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Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool: Post-match Arsenal player ratings
The Gunners had to settle for a point at home against Liverpool after a late comeback from the Merseyside team.
Buyako Saka opened the scoring in the first nine minutes after a clinical finish from the winger. However, Virgil van Dijk's bullet header halved the deficit nine minutes later.
Just before halftime, Mikel Merino was found in the box from a good free-kick from Declan Rice, and the Spanish midfielder made no mistake of putting his header past Caoimhin Kelleher to give Mikel Arteta's m...
Buyako Saka opened the scoring in the first nine minutes after a clinical finish from the winger. However, Virgil van Dijk's bullet header halved the deficit nine minutes later.
Just before halftime, Mikel Merino was found in the box from a good free-kick from Declan Rice, and the Spanish midfielder made no mistake of putting his header past Caoimhin Kelleher to give Mikel Arteta's m...
Arsenal 3-1 Southampton: Post-match Arsenal player ratings
Arsenal overcame a resilient Southampton at the Emirates, beating the South Coast side 3-1 in-game week seven of the Premier League.
Cameron Archer gave the newly promoted side the lead in the 55th minute. However, their lead only lasted three minutes when Kai Harvetz's long-range effort beat Aaron Ramsdale to level up the game.
The Gunners then brought on reinforcements to try and overrun Southampton's defence, and this worked perfectly as Gabriel Martinelli was found at the back post to poke...
Cameron Archer gave the newly promoted side the lead in the 55th minute. However, their lead only lasted three minutes when Kai Harvetz's long-range effort beat Aaron Ramsdale to level up the game.
The Gunners then brought on reinforcements to try and overrun Southampton's defence, and this worked perfectly as Gabriel Martinelli was found at the back post to poke...
Four things learnt from Arsenal's win against Tottenham Hotspur
The Gunners beat Spurs 1-0 away at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium in a display that will give Mikel Arteta and his players a massive boost in confidence as they go into a tough run of fixtures.
When the lineups came out at 12.45 pm, Tottenham looked stronger as they had most of their first-team players available and ready for selection. However, Arsenal had several key players out, which made their task a lot more difficult when going to hostile ground.
However, this didn't faze them as they ca...
When the lineups came out at 12.45 pm, Tottenham looked stronger as they had most of their first-team players available and ready for selection. However, Arsenal had several key players out, which made their task a lot more difficult when going to hostile ground.
However, this didn't faze them as they ca...
Arsenal 1-1 Bournemouth (5-4 pens): The Cherries claim a draw with Arsenal in second half
The Gunners were held to a draw in the opening game of their pre-season tour, against Bournemouth, as their preparations continue.
Fabio Vieria got the first goal in the 17th minute to give Arsenal the lead early on. This was the first half's only goal as Mikel Arteta's men took a 1-0 lead into halftime.
Substitute Antoine Semenyo got the equaliser for the Cherries in the 73rd minute after his shot looped past Karl Hein - which saw the game end level at 1-1.
Arsenal's next game is against Man...
Fabio Vieria got the first goal in the 17th minute to give Arsenal the lead early on. This was the first half's only goal as Mikel Arteta's men took a 1-0 lead into halftime.
Substitute Antoine Semenyo got the equaliser for the Cherries in the 73rd minute after his shot looped past Karl Hein - which saw the game end level at 1-1.
Arsenal's next game is against Man...
Three transfers that could carry Arsenal to the Premier League title
The transfer window has been open for over a month, but Arsenal have not moved in the window yet. However, young Ajax goalkeeper Tommy Setford looks set to be the first signing for Mikel Arteta this summer.
The 18-year-old will join the Gunners on a £800k deal, seeing him join the goalkeeping ranks with David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale.
Arsenal have been linked with many players this window, but they need players who will add depth and quality to the team as they hunt for the title.
Here are thr...
The 18-year-old will join the Gunners on a £800k deal, seeing him join the goalkeeping ranks with David Raya and Aaron Ramsdale.
Arsenal have been linked with many players this window, but they need players who will add depth and quality to the team as they hunt for the title.
Here are thr...
Four things we learnt from Arsenal’s final day win against Everton
Arsenal fans believed in their team at the start of the game, with the Gunners having good chances. However, after the news got around, Manchester City went two up against West Ham. The team stopped applying the same pressure.
Everton capitalised on this and started to get into the game towards the end of the first half. In the 40th minute, they were awarded a free kick on the edge of the box.
Idrissa Gana Gueye stepped up to take it, and the ball deflected off Declan Rice and past David Raya...
Everton capitalised on this and started to get into the game towards the end of the first half. In the 40th minute, they were awarded a free kick on the edge of the box.
Idrissa Gana Gueye stepped up to take it, and the ball deflected off Declan Rice and past David Raya...
Four things we learnt from Newcastle's dominant win against Sheffield United
The Magpies breezed past Sheffield United, moving up to seventh in the league, only one point behind Manchester United.
The game started with Anel Ahmedhodzic scoring within the first five minutes to give the away side the lead.
However, 19 minutes later, Alexander Isak scored the equalising goal with a nice finish from range.
The home side then took control of the game, scoring two goals early in the second half through Bruno Guimaraes and Isak scoring his second.
An own goal from Ben Osbor...
The game started with Anel Ahmedhodzic scoring within the first five minutes to give the away side the lead.
However, 19 minutes later, Alexander Isak scored the equalising goal with a nice finish from range.
The home side then took control of the game, scoring two goals early in the second half through Bruno Guimaraes and Isak scoring his second.
An own goal from Ben Osbor...
Four things we learnt from Newcastle's dominant 4-0 win against Tottenham
Coming off a win against Fulham away, Newcastle knew winning against Tottenham would put them in a good position to get European football.
They did exactly that, destroying Spurs 4-0 at St James' Park in a frightening performance full of intensity and desire.
Eddie Howe’s men made a perfect start when in-form striker Alexander Isak got on the scoresheet in the 30th minute.
Then, two minutes later, Anthony Gordon scored the second, slotting past Guglielmo Vicario.
Isak would add his second, a...
They did exactly that, destroying Spurs 4-0 at St James' Park in a frightening performance full of intensity and desire.
Eddie Howe’s men made a perfect start when in-form striker Alexander Isak got on the scoresheet in the 30th minute.
Then, two minutes later, Anthony Gordon scored the second, slotting past Guglielmo Vicario.
Isak would add his second, a...
Brighton vs Arsenal: Post-Match Player Ratings
Brighton lost 3-0 at home to Arsenal to see them go top of the league. Liverpool play Man United tomorrow which will potentially affect the Gunners' title battle.
Brighton stays 10th after this loss, continuing their push for European football next season.
Here are our playing ratings.
Bart Verbruggen – 5/10
Verbruggen made some good saves in the first half but couldn’t do too much about the penalty, which Saka coolly dispatched.
Tariq Lamptey – 4/10
He gave the penalty away, which helped...
Brighton stays 10th after this loss, continuing their push for European football next season.
Here are our playing ratings.
Bart Verbruggen – 5/10
Verbruggen made some good saves in the first half but couldn’t do too much about the penalty, which Saka coolly dispatched.
Tariq Lamptey – 4/10
He gave the penalty away, which helped...
Arsenal 2-0 Luton: Post-Match Player Ratings
An easy night for the Gunners saw them win 2-0 against Rob Edwards's men. The win sees Arsenal go one point clear of Liverpool, who play Sheffield United tonight. Luton are still in the relegation zone after a poor night at the Emirates.
Here are our player ratings.
David Raya – 7/10
Comfortable game for the Arsenal goalkeeper. He made a few saves, but overall, it was a straightforward night for Raya.
Ben White – 7/10
Another good performance from the full-back, making several good runs int...
Here are our player ratings.
David Raya – 7/10
Comfortable game for the Arsenal goalkeeper. He made a few saves, but overall, it was a straightforward night for Raya.
Ben White – 7/10
Another good performance from the full-back, making several good runs int...
Man City 0-0 Arsenal: Post-Match Player Ratings
In a contest that was expected to change the Premier League title race, Manchester City and Arsenal played out a dull 0-0 draw, gifting Liverpool control at the top of the table.
Here are our player ratings.
Stefan Ortega - 5/10
He was never troubled by the Arsenal attack and didn’t have to make many saves. However, he made a big save in the second half against Trossard to keep the scores level.
Ruben Dias - 6/10
He was Man City's best defender of the game. He controlled the backline and ma...
Here are our player ratings.
Stefan Ortega - 5/10
He was never troubled by the Arsenal attack and didn’t have to make many saves. However, he made a big save in the second half against Trossard to keep the scores level.
Ruben Dias - 6/10
He was Man City's best defender of the game. He controlled the backline and ma...
Anthony Gordon - Merseyside boy to England starter
Born in Liverpool, Anthony Gordon started to play football from a young age. He joined the Everton Academy at 11 after being spotted by a scout at his local football team, Frameline Junior FC.
He would get early recognition from a young age and only got better. The now-Newcastle United player rose through the academy, and when he joined the under-18s, he went on to have an impressive goalscoring run in his first season.
This goalscoring run helped him receive attention from the senior manageme...
He would get early recognition from a young age and only got better. The now-Newcastle United player rose through the academy, and when he joined the under-18s, he went on to have an impressive goalscoring run in his first season.
This goalscoring run helped him receive attention from the senior manageme...
A season of disruption: Analysing Newcastle's injury crisis ahead of the Premier League run-in
Newcastle United currently sit 10th in the Premier League, with key players like Nick Pope and Kieran Trippier returning in the last few weeks of the season.
However, they still have seven key players injured and have only won once in their last five games in all competitions. This has been the key theme this season, with injuries coming at times when Newcastle look like they are pushing on.
Harvey Barnes returns this week after coming back from a hamstring injury. Barnes will add much-needed...
However, they still have seven key players injured and have only won once in their last five games in all competitions. This has been the key theme this season, with injuries coming at times when Newcastle look like they are pushing on.
Harvey Barnes returns this week after coming back from a hamstring injury. Barnes will add much-needed...
Exclusive interviews
Exclusive: David Bentley gives insight into his career before the North London Derby
David Bentley, former Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur player sat down to discuss the North London Derby before the big game this weekend at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Bentley began, however, by highlighting his fondest memories of his playing career where he played for eight teams in three different leagues.
Bentley started his career at Arsenal, spending five years at the club, even drawing comparisons to England legend David Beckham. However, the Englishman only played one game for the North L...
Bentley began, however, by highlighting his fondest memories of his playing career where he played for eight teams in three different leagues.
Bentley started his career at Arsenal, spending five years at the club, even drawing comparisons to England legend David Beckham. However, the Englishman only played one game for the North L...
EXCLUSIVE: René Meulensteen on how Sir Alex Ferguson helped his managerial career
Rene Meulensteen, former Dutch footballer and ex-Manchester United coach sat down to discuss the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson and how he helped his managerial career, with the now assistant coach of the Australian nation team also discussing his time in Denmark at Brondby and his spell at Fulham under Martin Jol.
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International football
Serbia 0-1 England: Post-Match Player Ratings
England took an early lead in the 12th minute after Jude Bellingham got on the end of a deflected Buyako Saka cross.
England applied pressure but couldn’t find a second goal before halftime.
Serbia made the game harder for England in the second half, but good saves from Jordan Pickford meant Gareth Southgate’s men won the game 1-0.
Jordan Pickford – 7.5/10
The Everton goalkeeper didn’t have to do much during the first half, as the Serbian team didn’t test him. However, in the second half, En...
England applied pressure but couldn’t find a second goal before halftime.
Serbia made the game harder for England in the second half, but good saves from Jordan Pickford meant Gareth Southgate’s men won the game 1-0.
Jordan Pickford – 7.5/10
The Everton goalkeeper didn’t have to do much during the first half, as the Serbian team didn’t test him. However, in the second half, En...
Four things we learnt from England's win against Bosnia and Herzegovina
The first half saw England have good chances but good defending from Bosnia and Herzegovina meant the score was all level going into halftime.
However, in the 60th minute, England was awarded a penalty after Ezri Konsa went down in the box. Cole Palmer took it and scored, putting the Three Lions 1-0 up.
Trent Alexander Arnold added the second in the 85th minute after a good ball from Jack Grealish. The Liverpool defender hit his shot past Nikola Vasilj to extend England's lead.
Harry Kane sco...
However, in the 60th minute, England was awarded a penalty after Ezri Konsa went down in the box. Cole Palmer took it and scored, putting the Three Lions 1-0 up.
Trent Alexander Arnold added the second in the 85th minute after a good ball from Jack Grealish. The Liverpool defender hit his shot past Nikola Vasilj to extend England's lead.
Harry Kane sco...
Four things we learnt from Real Madrid's late comeback win against Bayern Munich
Real Madrid narrowly beat Bayern Munich to advance to the Champions League final after a late comeback.
The first half saw both teams have good chances, with the best chance falling to Vinicius Junior, who hit the post.
The game opened up in the second half, with both teams knowing they had to find a goal to advance to the final.
Bayern struck first, with Alphonso Davies scoring a screamer from outside the box, putting the German side 1-0.
However, in typical Real Madrid style, they got two...
The first half saw both teams have good chances, with the best chance falling to Vinicius Junior, who hit the post.
The game opened up in the second half, with both teams knowing they had to find a goal to advance to the final.
Bayern struck first, with Alphonso Davies scoring a screamer from outside the box, putting the German side 1-0.
However, in typical Real Madrid style, they got two...
Four things we learnt from Bayern Munich's comfortable win over Arsenal
Bayern Munich knocked Arsenal out of the Champions League with a 1-0 win (3-2 on aggregate). It was a performance full of experience and wisdom.
Both teams, in the early stages of the game, were looking for a breakthrough and were creating good chances.
However, neither team could make this breakthrough in the first half, as it drew level.
Bayern came out in the second half as the better team and scored the first goal through Joshua Kimmich in the 63rd minute.
This was the only goal in the g...
Both teams, in the early stages of the game, were looking for a breakthrough and were creating good chances.
However, neither team could make this breakthrough in the first half, as it drew level.
Bayern came out in the second half as the better team and scored the first goal through Joshua Kimmich in the 63rd minute.
This was the only goal in the g...