Bayern Munich centre-back Boateng has been touted, but there are concerns over his age and lack of playing time in Germany – having been pushed down the pecking order at the Bundesliga champions. … [Read more...] about 7am Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Boateng loan, Upamecano summer deal, Kurzawa deal may be delayed
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Manchester City beat Arsenal in penalty shootout to win Continental Cup
To deal with their defensive frailty, Montemurro set up with a back four and Kim Little playing deeper, alongside Dominique Bloodworth. In the first-half it seemed to hold up, just. With neither team able to string a sequence of passes together and both sitting deep, the uninspiring first period was cagey. … [Read more...] about Manchester City beat Arsenal in penalty shootout to win Continental Cup
Arsenal’s Beth Mead stakes England claim with World Cup on horizon
“We’ve got lots of players competing in the WSL against the English girls week in, week out,” said Mitchell. “It gives us confidence going into that game. This is our first World Cup, we have nothing to lose. All the hype will be on England and that can end up helping everyone else.” … [Read more...] about Arsenal’s Beth Mead stakes England claim with World Cup on horizon
PFA Women’s Team of the Year: Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City dominate
Bristol City’s goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley and Birmingham’s Aoife Mannion complete the team. The ever-present England Under-23 keeper Baggaley has produced a string of player-of-the-match performances for City this campaign. The consistent Blues defender Mannion, meanwhile, is one of four players selected for the second successive season, along with Stokes, Blundell and So-yun. … [Read more...] about PFA Women’s Team of the Year: Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City dominate
Beating Chelsea is essential for Arsenal’s top-four hopes, says Mikel Arteta
He pointed out Arsenal are far from the only team to lack consistency. “Everyone is having a lot of problems to put together back-to-back wins,” he said. “The league has been very competitive this season and the gaps aren’t that big. There are still four months to play and a lot of things can happen, a lot of games between the top teams as well, so I think that will change.” … [Read more...] about Beating Chelsea is essential for Arsenal’s top-four hopes, says Mikel Arteta
