However, matters at West Ham are rarely that simple. Questions still surround Amanda Staveley’s plans. Her agreement with former co-chair Vanessa Gold in July activated West Ham’s pre-emption rights procedure. The outcome allowed Kretinsky and Sullivan to expand their holdings, while fellow investors Tripp Smith and Terry Brown also increased their shares. In principle, Staveley […]
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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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Arteta has placed particular emphasis on energising the Emirates Stadium crowd as he looks to turn the ground into an intimidating venue for visiting sides. Arsenal supporters were frequently criticised last season for creating a tense mood that appeared to affect the players during their pursuit of the league title. Although this victory against Coventry […]
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Gianni Infantino has been abandoned by another Fifa vice-president after Hungarian Football Federation leader Sandor Csanyi questioned the president’s “professional judgment, ethical standards and leadership”. In a strongly worded letter delivered to Infantino on Tuesday and initially acquired by the AFP news agency, Csanyi says he has “lost the confidence I previously placed in you”. […]
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