Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has suffered a suspected hamstring strain and manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed he will have a scan on Thursday to learn the severity of the problem. The Gunners were beaten 2-0 on Wednesday night and 4-0 on aggregate by Newcastle in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup. The Brazilian was taken off in the first half at St James’ Park, limping out of the game after 37 minutes to be replaced…
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Anthony Gordon appeared to aim a subtle dig at Arsenal following Newcastle’s Carabao Cup semi-final victory over Mikel Arteta’s side this evening. Already trailing 2-0 from the first leg, the Gunners had a mountain to climb as Jacob Murphy beat David Raya on the rebound after Alexander Isak had fired against the post in the 19th minute at St James’ Park. The visitors, fresh from their thumping 5-1 win over Manchester City in the Premier…
David Raya came in for criticism in Arsenal’s defeat to Newcastle Jamie Carragher has told managers to ban goalkeepers playing the ball into midfielders running towards their own goal when under pressure, after watching Arsenal concede a goal because of that ploy at Newcastle. The Magpies beat the Gunners 2-0 at St James’ Park on Wednesday night, completing a comprehensive 4-0 aggregate victory in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Eddie Howe’s side will not go…
Gary Neville says Arsenal were right not to panic buy in January but believes the side’s crushing Carabao Cup defeat to Newcastle proves a new striker is an absolute necessity in the summer. Trailing 2-0 from the semi-final first leg in north London, Arsenal had a mountain to climb as Jacob Murphy increased the deficit inside 20 minutes to send the St James’ Park crowd into raptures. The Gunners offered very little in response and…
Newcastle aim dig at Mikel Arteta after humbling Arsenal in Carabao Cup Newcastle couldn’t resist taking a thinly veiled dig at Mikel Arteta after Arsenal were humbled at St James’ Park and slumped to a 2-0 defeat in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. The Gunners faced an uphill task to overturn a 2-0 deficit after their profligate finishing in the first game was punished by Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon. Kai Havertz…
Newcastle 2 Arsenal 0 – It’s party Tyne The back page of the Daily Telegraph pictures a celebrating Jacob Murphy after scoring the opening goal for Newcastle. Anthony Gordon added a second to secure Newcastle a place in the Carabao Cup final – at Wembley.
Newcastle 2 Arsenal 0 – Geordie roar The back page of the Daily Star features a large image of Jacob Murphy celebrating following his opening goal for Newcastle. Fellow English player Anthony Gordon added a second to book their place at the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. The Star also takes a look at today’s game between Liverpool and tottenham.
Wembley Howay The Sun’s back page leads with Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon celebrating after scoring – sending Newcastle through to the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Newcastle beat a lacklustre Arsenal 2-0 in last night’s match. They also take aim at Luke Littler who has been branded as a lazy baby, for making players wait for a photoshoot because he slept in.
Newcastle 2 Arsenal 0 – On Howay to Wembley The back page of the Daily Mirror report on Newcastle 2 Arsenal 0 win with a thumping win over Arsenal in last night’s Carabao Cup – sending them through to the final at Wembley. Without a jibe on ‘stay humble’ which you would expect from The Mirror. But they do share the dejected image of Mikel Arteta. They also lead with a review on the second…
Joe Cole has warned Myles Lewis-Skelly and the rest of Arsenal’s squad that their ‘over-celebrating’ against Manchester City may come back to bite them in the future. The Gunners thumped champions City 5-1 at a rapturous Emirates to tighten their grip on second place and go nine points clear of Pep Guardiola’s side in the Premier League table. Thomas Partey, Lewis-Skelly, Kai Havertz and Ethan Nwaneri all hit the target after Erling Haaland had cancelled…
Tyrell Malacia has completed his loan move from Manchester United to PSV and says he is ‘happy to be here’ and ‘finally playing good football again.’ The 25-year-old has had an injury-hit time since arriving at Old Trafford from Feyenoord in 2022, making just 47 appearances in all competitions for the Red Devils. The Dutchman missed the entirety of the 2023/24 season with a serious knee issue, and while he has returned to action this…
Mikel Arteta has revealed that the rapid extent of Ethan Nwaneri’s progress has meant he isn’t even old enough to change in the Arsenal first team dressing room. The prodigious 17-year-old enhanced his burgeoning reputation with two more outstanding performances last week. Nwaneri marked the first Champions League start of his career with a superb goal in a 2-1 win over Girona seven days ago, before he delivered another eye-catching cameo off the bench in…
‘He is undoubtedly one of the best defenders in the history of football’ A current Premier League defender has been hailed as ‘one of the best in the history of football’ by former star Jose Fonte. Ex-Portugal centre-back Fonte spent seven years at Southampton, helping the Saints secure promotion from League One to the Premier League in the space of three seasons before the south coast side established themselves as a mainstay in the…
Arsenal have a huge job on their hands tonight as they take on Newcastle United in the second-leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. A trip to Wembley to take on either Tottenham or Liverpool is in sight for both sides with Newcastle in control of the tie as we count down to kick-off. Mikel Arteta’s side suffered to a 2-0 defeat in the first leg meeting at the Emirates in early January but the form…
Lucky boys in blue – Palmer deflected cross seals victory The back page of the Daily Telegraph reports on Chelsea’s 2-1 win over West Ham in last night’s Premier League match. Manchester City’s rebuild is costing £180m – after a poor season, City are splashing the cash!
Cole-fired blues! Chelsea’s 2-1 Premier League win over West Ham last night leads the back page of the Daily Mail. Marcus Rashford has opened up about his loan move to Aston Villa following a turbulent period at his boyhood club Manchester United.
Nine to thrive Marcus Rashford’s loan deal to Aston Villa from boyhood club Manchester United leads the back page of the Daily Star. The English footballer promises to make history at Villa. The back page reports on Chelsea’s 2-1 win over West Ham last night.
Let’s make history The back page of the Daily Mirror reports on Marcus Rashford’s loan move to Aston Villa from boyhood club Manchester United. Chelsea’s 2-1 win over West Ham in last night’s Premier League match also features on the back page.
Humbling of champions The back page of the Daily Telegraph reports on last night’s Premier League matches. Arsenal’s 5-1 win over Manchester City leads the main story, with the paper describing the win as a ‘humbling’ of Manchester City.
Arsenal 5 Man City 1 – Humbled The back page of the Daily Express reports on last night’s Premier League action as Arsenal thumped Man City 5-1. Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim says he has no regret in letting Marcus Rashford go on loan to Aston Villa.
Humbled – lethal Gunners make Haaland pay for jibe The back page of the Daily Star reports on last night’s Premier League action as Arsenal beat Manchester City 5-1.
Arsenal 5 Man City 1 – Humbled The back page of the Daily Mirror reports Arsenal humbled Man City last night with a 5-1 win over the reigning champions of England.
Arne Slot has played down Liverpool’s transfer link with Milos Kerkez after his side’s 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Kerkez has been one of Bournemouth’s standout performers this season and has been linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer transfer window. Earlier this month, Kerkez insisted that he would not be moving to Liverpool as he said during a YouTube live stream: ‘I will not go to Liverpool. For everybody listening, I…
Manchester United are weighing up a move for Leon Bailey Manchester United are considering a move for Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey before the end of the January transfer window. United are in the market to sign a new attacker before Monday’s transfer deadline with Marcus Rashford closing in on a loan move to Villa. Rashford will join Villa on a temporary deal for the remainder of the season after the club agreed to…
Garnacho and Mainoo both impressed midweek Manchester United are looking to continue a promising run of form as they they host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford this afternoon. Since losing 3-1 at home to Brighton, United have strung together three wins on the bounce, with victories over Rangers and FCSB coming either side of a hard-fought win away to Fulham last weekend. Kobbie Mainoo turned in a wonderful performance in a more advanced role…