Irritated Mikel Arteta rates Arsenal’s performance against Everton as too passive to win a match
Mikel Arteta has slammed Arsenal’s “sloppy” performance in Monday night’s Premier League defeat to Everton, while he played down the significance of Ben Godfrey’s clash with Takehiro Tomiyasu. The Gunners took the lead at Goodison Park on the stroke of half-time just moments after Everton had a goal ruled out...
Arsenal goalkeepers Aaron Ramsdale and Bernd Leno are at peace with each other, despite swapping berths
Aaron Ramsdale says Bernd Leno is “perfect” with him despite displacing his Arsenal teammate as No.1 goalkeeper. Ramsdale arrived at the Emirates in the summer after Arsenal struck a deal worth up to £30 million with Sheffield United to sign the 23-year-old. Although Leno, 29, started in the defeats to...
Furious Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton rails at rival Max Verstappen’s unsporting act in Saudi Arabian GP
Lewis Hamilton has doubled down on his claim that Max Verstappen tried to “brake test” him during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, saying the Red Bull racer does not abide by the rules the rest of the drivers adhere to. The F1 title rivals were involved in a dramatic tussle...
Man United’s new manager Rangnick heaps praise on Ronaldo for off the ball work
Ralf Rangnick has praised Manchester United’s performance in Sunday’s 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace and singled out Cristiano Ronaldo for his work off the ball. The German coach took charge of the Red Devils for the first time and recorded a maiden win thanks to Fred’s brilliant second-half strike, with...
Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli gradually rising again after injury setbacks that slowed him down last season
Gabriel Martinelli is now seemingly in manager Mikel Arteta ‘s good books, recent performances suggesting the Brazilian has heeded advice given to him by his boss earlier this year. The 20-year-old’s relatively short Arsenal career has already been somewhat of a rollercoaster, instant success followed by a lengthy spell on...
Arsenal sweating over the fitness of high-riding playmaker Smith Rowe and keeper Bernd Leno
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could be without Emile Smith Rowe and a trio of other players for Monday night’s Premier League clash with Everton. Smith Rowe has evolved into one of the Gunners’ most important players over the past 12 months and has started this season in red-hot form with...
Arsenal legends revel in chance for Gunners to make ‘statement of intent’ against Man United
Former Arsenal strikers Ian Wright and Thierry Henry have warned the Gunners about a possible “new manager bounce” when they face Manchester United and fears his former club could get blown away if “main guy” Thomas Partey is stopped. Henry qualified his views with a call to the Gunners to...
Kenya wildlife minister’s love for African grey parrots goads him to issue ultimatum to keepers to obtain permits
Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Najib Balala has issued a 45-day amnesty for persons in possession of the African grey parrots (Psittacus erithacus) without a permit issued by KWS to visit any KWS (Kenya Wildlife Service) office for declaration, registration and permission to keep the birds. The species...
Brave Arsenal defender ‘outgunned’ three thieves with baseball bats to keep his car, watch and phone
Arsenal defender Gabriel bravely fought back against thieves armed with baseball bats who were trying to steal his car, watch and mobile phone at his home. The incident occurred in August when Gabriel, who joined Arsenal in a £27 million ($36 million) deal from Lille last year, and a friend...
Story of English Premier League dominance in Lionel Messi’s seventh Ballon d’Or triumph
Messi, who joined PSG from Barcelona last summer, was named the 2021 Ballon d’Or winner at a ceremony held in Paris on Monday night, with Bayern Munich striker Lewandowski second and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho third. The 34-year-old ended his long wait for a major international trophy by helping Argentina win...
