Connect with us

Sports

EPL: Guardiola Speaks On Arsenal Being Worst Team To Win Title

Published

on

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has hit out at critics who claim Arsenal would not be unworthy Premier League winners this season.

The Gunners are being criticized for their reliance on set-pieces, having scored 24 times from throw-ins, corner-kicks and free-kicks – the highest number in the league.

According to ex-Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, Mikel Arteta’s men would be “the worst team to ever win the Premier League”.

Advertisement

READ ALSO:EPL: Why I Dropped Haaland For Man City Vs Wolves – Guardiola

But Guardiola has defended the right of managers to employ any style they want in a bid to win games.

He said: “Maybe, I’m not [in agreement] with the people saying ‘no, that the league is not good this season, the winner will not be good’. I don’t agree.”

Advertisement

City has scored 84.2% of their goals from open play compared to Arsenal’s 58.6%.

Sports

UEFA Champions League Team: Four Arsenal, PSG Stars, Two Bayern Munich Players Included

Published

on

UEFA, on Thursday, included four Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain players in the UEFA Champions League Team of the week.

This follows the conclusion of the Champions League semi-final second leg fixtures played on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

According to DAILY POST, Arsenal eliminated Atletico Madrid from the Champions League on Tuesday, while PSG sent Bayern Munich packing from the competition.

Advertisement

READ ALSO:Salah Slams UEFA For Omitting Cause Of Palestinian Footballer’s Death In Tribute

However, the likes of Arsenal stars, David Raya, William Saliba, Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have all been included in the Champions League Team.

Here is UEFA’s Champions League Team for this week:

Advertisement

David Raya (Arsenal)
Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid)
William Saliba (Arsenal)
Willian Pacho (PSG)
Desire Doue (PSG)
Declan Rice (Arsenal)
Joshua Kimmich (Bayern)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (PSG)
Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
Luis Diaz (Bayern).

Continue Reading

Sports

EPL: Why I Won’t Stay One More Year At Man Utd – Casemiro

Published

on

Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro, has explained why he won’t stay one more year at the club.

The 34-year-old is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season.

The Brazilian, however, had been urged by the club’s fans to extend his contract by one more year due to his brilliant display for Michael Carrick’s side this term.

Advertisement

READ ALSO:EPL: Chelsea Winger, Mudryk Banned For Four Years After Failing Drug Test 

Speaking on the development, Casemiro told ESPN Brasil, “There is no chance [for me to stay one more year].

“It is leaving through the front door. It has been four wonderful years, and I am eternally grateful not only to the club but to the fans.

Advertisement

“I think it is over. The cycle has ended here. I am moving on to a new chapter in my career.”

Continue Reading

Sports

EPL: Rooney Names Team To Win Title

Published

on

Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League title, after Manchester City dropped points against Everton.

City were held to a 3-3 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday night.

The result means Pep Guardiola’s men are now five points behind Arsenal, but they have one game in hand.

Advertisement

READ ALSO:EPL: Chelsea Winger, Mudryk Banned For Four Years After Failing Drug Test 

Rooney believes the Gunners will beat West Ham this weekend and go on to be champions.

He said on BBC Sport: “No, I’m concerned for West Ham. I just think Arsenal are efficient and professional.

Advertisement

“I just think they will win every game. So obviously, with the result tonight, that means they will win the league.”

Continue Reading

Trending