Robert Holding has signed a new contract with Arsenal which will keep him at the club for at least 2024.Rob Holding (middle) signing his contract extension with Arsenal. Photo Credit: Facebook/ ArsenalThe 25 year old, who joined The Gunners in 2016 for £2m from Bolton Wonderers has been an ever present figure at the club, and is becoming more a regular starter in recent months.The England international has form a solid partnership with summer signing Gabriel Magalhaes and is also thriving alongside Spanish defender, Pablo Mari, who takes the place of Gabriel due to Covid-19.Four games shy of making his…
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When Manchester City legend David silva left the Premier League club last summer, virtually most thought the club should be in market to sign a replacement as there were options in the market.Phil Foden celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup. Photo Credit: Twitter/ Phil FodenHowever, Pep Guardiola decided to trust in Phil Foden to fill the space left by the vacated magician, thereby saving the club a possible £50m worth of transfer fee.The beauty of football at the feet of certain players just makes it look like the greatest achievement mother earth has ever made. At 20, Young…
All the Premier League big boys made it into the fourth round of the Emirates FA Cup and it will not be getting any easier as teams get confirmation of their opponents in the next round and the possible opposition in the rounds that follows.The Emirates FA Cup Trophy. Photo Credit: Twitter/ Emirates FA CupDefending champions Arsenal will be on the road against either of Southampton or Shrewsbury Town. The Gunners see off Newcastle United in the previous rounds thanks to impressive extra time showing, winning 2-0 after 120 minutes of football match.Southampton were scheduled to take on League One…
Lionel Messi (48) surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo (47) in club free-kick goals as Barcelona run riot against Granada.Lionel Messi celebrates with Antoine Griezmann against Granada. Photo Credits: Twitter/ BarcelonaAntoine Griezmann was at the heart of things as clinical Barcelona beat Granada to go three points shy of Real Madrid, who played a goalless draw at Osasuna over the weekend.The Catalans took the lead in the 12th minute after Sergio Busquest’s pass deflects off Roberto Soldado. The lead was doubled five minutes after the half hour mark when Granada lose possession and the ball finds Griezmann, who teed up Leo Messi as…
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the only player to score at least 15 goal in each of the last 15 seasons as Juventus overcome the resistance of Sassuolo to claim maximum points in Turin.Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring the third goal as Juventus beat Sassuolo 3-1 at the Alianz Stadium in Turin. Photo Credits: Twitter/ Faisal HQSassuolo were reduced to 10men late in the first half after Pedro Obiang lounges in and caught Federico Chiesa by the ankle, and the after referee Davide Massa reviewed the incidence on the VAR, changed the first awarded yellow to red card.Danilo gave Adrea Pirlo’s side the…
It is no coincidence that Arsenal came back to life immediately Emile Smith Rowe started his first Premier League game against Chelsea in December.Emile Smith Rowe celebrates scoring for Arsenal in a FA Cup win over Newcastle United on Saturday. Photo Credits: Twitter/ ArsenalThe Arsenal Academy graduate has been sensational for the Gunners even in his cameos in Europa League games after returning from the sidelines. The 20year old made his first appearance of the season in a 3-0 Arsenal win over Molde in the Europa League, replacing Alexander Lacazette with 15 minutes left and assisting Folarin Balogun for Arsenal’s…
Arsenal might have identified the perfect player to satisfy their long for creativity in the middle of the park with Norwich City’s Emiliano Buendia.Emiliano Buendia has been at the top of his game since the last four seasons. Photo Credit: Twitter/ BBC SportsThe Argentine has been a revelation since joining Norwich City in the Championship from Getafe in the summer of 2018, winning the English Championship and hence, gained promotion to the top-flight while displaying some remarkable performances.The former Getafe man had contributed to 20 goals in 38 Championship appearances in the 2018-19 season, eight goals, 12 assists, and was…
Prospects don’t come better than that. When you have a 19 year old kid doing wonders, singlehandedly carrying your team, its either your team has big issues, or that kid is simply fantastic.Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring Arsenal’s third goal in the 3_1 win over Chelsea. Photo Credits: Twitter/ Bukayo SakaBut when a kid is way past fantastic, then you have “Bukayo Saka”.The English teenager has proven to us that despite situations of his team, the ability to stand out amongst peers is what makes you a better player.Arsenal still don’t know what treasure they have.With elegant touches, and beautiful movement…
After series of loss which has previously left Arsenal languishing in the 17th position on the English premier league table, eyebrows have been raised on the possible reasons why The Gunners have been so poor this season.Mikel Arteta lead Arsenal to seven league games without a win. Photo Credit: Twitter/ Mikel ArtetaNewly appointed West Brom coach, Sam Allardyce even had a dig at them when he called them fellow relegation strugglers. With a front three of over 170 million euros (In Aubameyang, Pepe and Lacazette) combined in value, Arsenal shouldn’t be struggling to score goals. But a terrible run has…
Fans called for the head of Frank Lampard last season when he fielded Mason Mount in most of Chelsea games, as the young Englishman becomes the first graduate of the club’s academy to make 50 appearances in their first season with the first team.Mason Mount in action for Chelsea. Photo Credit : Twitter/Mason MountAfter successful spells with both Dutch club, Vitesse Arnhem and Championship side, Derby County between 2017 and the end of the 2019 season, Chelsea had to call the midfielder back to the club due to their inability to sign new players because of their transfer ban.The 21…