Arsenal looked to be getting back to their best in the 3-1 win over Leicester on Sunday at the King Power Stadium, with many praising the tactics of Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard was looking to put an end to another run of poor form in the Premier League, and he watched his side move up […]
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Key problems facing Mikel Arteta as pressure builds over Arsenal form
Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal looked to have turned a corner throughout December and January after slipping down to 15th in the Premier League – but their poor form has returned. The Gunners have only won one of their last five matches in the league and squeezed through to the last 16 of the Europa League thanks […]
Mikel Arteta has already hinted who he sees as his next Arsenal captain
With Hector Bellerin facing an uncertain future at Arsenal, Mikel Arteta is believed to be considering his long-term captaincy options. The Spanish defender is reportedly weighing up his future in north London as Paris Saint-Germain prepare to rekindle their interest in the right-back. Bellerin, 25, joined the Gunners as a 16-year-old and has amassed 231 […]
Kevin Keegan SLAMS Mike Ashley for the way he handles Newcastle
Kevin Keegan SLAMS Mike Ashley for the way he handles Newcastle, insisting ‘anyone can run it better’ and his old club’s ‘best day’ will be when he finally sells… as he claims Manchester United and Liverpool are just bigger because they’ve won trophies Former Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan has slammed current owner Mike Ashley The […]
Mike Dean receives death threats after sending off Tomas Soucek & Jan Bednarek
Premier League referee Mike Dean has requested not to be assigned a fixture this weekend after he and his family received death threats for errors he made in matches involving Southampton and West Ham in the last week. Dean has come in for fierce criticism after dishing out red cards to West Ham star Tomas […]
Referee Mike Dean withdraws from this weekend’s Premier League action following death threats to family
Referee Mike Dean has opted against refereeing any Premier League games this weekend amid abuse he and his family have received this week, Sky Sports have reported. The referee controversially sent off West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek late in the Hammers’ top-flight draw against Fulham last week, a decision that has since been overturned. Soucek […]
Mike Dean sent death threats after series of controversial decisions
Referee Mike Dean asks to be WITHDRAWN from Premier League games after he and his family received death threats over his now-overturned red card for West Ham’s Tomas Soucek Premier League referee Mike Dean and his family have received death threats in the aftermath of a series of high-profile controversial decisions. Dean, 52, has reported the […]
Saints don't want Mike Dean and Lee Mason to referee their games
Don’t ref us again! Southampton make extraordinary request that Mike Dean and Lee Mason are BANNED from refereeing their matches over their roles in 9-0 loss at Manchester United and 2-1 defeat by Aston Villa Southampton request that Mike Dean and Lee Mason don’t referee their games The extraordinary demand comes after Saints’ 9-0 hammering […]
MIKE DICKSON: Australian Open is looking like one hell of a gamble
MIKE DICKSON: The Australian Open is looking like one hell of a gamble… Its organisers face the serious issues of guarding against becoming a major spreader and ensuring the wellbeing of players isolated in hotel rooms There are two serious issues facing the Australian Open in the next two weeks Officials must guard against the […]
Aubameyang leaves Arsenal squad hours before match due to ‘personal matter’
Arsenal were without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for their FA Cup clash against Southampton. The Gunners went into the game with the chance to book a Fifth Round tie against Premier League rivals Wolves, but were forced to do so without their captain in a last minute change to their plans. The 31-year-old, who has been struggling […]