Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has been named in the FIFA team of the week alongside Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley. Lacazette had scored a brace in Arsenal’s 5-1 thrashing of Fulham at the weekend with his stylish strike and that earned him 86 points in the rating. The Arsenal striker has scored 5 goals in all competitions this season and has been consistent with his fine form. The Frenchman was initially coming in from the bench in the Unai Emery team but the Spanish manager had to adjust after seeing the form of the former Lyon player. He is joined by Ciro Immobile of Lazio who scored 88 in the rating and Inter Milan’s Mauro Icardi with 88 points also as strikers. Meanwhile, former Arsenal goalkeeper, David Ospina, Napoli made it as FIFA’s … [Read more...]
Long-term Arsenal Target Finally Wants Summer Move, Will Be Alexis Sanchez’s Replacement
Former Zenit forward Hulk has admitted that he would love to join Arsenal in the Premier League. The 30-year-old is one of the best paid players in the world, netting £320,000-a-week with Chinese club, Shangahi SIPG. Known for his direct attacking skills and phsyicality, Hulk was tipped to move to the Premier League before he made move to the Far East where he is earning big-money. But the player has now come out to reveal his desire to play in the Premier League someday with Arsenal being his preferred destination. ‘It’s always been a dream, it’s a very competitive championship and the stadiums are full in every game, no matter what the team, I always follow the league and I have always supported Arsenal,’ he told Sport TV. ‘[I’m a fan of] Wenger’s … [Read more...]
Photo – Blues Star Eden Hazard Returns To Training Ahead Of Palace Trip
Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has returned to training ahead of their clash against Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Belgian attacker was side-lined from the Blues trip to Stadium of Light last Wednesday after suffering a knock in training but has now returned to action and is in contention to face Palace at Selhurst Park. When asked on the absence of Hazard from their victory over Sunderland, Antonio Conte told Sky Sports: ‘I don’t think so. For this game he couldn’t play. ‘There are no easy games, for this reason we must pay attention.’ Reports in the Metro claim, the Blues forward was spotted running at the Cobham training facility with indications he will be part of the squad that play Palace on Saturday. In related news, reports in the … [Read more...]