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The task laid before Arsenal prior to them kicking off against Manchester City was an almighty one. Unprecedented break from football, both sides' respective league campaigns and form aside, taking on the champions on their own patch is inherently daunting. So when Mikel Arteta fielded a starting lineup that looks more like one of their 11 v 11 mixed team training sessions, that daunting task became insurmountable. At least that was the general consensus, which is to be expected when the likes...

It's pretty fair to say that David Luiz didn't have a good game on Wednesday night in what was Arsenal's first game back from the Coronavirus enforced break. Actually, it's pretty fair to say that Luiz had the worst individual performance in the Premier League this season on Wednesday night. In just 30 minutes on the pitch at the Etihad Stadium, the Brazilian centre back managed to slice a clearance into the path of Raheem Sterling for City's first goal, pull to down Riyad Mahrez in the box to...

An empty Stadio Olimpico (unless you count the horrific computer-generated fans) played host to a dull Coppa Italia final on Wednesday night, as Napoli beat Juventus on penalties to lift the trophy for the first time since 2014. The lack of atmosphere, alongside the fact that these players are still lacking in match fitness, made for a lacklustre game, with neither side having any significant chances on goal. It became clear very early on that a goal wouldn't be scored from open play and that...

We were, what, 40 minutes into the return of the Premier League we've all been craving SO much, and already there has been incredible controversy. You can't write this stuff. Should Sheffield United be ahead here!? ? It looked as if #AVFC 'keeper Ørjan Nyland took the ball over his own line but goal-line technology says no goal! ❌ pic.twitter.com/kbSsJajwrF — Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) June 17, 2020 As Aston Villa host Sheffield United in the first game of top flight English...

ines The Premier League got back underway once again on Wednesday after three months, as Aston Villa played out a controversial 0-0 draw with Sheffield United at Villa Park. At kick-off, all players took a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. And when play got underway, it was the away side who looked to take control of proceedings early on, dominating possession. But this didn't last long as Villa created the first notable opportunity, with Conor Hourihane forcing Dean Henderson...

It's fair to say we weren't overly impressed with the first game back after 100 days, with a fairly drab 0-0 draw between Aston Villa and Sheffield United hardly getting the pulses racing. Which is why it was a good thing that the fixture list coughed up a tastier affair with Manchester City hosting Arsenal. Two of the biggest clubs in the country going head to head. Were we set for a level game with two sides dealing blow after blow at each other? Or was it going to be immensely one-side with...

Win Manchester City secured a 3-0 win over Arsenal at an empty Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, as a David Luiz horror show helped make the Citizens' Premier League return a pleasant one. While it was Arsenal who ever so slightly edged the possession stats, City had the better chances. First Raheem Sterling was denied, then some slick passing found space for David Silva, only for a fine save from Bernd Leno keeping the scores level. But the German has no control of his defenders. Namely, David...

Despite the upcoming summer window being clouded with uncertainty due to the ongoing global pandemic, football fans look set to watch at least one huge transfer saga unfold. All eyes are on Jadon Sancho, as the Borussia Dortmund winger is continually linked with a big money move to Manchester United. While Chelsea were previously linked with Sancho, the signing of Hakim Ziyech seems to have cooled their interest in the 20-year-old. The same can't be said for United, however, who still look...

The Premier League is back! Oh, how we've missed you. That's right. After 100 days, action in England's top division got back underway, with Aston Villa played out a 0-0 draw with Sheffield United. As the away side walked out on to the pitch first, it was once again made very evident the reality of the current climate. At kick-off, all players also took a knee as they looked to support the Black Lives Matter movement. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/IXkWyg8Yfc — Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial)...

Hawk-Eye Innovations - in charge of goal-line technology - have issued an apology to Sheffield United and the Premier League after failing to award a clear goal to the Blades during their 0-0 draw with Aston Villa. The footballing world had its eyes peeled on Villa Park on Wednesday, as the first English top flight fixture in over three months took place between two sides chasing vastly different goals this season. Really? — Sheffield United (@SheffieldUnited) June 17, 2020 Villa, bidding to...

Is it getting repetitive, or is it just simply awe-inspiring? Whatever your take on it, Bayern Munich are an unstoppable force that cannot be tamed over in Germany. Relentless, unwavering and destructive, they've just claimed their eighth consecutive Bundesliga title. Eighth. EIGHTH YEAR IN A ROW! ? Bayern Munich are crowned Bundesliga champions! ? pic.twitter.com/DGMr4dmKXQ — 90min (@90min_Football) June 16, 2020 Never before done, and probably never to be done ever again. Except, of course,...

The word most commonly associated with the deep-lying playmaker (or regista, if you're fancy) is 'class', and it's quite easy to see why. Deep-lying playmakers are often the background operators, akin to the conductor of an orchestra. They can dictate how the movements of their team, and can change the course of a game with just one pass or movement. As a result, these players have to possess a certain degree of intelligence - and with that comes the humbleness and graceful style-of-play which...

Bayern Munich's stranglehold on the Bundesliga continued on Tuesday night as Die Roten secured their eighth straight title with a 1-0 win over Werder Bremen. Viewed in isolation, Bayern being crowned champions with two games to spare seems to tell a familiar story of Bavarian dominance. However, at times this season, fans have been treated to the rarest of sights - an actual Bundesliga title race. Borussia Monchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig have all topped the table at various...

Pedro is set to conclude his Chelsea career in the next few weeks as he is unwilling to sign a short-term extension that would see him finish the remainder of the 2019/20 Premier League campaign. As one of a number of players out of contract at the end of June, Pedro has found himself in a position of uncertainty after the coronavirus halted football, forcing new negotiations to take place in order for players to conclude the season. The rumours have been swirling about where the Spaniard...

For those who don't quite get the lure of Italian football, so much of the magic is wrapped up in the tradition and romance of the game. Every Sunday, entire cities come to a standstill to watch the match - to watch their club. Unlike in England and other parts of the world, the focus of their adoration falls on the club itself: the flag, the colours, the icons of the past, but very rarely do the individual stars taking to the pitch feel their love. AS Roma v Carpi FC - Serie A Indeed, it...

ring We're all looking forward to this, aren't we? The idea of playing out the remainder of the 2019/20 Champions League in a knockout format - or indeed resuming it at all - has got the football world purring. As it should do. All the best teams on the continent playing each other in one-off 90 minute matches? Sounds delightful. But that's because we aren't playing in it, though. The Champions League has a set return date! ? ‣ The remaining last-16 ties may be played at their original venues....

dder Exclusive - Newcastle United's potential new owners remain confident that their takeover bid will go through in the coming weeks, despite lingering concerns over the legality of their deal and a new competitor entering the equation. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia has tabled a £300m offer for the Tyneside club, working alongside Amanda Staveley’s firm PCP Capital, and the Reuben brothers - both of whom would represent minority shareholdings of 10%. But upon owner Mike...

Leicester are reportedly leading the race for Brentford's highly-rated winger Said Benrahma, with Arsenal and Chelsea also interested in signing the 24-year-old. Foxes boss Brendan Rodgers is a big admirer of the Algerian, with signing Benrahma his top priority as he looks to add a goalscoring winger to his frontline. He may face competition from Chelsea however, with manager Frank Lampard keen on tempting Benrahma to Stamford Bridge. Brentford want £25m for Benrahma According to the Daily...

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has confirmed midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been stripped of the captaincy, following his decision to publicly reveal his desire to play at a higher level. Hojbjerg joined the Saints in the summer of 2016 and has since become a fan favourite. The former Bayern Munich midfielder started all but two of his side's 29 Premier League games before play was halted in March, with his tireless work ethic and defensive awareness making him a hugely valuable...

Are you excited? Because we sure as hell are. Having been worried that the 2019/20 Champions League season wouldn't play out at all, we've now been blessed with the news that it's coming back. But it's not just coming back. What we've got lying in wait for us is something unique and enticing, but above all, bloody fantastic. The Champions League has a set return date! ? ‣ The remaining last-16 ties may be played at their original venues. ‣ The Final 8 will held in Lisbon from August 12. ‣...