Morning all, a fast Friday weblog for you.
I didn’t see Chelsea v Man Metropolis final evening as I used to be certain of the outcome and I simply didn’t wish to see it unfold. I assumed it will be extra complete for Metropolis, so 1-0 is a bit irritating – particularly after they scored the purpose they did.
What on earth is Kepa Arrizabalaga doing right here? Kepa Arrizabagrobbelaar, imo. Ask your dads, children.
So it means Man Metropolis have lower our lead on the prime of the desk to five factors, but it surely actually shouldn’t be a shock to anybody. That is the scrap we’re concerned on this season, and they’ll chase and chase with a relentlessness that we’re simply going to should get used to between now and the tip of the season.
As for Chelsea, it’s only one win in eight video games underneath Graham Potter. In some methods, it’s a bit harking back to that run we endured underneath Mikel Arteta in 2020, our winter of discontent, however I suppose Arteta had the goodwill of the FA Cup within the financial institution. Who is aware of what Chelsea will do. They’ll in all probability spend a lot more cash so as to add to their Frankenstein’s monster of a squad and I for one hope the bolt falls out of its neck they usually collapse into an infinite black gap of nothingness and existential dread.
Talking of spending, Shakhtar’s Director of Soccer Darijo Srna was in London, and attended the sport final evening as Chelsea preserve their curiosity in Mykhaylo Mudryk. There have been footage of him within the Director’s Field with a walletless Todd Boehly, and I suppose some Arsenal followers shall be involved we would get gazumped for the participant.
Talking on NBC final evening, David Ornstein mentioned we proceed our curiosity within the 21 12 months outdated, and that we’re not overly involved about Chelsea:
“There’s optimism on the Emirates that with persistence they’ll get this completed, provided that the participant has very clearly indicated that he wish to be part of them.
“I don’t assume they’ll be too involved at this level a few potential hijack from Chelsea.”
He additionally hinted that Arsenal would possibly ‘convey ahead’ another enterprise as this one drags on a bit. Once more, there was discuss of Joao Felix on mortgage, and I’m certain that with Barcelona’s monetary scenario being as determined as it’s, our ongoing curiosity in Ferran Torres is one thing of a security web. I’ve additionally been informed that we would have despatched an sms or two when it comes the central midfield space. No ensures there, however let’s see what occurs because the month progresses.
There’s no Premier League motion this weekend in fact. It’s the FA Cup third spherical and we don’t play till Monday evening after we face Oxford United, so there’s time for issues to maneuver earlier than the North London derby.
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Elsewhere, it’s a tragic day for Arsenal Ladies as Jordan Nobbs has left the membership after 12 years to hitch Aston Villa. She departs with 270 appearances, 81 targets, a load of silverware underneath her belt, and as a real Arsenal legend.
You’ll be able to learn how a lot her time at Arsenal meant to her on this pretty piece on the official website.
Tim may have extra over on our Arsenal Ladies part too.
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For some further studying this morning, Tim’s column on how a grounding in futsal is clear on how Gabriel Martinelli performs is effectively value your time. I keep in mind discuss of how life within the ‘soccer cages’ was a part of Robin van Persie’s growth, and I do assume there are some similarities in the way in which they play (though I hope that’s so far as it goes as he makes progress right here).
Proper, I’m gonna depart it there for now, however there’s a model new Arsecast for you. I chat to Clive Palmer concerning the Newcastle sport the way in which the managers spoke about it afterwards, in addition to transfers, Arteta on the sidelines and far more. All of the hyperlinks it’s good to pay attention/subscribe are under. Take pleasure in!
