Mikel Arteta says his Arsenal players were "fuming" after their disappointing pre-season defeat by Real Betis in Dublin. The Gunners conceded three first-half goals during an uncharacteristically sloppy defensive performance. Despite having less possession, the Spanish side were more threatening throughout and had more shots on target than Arteta's men.
Discrimination ‘continues to be challenge’Current minimum ban is six matchesThe FA is to increase the minimum punishment for discriminatory behaviour to 10 matches, in an attempt to counteract behaviour it says “continues to be a challenge across the game”.The changes will come into force at the start of the new season and will apply to players and other football participants who are found guilty of an “aggravated breach” of the FA’s disciplinary rules on improper conduct, effectively actions that included discriminatory behaviour against any protected characteristics. Currently the minimum suspension for such a breach is six matches. Continue reading...
Dan Neil sought advice from Jermain Defoe before joining Rangers and believes the Ibrox club has the right "characteristics". Neil has signed a three-year with Derek McInnes' side after eight years at Sunderland and a short loan spell at Ipswich Town last season in which he helped the Tractor Boys win promotions to the Premier League. Former Sunderland striker Defoe scored 32 goals in 74 Rangers appearances, helping them win the 2020-21 Scottish Premiership.
Ewen Jaouen was always an avid follower of the Bundesliga from afar, but the Frenchman's future appeared to lie elsewhere. "With your characteristics, you could be a goalkeeper in England one day," he was once told. Jaouen has since undergone a medical before completing a move to Newcastle United.
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