
Conte defends Morata’s performance
Alvaro Morata received criticism for a perceived lack of physicality against Arsenal, but Antonio Conte has faith in the striker.
Alvaro Morata received criticism for a perceived lack of physicality against Arsenal, but Antonio Conte has faith in the striker.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger backed Alexandre Lacazette despite taking the forward off in the second half of his side’s draw with Chelsea.
David Luiz was sent off in the closing stages as Arsenal held Chelsea to a 0-0 draw at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon.
This weekend, Chelsea and Arsenal will play out the latest instalment of a rivalry where club greats have forged their reputations.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists his team’s poor recent record at Stamford Bridge will count for little against Chelsea on Sunday.
Eyes fall on Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host Arsenal on Sunday. Our preview of that and all the other Premier League fixtures this weekend.
Alvaro Morata and Alexandre Lacazette were sub-plots during a blockbusting window, but Chelsea and Arsenal will rely heavily on their goals.
Arsene Wenger said want-away star Alexis Sanchez is still to recapture his best form after an interrupted start to the season, despite leading Arsenal past Cologne in their Europa League opener.
Alexis Sanchez put his off-field problems aside to help Arsenal kick off their Europa League Group H campaign with a 3-1 win over Cologne following a one-hour delay due to crowd congestion.
Claudio Bravo is holding out hope that Manchester City will eventually succeed in their pursuit of Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez, having described the striker’s “bitterness” at seeing the transfer fall through last month.