Football Archives: 09/2018

It was supposed to be open weeks ago but Tottenham’s new stadium is still some way from being finished with reports that it could open by the end of 2018 looking ever more fanciful.

Troy Deeney admits that Watford took turns kicking Wilfried Zaha yet it is only Rafa Benitez who is facing any punishment.

Manchester United’s squad is the highest paid in the Premier League, eclipsing Arsenal’s wage bill by almost 50%, Liverpool’s by almost a third and sits at more than double Tottenham’s.

Rafa Benitez has been charged by the FA for mentioning that Andre Marriner likes to give Newcastle players red cards, something that is quite hard to deny when you look at the figures.

Troy ‘Cajones’ Deeney has hit out at England for selecting Danny Welbeck even though the forward can hardly get any game time for Arsenal.

Arsenal reportedly haven’t cut ties with BYD, despite covering up their logo for the Europa League clash with Vorskla on Thursday.

Tottenham have denied the cost of their stadium has risen to £1.2bn after more delays could see this season written off for the club in terms of opening their new venue.

Troy Deeney has spoken out against Gareth Southgate’s England squad selection, arguing he should be picked over the likes of Danny Welbeck.

Tottenham have reportedly banned the media from asking Lucas Moura any questions about his support for the right-wing politician, Jair Bolsonaro.

Rwandan police say they have arrested two football officials in the country and are investigating allegations that they tried to bribe a referee before an AFCON qualifying match against the Ivory Coast last week.

Kelechi Nwakali made his official debut for the Nigeria senior side on Tuesday, taking part in a 2-1 win over Liberia.

Danny Welbeck received a 5.5 for his performance against Switzerland on Tuesday night as Granit Xhaka was hailed by Arsenal fans after an impressive performance.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has pulled out of Gabon’s squad to face Zambia on Tuesday, instead flying back to London on Monday night.

Stephan Lichtsteiner is expected to start for Switzerland against England on Tuesday night after sitting in the stands for their first game of the international break against Iceland.

Arsenal fans can breathe a sigh of relief after it was revealed that Lucas Torreira was substituted at half-time against Mexico as a precaution.

Granit Xhaka admits it hurts him to hear comments from former players and people in the media questioning his ability to represent Switzerland.

Gareth Southgate is considering giving Arsenal’s Danny Welbeck a rare start for England against Switzerland on Tuesday, as the striker looks to fill Jamie Vardy’s spot in the team.

Just as it looked as if Lucas Torreira might return from this international break as an Arsenal starter, the Uruguayan picked up a knock while playing for his country.

Rwanda will continue to be ruled by Paul Kagame’s Patriotic Front after they netted 74 per cent of the vote, along with seven of their allied parties, in elections this week.

At the mid-way point of the international break, things are going very well for Arsenal’s stars with their countries.