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The first half of the 2021/22 season will make or break Mikel Arteta's Arsenal project.The fact that the Spaniard was spared by the executioner's blocks despite the fact that last season for the first time in a quarter of a century he led his side out of Europe was proof of the faith that the club seems to have in his vision.They have supported him strongly in the transfer market as well and sanctioned around 130 million pounds investments this summer. Everything has gone on younger players, which indicates that Arteta…

Chelsea's 2-0 win over Arsenal was about Romelu Lukaku and how he tore a hole through Gunner's defense, but the Belgian striker was not the only man to dominate the process.From the right wing, Reece James absolutely ran the show. He set Lukaku's opening goal and shot home his own before the break and tore apart the only Arsenal defender who most felt he had any chance of stopping him, Kieran Tierney, with ease.Emphatic. ? pic.twitter.com/2ZtHLZEsSv- Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 23, 2021This was the kind of performance…

Crystal Palace have asked about Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah and would be willing to pay £ 10m to get the 22-year-old to Selhurst Park.Nketiah has gone the last year of his contract and is thought to be considering all his options, but has not yet seen any real suggestions that he will get a more role under Mikel Arteta in the future.Nketiah's contract terminated / Chloe Knott - Danehouse / Getty ImagesAs noted by The Athletics' David Ornstein, Arsenal have tried to tie Nketiah to a new contract, but he has refused them and…

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is expected to become the most coveted player on the planet when his € 75 million release clause begins next summer, but according to a report in Spain, the confusion for his signature may actually come six months earlier.Chelsea had chased Haaland earlier this summer and were prepared to pay over 130 million pounds for the Norwegian international, only to find Dortmund unwilling to sell - despite the fact that he will be available for half of it when his release clause becomes…

Sunday's Ligue 1 match between Nice and Marseille was abandoned late in the match after fans ran through the security barricades to quarrel with the players on the pitch.Nice fans held their breath as Marseille scampered down the left side. He successfully avoided all challenges and cracked home the shot for 74 - 0! The former West Ham man released the one from where it came from and caused a total commotion.The home team's fans came charging towards the pitch to confront Payet and other Marseille players, many of whom had…

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has insisted that the decision to bench Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of his meeting with Udinese on Sunday was his and his alone, despite reports suggesting that the Portuguese international wanted to be left out.Shortly after the team news came out, it was claimed that Ronaldo had personally asked to start on the bench because he hopes to be able to leave the club before the end of the transfer window and was anxious to maintain his condition.Ronaldo was reported to have asked to be benched…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has insisted he has no problem with the boos directed at his team after they fell 2-0 to London rivals Chelsea on Sunday.The Gunners were overall defeated by Thomas Tuchel's European champions, who took control of the game through first-half strokes from Romelu Lukaku and Reece James, and Arsenal never looked to return to the match.Arsenal were beaten by Chelsea / Shaun Botterill / Getty ImagesAfter the full-time whistle blew, the Arsenal squad was greeted by a chorus of boos from the home fans,…

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku was delighted after playing a key role in his side's 2-0 win over Arsenal, describing his performance during his debut as "dominant".The Belgian, who joined from Inter in a £ 97.5m deal earlier in August, wasted some time getting started on Sunday and scored his first goal for the club within 15 minutes of concluding a post from Reece James, and he continued to bully the Arsenal midfielders throughout the game.Immediate impact. ? pic.twitter.com/lCMmZUnJI5- Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 22,…

Harry Kane made his first appearance for Tottenham this season on Sunday amid speculation about his future. Kane has been linked with a money transfer to Manchester City, after telling Spurs he wanted to leave at the end of last season. Spurs have claimed they are firmly committed to keeping their star forward, although it has been claimed they could be tempted if City increase their offer to around £ 150million. TOP STORY - THE CITY MAKES A FRESH KANE OFFER THIS WEEK The Telegraph claims Manchester City will make…

Bayern Munich have confirmed that star midfielder Joshua Kimmich has signed a new four-year contract at the Allianz Arena.Kimmich was one of a handful of key players who went into the final two years of his contracts this summer, but Bayern were always adamant that he would put papers on a new contract and would not have to be sold.# JK2025 ???? ‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/K8LUYzkb82- FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) 23 August 2021It did not take long for Bayern to prove it when they went to their official website to confirm that…