David Raya
Arsenal may need a new number 9, but Mikel Arteta has other concerns about the transfer
Many Arsenal supporters would like to see Mikel Arteta sign a new centre-forward and Gabriel Jesus play out wide – Ryan Pierse/Getty Images The inevitable consequence of Arsenal’s shock defeat to West Ham United, in which Mikel Arteta’s side took 30 shots but scored with none of them, was a new debate about strikers – … Read more
‘We put West Ham on the highest podium’
In an interview two years ago, I asked Asmir Begovic to build his fantasy goalkeeper. He chose the mentality of Gianluigi Buffon, the approach of Kasper Schmeichel, the distribution of Ederson, the communication of Manuel Neuer and the presence of Gianluigi Donnarumma. But who selected the then Bournemouth goalkeeper, now at Queen’s Park Rangers and … Read more
Garnacho’s wonder goal steals the show
The Premier League is a confusing place at the moment. As if by accident, Arsenal went top this weekend, defying claims that Mikel Arteta’s side were struggling to reach the highs of last season. Liverpool, meanwhile, highlighted their title credentials with a point away to Manchester City, despite the Reds extending their run to just … Read more