Chelsea remain determined to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott despite seeing multiple approaches rejected during the summer transfer window, according to Teamtalk. The report claims that the Blues view Scott as their primary midfield target and believe he is the ideal fit for Xabi Alonso’s long-term plans at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea reportedly submitted an offer […] The post Chelsea to continue Alex Scott pursuit appeared first on SoccerNews.
Sunderland defender Kevin Danso, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur, has been lauded for an 'excellent' Black Cats debut. The post ‘Excellent’ – Kevin Danso Gets Sunderland Debut Praise From Ex-Star appeared first on Inside Futbol | Latest Football News, Transfer Rumours & Articles.
It’s still very early but Mikel Arteta’s side are playing with an authority and freshness that eluded them at times last seasonSign up for our free newsletter hereThree league games played, three games won. For Arsenal this season could only have started better if Manchester City, who look like being one of their two most serious challengers, had dropped points. But it’s not just about results: Arsenal have been comfortably the better side in each of those three games, approaching each of them in very different ways.After the controlled victory over Coventry City and the tight game against Aston Villa that was won thanks to ratcheting up the pressure in the 15 minutes after half-time, came success in a far more open game in which they conceded for the first time this season. Chelsea tested Arsenal on Sunday, went ahead, and yet Mikel Arteta’s side still always looked like they would win – even if it did take a superb late save from David Raya to keep out an Estevão shot. But the goalkeeper too is part of their strength; even if an opposing team can work a shooting opportunity, Raya has the capacity for spectacular saves that can dispirit opponents.This is an extract from Soccer Desk, a newsletter from the Guardian US. Subscribe for free here. Continue reading...
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