Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Ipswich Town offered the first real glimpse of what Andoni Iraola’s side can become under their new manager at Anfield. The Reds have made an unbeaten start to the season, picking up successive draws before securing that maiden victory under the Spaniard’s leadership this week. Iraola replaced Arne Slot, who won the Premier League in his first season but oversaw a damaging second campaign that left Liverpool trophyless and finishing fifth. The new head coach is still finding his feet, but early signs suggest Liverpool are beginning to adapt to his system and find some attacking…
Author: James Coswell
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a January move for Chelsea winger Pedro Neto, with the club looking to address a significant gap in their attacking options. The Gunners had a busy summer transfer window, bringing in five permanent signings as they looked to bolster their squad ahead of the new campaign. Despite the activity, Arsenal made only one forward acquisition in Christos Tzolis, a decision that raised eyebrows among supporters and analysts alike. The club parted ways with two left wingers in Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli during the summer, leaving a noticeable void on that flank. Tzolis is considered inexperienced…
Burnley’s miserable start to the Championship season deepened on Saturday as Bristol City claimed a dramatic 2-1 victory at Turf Moor to leave the Clarets rock bottom of the table. Head coach Nicky Hayen has now collected just two points from five league games since his appointment in July following Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League. Aaron Ramsey gave the hosts hope with a 56th-minute opener, but Rob Dickie’s 82nd-minute header and a stunning stoppage-time strike from substitute Yu Hirakawa sealed all three points for the visitors. The Turf Moor crowd vented their frustration loudly after the final whistle, with…
Liverpool remain firmly interested in Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr, with the Senegalese forward reportedly eager to make the move to Anfield. The Reds have identified the 28-year-old as a serious transfer target and are currently holding discussions over a potential deal to bring him to Merseyside. Sarr has been earmarked as a replacement for Cody Gakpo, should the Dutch forward complete a move to Manchester City in the near future. Since joining Crystal Palace from Olympique de Marseille, Sarr has enjoyed considerable success at Selhurst Park, winning an FA Cup, a Conference League, and the Community Shield. The Senegal…
Everton nearly secured the signing of Bayern Munich right-back Sacha Boey during the summer transfer window, according to German football specialist Christian Falk. Falk made the claim on the FC Bayern Insider website, revealing that the Toffees held concrete talks with the German giants over a potential deal for the 25-year-old. Boey first attracted widespread attention through a series of impressive performances for Galatasaray, earning him a move to one of Europe’s most prestigious clubs. Bayern Munich were sufficiently impressed by his displays to purchase him a couple of years ago, bringing the French defender to the Allianz Arena. During…
Everton made a late move to sign Aston Villa centre-forward Tammy Abraham on the final day of the transfer window, according to BBC journalist Sami Mokbel. A deal between the two clubs was reportedly agreed upon, but Abraham himself turned down the opportunity to join the Toffees. The 6ft 4in striker instead chose to remain at Villa Park, ending Everton’s hopes of adding a senior centre-forward to their squad before the window closed. Abraham had previously come close to joining Ipswich Town on loan earlier in the window, but Aston Villa opted to retain him following Ollie Watkins’ move to…
Liverpool kick off matchday three of the Premier League against Ipswich Town at Portman Road on Friday evening, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UK time. Andoni Iraola is yet to taste victory since taking charge of the Reds, having overseen 2-2 draws against both Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest in his opening two matches. With their Champions League campaign set to begin next week, Liverpool are desperate to secure their first Premier League win and build some meaningful momentum going forward. The one change Iraola is expected to make sees Jeremy Jacquet drop out, with 27-year-old Ronald Araujo stepping in…
Manchester United explored a potential transfer for Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly before the summer window closed, according to a report by The Athletic. Intermediaries informed Michael Carrick’s side at the beginning of the summer that the 19-year-old could be available for a fee of around £45m. Lewis-Skelly had started only two league games between January and April, which created uncertainty around his future at the Emirates Stadium. Despite his limited game time, Arsenal supporters hold the homegrown youngster in high regard, and Lewis-Skelly himself was keen to stay at the club. The Athletic reports that Arsenal subsequently increased their valuation of…
Tottenham Hotspur travel to The City Ground to face Nottingham Forest in matchday three of the Premier League season on Saturday at 15:00 local time. Roberto De Zerbi’s side arrive at the fixture having lost their opening two league games, making the trip to Nottingham a must-not-lose occasion for the Lilywhites. De Zerbi received overwhelming backing in the transfer market ahead of his first season in charge, but results so far have raised early questions about the new regime at the club. Oliver Glasner’s Nottingham Forest represent a difficult test for a Spurs side still searching for their first Premier…