An area of strength for Xabi Alonso now has question marks hanging over it (Picture: Shutterstock Editorial) You could have made a case for Chelsea having one of the best transfer windows of the summer five days ago. But a frustrating deadline day may have left Xabi Alonso short. A reset of sorts in […]
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Gary Neville has revealed his Arsenal vs Chelsea prediction (Picture: Getty) Gary Neville has revealed his prediction for the biggest game of the Premier League season so far as defending champions Arsenal face possible title challengers Chelsea. Xabi Alonso takes his high-scoring Blues to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday with both teams hoping to maintain their perfect starts to the new […]
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Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe (Picture: Getty) Xabi Alonso consulted Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe before sanctioning Chelsea’s bid for Roma midfielder Manu Kone, according to reports in France. Chelsea placed Kone on their list of possible midfield targets as Enzo Fernandez closed in on a move to Manchester City. Kone attracted interest from Premier […]
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (Picture: Getty) Arsenal could be without two key players for their Premier League clash with Chelsea at the Emirates on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side face a stern test at the weekend as Xabi Alonso’s high-scoring Blues head to north London. Chelsea beat west London rivals Fulham 3-2 in Alonso’s first competitive […]
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Arsenal legend says Mikel Arteta has made £17m transfer mistake: ‘Hard to replace’ | Football
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Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith (Picture: Getty) Alan Smith fears Mikel Arteta and Arsenal made a major mistake with one piece of business in the summer transfer window. Having won their first Premier League title in 22 years, the Gunners did not rest on their laurels over the summer transfer window, spending almost £200million on five new signings. Piero Hincapie’s move […]
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Roy Keane questions Chelsea signing and disagrees with Arsenal legend Ian Wright | Football
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Manchester United legend Roy Keane (Picture: YouTube) Roy Keane disagrees with Ian Wright’s assertion that Emiliano Martinez will help Chelsea go to ‘the next level’ following his move from Aston Villa. Chelsea came into the new season with Robert Sanchez as Xabi Alonso’s first-choice goalkeeper at Stamford Bridge. The Blues attempted to replace Sanchez 12 […]
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Arsenal were interested in a deal before Chelsea won the race (Picture: Getty) Morgan Rogers’ camp asked Arsenal to match Chelsea’s £117m transfer bid as he wanted to move to the Gunners, according to reports. Mikel Arteta identified Rogers as one of his top targets at the start of the summer and Arsenal were believed […]
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Jamie Redknapp makes Premier League title prediction after £130m Arsenal transfer blow | Football
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Former England midfielder Jamie Redknapp (Picture: Sky Sports) Jamie Redknapp has revealed his Premier League title prediction after Arsenal failed to sign £130m transfer target Julian Alvarez over the summer. Arsenal were pushing to sign Argentine striker Alvarez right up until the summer transfer window closed on Tuesday. Mikel Arteta even reportedly contacted Alvarez on […]
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Gus Poyet says two Chelsea stars have ‘no chance’ of solving Xabi Alonso’s biggest problem | Football
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Alonso could have a problem to solve in midfield this season (Picture: Sports Press Photo/Shutterstock) Chelsea great Gus Poyet has warned Reece James and Malo Gusto cannot be viewed as solutions in midfield for the Blues this season. Chelsea were hopeful of bringing in a replacement for Enzo Fernandez after accepting Manchester City’s £120million offer […]
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta (Picture: PA) Arsenal will consider reigniting their interest in Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi when the January transfer window opens, according to reports. Mikel Arteta’s side were keen to strengthen in forward areas throughout the summer window, but fell short in their pursuit of several key targets. Morgan Rogers ultimately opted […]