Arsenal’s 3-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday remains an issue that is being disclosed by pundits knowing that the game ensured big changes in the league title chase. The North London side fell from fifth place to sixth with Man United taking over while Man City were able to close in on league leaders Liverpool. No doubt it would have been a different log entirely if Arsenal had won the Citizens. Former Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi in his opinion says the Gunners failed to make it against the Pep Guardiola side because they did not press enough, just like Newcastle. Liverpool Join Arsenal In Race To Sign 16-Goal Star It would be recalled that Arsenal played in a higher intensity in the first half which made them looked more daring but that … [Read more...]
Former EPL striker names transfer value of United star
Former English Premier League striker Shola Ameobi is of the opinion that Manchester United striker will be valued at nothing less than £200 million in a short while. He made this claim after The England international scored the goal that ensured the Red Devil’s victory over Shola Ameobi’s former side Newcastle on Wednesday to make it his seventh goal of the season. Shola Ameobi could not hide his feeling towards Marcus Rashford’s performance as he hailed him to be of the best in the league because of his techniques which makes it difficult for goalkeepers to save. Is this a confirmation that Keylor Navas is close to joining Arsenal? The former Newcastle striker therefore claimed that United now have a manager who was once a striker and he expects to … [Read more...]
Why Lacazette will only get better, pundit
Newcastle legend Shola Ameobi has stated that Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette will only get better as a striker at the Emirates Stadium. Ameobi made this claim while reacting to the goal scored by the Frenchman against Liverpool to rescue his team from suffering their first defeat in 14 games. This is Lacazette’s sixth goal of the season despite not having the opportunity to be a starter at the beginning of the season as he was only played as a second choice to former Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre Emerick Aubameyang. However, his impressive impact in the team has made him the point man for the Gunners team while Aubameyang is meant to play from the flank for the purpose of accommodating others. Sarri rules out January transfer Ameobi stated … [Read more...]