Former attacker Theo Walcott has warned Arsenal that their away form could jeopardise their chances of defending the Premier League title this season. While the Englishman still believes Mikel Arteta's side are an exceptional team with the quality to retain their crown, he insists that their vulnerability on the road remains a significant concern in the current campaign.
Arsenal teenager Max Dowman was shown a straight red card while playing for England Under-19s in a behind-closed-doors match against the United States. Dowman provided an early assist before being sent off in the second half of the narrow victory, serving as a harsh lesson for him after impressing at club level.
Arsenal decided against a massive expansion of the Emirates Stadium, choosing to focus on incremental improvements to the matchday experience instead. Despite constant sell-out crowds and the growing stadium sizes of their Premier League rivals, the Gunners have opted for a strategy of evolution over a total architectural overhaul.
Paris Saint-Germain have completed a highly unconventional financial transaction to jump to the front of the queue for Braga midfielder Mario Dorgeles. The French champions have reportedly paid a significant fee just to ensure they have the first opportunity to sign the Ivory Coast international in the future.
Liverpool have been warned that club captain Virgil van Dijk could have his head turned by the lure of a free transfer to Real Madrid. The veteran defender is currently in the final year of his deal at Anfield, and former Reds striker Emile Heskey believes the Spanish giants represent a temptation that is difficult for any player to ignore.
Zinedine Zidane has expressed his absolute astonishment at the rapid rise of Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet following the youngster's sensational start to life with the French national team. The legendary former Real Madrid boss was left waxing lyrical about the 21-year-old’s maturity and tactical discipline on the international stage.
