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VAR continues to divide opinion among players, managers and supporters

- September 06, 2024

The 2024/25 Premier League standings without VAR and referee mistakes VAR continues to divide opinion among players, managers and supporters Bournemouth are the Premier League side who would be best off without VAR Newcastle United would be two places lower without the technology Technology continues to take centre stage on a weekly basis in the Premier League, with the implementation of video assistants doing little to aid the discourse surrounding officials in England. Every fanbase believes they are the victims of VAR's cruel bias but which clubs are actually being negatively impacted by technology? Well, Squawka have been asking supporters on social media to vote on controversial decisions each week this season, offering a glimpse of which clubs are finding themselves short-changed by referees. 2024/25 Premier League table without VAR 'errors' Position Team Goal difference Points 1. Liverpool (+1) 7 9 2. Man City (-1) 5 9 3. Brighton 4 7 4. Arsenal 4 7 5. Bournemo...

Arsenal believe they are leading the race to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams next summer,

- September 05, 2024

Transfer rumours new📰: AFCNEWS Arsenal lead Williams race. Transfer rumours new📰:AFCNEWS Arsenal lead Williams race. IMAGES CAPTURED BY AFCNEWS Arsenal believe they are leading the race to sign Athletic Club winger Nico Williams next summer, but Barcelona are still chasing the Spain international's signature as well. (AFCNEWS) Despite declining the chance to make a bid this summer, Liverpool could reignite their interest in Sporting CP centre-back Goncalo Inacio next year. Emmanuel Petit believes Nico Williams would be 'a good fit' for Arsenal amid reported transfer interest from the Gunners and Chelsea . Recent reports have claimed that both London clubs have sent scouts to watch Williams on numerous occasions. His previous release clause was €50million (£42m), but the Spaniard's new clause has not been communicated by Athletic Bilbao. The winger has scored five goals and provided 10 assi...

Raheem Sterling has described Arsenal as the 'perfect fit' for him after joining the club on loan from Premier League rivals Chelsea prior to last week's summer transfer deadline.

- September 04, 2024

Raheem Sterling explains why Arsenal is the 'perfect fit', Sterling hasn't been called up by England since the 2022 World Cup, meaning he has the current international break to settle into his new surroundings at a slightly calmer pace. Raheem Sterling has described Arsenal as the 'perfect fit' for him after joining the club on loan from Premier League rivals Chelsea prior to last week's summer transfer deadline. It was made clear to Sterling that he was not part of manager Enzo Maresca's plans at Stamford Bridge and the winger was briefly linked with Manchester Uni. He considers Arsenal's growth and ambitions to be a match for his character. "Looking at everything, I'm just like: 'This is a perfect fit for me', and I'm super happy that we got it over the line," Sterling said, via Arsenal.com . "It's a perfect fit for myself to be at a football club like this, where you can see that hunger, that desire, year on year...

Arsenal face a number of realities which would be nightmare scenarios for Mikel Arteta that are not exclusive to the club or its players this September

- September 04, 2024

T he Gunners stars who have not travelled will work with Mikel Arteta back at the Sobha Realty Training Centre ahead of a three-game return with Tottenham, Atalanta and Manchester City all away from home in the space of a week. Arsenal face a number of realities which would be nightmare scenarios for Mikel Arteta that are not exclusive to the club or its players this September. J urrien Timber concern The first international break of the season sees 12 players called up by their nations including Jurrien Timber. The Dutch defender has been back for just three games and already is back in the national side along with William Saliba, Riccardo Calafiori, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, David Raya, Gabriel Magalhaes, Jakub Kiwior, Thomas Partey, Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz and Oleksandr Zinchenko. ON LEANDRO TROSSARD SOLD Arsenal rejected a bid out of hand on Monday from Al-Ittihad to try and sign Leandro Trossard. Some windows...

Arsenal head into the first break of the 2024/25 campaign unbeaten

- September 03, 2024

Arsenal head into the first break of the 2024/25 campaign unbeaten, but still have a long way to go if they are to snatch the Premier League title away from reigning champions Manchester City. 2-0 victories over Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa before a controversial 1-1 draw to Brighton & Hove Albion marked the Gunners' opening three fixtures, while a trip to neighbouring rivals Tottenham Hotspur awaits them once the club season resumes. England kick off the post-Gareth Southgate era with two Nations League games against the Republic of Ireland and Finland, and interim boss Lee Carsley has selected Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice in his first squad. The Three Lions head to Dublin for their opening group game after being relegated to League B, and after that clash against the nation Carsley represented as a player, they return to Wembley for a meeting with the Finns three days later. IMAGE CAPTURE BY AFCNEWS Whether you thought Declan Rice's sending off against Brigh...

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