Matteo Guendouzi has always been looking forward. Even when he was 16 and one of the most promising talents in the Paris Saint-Germain academy, the midfielder was never satisfied with what he had already achieved — he wanted to progress even more.
That meant leaving PSG for Lorient in 2014 to have a clearer path to the first team. It didn’t take Guendouzi long to establish himself there, but within two years he had another goal to aim for: getting into Arsenal’s senior side.
Arriving at the Emirates…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan opened up on the reasons behind his move to AS Roma, revealing that a lack of playing time was a key factor.
Shaka Hislop explains why Arsene Wenger would only be a short-term appointment for any club considering hiring the legendary manager.
Alexis Nunes is joined by Julien Laurens and Mark Ogden to address the reasons why Tottenham Hotspur have had a horrendous start to the Premier League.
The FC crew discuss Harry Kane’s recent attempts to initiate contact in the penalty area, including his collision with Sokratis in the North London derby.
Craig Burley says Arsenal will get in the top four this season, but he breaks down why their draw vs. Spurs proved that’s no guarantee.
ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner gives a quick recap of a back and forth North London Derby that ended in a 2-2 draw.
Mauricio Pochettino responded to ESPN’s Alexis Nunes’ question in his pre-match press conference before the London Derby.
Arsene Wenger has said he struggles to deal with the possibility that he will never manage a football club again.
The former Arsenal boss has been out of work since calling time on his 22-year period at the North London club after the 2017-18 season.
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The Frenchman said he has turned down offers but he is desperate to return on the bench one day and experience the intensity of football.
“I can’t live with the fact that I’ll never be on the bench again,” he told beIN…
Steve Nicol and Alejandro Moreno examine whether Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alexis Sanchez will produce during their loan spells for Roma and Inter.
Gab Marcotti is here to recap another busy, dramatic weekend in soccer. Welcome to Monday Musings.
Jump to: North London derby lessons | Juve, Napoli show flaws | Barca drop points | Lukaku abused | Man United’s transition | Bale back for Real? | Dortmund’s wake-up call | Salah, Mane drama? | Super Simeone and Atletico| Rome derby a fun one | Trouble for Lampard? | Big statement by Bayern | And finally… Bas Dost
Derby lessons: Arsenal, Spurs miles off the pace
What struck you most about…
Gab Marcotti is here to recap another busy, dramatic weekend in soccer. Welcome to Monday Musings.
Jump to: North London derby lessons | Juve, Napoli show flaws | Barca drop points | Lukaku abused | Man United’s transition | Bale back for Real? | Dortmund’s wake-up call | Salah, Mane drama? | Super Simeone and Atletico | Rome derby a fun one | Trouble for Lampard? | Big statement by Bayern | And finally… Bas Dost
Derby lessons: Arsenal, Spurs miles off the pace
What struck you must about…
Mark Ogden evaluates the current squad depth, who are the leaders within the team and what United are missing.
Steve Nicol explains how much blame should be placed on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after winning only one league game in the last nine.
Alexis Nunes is joined by Julien Laurens and Mark Ogden to address the reasons why Tottenham Hotspur have had a horrendous start to the Premier League.
France head coach Didier Deschamps has replaced injured Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba with Arsenal’s Matteo Guendouzi for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Pogba suffered an ankle injury during last weekend’s 1-1 Premier League draw away at Southampton, while Guendouzi helped to secure a 2-2 draw at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the North London derby assisting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s equaliser in a fightback from 2-0 down.
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– ESPN…
The FC crew discuss Harry Kane’s recent attempts to initiate contact in the penalty area, including his collision with Sokratis in the North London derby.
Craig Burley says Arsenal will get in the top four this season, but he breaks down why their draw vs. Spurs proved that’s no guarantee.
Arsenal come from two goals down to earn a draw with North London rivals Tottenham.
ESPN FC’s Paul Mariner gives a quick recap of a back and forth North London Derby that ended in a 2-2 draw.
Mauricio Pochettino responded to ESPN’s Alexis Nunes’ question in his pre-match press conference before the London Derby.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is close to sealing a move away from Arsenal, with Roma in talks with the London club over a season long loan deal for the Armenia midfielder, sources have told ESPN FC.
Mkhitaryan, 30, came off the bench during Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham at the Emirates, but it could turn out to be his final contribution in an Arsenal shirt if he completes the move to Roma.
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Having signed from Manchester United in a swap…