Feature 03 Dec 2018, 02:54 IST SHARE The second derby that was played on Sunday between Arsenal and their bitter rivals Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium turned out to be one of the best matches played between them in recent years.From goals, tackles, fights, penalties, bookings and even send-offs, it was an absolute blockbuster.The game had a some intense build-up before the first whistle was blown. Many Arsenal fans were infuriated with the decision to choose Mike Dean as the referee for the match; their beloved team had a tendency to do worse while he was officiating the game. The claim had some weight as well if you take into account some controversial instances from the past derbies.Moreover, Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino had recently stated that his team’s biggest rivals were Chelsea rather than Arsenal. Therefore, Arsenal had a point to prove.They went with the same team that had started against Bournemouth, with Mesut Ozil missing out again. … [Read more...] about Premier League 2018-19: North London is red again as Arsenal overcome Tottenham
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Chelsea, Tottenham open Premier League with wins
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By Rob Harris The Associated Press Sat., Aug. 11, 2018 Chelsea and Tottenham dispelled doubts about their readiness to make winning starts to the Premier League on Saturday. A week after being swatted aside by Manchester City in the Community Shield, Chelsea beat Huddersfield 3-0 in Maurizio Sarri’s first league match in charge. France World Cup winner N’Golo Kante volleyed in the opener in the 34th minute, Jorginho netted a penalty in his Premier League debut before halftime and Pedro Rodriguez drove home the third with an angled drive after the break. There was barely a save to make for Kepa Arrizabalaga, who became the world’s most expensive goalkeeper when he joined Chelsea for $93 million from Athletic Bilbao earlier in the week. Chelsea was the league’s biggest spender in the summer transfer window. Article Continued Below Tottenham 2, Newcastle 1: Tottenham was the only top-flight side to fail to make a signing but still opened … [Read more...] about Chelsea, Tottenham open Premier League with wins
Premier League 2018-19 definitive club-by-club guide: Likely line-ups, best signings
Here is our ultimate guide to the 2018-19 Premier League, including all of this summer's transfers and likely line-ups. ARSENAL Title odds: 25/1 Last five seasons: 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 5th, 6th Likely starting XI (new signings in caps): 4-3-3; LENO; Bellerin, SOKRATIS, Mustafi, Monreal; Xhaka, TORREIRA, Ramsey; Ozil, Aubameyang, Lacazette Net spend: £68m What’s new? Everything. The Arsene Wenger era is over and Unai Emery's has begun. In the last year Arsenal have not just changed their manager but have a new Director of Football, Head of Recruitment and an entirely new spine of the team. For the first time in years fans don’t know what to expect. Most exciting signing Lucas Torreira is the key summer signing. He looks to be just the player Arsenal need - a tough, no-nonsense defensive midfielder of the type the club has lacked since the departure of Gilberto Silva. How will they play? Emery seems likely to play either a 4-3-3 or an … [Read more...] about Premier League 2018-19 definitive club-by-club guide: Likely line-ups, best signings
Premier League Odds: Can Anyone Stop Manchester City from Retaining the Title?
Sports Premier LeagueIt is less than three months since Pep Guardiola celebrated his first Premier League title as Manchester City swept away everything before them, but a new season is already on the starting block.For the first time since the league’s inception in 1992, the transfer window has closed before a ball has been kicked in anger which means managers will not be able to retool their squads at least until January.Conversely, however, European clubs could still lure players away from the Premier League as the transfer window for other European league shuts at the end of the month.While that adds a layer of intrigue to the remainder of the summer, it is unlikely to bother City, who have had a relatively subdued summer for their standards. The defending champions have signed Riyad Mahrez for a club record fee $77.4 million but were pipped to the post by Chelsea in the race to sign Jorginho, which leaves Guardiola perhaps one midfielder short of where he would like his … [Read more...] about Premier League Odds: Can Anyone Stop Manchester City from Retaining the Title?
Premier League 2018-19: Rondón and Muto offer Newcastle United’s attack versatility
Feature 58 // 07 Aug 2018, 04:07 IST SHARE Newcastle United and manager Rafa Benitez know that the key to Premier League survival and ultimately finding a way to improve upon last season’s finish will be the productivity of the front-line. Goalscoring numbers must be at a higher level, and the Magpies will be expecting their new additions to help pressure the opposition in an effective way.Newcastle secured the signing of West Brom striker Salomón Rondón on a season-long loan this week, in a deal that saw Dwight Gayle go in the opposite direction (also on-loan). The 28-year-old offers a different skill set than Gayle and may find himself a better overall fit in Benitez’s system.The other new arrival is Japanese forward Yoshinori Muto, and his ability to play in different positions will be beneficial for the Toon. Benitez has proven himself to be a sharp tactician, able to find the best strategies against superior sides. This … [Read more...] about Premier League 2018-19: Rondón and Muto offer Newcastle United’s attack versatility