Mikel Arteta insists Bukayo Saka needs to ‘improve defensively’ after Arsenal beat Bodo/Glimt
Mikel Arteta urged Bukayo Saka to ‘demand more of himself’ and ‘improve defensively’ after Arsenal’s Europa League victory over Bodo/Glimt.
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‘Different class’ – Martin Keown says Bukayo Saka has ‘gone to another level’ as Arsenal beat Bodo/Glimt
Martin Keown heaped praise on Bukayo Saka as Arsenal continued their brilliant run of form by beating Bodo/Glimt, insisting the England star has ‘gone to another level’ this season.
'I'm a believer now' - Joe Cole backs Mikel Arteta to maintain Arsenal's winning form in Premier League and Europe
Joe Cole believes that Arsenal’s improvements under Mikel Arteta are here to stay and declared himself «a believer». In the last 15 years of Arsene Wenger’s tenure, plus Unai Emery’s spell and the second half of last season, Arsenal struggled to perform consistently and were often seen as brittle. Ad Now, though, Arsenal top the Premier League and look a changed side following the summer arrival of Gabriel Jesus and others.
‘It’s always perpetually negative’ – ‘Immature’ Kylian Mbappe slammed by Eniola Aluko and Joe Cole
Kylian Mbappe has been slammed by BT Sport pundits Eni Aluko and Joe Cole after fresh reports surfaced linking him with a move away from Paris Saint-Germain in January. According to reports published on Tuesday in both Spain and France, the 23-year wants to leave the Ligue 1 champions in the January transfer window, just months after signing a new contract. Ad RMC, Marca, Le Parisien and L'Equipe all say that Mbappe wants to leave the club because of a breakdown in relations with the senior management.
Three Manchester United players told how Casemiro helped them vs Everton
After a shaky start, Casemiro grew into a pivotal player for Manchester United in their 2-1 win over Everton on Sunday.
‘Class always rises’ – Rio Ferdinand and Joe Cole laud Cristiano Ronaldo for milestone goal in Everton win
Rio Ferdinand and Joe Cole were effusive in their praise of Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring his 700th goal at club level to help Manchester United to a crucial 2-1 win over Everton. Ronaldo was introduced midway through the first half in place of the injured Anthony Martial, and scored his landmark goal with a fine left-footed finish which ultimately proved to be the difference at Goodison Park. Ad Ferdinand joked that the WhatsApp group containing a number of former United players under Sir Alex Ferguson will be full of Ronaldo talk.
‘Do they go out and play with niggles?’ – Ferdinand wants Manchester United to push through the pain barrier
Rio Ferdinand believes that modern day players are more reluctant to play with niggling injuries and questioned their desire to go through the pain barrier. The Manchester United legend debated the topic with fellow BT Sport pundits Joe Cole and Joleon Lescott ahead of the Red Devils' match against Everton, as Anthony Martial picked up an injury in the warm-up.
'Absolute velvet left foot' - Joe Cole wowed by Fabio Vieira after Arsenal beat Bodo/Glimt in Europa League
Joe Cole praised Fabio Vieira’s “absolute velvet left foot” after he impressed in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League. Summer signing Vieira was one of the standout players for the Gunners, crossing for Rob Holding to score the second goal and then netting the third late in the game. Ad Vieira has only started once in the Premier League this season, but could soon be pushing for a regular spot in the XI.