would have to sell one of their…
West Ham board ‘foolish’ to sack Lopetegui – O’Rourke. West Ham are not considering sacking Julen Lopetegui at this stage despite a slow start to the season, sources have told Football Insider. Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Roruke revealed that there has been no panic from the Hammers’ board yet and they remain set to back the manager. O’Rourke went on to insist that sacking the boss after just five games would be a “foolish” call by the board after working hard to bring him to the club in the summer.…
Lopetegui dismayed by Michail Antonio as West Ham United concern emerges. Julen Lopetegui was dismayed by Michail Antonio before withdrawing him at half-time last weekend against Fulham, according to Roshane Thomas. Thomas’ article for The Athletic [20 September] detailed how Antonio, 34, has now gone seven games without a goal and has shown a “decline in his offensive efficiency” after being persisted with as Lopetegui’s first-choice striker. This is despite the fact the club brought in Niclas Fullkrug for £27m, and back-up frontman Danny Ings salvaged a point at Fulham last week when Antonio was hooked at interval. Thomas said:…
What Arsenal ‘executives’ are saying they want Mikel Arteta to do ‘better’ at Mikel Arteta has transformed Arsenal since taking over at the Emirates, with a Premier League title very much within their reach. Arsenal have been unlucky not to lift the Premier League title over the past couple of season, as Manchester City continue to grind out results when it matters.Mikel Arteta recently signed a new three-year contract extension as reward for his efforts. Some Arsenal fans wondered why it wasn’t longer, and David Ornstein revealed exactly why it was more of a ‘short term’ extension for Arteta. The Gunners are yet…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he is uninterested in playing mind games ahead of this weekend’s crunch clash with Arsenal. The Citizens take on Arsenal in the Premier League this weekend, as last season’s top two renew rivalries at the Etihad. Arsenal have emerged as City’s closest challengers in each of the last two campaigns and Guardiola is anticipating another tough battle. City failed to beat Arsenal in either league fixture last season, though pipped the Gunners to the title by two points. “Every season they get stronger, the depth of the squad. Even season is even better and better,”…
Jean-Clair Todibo set for extended run in West Ham XI – sources. Jean-Clair Todibo is set for an extended run in the starting XI at West Ham in the coming weeks, sources have told Football Insider. Speaking on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that Julen Lopetegui will look to rotate his team in a bid to find an improved run of form after disappointing results. Having arrived at the London Stadium on loan during the summer transfer window, Todibo has yet to start a Premier League game under Lopetegui. Instead, another…
Arsenal manager wants his Arsenal side to prove they have “made another step” by winning at Manchester City on Sunday. The Gunners have not won at Etihad Stadium since January 2015 and Arteta is determined to end that hoodoo. Arsenal earned a point at City last season, playing out a 0-0 draw, but now Arteta wants his side to go for the win. Three points would take the Gunners above Pep Guardiola’s side and top of the Premier League. “We’re expecting a really competitive atmosphere,” said Arteta. “We go to the home of the champions, the team that I think in Premier League history has been…
Jamie Carragher says Arsenal duo are on verge of joining legendary Chelsea and Man Utd pairs Ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has explained why Arsenal stars Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba are up there among the Premier League’s best ever centre-back pairings as reported on Mirror.co.uk Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba have formed a great partnership at Arsenal ( Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba are one step away from putting their names in the history books as one of the Premier League’s greatest centre-back pairings, according to Jamie Carragher. The Arsenal duo have picked up where they left off last season, making a rock-solid…
What worried me in the Bournemouth vs Chelsea fixture was there was a Prem record 14 yellow cards, without it ever feeling like it was a dirty game. I hope this is not an ongoing theme. Hate to say this, but Nkunku may have come up with the best celebration in the division as reported by justarsenal.com. Aston Villa 2-1 Wolves I agree with Gary O’Neil that Wolves are just not getting the rub of the green at the moment. The law of averages will even itself out, but I hope while the club are waiting for that to happen…
“Actually worrying” – Paul Merson drops his West Ham vs Chelsea match prediction. Match predictions are a complete lottery, we all know that. But there is one person who seems to do better than most and I will always take notice of with predictions, and that is Paul Merson. Especially when it comes to Chelsea because Paul watches Chelsea a lot being a Blues fan and also writing and reporting a lot on them with his job. So when Paul drops his Chelsea match predictions, I always like to tune in and see what he is saying. For Chelsea fans…