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Reports suggest that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta may need to ‘sacrifice’ either Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Martinelli to secure a striker.  The Gunners have experienced a solid season in the Premier League yet again but seem almost guaranteed to relinquish the title to Liverpool with 11 games remaining.  Arsenal's recent loss of 1-0 to West Ham and a 0-0 draw with Nottingham Forest has caused them to trail the Reds by 13 points, who have played one game fewer than Arteta's team.  Arsenal have faced injuries at inopportune moments, with Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz both sidelined for the remainder of the season, and Bukayo Saka and Martinelli are not expected to return to fitness soon.  The Gunners sought to acquire a new striker during the January transfer window but ultimately conceded defeat near the conclusion of the window, leaving them without an experienced centre-forward.  Midfielder Mikel Merino has recently been utilized as an auxiliary striker, and ...

Ruben Amorim disclosed that Manchester United's winger Alejandro Garnacho faced consequences after he went directly down the tunnel following the match against Ipswich Town.  On Wednesday night, Man Utd got back to winning form by defeating relegation-threatened Ipswich Town, overcoming a deficit to secure a 3-2 victory while playing with ten players.  The Red Devils continue to struggle in the lower part of the Premier League standings, and their victory over Ipswich was not achieved easily.  Garnacho was substituted for Noussair Mazraoui after Patrick Dorgu received a red card, and the winger promptly headed down the tunnel after leaving the field.  It has now come to light that Amorim engaged in ‘private discussions’ with United’s ‘moody’ player, who was instructed to “foot the bill for dinner for the whole team” following an “inquiry.”  “He arrived at my office,” Amorim stated.  "I conducted some research." He [Garnacho] entered the dressing room, obser...

Liverpool feels 'disappointment' over yet another 'low key' title, while an Arsenal supporter is already eager to take on Real Madrid. However, the discussion about Mikel Arteta goes on.  Fewer criticisms, more flexibility   The sole question Slot mentioned he posed to Klopp was what led to the decline in performance following a strong beginning to the 2023/24 season.  As we observe Liverpool conclude what was a thrilling set of matches while increasing their margin to 13 points, he evidently reflected deeply on this and absorbed whatever information he received.  Slot is certainly perplexing the football analysts who continually produce pessimistic views or minimize Liverpool's accomplishments after having dismissed them prior to the season's commencement.  The same analysts who eagerly praised nearly every other coach for brief winning periods (except for Amorim and Ten Hag, of course.)  Maybe this is due to him not being as ‘big’ a personality as Klopp o...

Has Mikel Arteta fallen short with Arsenal? Absolutely, he has. He has received a substantial amount of money and still fell short once more.  Has any manager received support like Arteta?  As I pen this, Liverpool leads Newcastle 2-0 and appears to be smoothly heading towards not only a victory tonight but also the Premier League title in Arne Slot's inaugural season as manager. I just completed reading the piece on awkward discussions regarding Arteta, and another thought popped into my head.  Has there ever been a manager in the history of English football who has received as much support as Mikel Arteta (together with Edu)?   Since Arteta arrived at the club, he has entirely transformed the playing roster, removing all the individuals he didn’t wish to keep (including Aubameyang, whom he urged to extend his contract, and Willian, whom he encouraged to join for free) and signing players amounting to nearly £800m throughout his tenure. Funds have also been used/was...

An expert has identified Liverpool as Cole Palmer's sole transfer "choice" if he opts to depart Chelsea for a competing Premier League team.  Palmer has been an impressive player since transferring from Man City to Chelsea for approximately £42.5m in the summer transfer window of 2023.  The England international has demonstrated to be a great deal for Chelsea, as he has made a name for himself as one of the top players in the Premier League.  The 22-year-old is experiencing a difficult time, which has revealed Chelsea's dependence on the skilled forward.  Palmer currently holds 14 goals and six assists in the Premier League this season, and Chelsea might struggle to retain their valuable player if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. They are presently in 11th place in our Premier League performance table.  Ex-Premier League forward Dwight Yorke has detailed why Liverpool might be Palmer’s sole Premier League “choice,” as Arsenal and Man Utd are exclud...

Jamie Carragher can "get lost" after showing disrespect towards the Africa Cup of Nations, says ex-Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, who is "extremely furious" about the Sky Sports commentator’s "arrogant and irritating grin".  Carragher ignited discussion by stating that the Africa Cup of Nations should not be seen as an influencing factor when evaluating player accomplishments in the race for the Ballon d’Or as he  As a result, Carragher referred to Rio Ferdinand as a “clown” for “playing to the gallery” after the Manchester United icon asserted he was showing disrespect to the tournament.  Now Mikel – who claimed AFCON in 2013 and was a runner-up on two occasions – has joined Ferdinand, Daniel Sturridge, Micah Richards, and others in challenging Carragher’s opinions, expressing himself more forcefully than most.  During his appearance on The Obi One Podcast, Mikel remarked: “What he said is incredibly disrespectful, especially considering he has never ...

There is certainly a reaction against the criticism of Mikel Arteta, with even Liverpool supporters taking the side of the Arsenal coach.  Mikel Arteta a disappointment? He is excelling beyond expectations…  Jotting down another message to the mailbox, likely for the millionth time, concerning Arteta. I still find it very difficult to read many of the emails about how much he has spent and how little he has gained.  Considering his performance in relation to the teams that have invested more, I am fairly pleased with what he has achieved. This is likely to be the third consecutive year we've finished as runners-up, which is disappointing; however, it’s significantly better than our past standings. It is also significantly superior to clubs like Spurs, Chelsea, and Manchester United, all of whom have invested more than us during his time.  must be aligned with the funds utilized. He faced the top Premier League team ever in Manchester City. I don’t fault him for finis...

It is broadly recognized that Liverpool are likely the Premier League champions after a weekend where they defeated Manchester City with surprising ease, while the Gunners suffered a well-deserved 1-0 loss at home to West Ham, a team they had previously thrashed for 11 goals in their last two encounters.  The achievement Arne Slot has accomplished in his inaugural season at Anfield is truly remarkable; he has performed so impressively that doubts are emerging regarding Mikel Arteta’s entire approach at Arsenal and his ability to advance from an elite rebuilding coach to a consistent victor.  Arsenal secured the FA Cup in the Spaniard's inaugural season at the club in 2020, but they have not claimed a trophy since then. Their progress has been significant and apparent to everyone except the blind, yet the club has no concrete results to demonstrate for all that advancement.  Many think Arteta’s achievements are diminished because of the absence of trophies, with the case o...