The seemingly perennial debate surrounding Arsenal's striking options has returned to the fore after Wednesday's 1-0 Champions League win away at Napoli. The Gunners dominated but were guilty of wasteful finishing and were relieved with captain Martin Odegaard's late breakthrough despite having 26 shots - their most in a Champions League game since the start of last season. Viktor Gyokeres started his first game of the season but struggled at times and was replaced by Kai Havertz just before Arsenal broke the deadlock.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has been fined £8,000 for his actions near the Anfield tunnel after the Reds' 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest. After Saturday's game against Oliver Glasner's side, video footage emerged of Alisson kicking the fourth official's board - used to display injury time and substitutions - as he left the pitch at full-time. The 33-year-old had conceded a penalty during the match - which was converted by Morgan Gibbs-White to put Forest 2-1 up.
Chelsea executives are reportedly preparing an ambitious €100m January transfer window move for Real Madrid attacking midfielder Arda Guler. The Turkey international has shone for Real Madrid, but it remains unclear precisely how important a role he’ll continue to play under new manager Jose Mourinho. We’ve previously been informed of Arsenal having an interest in […] The post From Spain: Chelsea executives to hold talks soon in order to get €100m signing done by January 1st appeared first on CaughtOffside.
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