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EPL: Why I Snubbed Aubameyang In Chelsea’s 2-1 Defeat – Graham Potter

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January 13, 2023

Graham Potter has given his reasons for snubbing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during Chelsea’s 2-1 defeat to Fulham in the Premier League on Thursday night.

Potter explained that it was a tactical decision to keep Kai Havertz on the pitch rather than bring on Aubameyang.

Former Chelsea forward, Willian put Fulham in front in the first half, before defender Kalidou Koulibaly equalised for the Blues shortly after the break.

Then the Blues were reduced to 10 men when Joao Felix, playing his first game for Chelsea, was sent off for his reckless challenge on Kenny Tete.

Fulham went on to score the winner in the 75th minute through Carlos Vinicius.

Potter then made four changes with 11 minutes remaining but left Aubameyang on the bench.

After the game, the former Brighton boss was asked why he opted not to introduce the Gabonese to help Chelsea push for an equaliser, and Potter said, “We had a back five and felt we should go to a 4-4-1 and keep Kai on because I felt he was leading the line and winning challenges and duels.

“We wanted to use Hakim [Ziyech] and Carney [Chukwuemeka] to break from wide and Conor [Gallagher] to break from the centre because you know you’re going to get driven back a bit. So that was the thinking.”

With the defeat Chelsea remain 10th in the Premier League standing, 10 points behind 4th-placed Manchester United who have a game in hand.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.

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EPL: Maresca Signs Three-year Contract To Replace Guardiola At Man City

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May 26, 2026

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Former Chelsea and Leicester City manager, Enzo Maresca has signed a three-year contract with Manchester City.

Maresca will now replace Pep Guardiola, who took charge of his last game on Sunday – a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X on Tuesday: “Enzo Maresca has already signed a three-year deal as Manchester City’s new manager.

“Agreement until June 2029 and new chapter to start soon at #MCFC, with Maresca fully involved in the transfer strategy.

“Here we go, 100% confirmed.”

Maresca has been out of work since he left Stamford Bridge in January this year and has snubbed offers while waiting for the City job.