Liverpool star’s shock reality after big ‘insult’; Haaland’s savage Utd snub: Premier League Late Mail
Liverpool star’s shock reality after big ‘insult’; Haaland’s savage Utd snub: Premier League Late Mail. Premier League play has resumed following an exciting international break.
As the English Premier League enters its final month and a half before the next international break in November for the FIFA World Cup, the upcoming slate of matches is shaping up to be decisive.
Players will make a last-ditch effort to secure a spot on the World Cup roster, while owners may use the tournament’s hiatus to hire a new coach if they see fit.
Before that, though, a busy week is waiting for you!
HAALAND TAKES A GLIB SHOT AT UNITED AS THE RED DEVILS PREPARE TO SEE A FAMILIAR FACE IN THEIR NEXT MATCH
For the red side of Manchester, Erling Haaland’s decision to join City made him public enemy number one; but, a recent revelation has turned up the heat.
On Sunday night, Manchester City will face Manchester United in the first derby of the season, with City hoping to keep the pressure on league leaders Arsenal and United hoping to pull off an incredible upset.
Haaland joined the Etihad this summer and scored 11 goals in seven games for the club.
A documentary called “Haaland: The Big Decision” demonstrated that him joining City was far from a foregone conclusion.
Haaland had seven clubs to choose from, including European powerhouses like Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Bayern Munich, but ultimately settled on City as his next team.
Unfortunately, Manchester United, one of the sport’s most illustrious and largest clubs, did not make the cut, demonstrating once again how far it has slipped in recent years.
Cristiano Ronaldo, a player for United, will try his hardest to overshadow Haaland.
As Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial beat the clock to be ready for the Manchester derby, the Portuguese superstar might make his first club start in seven weeks.
Neither Rashford nor Martial have had a full week of training this week, and Ronaldo is set to start after playing for Portugal during the most recent international break.
The 37-year-old has scored once for the Red Devils this season, and that goal came from the penalty spot in a 2-0 Europa League victory over Sheriff Tiraspol of Moldova.
LIVERPOOL STAR FACES ULTIMATE SNUB, HAS 8 GAMES TO SHINE
After a promising preseason, Trent Alexander-Arnold has struggled to get back on track for Liverpool and has fallen to England’s fourth-choice right back because of it.
Despite being in the squad, England manager Gareth Southgate opted for Reece James and Kyle Walker over Alexander-Arnold for the Three Lions’ UEFA Nations League matches against Italy and Germany.
Southgate recently said that Newcastle right back Kieran Trippier’s “all-round game is ahead” of the Liverpool ace, which may cause Alexander-Arnold to worry about his spot in England’s 26-man squad for Qatar.
The club has given Alexander-Arnold eight league games to show his worthiness of a spot on the final roster.
However, former England international Gabriel Agbonlahor believes that Alexander-Arnold must take dramatic action if he doesn’t.
Trent would quit from international action if he make the World Cup squad, Agbonlahor said on talkSPORT.
I’d hang it up till a new manager took over for England. Undeniably, without a doubt.
There doesn’t seem to be much value in taking these overseas breaks. You may hang out with your club, get some rest, and prepare to face Liverpool.
“I find it offensive that Southgate has publicly stated that Trippier is superior to Trent in every way.”
All eyes will be on Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool at Anfield when they take on Brighton.
You can bet Southgate will have at least one eye on the situation.
Arsenal will be put through their final proving ground to show that they are title contenders.
The fate of Arsenal’s season was effectively decided in a North London derby late last year.
In May of last year, the Gunners’ season ended in a humiliating manner with a 3-0 loss to a surging Tottenham Hotspur team.
But now, after seven games, Mikel Arteta’s squad has 18 points and is soaring atop the Premier League.
Spurs are closing in fast on their competitors and are only one point behind Arsenal.
The Gunners are currently 6-1, with their lone loss coming against Manchester United.
Arteta must redeem his team’s reputation after they failed their first major exam.
Moreover, Dejan Kulusevski, a great winger for Tottenham, is questionable with a hamstring injury and may not be available for Antonio Conte’s team.
Kulusevski has been a revelation for Spurs on the right wing this season. However, if the Swede cannot play in the derby, Conte has Richarlison and Heung-Min Son at his disposal to compensate for his absence.
Son scored in matches against Costa Rica and Cameroon for South Korea, while Richarlison netted a hat trick in victories over Ghana and Tunisia.
Facts
The Leicester chairman rushes in as the heat is turned up on RODGERS.
Brendan Rodgers, manager of Leicester City, should reevaluate his perception of the amount of pressure he is under.
Top, or Foxes chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, will be on hand for Saturday’s pivotal matchup with Nottingham Forest.
Due to work obligations in Thailand, “Top” hasn’t been able to attend a Leicester match since their 2-1 loss to Southampton on August 20. However, Rodgers’ team hasn’t done any better since then and is currently in last place in the league table.
However, Leicester’s schedule has included matches against Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, and Chelsea.
Although it looks like the chairman is behind Rodgers, if the Reds get an early lead against Forest, the home supporters may easily turn on the Northern Irish manager.
If Leicester beats Forest and Rodgers silences his critics, the team’s outlook might improve for upcoming games against Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Leeds, and Wolves.
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