Sunday’s football briefing: Surprise for Slot and anguish for Arteta

Sunday’s football briefing: Surprise for Slot and anguish for Arteta

Premier League leaders Liverpool tightened their grip on top spot as injury-hit Arsenal’s title challenge was dealt another blow. Red boss Arne Slot was pleasantly surprised by his side’s dramatic 2-0 success at Brentford before Gunners manager Arteta was left frustrated by a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa. Elsewhere, tributes poured in for Manchester United great Denis Law, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returned to management for the first time since […]

January 19, 2025 2

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Thursday’s football briefing: Moyes loses on Everton return as Arsenal ignite title bid

David Moyes began his second spell as Everton manager with a defeat as Aston Villa ruined the Scot’s return to Goodison Park while Arsenal ignited their title charge with victory in the north London derby. Ollie Watkins scored the only goal of the game to leave the Toffees just a point above the relegation zone, while Arsenal went up to second and in-form Newcastle moved into the top four. No […]

January 16, 2025 2

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Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka ’emotional’ as he faces lengthy injury absence

Arsenal have been dealt a major injury blow after Mikel Arteta revealed a “really emotional” Bukayo Saka has been ruled out for “many weeks” with a hamstring tear. Saka, 23, left Selhurst Park on crutches after he went down in the first half of Arsenal’s 5-1 win at Crystal Palace holding his right leg on Saturday. And the England international, who has scored nine times and created 12 goals in […]

December 24, 2024 4

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