Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal defender Gabriel was incredibly fortunate to avoid a red card for kicking Chelsea goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez in the head. The controversial incident occurred early in a fiery London derby, leaving pundits completely stunned after VAR failed to intervene.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has lauded his side's resilience after the Gunners overturned an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Chelsea. The win at the Emirates Stadium ensures Mikel Arteta's men maintain their perfect start to the new Premier League campaign.
Xabi Alonso has confessed to making a costly error regarding Moises Caicedo following Chelsea's narrow Premier League defeat against Arsenal. The Blues boss admitted he rushed the influential midfielder back to action too quickly against Brighton, resulting in another frustrating setback.
Arsenal's search for a clinical number nine was the primary talking point of the summer transfer window, with several high-profile names linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium. While the Gunners eventually opted for a different path, it has emerged that Chelsea star Joao Pedro was firmly on their radar before a final decision was made by the club's hierarchy.
Enzo Maresca will, as successor to Pep Guardiola, be under immediate pressure to deliver trophies in 2026-27, Dietmar Hamann has told GOAL. The Italian tactician has made a bright start to his reign at the Etihad Stadium, but a man that once played Premier League football in that venue is not convinced that the 46-year-old will be a “successful Manchester City manager”.
Arsenal secured a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Chelsea in a dramatic Premier League London derby at the Emirates Stadium. Despite Morgan Rogers giving the visitors a shock early lead and VAR controversially denying Riccardo Calafiori, goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard sealed the win.
Asian football is enjoying an unprecedented boom across Europe's top five leagues, driven by massive contingents from Japan and South Korea. Indonesian talents have also made historic inroads by featuring in four of the top five divisions alongside representatives from Thailand, China, Saudi Arabia, and Australia.
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko admitted that conceding a stoppage-time equaliser against Everton was painful after his first goal of the season looked to have secured victory. The Slovenian international came off the bench at Hill Dickinson Stadium to head United in front, only for the hosts to snatch a dramatic 2-2 draw in the 96th minute.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles described Everton's dramatic last-gasp 2-2 draw with Manchester United as feeling "like a win" following his stoppage-time debut goal. The summer signing struck in the 96th minute at Hill Dickinson Stadium to preserve the Toffees' unbeaten start to the season and deny his former Arsenal rival an away victory on Sunday afternoon.
Former Liverpool winger Steve McManaman has challenged Dominik Szoboszlai to step up following the summer departures of Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson. The Hungarian midfielder has been named vice-captain under new head coach Andoni Iraola alongside Alisson Becker and Joe Gomez.
Sydney FC have completed the signing of highly rated teenage defender James Overy from Manchester United on a three-year contract. The 18-year-old right-back returns to Australian football for an undisclosed fee, with the Premier League giants inserting a buy-back clause as he targets regular senior minutes to boost his senior international ambitions.
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has heavily criticised his old club for their decision to sell Kai Havertz to London rivals Arsenal. Havertz was instrumental in helping Mikel Arteta's side secure a crucial 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday, prompting Cole to question the transfer strategy that allows highly talented players to strengthen their direct competitors.
Mykhailo Mudryk has expressed his immense joy at returning to competitive football after making his Tottenham Hotspur debut against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. The winger took to social media to celebrate his first appearance since November 2024 following a lengthy suspension, though manager Roberto De Zerbi was quick to caution that the player still needs time to build fitness.
Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have delivered their verdicts after Arsenal secured a 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Sunday. While Carragher was left incredibly impressed by Arsenal's defensive solidity despite missing William Saliba, Neville issued a harsh critique of Chelsea's back three, though he remains confident in Xabi Alonso's overall project at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has expressed his delight after helping his side overcome his former club Chelsea 2-1 in a pulsating London derby at the Emirates Stadium. The German international played a pivotal role as the Gunners maintained their perfect start to the new Premier League campaign.
Arsenal fans took the opportunity to mock Chelsea midfielder Morgan Rogers with a brutal chant during a thrilling 2-1 victory on Sunday. After Rogers opted for a lucrative summer transfer to Stamford Bridge instead of joining Mikel Arteta's side, the Emirates crowd unforgivingly reminded him of his choice as he was substituted late in the highly anticipated London derby.
Mikel Arteta could not hide his delight after watching Arsenal maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over London rivals Chelsea. Despite falling behind in the opening minutes, the Gunners rallied to secure a win that keeps them level with Manchester City at the top of the table.
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice played a pivotal leadership role by calming his team-mates during a chaotic spell in their pulsating 2-1 Premier League victory over Chelsea. After a frantic start and a touchline eruption from Blues boss Xabi Alonso, Rice's timely intervention helped Arsenal regain composure and secure their third consecutive win.
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has admitted that his side are feeling the pain after suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat to London rivals Arsenal on Sunday. The Blues took an early lead at the Emirates Stadium but were ultimately undone by a spirited comeback from Mikel Arteta's side.
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