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WEB2024-25 Premier League Preview: Fulham, Bournemouth, Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace. An intriguing group of clubs that could find themselves comfortably mid-table or slip into the relegation battle. By Aaron Lerner August 14.
Bukayo Saka releases emotional statement following Euro final
WEBJul 15, 2021 · Bukayo Saka releases emotional statement following Euro final. Bukayo Saka, Arsenal and England’s 19 year old star, has been noticeably absent since missing the heartbreaking final penalty of the Euro 2020 final, and few could blame him. In what has become a depressingly expected reaction, Saka, …
Jurrien Timber returns from injury - The Short Fuse
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · He has not yet been cleared for full training with the team. For what it’s worth, Leah Williamson, who recently returned from an ACL injury herself, started running on grass towards the end of September 2023. She didn’t actually play in a match until January 2024, roughly 3.5 months later. Timber was …
Report: Arsenal agree to Mikel Merino transfer from Real Sociedad
WEBAug 22, 2024 · Arsenal and Real Sociedad have reached an “agreement in principle” for the transfer of Mikel Merino to North London, per David Ornstein. The Gunners will pay €33.5m + €5m add-ons for the 28-year old midfielder, with new personal terms already in place. The Spaniard will sign a 4-year contract with Arsenal that contains a club option for ...
Arsenal Player Rankings for 2020-21 - The Short Fuse
WEBJun 11, 2021 · 21st - Cedric Soares. Average Ranking (High / Low) - 21.50 (13/28) The second biggest ranking range among the TSF staff (15 places). In his first full season at Arsenal, Cedric entered the season as a backup right-back, but at times became the primary right-back and fill-in left-back. With just two assists this year, he isn’t the starter ...
Arsenal are fine (no, really they are) - The Short Fuse
WEBDec 30, 2023 · A lot has been made in the last few days about what might be wrong with Arsenal and what might need changing. The Gunners have ceded the top spot in the Premier League table to Liverpool on the back of a middling run of results. Arsenal are 1-1-2 over their last four league matches with only three goals scored, despite lighting up …
Arsenal Player Rankings for the 2021-22 season: 1-10
WEBJun 12, 2022 · 2nd - Martin Odegaard. Average Ranking (High / Low) - 20.20 (2/3) Just $38.5 million for Norway’s captain was one of the best pieces of transfer business the club has managed over the past decade. That new contract really seemed to help Odegaard settle into his role as Arsenal’s new #10 and creative force. After just two goals and two ...
The Premier League’s Home Grown Player Rule, Explained
WEBSep 3, 2014 · A Home Grown Player, as defined by the Premier League, is a player who: (a) is 21 or older on January 1 of the year in which that season begins; and (b) spent three years between the ages of 16 and 21 with a team in the English football League system. Two important common misconceptions to clear …
Who is Fábio Vieira? - The Short Fuse
WEBJun 16, 2022 · Arsenal are close to signing Fábio Vieira from Porto, according to reports out of Portugal from Pedro Sepulveda that have been confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, James Benge, and David Ornstein.The Gunners will spend €35M + €5M in potential add-on fees to acquire the 22-year old attacking midfielder, who is en route to London to complete a medical and expected to sign a five-year deal.
Arsenal at Tottenham Preview: The Deciding Derby
WEBApr 27, 2024 · Nearly 20 years ago to the day, the Invincibles cemented their title on Tottenham’s pitch, which made it the second time Arsenal won the league at White Hart Lane. The title will not be won on Sunday, but it can certainly be decided.