Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has stated that the injury to Jurrien Timber is a “huge blow” for the club. The Dutch defender, who is a new signing from Ajax, is likely to be sidelined for several months after suffering an acute cruciate ligament injury in the Gunners’ 2-1 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest last weekend. Despite the massive setback, Arteta says the club needs to...
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka says winning the Ballon d’Or is one of his career goals. The 21-year-old Anglo-Nigerian has been an integral part of the Gunners squad under Mikel Arteta, scoring 14 goals and providing 11 assists as the North London outfit challenged for the Premier League title but ultimately finished second behind champions Manchester City and return to the UEFA Champions League after a seven-year...
After months of waiting and anticipation, the 2023-24 Premier League is here. The English top flight has had a reputation of becoming tougher and more competitive as each season passes and this current one should not be any different. All 20 clubs will be jostling to meet highly-demanding expectations and objectives and Afrosport takes a look at the title contenders, top four contenders and relegation candidates. Title...
The 2023–24 football season is upon us with a mouthwatering encounter between defending Premier League champions Manchester City and last season’s second-placed side Arsenal in the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, August 6. Usually, the league winners play the FA Cup winners for a shot at the title, but seeing as City dominated England and the whole of Europe last season by winning the...
Arsenal have announced the signing of English midfielder Declan Rice on a long-term deal from West Ham for a British record fee of around £105 million plus add-ons. The 24-year-old moves to the Emirate Stadium after spending about nine years with the Hammers following his move from Chelsea's youth team in 2014. He becomes the most expensive English player and the second-most expensive Premier League singer...
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