Newcastle sporting director Ross Wilson has disclosed that preparations for Eddie Howe’s possible exit began early this year. Howe left his managerial role in late July, prompting the club to appoint Matthias Jaissle, who had already emerged as their leading candidate. “Eddie’s departure did not seem disorderly or especially difficult,” said Wilson, who joined the […]
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Enzo Maresca says Erling Haaland has developed into a “complete” person since becoming a father two years ago, with the Manchester City striker’s priorities changing after the arrival of his son. Haaland has made another prolific start to the season, finding the net three times as City won their first three Premier League fixtures. The […]
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Unai Emery remains composed. Although he reacts passionately to every moment from the technical area, Aston Villa’s squad knows him as one of the calmest figures behind the scenes. He is often more critical after a win than after a loss. John McGinn recalls an incident early in Emery’s nearly four-year spell when the manager […]
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Two months after the United States men’s national team suffered a disappointing World Cup exit, head coach Mauricio Pochettino has returned to work. When the former Tottenham and PSG boss took charge in 2024, many considered him a temporary appointment intended to help the team make the most of its first home World Cup in […]
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FLAWLESS OPENING RUN GOES ON While browsing social media for Monday’s talking points, attention was drawn to the mockery aimed at a large group of black-clad men, many wearing balaclavas. Known as the Ashburton Army, the group was created to generate a livelier matchday atmosphere around the Emirates Stadium. Their attempt to imitate continental ultra […]
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Arsenal overturned an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz produced an excellent dummy that allowed Martin Ødegaard to score the decisive goal. Arsenal were worthy winners, although Chelsea’s opening performances under Xabi Alonso suggest they will be a strong team this season. In other action, Ainsley […]
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had already established himself as the standout performer before scoring Deportivo A Coruña’s decisive goal on Saturday evening. The opportunity came from an unintended midfield pass by Villarreal substitute Ilias Akhomach, which had been aimed at Sergi Cardona. After providing two assists across the opening 89 minutes, the 37-year-old sprinted through the opposition […]
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David Raya believes Arsenal are performing with renewed self-assurance following the relief of finally securing the Premier League title. The reigning champions maintained their flawless start to the new campaign by defeating Chelsea 2-1 at home on Sunday, collecting nine points from their opening three matches. Arsenal delivered a commanding display filled with energy and […]
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It felt good to be back. Not completely, perhaps, but Arsenal and Chelsea briefly transported the Emirates Stadium to another era on a bright, powder-blue afternoon. Their frantic opening half-hour carried the intensity and unpredictability of Premier League clashes from the early 2000s. During that spell, the match resembled a fresh version of an old […]
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Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal can reach an even higher standard after the Premier League champions delivered a powerful message to their title competitors by recovering from a goal down to defeat Chelsea on Sunday. Arteta’s players found themselves under pressure at the Emirates Stadium after Morgan Rogers became the first opponent to score against them […]
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