Arsenal find breakthrough over a permanent transfer deal for on-loan star

Arsenal find breakthrough over a permanent transfer deal for on-loan star – originally posted on Sportslens.com Arsenal have negotiated a fee with Brighton & Hove Albion over the permanent signing of goalkeeper Mat Ryan this summer, Football Insider reports. The Australian made the surprise loan move to the north London club in January, and he […]

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Willian sets sights on trophies with Arsenal before MLS switch

Brazilian winger Willian says he wants to win trophies with Arsenal before securing a move to the MLS. The 32-year-old joined Arsenal on a free transfer from Chelsea in August. He’s since made 32 appearances for the Gunners but is yet to score his first goal. FEATURE: The Super League saga Winners and Losers Willian […]

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The Super League saga Winners and Losers

The Super League came and went quickly, leaving a pile of victors and a big old pile of losers…   Winners The Fans There are caveats and conditions and there must be an acknowledgement that if things just return to the status quo and the current energy dissipates then it won’t be much of a […]

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‘Big Six’ could still face PL punishment despite ESL U-turn

English football’s ‘Big Six’ clubs could still face Premier League sanctions despite backing out of the breakaway Super League. Brighton chief executive Paul Barber called for “appropriate action” to be taken against the clubs involved on Wednesday morning, even though by then each had indicated their intention to withdraw. The PA news agency understands the […]

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Arsenal Supporters’ Trust calls for change in wake of ESL saga

The ailing European Super League should stand as a ‘catalyst for change’ for English football, says a board member of a prominent Arsenal supporters’ group. The Gunners were one of six Premier League teams embroiled in the controversial proposals, which aimed to form a new European competition. They followed Chelsea and Manchester City’s lead by […]

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Arsenal braced for ‘Kroenke out’ protests before Everton clash

Arsenal braced for ‘Kroenke out’ protests before Everton clash – originally posted on Sportslens.com Arsenal are braced for fan protests when the Gunners host Everton at the Emirates Stadium on Friday evening, according to the Evening Standard. Arsenal were one of six Premier League clubs to announce their involvement in the creation of a controversial […]

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Fee revealed as Arsenal close in on permanent move for Ryan

Arsenal will pay £5million to sign Australian keeper Mat Ryan from Brighton, according to reports. Yesterday, it was revealed that the Gunners were in ‘advanced talks’ over a permanent deal for Ryan. He originally joined on loan from Brighton in January, but now looks set for a longer stay at the Emirates. FEATURE: Ranking the […]

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UEFA offered ‘significant’ money to ‘Big Six’ to leave ESL

UEFA reportedly offered the Premier League clubs who signed up for the Super League ‘significant’ money to withdraw from the breakaway competition. Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea announced their intention to join the Super League on Sunday night, but have already withdrawn from the competition. The outrage of the fans, pundits, […]

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Atletico Madrid, Inter join ‘Big Six’ in withdrawing from ESL

La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid and Italian giants Inter Milan have joined the Premier League’s ‘Big Six’ in leaving the European Super League. Chelsea and Manchester City became the first teams to leave on Tuesday evening. They were soon followed by Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United. OPINION: We have won this battle; now […]

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We are all hypocrites and we are all complicit…

The past 72 hours have highlighted three undeniable truths: Capitalist billionaires enjoy making money. There is strength in numbers. Football is a sport plagued by hypocrisies. I feel I should preface this article by declaring my staunch opposition to the ESL. While I concede an ESL-like competition is a natural progression, I cannot endorse it […]

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