Mikel Arteta Fumes Over Nick Pope Incident as ‘Clear Red Card’

4 months ago

Mikel Arteta Fumes Over Nick Pope Incident as ‘Clear Red Card’

Arteta said the Pope incident was “a clear red card,” insisting he had watched it “10 times” and saw no doubt. The Arsenal boss added it was the second such moment in two games, referencing Abdukodir Khusanov's alleged foul on Kai Havertz last Sunday, and argued the decision would have gone differently the other way around.

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Bayern Decline Nicolas Jackson’s €65M Option, Sending Him Back to Chelsea

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Bayern Decline Nicolas Jackson’s €65M Option, Sending Him Back to Chelsea

Jackson will return to Chelsea in June after Bayern decided not to trigger his €65 million buy option ($76.4 million), Fabrizio Romano reported. Bayern director Max Eberl confirmed the decision, ending any chance of a permanent move. Chelsea and Jackson’s camp will now assess his future, with another transfer still possible this summer.

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Inter Miami Stay Winless at Nu Stadium After New England Draw

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Inter Miami Stay Winless at Nu Stadium After New England Draw

Inter Miami remained winless at Nu Stadium after Saturday’s 1-1 draw with New England, their third home game there without victory. Carles Gil put the Revolution ahead before Germán Berterame equalized in the 76th minute, his third goal in four games. Matt Turner made nine saves to deny Miami, while Lionel Messi went a second straight match without a goal contribution.

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Arsenal Injury Check: Eberechi Eze, Kai Havertz and Riccardo Calafiori Near Return

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Arsenal Injury Check: Eberechi Eze, Kai Havertz and Riccardo Calafiori Near Return

Eze came off as a precaution and said he is “all good,” with a return possible April 29 vs. Atletico Madrid. Havertz suffered a muscular niggle and is also targeting April 29. Calafiori, recovering from an unspecified issue, was “very close” and could return then too. Jurrien Timber (hip) and Mikel Merino (foot) remain without clear timelines.

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Arne Slot Believes Crystal Palace Win Could Be Mohamed Salah’s Last Game for Liverpool

4 months ago

Arne Slot Believes Crystal Palace Win Could Be Mohamed Salah’s Last Game for Liverpool

Salah came off in the 59th minute after injuring his left hamstring. With the Egyptian leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, Slot was asked if this was his last game at the club. "My honest answer is yes, the way he came off. You have tests to do and then we have to wait for the prognosis."

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4 months ago

Arsenal Fan Pleads With Pep Guardiola to Let Mikel Arteta Win League

“Let Arteta win the league… you’ve won enough,” an Arsenal fan yelled at Guardiola as City arrived for their FA Cup semi against Southampton, in a video now going viral. He later added, “F*** you… you've ruined my life.” City won 2-1, but Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Newcastle sent Arteta top, albeit with City holding a game in hand.

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