Tag: Gary Lineker

NAPLES, ITALY: Victor Osimhen of SSC Napoli during the UEFA Champions League match between SCC Napoli and SC Braga at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on December 12, 2023. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Osimhen urged to snub Man Utd and join Arsenal with ‘decision made’

Is Arsenal the perfect destination for Victor Osimhen? Fans, pundits, and reporters weigh in on the Napoli star's potential Premier League move.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Gabriel Jesus, Declan Rice and Gabriel of Arsenal speak with Assistant Referee, Matthew Wilkes during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Arsenal FC at Stamford Bridge on October 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

VAR robbed Arsenal against Chelsea say MOTD pundits

Arsenal's recent match against Chelsea sparked debate about VAR and the decision to not award a penalty. Experts and fans are questioning the role of Jarred Gillett, who was VAR for the match.
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Martin Odegaard of Arsenal and Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal hold the FA Community Shield following The FA Community Shield match between Manchester City against Arsenal at Wembley Stadium on August 06, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Gary Lineker tips Arsenal to win Premier League

Gary Lineker shares his predictions for the upcoming Premier League season and tips Arsenal, following their impressive summer transfers, to secure the league title.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Alan Shearer and Ian Wright attend the Premier League Hall of Fame 2022 on April 21, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Tom Dulat/Getty Images for eSC)

Tory councillor sends racist tweet about Ian Wright

Conservative councillor Alexis McEvoy has caused outrage by sending a racist tweet about ex-footballer and TV pundit Ian Wright, calling him a "typical black hypocrite" in relation to his support for Gary Lineker.
Burnley v Arsenal. Referee Anthony Taylor awards a penalty against Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal which is later overturned photo by Daniel Chesterton Burnley UK Copyright: Daniel Chesterton

Mail on Sunday moan about ‘extraordinary’ Arsenal VAR call vs Burnley

The Mail on Sunday thinks Burnley's penalty against Arsenal should have stood because the referee didn't make a 'clear and obvious' error.
LE HAVRE, FRANCE - JUNE 14: Former England player Alex Scott speaks with presenter Gabby Logan prior to the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France group D match between England and Argentina at on June 14, 2019 in Le Havre, France. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Gammon annoyed as Alex Scott new host of BBC’s Football Focus

Alex Scott has been announced as the new host of Football Focus, much to the annoyance of Gammon everywhere

Arsenal fans troll Gary Lineker for suggesting Pochettino is better than Wenger

We all know that Spurs haven’t won anything under Maruricio Pochettio but it seems, sometimes, as if that message hasn’t quite reached the media just yet.
Ian Wright

Arsenal fans have banter with Lineker but Express miss the point

The Daily Express have missed the point, after Arsenal fans jokingly tweeted Match of the Day on Saturday to complain at the Gunners' omission on the show despite not even playing.

Gary Lineker: “Arsenal are further behind than Wenger thinks”

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona striker Gary Lineker believes Arsenal are “a long way behind” in the race for a top-four finish next season.

Gary Lineker channels inner Tottenham fan, calls on Vardy to snub Arsenal

Match of the Day presenter, and former Leicester City player (and, let’s never, ever, forget, Tottenham) took to Twitter when the news broke on Friday evening urging Vardy to remain with the Champions and void the ‘perennial also-rans’.

Gary Lineker: Ben Wrigglesworth didn’t find Leicester’s best players

Gary Lineker claims that Arsenal has actually signed the wrong scout in Ben Wrigglesworth and that he didn't find the players that everyone is...

Is Walcott a natural striker? Lineker doesn’t think so

Gary Lineker: "Walcott isn't a natural striker."