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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has demanded that Raheem Sterling step up to earn minutes as he refused to use the winger’s age as an excuse.The Spaniard said during his press conference ahead of the Gunners’ London derby with West Ham United that the winger knows that there is a high demand for minutes among the side, but he must try and compete “regardless of what the circumstances are.”Sterling’s summer move from Chelsea to Arsenal on a late loan deal raised some eyebrows – and so far, his time at the Emirates Stadium has seen limited playing time. Despite the excitement…

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Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta refused to rule out using Mikel Merino once again as a centre-forward following the Spaniard’s heroics last weekend against Leicester City.  Injuries to several key attacking players have left the Spaniard struggling for options in the final third – with Raheem Sterling, Ethan Nwaneri, and Leandro Trossard the only forwards available at the moment. All three started in Arsenal’s away match against the Foxes last Saturday but were unable to pose a significant attacking threat for the team for 70 minutes. “Doesn’t have a f**king CLUE about football!” – which of his former managers is…

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has singled out exciting wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri for praise ahead of the Gunners’ next game against West Ham.Nwaneri has been a revelation for Arsenal this season, playing more first-team football than many will likely have expected considering he’s still only 17 years old.Nwaneri has now managed seven goals and one assist in 24 appearances for Arteta’s side this season, and the Spanish tactician spoke glowingly about him ahead of the West Ham game.“Doesn’t have a f**king CLUE about football!” – which of his former managers is Cristiano Ronaldo talking about?Having been so impressive in the 2-0…

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Chelsea are expected to be in the market for a new winger this summer amid their attacking frailties – and one of their targets has seen his price tag lowered. The Blues have been long-time admirers of Rafael Leao, with the Portuguese star repeatedly linked to the club – even before Chelsea’s new owners took over.Chelsea’s current wingers have all struggled this season for various reasons, with Jadon Sancho, Pedro Neto, and Noni Madueke having all faced criticism for their efforts this season. The attackers have endured injuries and poor form as the season has gone on.“Doesn’t have a f**king CLUE…

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Manchester United has set its sights on Victor Osimhen as their primary target for the upcoming summer transfer window. Currently on loan at Galatasaray, United’s focus remains firmly on Osimhen, according to GiveMeSport.Earlier this month, Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim added just a single name to his depleted squad – with the Premier League giants completing the £30 million acquisition of Patrick Dorgu from Lecce.“Doesn’t have a f**king CLUE about football!” – which of his former managers is Cristiano Ronaldo talking about?However, it’s now thought that the club’s attention is now on strengthening their attacking options for next season, as…

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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was forced to clear up a misunderstanding after his comments about Christian Eriksen raised concerns over the midfielder’s health.Eriksen, who suffered a cardiac arrest in 2021 while playing for Denmark, missed Man United’s 1-0 loss to Tottenham due to illness.After the match, Amorim spoke to the media, saying, “Chris has the heart situation and we have to be really careful with that – it’s nothing about the heart! I’m just saying the heart rate has to be controlled because he has a fever.”“Doesn’t have a f**king CLUE about football!” – which of his former…

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Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are both eyeing Juventus defender Federico Gatti, as the Italian club looks to raise funds for their own summer transfer plans. According to TV Play, the Premier League sides are interested in securing Gatti’s services, with a potential price tag of around €20 million. The report also highlights that Juventus’s recent Champions League loss to PSV Eindhoven has intensified internal tensions, leading to the possibility of a squad overhaul in the upcoming summer window. “Doesn’t have a f**king CLUE about football!” – which of his former managers is Cristiano Ronaldo talking about? Although Gatti…

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West Ham United and Leicester City are reportedly eyeing a summer move for Club Brugge’s Chemsdine Talbi, according to reports.The 19-year-old winger, born in Belgium to a Moroccan father and a Belgian mother, is catching the attention of top clubs following an impressive season.Talbi, a product of Club Brugge’s academy, made his first-team debut in 2023 and has featured regularly this season. With seven goals and four assists from 32 games in all competitions, he’s become a real gem in the Belgian league.“Doesn’t have a f**king CLUE about football!” – which of his former managers is Cristiano Ronaldo talking about?Both…

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Newcastle United might have just received a major boost ahead of their Carabao Cup final showdown – thanks to Liverpool’s demanding fixture schedule in the lead-up to the big game.Arne Slot’s men are facing a brutal test of stamina and squad depth, with a crucial Champions League tie just days before they meet Eddie Howe’s side at Wembley.While Newcastle will have a full week to prepare after their Premier League match against West Ham on Monday, March 10. But Liverpool have a congested fixture list to contend with.“Doesn’t have a f**king CLUE about football!” – which of his former managers…

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Arsenal’s pursuit of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia is far from over and a fresh move could be made at the end of the season, according to reports. The Gunners made a €20m bid for the 23-year-old last summer, but Espanyol turned it down, holding out for a fee closer to his €25m release clause. But that clause was raised to €30m in the final 15 days of the transfer window – and the Gunners ultimately decided not to meet it.Espanyol’s sporting director, Fran Garagarza, recently confirmed that Arsenal made a late approach for García last summer but were unsuccessful due…

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