Mikel Arteta says his young Arsenal squad can deal with the pressure of being favourites to finish in the top four of the Premier League as he prepares for the visit of title-chasing Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp said Tuesday that Liverpool are aiming to be as “annoying as possible” as they hunt down Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
Catch up with all the highlights and reaction from Sunday’s action in the Premier League where Chelsea and Arsenal strengthened their bids for a top 4 spot with wins over Newcastle United and Leicester City respectively.
Chelsea shrugged off uncertainty over the club’s future to beat Newcastle 1-0 thanks to Kai Havertz’s late goal at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, while Arsenal moved into the top four with a 2-0 win over Leicester.
The MoneyMan, Shakes Rampedi and Oliver Keohane – The XYZ of betting – run through their match predictions for gameweek 29 of the Premier League, and look at the potential betting value of the fixtures.
Bukayo Saka starred as Arsenal leapfrogged Manchester United into the Premier League top four on Sunday with a 3-2 win at struggling Watford with manager Mikel Areteta praising how far his side has come in his post-match presser.
Manchester City outclassed Manchester United to leave their rivals’ top-four chances hanging by a thread as Arsenal climbed into the Champions League qualification spots at United’s expense.
Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez scored twice as Manchester City reopened a six-point lead at the top of the Premier League by brushing aside Manchester United 4-1 at the Etihad on Sunday, while Arsenal beat Watford 3-2 to climb into the top four.
Manchester United make the short trip to Premier League leaders Manchester City on Sunday buoyed by their recent record at the Etihad as Leeds begin a new era under Jesse Marsch.
Arsenal on Monday announced record losses of £107.3 million ($143 million) for the financial year ending May 31, 2021.