Premier League

It sounds like Arsenal will give the wrong guy a big contract extension
3Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Premier League

It sounds like Arsenal will give the wrong guy a big contract extension

Arsenal have serious questions to answer about their candidacy as Premier League title contenders in 2024/25 after a listless defeat to Newcastle, and while they can legitimately point to key injuries as a reason for their recent slide, the reality is that every club that wants to be a champion needs to overcome injuries. Defending champions Manchester City have suffered even worse injuries this season, including an ACL tear to Ballon d'Or winner Rodri that was supposed to give Arsenal a key leg up in the title race. Instead, they are falling behind Liverpool, who took advantage of slips from Arsenal and Manchester City this weekend with a comeback victory over Brighton, 2-1. Although Arsenal should be reeling from their defeat to Newcastle, manager Mikel Arteta was busy praising ...
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Real Madrid learn the absurd transfer fee for Trent Alexander-Arnold
3Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
LaLiga, Premier League

Real Madrid learn the absurd transfer fee for Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool star right back Trent Alexander-Arnold will be arguably the most coveted name on the free agent waters next summer if the Reds aren't able to tie him down to a new contract before then, and while it is difficult to envision TAA playing anywhere else, Real Madrid are hot on the fullback's heels. If anything, Madrid's interest in the England international has only risen since the torn ACL suffered by club legend Dani Carvajal, who was, once again, the best player in that position last season as a La Liga, European Championship, and Champions League winner. Alexander-Arnold has been one of Florentino Perez's obsessions on the transfer market, and after securing his No. 1 dream target for free last summer in Kylian Mbappe, he's love nothing more than to repeat the trick with Li...
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Unai Emery reveals Aston Villa’s only significant injury before Tottenham match
2Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Premier League

Unai Emery reveals Aston Villa’s only significant injury before Tottenham match

Aston Villa will face Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday in a battle between two well-coached sides hoping to qualify for the top four. The Lions already did so last season under Unai Emery, pipping Spurs for a second straight season in a European race. With how well they have continued this season after a strong summer that included signings like Amadou Onana, Aston Villa will be the favorites despite being on the road in London. For the most part, they are the healthier side, as Tottenham won't have Micky van de Ven available after his hamstring strain vs. Manchester City. However, Aston Villa will have one key player in the rotation out. Summer signing Ross Barkley won't be available, according to manager Unai Emery, who spoke to reporters before the match on Sunday. Eme...
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Russell Martin provides Adam Lallana injury news after Southampton’s win over Everton
2Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Premier League

Russell Martin provides Adam Lallana injury news after Southampton’s win over Everton

Southampton avenged two heartbreaking losses against Leicester City and Manchester City by taking down Stoke 3-2 in a hard-fought League Cup victory before smothering Everton this weekend for their most impressive win of the season since they last beat the Toffees in the League Cup. Russell Martin has been feeling the heat with the Saints battling in the relegation spots again upon their return to the Premier League, and this clean sheet victory over Everton feels like a massive gorilla off their back; it's literally their first win of the 2024/25 league campaign. The Saints, whose only other point this season was a tie against another newly-promoted side in Ipswich Town, won the game in the 85th courtesy of a goal from veteran forward Adam Armstrong. Southampton will be riding hi...
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Tottenham get relieving injury news on one of their most important players
2Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Premier League

Tottenham get relieving injury news on one of their most important players

Tottenham are headed for a massive Premier League clash this weekend against Aston Villa, as they have come second to the Lions in the last Conference League and Champions League races. Sunday's battle will be a great test for Tottenham, who are coming off a morale-boosting win over Manchester City at mid-week in the League Cup, bouncing back from a shutout defeat to strugglers Crystal Palace. However, Tottenham will be without star center back Micky van de Ven, one of the best in the league in his position, after he suffered an injury in the quarterfinal win over Man City. At the time, Van de Ven's injury appeared to be serious, as the young defender had to leave the pitch in tears. Although he will not be back in time for the Aston Villa match, Tottenham will be happy that Van d...
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This Ange Postecoglou quote exemplifies the difference he’s made for Tottenham
2Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Premier League

This Ange Postecoglou quote exemplifies the difference he’s made for Tottenham

Since stepping foot at Tottenham, manager Ange Postecoglou immediately changed the vibe in the building and got results, getting Spurs into fifth without Harry Kane after they squandered a great season from the striker in 2022/23 by failing to qualify for European football for the first time since 2010. With Aston Villa and Brighton breaking out as nearly perennial contenders in the top seven, the Premier League has gotten more competitive, and Spurs' London rivals Chelsea have also bounced back forcefully under new coach Enzo Maresca. With Postecoglou in charge, Tottenham are driving for the Champions League and aim to be one of the top clubs in England again, though there have been doubts already placed on the manager by some sections of the fanbase. Before Spurs' massive matchu...
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Ange Postecoglou had a true leader’s response to the age-old ‘Spursy’ insult of Tottenham
1Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Premier League

Ange Postecoglou had a true leader’s response to the age-old ‘Spursy’ insult of Tottenham

Tottenham are consistently European contenders in the Premier League, and, in fact, the 2023/24 season was the first time since 2010 that Spurs didn't qualify for any sort of European contention. Despite being a quality side that has contended for Champions League and Premier League titles, Tottenham struggle to actually win the big one, which new manager Ange Postecoglou is hoping to change after taking over from two failed big-name managers in Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte. So far, the early returns have been strong, with Postecoglou nearly getting Tottenham back to the Champions League last season despite not having Harry Kane and playing in a more competitive league with the breakout of Aston Villa as an elite side. The main shot taken at Tottenham is that they can't make it...
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Tottenham get great Son Heung-min injury news before Aston Villa clash
1Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Premier League

Tottenham get great Son Heung-min injury news before Aston Villa clash

Tottenham will face Aston Villa on Sunday in the Premier League in a battle that will be pivotal for a top four spot when the end of the campaign comes around, given both of these top sides competed for a Champions League place last season (and a Conference League spot the prior year). Aston Villa are flying high and are the favorites on Sunday, but Tottenham have star power of their own and have shown that they can beat anyone in the league, recently coming off an upset of Manchester City in the League Cup. It gets better for Tottenham, too, as superstar forward Son Heung-min, the team's best player, now looks ready to get back into the Spurs' starting lineup this weekend. Ange Postecoglou told reporters on Friday ahead of the all-important Premier League clash that his prolific ...
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Eddie Howe offers cryptic Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon injury news before Arsenal match
1Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Premier League

Eddie Howe offers cryptic Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon injury news before Arsenal match

After taking down Chelsea in the League Cup at mid-week to bounce back from a loss to the Blues in the Premier League last weekend, Newcastle have an even tougher London matchup on Saturday afternoon against Arsenal. The Gunners are one of the title favorites again this season, buoyed by Rodri's injury for Manchester City, while Newcastle are a class behind them and in a real fight to qualify for the Champions League again. Despite making it to the Champions League after a statement of a 2022/23 campaign, Newcastle failed to qualify for Europe entirely last season, taking a step back. This season, Newcastle have looked outside the bubble after a poor summer transfer window, falling behind clubs that did make significant improvements, such as Chelsea. Newcastle will be out to st...
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Aston Villa are protecting their new breakout star from a future transfer
1Nov By Joe SorianoNo Comments
Premier League

Aston Villa are protecting their new breakout star from a future transfer

Aston Villa have become THE team to watch in the Premier League since Unai Emery took over, as the Spanish manager first took the Lions to the Conference League and then upgraded them further to the Champions League this season. Now, Emery and Aston Villa hope to stay as a top-four team in England, and with their start to the 2024/25 Premier League and Champions League seasons, there is every reason to believe that the project is here to stay. Aston Villa made a couple of big transfers this past summer to strengthen their squad further, with the most notable being top-class midfielder Amadou Onana from Everton. Their biggest new contributors, though, are breakout stars Jhon Duran and Morgan Rogers. And while Duran has been getting the most attention for his prolific goal-scoring o...
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