Who is Jurrien Timber? The versatile operator to bolster Arsenal's defence
by Ben McAleer
at Monday, Jun 26 2023 11:45
With Kai Havertz set to join and supporters still hopeful that Declan Rice would prefer a summer switch to Arsenal over Manchester City, the Gunners are again making early moves in the market. Having finished second to City last season, Arsenal were aware they needed to strengthen in key areas in or...
The reasoning behind Arsenal's interest in goalshy Chelsea forward Havertz
by Ben McAleer
at Thursday, Jun 15 2023 11:35
For a player who scored just seven league goals and massively underperformed his xG last season, there is still significant interest in Chelsea striker Kai Havertz. Real Madrid were previously keen on the Germany international, though have since switched targets to Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe. Now,...
Arsenal hero Emmanuel Petit talks Odegaard, Saliba's injury and "bottling" the title
by Adam Kennedy
at Tuesday, Jun 13 2023 14:40
Emmanuel Petit formed a formidable partnership with compatriot Patrick Vieira in the 1997/98 season, as Arsenal won the Premier League and FA Cup double in his debut campaign in North London.Now, the Frenchman watches Arsenal from afar but he notices similarities between last season under Mikel Arte...
The stats that prove Raya would be a huge upgrade on Tottenham's Lloris
by Ben McAleer
at Tuesday, Jun 13 2023 10:10
Man Utd? Chelsea? Where next for Napoli goal-machine Osimhen
by Ben McAleer
at Monday, Jun 12 2023 15:25
Following Napoli's Scudetto success, the Partenopei can command hefty fees for the star performers in their title triumph. Kim Min-Jae has been linked with a move to Manchester United, while star striker Victor Osimhen is another who may yet leave the Serie A powerhouse in the off season.Osimhen sco...
Why Chelsea should move for Onana if the Inter shotstopper is available
by Ben McAleer
at Monday, Jun 12 2023 13:50
In February 2021, Andre Onana was banned from playing for 12 months by UEFA after testing positive for Furosemide. That was reduced to nine months by the the Court of Arbitration for Sport in June that year, but even so; that effectively meant the goalkeeper would miss the entirety of a season's wor...
Would Alvarez be the ideal Rice replacement at West Ham?
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, Jun 9 2023 10:25
We gave the promise last summer that if he gave us his all, we would let him leave the club. David Sullivan all but confirmed that Declan Rice would depart West Ham following their Europa Conference League win over Fiorentina on Wednesday night. Rice has been a loyal servant for the Hammers, but loo...
Where next for Newcastle and Tottenham target James Maddison?
by Ben McAleer
at Friday, Jun 9 2023 08:30
Leicester may have been relegated, but one player on the Foxes books - for now at least - who is unlikely to play a single minute in the Championship next season is James Maddison. The England international was superb for Leicester last season, scoring 10 and providing nine assists, returning a WhoS...
The reasoning behind Liverpool's decision to sign 'Swiss Army Knife' Mac Allister
by Ben McAleer
at Thursday, Jun 8 2023 10:03
Alexis Mac Allister is the first new central midfielder through the doors at Anfield this summer. In truth, it was only a matter of time before the Argentine swapped Brighton for Liverpool once it became clear the Reds would seek to sign the World Cup winner in the off-season.It's no secret that Liv...
Arsenal and Fulham the Premier League's biggest xGD Overperformers
by Dan Worth
at Wednesday, Jun 7 2023 13:35
The Premier League is done and dusted, with Manchester City asserting their dominance on English football once more. Using our xG model, we take a look at how the Premier League table would have ended up if it was based on xG difference.The Top FourManchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and New...