Chelsea’s trip to Arsenal feels significant for reasons that go beyond the result. A decade ago, Antonio Conte’s visit to the Emirates became a turning point. After watching Chelsea dismantled by Arsenal, he accelerated the switch to a back three that transformed the club’s season and ultimately delivered the Premier League title. Now, Xabi Alonso […] The post Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea Revolution Faces Stern Emirates Test appeared first on SoccerNews.
Mikel Arteta would not be drawn on Arsenal's hunt for a new forward after the Gunners were unable to bring in another attacker by Tuesday's transfer deadline. Arsenal signed Christos Tzolis but were unsuccessful in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez and Vinicius Jr, ending the window with fewer attackers in their squad than they started with after sanctioning the departures of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and Leandro Trossard.
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