Arsenal defeated Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 in Friendlies Clubs. The fixture is part of the Club Friendlies 1 stage in the 2024 season. The match was played at Emirates Stadium in London. S. Barrott officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen meeting in Friendlies Clubs with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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Arsenal defeated Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 in Friendlies Clubs. The fixture is part of the Club Friendlies 1 stage in the 2024 season. The match was played at Emirates Stadium in London. S. Barrott officiated the match. The full-time result capped a Arsenal vs Bayer Leverkusen meeting in Friendlies Clubs with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
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Ex-Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey thinks turbulence in the Premier League can prove significant in the Gunners competing to defend their title next season. Mikel Arteta's side have enjoyed relative stability off the field and have added a key player in Bruno Guimaraes in a bid to bolster their midfield. It was a brilliant season for them and going so deep in the other competitions as well sets them up nicely now to really attack not just next season but the next few years.
Reigning champions Arsenal are the favourites to win the Premier League, says Peter Crouch (Picture: That Peter Crouch Podcast) Peter Crouch says Arsenal remain the ‘best team in the Premier League’ and should be deemed the favourites to win the title again this coming season. After three successive runners-up finishes, the Gunners eased to the title with a game to spare last term, ending the campaign with a seven-point advantage over nearest rivals Manchester City. It brought the club’s painful 22-year wait for top-flight glory to a halt and there were raucous scenes as jubilant fans flocked to north London to soak up the moment of history. Six days after Martin Odegaard and Co held aloft the coveted trophy at Selhurst Park, though, PSG ensured Arsenal’s hopes of a double went up in smoke in the Champions League final. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Mikel Arteta’s side will no doubt be looking to use their disappointment in Europe for motivation heading into the new Premier League season, which starts at home to newly promoted Coventry City in nine days’ time. First, Arsenal take to the field against Manchester City for what promises to be an intriguing Community Shield showdown in Cardiff, where marquee £75million signing Bruno Guimaraes may be given the chance to make his official debut. Making his predictions for the 2026/27 campaign on That Peter Crouch Podcast, ex-England striker Crouch picked out Arteta’s men as the team to beat again, declaring: ‘He [Arteta] delivered and they got to a Champions League final. I’m going to go with Arsenal. Arteta got the monkey off his back last season after three runners-up finishes (Picture: Getty) The Gunners have added Guimaraes to their midfield ranks this summer (Picture: Getty) He later added: ‘It’s an interesting season this one but I think Arsenal are the best team in the league.’ Crouch proceeded to further put his neck on the line by revealing his predicted top-four, leaving out two of his former clubs in Liverpool and Tottenham. ‘I’m going to go for Arsenal to win it, City second, Manchester United third and Chelsea,’ he said. Crouch backed Manchester United to finish in the top four again under Carrick (Picture: PA) On United, Crouch continued: ‘I don’t want them to win the league but I think they have improved. ‘Is it different now Michael Carrick has got the job full-time? We’ll see.’ Having attended Liverpool pre-season clash with Wrexham, Crouch is not convinced his former club have enough to be title contenders just yet under new manager Andoni Iraola. Liverpool aren’t quite ready to challenge for the title, according to Crouch (Picture: Getty) ‘There were a lot of players missing, they played a lot of the youngsters,’ he explained. ‘[Lewis] Koumas looked sharp, Trey Nyoni looks like a good player. Not a lot others played, [Dominik] Szoboszlai played. ‘I’m not sure on Liverpool. I think the manager is great, I just don’t know if the squad is there after losing the players that they’ve lost in the last couple of seasons. {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Martin Odegaard heads ball directly into police officer during Arsenal parade","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2026\/06\/01\/188721103218914644\/480x270_MP4_188721103218914644.mp4","description":"Whoops!","duration":"T8S","height":480,"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/06\/01\/12\/109008017-0-image-a-36_1780314932393.jpg","uploadDate":"2026-06-01T12:52:23+0100","width":270} To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page window.addEventListener('metroVideo:relatedVideosCarouselLoaded', function(data) { if (typeof(data.detail) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.detail.carousel) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.deta
Manchester City midfielder Rodri leaving the club could be the best deal of the summer for Arsenal, according to Anders Limpar. The Gunners won the Premier League title last season, ending a 22-year wait, but with their rivals in disarray it could be another great season for them in 2026/27. Discussing Arsenal’s hopes, former Gunners […] The post Ex-Gunner says Manchester City deal could be “signing of the summer for Arsenal” appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Russell Martin’s new-look Leicester look set to challenge for promotion, while it could be a tough campaign for Notts County and AFC WimbledonHow did it come to this, that a club crowned Premier League champions a decade ago are down in the third tier? Chronic mismanagement across the board has been Leicester’s problem for too long and they need to reset under Russell Martin. Many of the top earners have been shipped out and not much brought in, but there remains enough quality to challenge at this level. Martin has at his disposal plenty of young talents who could finally be given their chance thanks to circumstance and who will be ably supported by Harry Souttar and Stephy Mavididi. Continue reading...
Plus: players whose names appear in their clubs, big leaps and the top tier short of title-winning managersMail us with your all of your questions and answers“Which footballer has played for the most clubs?” asks Paul Gage.Surprisingly, throughout the more than two decades of the Knowledge, this question has not been answered before. But, fear not, it will be now.Arsenal: Alan Sunderland, Tony Alexander AdamsChelsea: Michael Essien; Ruben Ira Loftus-CheekCeltic: Carlton Michael ColeLeeds: Eddie LewisLeicester: Kasper Peter SchmeichelWest Ham: Matthew UpsonBen Barnett (Barnet) 1993-94Lewis Bradford (Bradford City) 1940sArthur Blackburn (Blackburn Rovers) 1899Ronnie Bolton (Bolton Wanderers) 1898Frank Burton (Burton Swifts) 1898Jimmy Shields (South Shields) 1961 Continue reading...
Cristian Romero appears to be approaching the end of his Tottenham career, with Atlético Madrid now close to completing a deal for the Argentina international. The 28-year-old has attracted interest from several major clubs this summer, including Inter Milan and Arsenal, but Atlético have emerged as his preferred destination. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us […] The post Only minor details left to agree for Tottenham defender’s move to La Liga appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola could be heading towards a breaking point, potentially handing Arsenal a major opportunity to move for the Paris Saint-Germain winger. The Reds have identified Barcola as a leading option to replace Mohamed Salah, who left Anfield for Trabzonspor this summer. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source […] The post Why Liverpool are ready to walk away from Barcola talks despite strong interest appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand (Picture: YouTube) Rio Ferdinand says Manchester City would have pipped Arsenal to the Premier League title last season had Rodri been available for the entire campaign. Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title since 2004 back in May, finishing seven points clear of Man City in Pep Guardiola’s last season at the club. Ballon d’Or winner Rodri missed 17 Premier League games last term due to injury issues and Ferdinand believes his availability would have changed the course of the title race. Rodri now looks set to end his long and successful spell at the Etihad Stadium, with Barcelona closing in on a stunning deal for the World Cup winner. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Ferdinand says Rodri’s imminent departure will present ‘huge challenges’ to a Manchester City team already having to cope with the exit of legendary manager Guardiola. Enzo Maresca, the former Chelsea boss, has been given the possibly tricky task of replacing Guardiola, who won six Premier League titles, the Champions League and eight domestic cups at Man City. Speaking on his podcast, Manchester United legend Ferdinand said: ‘Can we just talk about Manchester City please? Man City legend Rodri is set to join Barcelona (Picture: Getty) ‘Not only have they lost Pep Guardiola, it now looks like they’re losing Rodri. That’s two of the most important people at the football club in the last seven or eight years. ‘So after a big change in manager they’re losing the biggest, most important player in their team. ‘If Rodri started and played every game last season and didn’t have that injury, Man City win the Premier League. No disrespect to Arsenal but if Rodri played ten more games, Man City would have won the league. Arsenal pipped Man City to the Premier League title (Picture: Getty) ‘That’s no coincidence. This guy went into the Spain team and was their most important player, wins the best player of the tournament and helps them win the World Cup. He’s won the Ballon d’Or too, he’s won everything. ‘If Barcelona get him they are a certified problem this year because Rodri is the most important footballer for any team on the planet right now and has been for the last few years. He’s a top player and a top pro. ‘I think Man City have a huge challenge this year in competing in the way they have in the last eight or nine years. Former Man City boss Pep Guardiola (Picture: Getty) ‘They’ve lost two huge components of the football club, not only on the pitch but off it as well. They were both huge contributors so let’s watch this space.’ Arsenal hero Anders Limpar has also suggested Manchester City could be set for a difficult season if they sell influential midfielder Rodri. ‘If Manchester City sell Rodri they are shooting themselves in the foot because he cannot be replaced,’ Limpar told SveaCasino. ‘We said the same about David Silva but they did replace him and brought in a couple of good players, like Bernardo Silva, but it’s even harder to replace Rodri now. ‘He’s a Ballon d’Or winner because of how good he is in his role. Who are you going to replace him with? ‘City have to be very, very careful here or they can become a mediocre team that struggles to finish sixth or seventh even with Erling Haaland because Rodri is the machine. He’s the engine in that midfield. ‘It would be the best signing of the summer for Arsenal if Rodri goes to Barcelona or Real Madrid.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly both decided against signing Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly this summer. Despite some surprise talk of the 19-year-old being available for £45m, it seems the Red Devils and the Blues are not expected to pursue this deal. Reports emerged yesterday of Lewis-Skelly being offered to Man Utd and Chelsea via […] The post Report: Man United & Chelsea make decision on signing £45m-rated Arsenal star appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Manchester United are considering stepping up their pursuit of Club Brugge defender Joaquin Seys, with the highly rated Belgium international emerging as a serious option for Michael Carrick. The 21-year-old has attracted attention across Europe after establishing himself in Belgium and featuring at the 2026 World Cup. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a […] The post Man United consider £30m bid for left-back on radar of Arsenal & Aston Villa appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the decision has been made for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye to continue in the Premier League instead of moving to Saudi Arabia. Al Hilal had been keen on Ndiaye this summer, but it seems the Senegal international has decided that he wants to stay in the English top flight instead of […] The post “Decision made” – Boost for Arsenal as Fabrizio Romano delivers major transfer update appeared first on CaughtOffside.
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Ex-Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey thinks turbulence in the Premier League can prove significant in the Gunners competing to defend their title next season. Mikel Arteta's side have enjoyed relative stability off the field and have added a key player in Bruno Guimaraes in a bid to bolster their midfield. It was a brilliant season for them and going so deep in the other competitions as well sets them up nicely now to really attack not just next season but the next few years.
Reigning champions Arsenal are the favourites to win the Premier League, says Peter Crouch (Picture: That Peter Crouch Podcast) Peter Crouch says Arsenal remain the ‘best team in the Premier League’ and should be deemed the favourites to win the title again this coming season. After three successive runners-up finishes, the Gunners eased to the title with a game to spare last term, ending the campaign with a seven-point advantage over nearest rivals Manchester City. It brought the club’s painful 22-year wait for top-flight glory to a halt and there were raucous scenes as jubilant fans flocked to north London to soak up the moment of history. Six days after Martin Odegaard and Co held aloft the coveted trophy at Selhurst Park, though, PSG ensured Arsenal’s hopes of a double went up in smoke in the Champions League final. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Mikel Arteta’s side will no doubt be looking to use their disappointment in Europe for motivation heading into the new Premier League season, which starts at home to newly promoted Coventry City in nine days’ time. First, Arsenal take to the field against Manchester City for what promises to be an intriguing Community Shield showdown in Cardiff, where marquee £75million signing Bruno Guimaraes may be given the chance to make his official debut. Making his predictions for the 2026/27 campaign on That Peter Crouch Podcast, ex-England striker Crouch picked out Arteta’s men as the team to beat again, declaring: ‘He [Arteta] delivered and they got to a Champions League final. I’m going to go with Arsenal. Arteta got the monkey off his back last season after three runners-up finishes (Picture: Getty) The Gunners have added Guimaraes to their midfield ranks this summer (Picture: Getty) He later added: ‘It’s an interesting season this one but I think Arsenal are the best team in the league.’ Crouch proceeded to further put his neck on the line by revealing his predicted top-four, leaving out two of his former clubs in Liverpool and Tottenham. ‘I’m going to go for Arsenal to win it, City second, Manchester United third and Chelsea,’ he said. Crouch backed Manchester United to finish in the top four again under Carrick (Picture: PA) On United, Crouch continued: ‘I don’t want them to win the league but I think they have improved. ‘Is it different now Michael Carrick has got the job full-time? We’ll see.’ Having attended Liverpool pre-season clash with Wrexham, Crouch is not convinced his former club have enough to be title contenders just yet under new manager Andoni Iraola. Liverpool aren’t quite ready to challenge for the title, according to Crouch (Picture: Getty) ‘There were a lot of players missing, they played a lot of the youngsters,’ he explained. ‘[Lewis] Koumas looked sharp, Trey Nyoni looks like a good player. Not a lot others played, [Dominik] Szoboszlai played. ‘I’m not sure on Liverpool. I think the manager is great, I just don’t know if the squad is there after losing the players that they’ve lost in the last couple of seasons. {"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"Martin Odegaard heads ball directly into police officer during Arsenal parade","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videos.metro.co.uk\/video\/met\/2026\/06\/01\/188721103218914644\/480x270_MP4_188721103218914644.mp4","description":"Whoops!","duration":"T8S","height":480,"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/i.dailymail.com\/1s\/2026\/06\/01\/12\/109008017-0-image-a-36_1780314932393.jpg","uploadDate":"2026-06-01T12:52:23+0100","width":270} To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page window.addEventListener('metroVideo:relatedVideosCarouselLoaded', function(data) { if (typeof(data.detail) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.detail.carousel) === 'undefined' || typeof(data.deta
Manchester City midfielder Rodri leaving the club could be the best deal of the summer for Arsenal, according to Anders Limpar. The Gunners won the Premier League title last season, ending a 22-year wait, but with their rivals in disarray it could be another great season for them in 2026/27. Discussing Arsenal’s hopes, former Gunners […] The post Ex-Gunner says Manchester City deal could be “signing of the summer for Arsenal” appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Russell Martin’s new-look Leicester look set to challenge for promotion, while it could be a tough campaign for Notts County and AFC WimbledonHow did it come to this, that a club crowned Premier League champions a decade ago are down in the third tier? Chronic mismanagement across the board has been Leicester’s problem for too long and they need to reset under Russell Martin. Many of the top earners have been shipped out and not much brought in, but there remains enough quality to challenge at this level. Martin has at his disposal plenty of young talents who could finally be given their chance thanks to circumstance and who will be ably supported by Harry Souttar and Stephy Mavididi. Continue reading...
Plus: players whose names appear in their clubs, big leaps and the top tier short of title-winning managersMail us with your all of your questions and answers“Which footballer has played for the most clubs?” asks Paul Gage.Surprisingly, throughout the more than two decades of the Knowledge, this question has not been answered before. But, fear not, it will be now.Arsenal: Alan Sunderland, Tony Alexander AdamsChelsea: Michael Essien; Ruben Ira Loftus-CheekCeltic: Carlton Michael ColeLeeds: Eddie LewisLeicester: Kasper Peter SchmeichelWest Ham: Matthew UpsonBen Barnett (Barnet) 1993-94Lewis Bradford (Bradford City) 1940sArthur Blackburn (Blackburn Rovers) 1899Ronnie Bolton (Bolton Wanderers) 1898Frank Burton (Burton Swifts) 1898Jimmy Shields (South Shields) 1961 Continue reading...
Cristian Romero appears to be approaching the end of his Tottenham career, with Atlético Madrid now close to completing a deal for the Argentina international. The 28-year-old has attracted interest from several major clubs this summer, including Inter Milan and Arsenal, but Atlético have emerged as his preferred destination. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us […] The post Only minor details left to agree for Tottenham defender’s move to La Liga appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Liverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola could be heading towards a breaking point, potentially handing Arsenal a major opportunity to move for the Paris Saint-Germain winger. The Reds have identified Barcola as a leading option to replace Mohamed Salah, who left Anfield for Trabzonspor this summer. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source […] The post Why Liverpool are ready to walk away from Barcola talks despite strong interest appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand (Picture: YouTube) Rio Ferdinand says Manchester City would have pipped Arsenal to the Premier League title last season had Rodri been available for the entire campaign. Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title since 2004 back in May, finishing seven points clear of Man City in Pep Guardiola’s last season at the club. Ballon d’Or winner Rodri missed 17 Premier League games last term due to injury issues and Ferdinand believes his availability would have changed the course of the title race. Rodri now looks set to end his long and successful spell at the Etihad Stadium, with Barcelona closing in on a stunning deal for the World Cup winner. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. Ferdinand says Rodri’s imminent departure will present ‘huge challenges’ to a Manchester City team already having to cope with the exit of legendary manager Guardiola. Enzo Maresca, the former Chelsea boss, has been given the possibly tricky task of replacing Guardiola, who won six Premier League titles, the Champions League and eight domestic cups at Man City. Speaking on his podcast, Manchester United legend Ferdinand said: ‘Can we just talk about Manchester City please? Man City legend Rodri is set to join Barcelona (Picture: Getty) ‘Not only have they lost Pep Guardiola, it now looks like they’re losing Rodri. That’s two of the most important people at the football club in the last seven or eight years. ‘So after a big change in manager they’re losing the biggest, most important player in their team. ‘If Rodri started and played every game last season and didn’t have that injury, Man City win the Premier League. No disrespect to Arsenal but if Rodri played ten more games, Man City would have won the league. Arsenal pipped Man City to the Premier League title (Picture: Getty) ‘That’s no coincidence. This guy went into the Spain team and was their most important player, wins the best player of the tournament and helps them win the World Cup. He’s won the Ballon d’Or too, he’s won everything. ‘If Barcelona get him they are a certified problem this year because Rodri is the most important footballer for any team on the planet right now and has been for the last few years. He’s a top player and a top pro. ‘I think Man City have a huge challenge this year in competing in the way they have in the last eight or nine years. Former Man City boss Pep Guardiola (Picture: Getty) ‘They’ve lost two huge components of the football club, not only on the pitch but off it as well. They were both huge contributors so let’s watch this space.’ Arsenal hero Anders Limpar has also suggested Manchester City could be set for a difficult season if they sell influential midfielder Rodri. ‘If Manchester City sell Rodri they are shooting themselves in the foot because he cannot be replaced,’ Limpar told SveaCasino. ‘We said the same about David Silva but they did replace him and brought in a couple of good players, like Bernardo Silva, but it’s even harder to replace Rodri now. ‘He’s a Ballon d’Or winner because of how good he is in his role. Who are you going to replace him with? ‘City have to be very, very careful here or they can become a mediocre team that struggles to finish sixth or seventh even with Erling Haaland because Rodri is the machine. He’s the engine in that midfield. ‘It would be the best signing of the summer for Arsenal if Rodri goes to Barcelona or Real Madrid.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly both decided against signing Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly this summer. Despite some surprise talk of the 19-year-old being available for £45m, it seems the Red Devils and the Blues are not expected to pursue this deal. Reports emerged yesterday of Lewis-Skelly being offered to Man Utd and Chelsea via […] The post Report: Man United & Chelsea make decision on signing £45m-rated Arsenal star appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Manchester United are considering stepping up their pursuit of Club Brugge defender Joaquin Seys, with the highly rated Belgium international emerging as a serious option for Michael Carrick. The 21-year-old has attracted attention across Europe after establishing himself in Belgium and featuring at the 2026 World Cup. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a […] The post Man United consider £30m bid for left-back on radar of Arsenal & Aston Villa appeared first on CaughtOffside.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the decision has been made for Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye to continue in the Premier League instead of moving to Saudi Arabia. Al Hilal had been keen on Ndiaye this summer, but it seems the Senegal international has decided that he wants to stay in the English top flight instead of […] The post “Decision made” – Boost for Arsenal as Fabrizio Romano delivers major transfer update appeared first on CaughtOffside.
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