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Kai Havertz was a £60m-plus gamble by Arteta and Arsenal. He is proving a winning bet
Back in the early stages of Kai Havertz’s relationship with Arsenal — a courtship marked by awkwardness and uncertainty — it was impossible to imagine the love-in that greeted his super-confident goals this week against Chelsea, their London rivals and his previous club.
Published Friday at 05:21 am on The Athletic - Premier League
What are Premier League managers wearing on the touchline?
“Look smart, play smart”, as the saying goes. Perhaps it is about time we coined the phrase, “Look smart, manage smart” — and the meaning of “smart” is very much in the eye of the beholder.
Published 6 minutes ago on The Athletic - Premier League
Why Dortmund reaching the Champions League final would be a victory for football
Following the Champions League quarter-final draw, a graphic of the bracket circulated on social media, prompting a question that has been simmering for a few years.
Published 6 minutes ago on The Athletic - Premier League
How to win a Premier League penalty: A deep dive into the best masters of the dark arts
Arsenal are still level with Bournemouth after 41 minutes and are getting frustrated.
Published 6 minutes ago on The Athletic - Premier League
WSL is about to start looking incredibly ‘Premier League’ – just how big a problem is that?
The video montage on the screen at Kingsmeadow gave a potted history of Emma Hayes’ time at Chelsea, and of a fanbase that had grown from just a few thousand at Staines Town’s Wheatsheaf Park to selling out Stamford Bridge. That abridged history almost tricked the mind into thinking it had always been thus — trophies fell like confetti — but Hayes has always been at pains to dispel that illusion and her version of the story starts with the office and lone chair the club bequeathed to her on day one. By way of infrastructure, that was it.
Published 16 minutes ago on The Athletic - Premier League
'Under performing' Man Utd 'one of worst coached teams in league'
Erik Ten Hag criticises his Manchester United side after they were thrashed 4-0 by Crystal Palace.
Published 5 hours ago on BBC Football - Premier League
'Under performing' Man Utd 'one of worst coached teams in league'
Erik Ten Hag criticises his Manchester United side after they were thrashed 4-0 by Crystal Palace.
Published 5 hours ago on BBC Football
PL hits and misses: Palace flying under Glasner | Casemiro embarrassed
Plus: David Moyes could head for another unfitting West Ham exit, but it didnt have to be this way; If Mauricio Pochettinos Chelsea really have matured, they could be back at long last; Robin Olsen gains confidence as Emiliano Martinez stand-in despite Aston Villas defeat to Brighton
Published 5 hours ago on SkySports - Premier League
PL hits and misses: Palace flying under Glasner | Casemiro embarrassed
Plus: David Moyes could head for another unfitting West Ham exit, but it didnt have to be this way; If Mauricio Pochettinos Chelsea really have matured, they could be back at long last; Robin Olsen gains confidence as Emiliano Martinez stand-in despite Aston Villas defeat to Brighton
Published 5 hours ago on SkySports - Premier League
‘Cooked’ Manchester United told to consider Jose Mourinho approach after ‘sackable performance’ under Erik ten Hag
Manchester United's hiding at Crystal Palace has been labelled a 'sackable performance' - and perhaps they could turn to an old friend to replace Erik
Published 5 hours ago on TalkSport
Ten Hag: We got hammered by Palace but I'm right for Man Utd
Man Utd hit a new low as they were humiliated by Crystal Palace in a 4-0 defeat at Selhurst Park on Monday Night Football; Sky Sports Jamie Carragher called Casemiros performance embarrassing; Watch Man Utd vs Arsenal on Sunday, live on Sky Sports; Kick-off 4.30pm
Published 5 hours ago on SkySports - Premier League
| Chelsea's Results | |||
| May 5 | West Ham United | -1 - -1 | H |
| May 2 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2 - 0 | H |
| Apr 27 | Aston Villa | 2 - 2 | A |
| Chelsea's Fixtures | |||
| May 11 | Nottingham Forest | A | |
| May 15 | Brighton and Hove Albion | A | |
| May 19 | AFC Bournemouth | H | |
| Premier League Table | ||||
| Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
| 6 | Man Utd | 34 | 1 | 54 |
| 7 | Newcastle | 34 | 19 | 53 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 34 | 6 | 51 |
| 9 | West Ham | 35 | -9 | 49 |
| 10 | Bournemouth | 35 | -8 | 48 |