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What a result for Arsenal yesterday as they earned a thoroughly deserved 1-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Mikel Arteta: “Saliba and Gabriel were outstanding, both. They did great job again.”
This was a very impressive win for Arsenal. They have a fantastic defence, really. William Saliba is already a world class player, Gabriel Magalhaes is doing fantastic and they trusted both of them during the whole summer.
Also Ben White and Oleksandr Zinchenko are playing at top level. I’m not surprised because they were really convinced of the project since day one.
Arsenal already extended Gabriel’s contract until 2027 after rejecting two approaches in July. They’re now working on Saliba’s new deal as the main priority alongside Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.
Can Mikel Arteta’s side really stay at the top of the table? We’ll have to wait and see. But even if they don’t go the distance in the title race this year, the future looks very bright for Arsenal.
It was emotional to see a legend like Gerard Pique bring his playing career to an end, but what next for the retiring defender, and what will Barcelona do to replace him?
For sure Pique dreams of returning to the Nou Camp in a different role in the future, but he has not decided anything now, it’s too early.
As for Barcelona, they will look for new centre-back in January, they have multiple names on the list – Inigo Martinez from Athletic Bilbao is one of them, but not the only one.
FC Bayern will not make any signings in January, president Hainer confirms: “We’ve no need for winter transfers at all – we rather have to make sure that all our good players get playing time. The coach is currently managing that very well.”
FC Bayern director Hasan Salihamidzic on Harry Kane as target for 2023: “Of course Kane is player of another club so I don’t want to talk about that. But I can say that Kane’s one of the best strikers in the world.”
Roberto De Zerbi on Brighton plans for January: “I don’t think we need a striker in January. Danny Welbeck and Leandro Trossard are strong and ready to play the striker position.”
My understanding is that Brighton’s focus for January window will be on signing a new centre-back.
Chelsea will be disappointed…
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