In a pre-season friendly on Saturday night, Chelsea faced Manchester City and suffered a 4-2 defeat. Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s manager, expressed his frustration over the early goals his team conceded, particularly highlighting the impact of Erling Haaland’s rapid double strike. Haaland scored the first goal in the 4th minute via a penalty and quickly followed it up with another goal two minutes later, setting a challenging tone for Chelsea early in the match. Maresca’s post-match comments focused on the need for his team to improve their resilience after conceding goals. He emphasized the importance of maintaining composure and defensive strength…
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Arsenal is set to face Liverpool in the final match of their pre-season tour in the United States, with the opportunity to finish the tour undefeated. The team has had a strong start, with a draw against Bournemouth and a victory over Manchester United. This match will also mark the first encounter between Arsenal’s head coach, Mikel Arteta, and Liverpool’s new head coach, Arne Slot. Arteta is looking to build on his success against Liverpool last season, where he secured a draw at Anfield and a win at the Emirates Stadium against former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. He is keen…
Arsenal has rejected a second bid from Marseille for striker Eddie Nketiah, valued at €27 million. Despite Nketiah agreeing to personal terms with Marseille, Arsenal is unwilling to sell him for less than €35 million. Manager Mikel Arteta highly regards Nketiah, and the club is expected to hold out for their desired price. Marseille, under manager Roberto De Zerbi, is likely to return with an improved offer, given their history of signing prominent Premier League players. Meanwhile, former Arsenal defender William Gallas has advised the club to sign Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez, a world champion with an impressive track…
Victor Osimhen, the highly sought-after Nigerian striker, is expected to depart Napoli this summer, sparking a frenzy of interest from top European clubs. Chelsea, who have been pursuing Osimhen for over a year, have reignited their interest after failed attempts to sign Jhon Duran and Samu Omorodion. Arsenal has also joined the fray, having long admired the striker, and may prioritize his signing over Viktor Gyokeres. With Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz as their current forward options, Arsenal is actively seeking a new attacker and could engage in a bidding war with Chelsea for Osimhen’s signature. Paris Saint-Germain is another…
Napoli’s star striker, Victor Osimhen, is expected to depart the club this summer, sparking intense interest from top European clubs. Chelsea has been pursuing Osimhen for over a year and has reignited their interest after failed attempts to sign Jhon Duran and Samu Omorodion. Arsenal has also joined the race, having long admired the Nigerian international, and may prioritize his signing over Viktor Gyokeres. With Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz as their current forward options, Arsenal is actively seeking a new attacker and could compete with Chelsea for Osimhen’s signature. Paris Saint-Germain is another suitor, but their interest is complicated…
Arsenal Football Club is actively pursuing the acquisition of Real Sociedad’s standout midfielder, Mikel Merino, as their top target for the midfield position. According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the Gunners have made a verbal offer of £26 million for Merino, although a formal bid is yet to be submitted. Arsenal is determined to secure Merino’s services, with sources indicating that they are “prepared to go all out” to sign the Spain international. Notably, Atletico Madrid has already made a proposal for Merino, which he rejected, suggesting that the midfielder is holding out for a move to Arsenal. The Gunners…
Manchester United has made a significant splash in the transfer market, finalizing a contract with a highly coveted Ballon d’Or contender until 2028. This marks the club’s fourth signing of the summer, sending fans into a frenzy of excitement. Meanwhile, Arsenal has set its sights on Mikel Merino, a talented Spanish midfielder, as its top target for the midfield position. The Gunners have already made a verbal offer of £26 million to Real Sociedad, but according to Mundo Deportivo, a formal bid is yet to be made. Despite this, Arsenal is determined to secure Merino’s services and is “prepared to…
Liverpool continued their impressive pre-season form with a 2-1 win over Arsenal in a friendly match in Philadelphia. Both teams had previously won their American tour matches, with Liverpool defeating Real Betis and Arsenal triumphing over Manchester United. Under new manager Arne Slot, Liverpool showcased a cohesive performance, taking an early lead through Mohamed Salah’s expertly finished goal. The move was reminiscent of Liverpool’s signature style under Jurgen Klopp, suggesting that Slot may not be making drastic changes to the team’s established system. Salah’s goal was set up by Harvey Eliott’s skillful control and pass, which allowed the Egyptian forward…
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher is reportedly on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid in a deal worth £33 million ($42 million), according to talkSPORT. This comes after Chelsea and Atletico Madrid reached an agreement for the England international. Gallagher had previously turned down a more lucrative offer from Aston Villa, which Chelsea had received earlier in the summer. After the Profitability and Sustainability Regulations (PSR) deadline passed, Chelsea extended their offer to Gallagher, making him one of the highest-paid midfield players at Stamford Bridge. However, the 24-year-old was seeking a longer contract than Chelsea’s two-year offer, which included a one-year…
Arsenal defender William Saliba has spoken candidly about his journey with the club, revealing that he had to earn the trust of manager Mikel Arteta, who initially criticized him for being too “soft” in training. Despite joining the club five years ago for a significant £27 million fee, Saliba struggled to break into the first team and spent two seasons on loan in France before finally getting his chance under Arteta. Now, at 23, Saliba has established himself as a key player for Arsenal, playing a crucial role in their recent Premier League campaigns, where they have closely contested with…