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How Arsenal have made club history with winning start to 2024

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Mikel Arteta was completely justified in ranking Arsenal 's final match of 2023 as "our worst Game of the season". On a "really tough" and "sad" afternoon on the banks of the River Thames, Arsenal limped to a 2-1 defeat at Fulham's Craven Cottage. Sitting top of the Premier League table on Christmas Day, the Gunners saw in the new year from a lowly fourth spot. Despite the despair, Arteta offered hope with a sense of perspective. "If we play like we played in the other 19 games we will be up there," the Arsenal boss insisted. "If we play like today we will be nowhere near." Arteta's side have gone beyond rediscovering their form, storming into 2024 playing their best football of the season. A 5-0 thrashing of Burnley on Saturday afternoon was Arsenal's fifth consecutive league win to begin the new year - the best top-flight start to any calendar year in the club's entire history. Here's how Arsenal have dramat...

5 managers who could replace under-fire Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea - ranked

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Well, maybe Mauricio Pochettino embarked on a sabotage mission after all. The former Tottenham boss was described as a "winning" coach by Chelsea following his appointment, although victories have been far from ubiquitous in a troubled debut campaign which has only offered fleeting examples of long-term promise. Defeats at Liverpool and at home to Wolves have seen the Blues sink into the bottom half of the Premier League table. Poch's tenure has so far followed a similar trajectory to Graham Potter's troubled reign and the Argentine - the winner of no major honours as a manager outside of Paris - risks exiting the club before his side take on Jurgen Klopp's Reds in the Carabao Cup final. Chelsea remain desperate for Pochettino to oversee a successful long-term project, but cries for his departure are gradually increasing in prominence among a disillusioned fanbase. Here's how 90min ranks five potential candidates for Poch's job should he depart Stamford...

Liverpool's best and worst players in chaotic Arsenal defeat

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Liverpool were well and truly beaten by Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, falling to a crushing 3-1 defeat which saw their lead at the top of the Premier League table cut to just two points. With Mohamed Salah still injured and Darwin Nunez only fit enough for a spot on the bench, Liverpool were limp in attack and uncharacteristically shaky at the back, often proving to be the architects of their own downfall with a series of errors. Here's how the Reds fared in 90min 's player ratings. Liverpool's best player vs Arsenal Alexis Mac Allister - 6/10 Mac Allister put in a shift / Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/GettyImages In this uncomfortable role at the base of Liverpool's midfield, Alexis Mac Allister was one of the few players who could leave the Game with their head held high. The Argentine did his best to keep Liverpool ticking as one of the only players to really show up in the first half, and further improvement after the break saw the Reds fight their way...

Liverpool confirm filming of documentary on Jurgen Klopp's final season

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Liverpool have confirmed that a docuseries is being filmed to detail Jurgen Klopp's final season at Anfield. Klopp shockingly announced that he is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 campaign, bringing an end his illustrious nine-year stint with the club. During his time at Anfield, Klopp won the club's first league title in three decades in 2020, as well as the UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. The legendary manager heads into the final few months of his Liverpool tenure on the brink of adding even more silverware to his already lofty collection. The Reds currently sit top of the Premier League table and are still in contention in the UEFA Europa League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup - booking their place in the final of the latter thanks to a recent semi- final win over Fulham. Klopp is already a club legend / Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/GettyImages Liverpool have now revealed that Klopp's final campaign with the club is now set t...

5 players who could be on the move before deadline day

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The 2023 January transfer window hasn't exactly been a thrill a minute so far. Tottenham have signed a few players, Bayern Munich have signed a few players, and that's been it really. However, with a number of player s still being linked with moves, there is still time for Business to pick up. Here's five transfers were expect to happen before the transfer window slams shut: Conor Gallagher Gallagher has been linked with an exit / Visionhaus/GettyImages Potential destination: Tottenham Hotspur Despite being a key player for Mauricio Pochettino, rumours have continuously swirled regarding Conor Gallagher's Chelsea future over the last six months. The dynamic midfielder has once again been linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur in recent days, and with the Blues needing some help with their current FFP position, a deal could rather amazingly be a goer before the window shuts. It would be a huge coup for Tottenham and a huge loss for Chelsea. Armando Broja No longer in...

Aston Villa vs Newcastle - Premier League: TV channel, team news, lineups and prediction

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Aston Villa host Newcastle United on Tuesday night hoping to firm up their place in the Premier League's top four against a side whose European aspirations this year have been wrecked by injuries. Unai Emery's Villans sit fourth in England's top flight with the chance to go within two points of leaders Liverpool. They also remain alive in both the Europa Conference League and the FA Cup. The Magpies' hopes of qualifying for continental football have been hit by four consecutive league defeats, though their victory over Fulham on Saturday night means there's still a chance for Eddie Howe to pick up his first trophy as club manager this season. Here's what you need to know ahead of Tuesday's encounter. What time does Aston Villa vs Newcastle kick-off? Location : Birmingham, England Stadium : Villa Park Date : Tuesday 30 January Kick-off Time : 20:15 GMT / 15:15 ET / 12:15 PT Referee : John Brooks VAR : Harry Lennard Aston Villa vs Newcastle H2H Record (Last Fi...

Potential Thiago Silva replacements at Chelsea - ranked

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At 39 years old, it seems as though the time has come for Thiago Silva to ride off into the sunset. The iconic defender is now in the final six months of his contract at Chelsea and recently hinted at a departure at the end of the season which, coupled with a desire to part ways with Trevoh Chalobah, will see Chelsea enter the market for a new defender this summer. Here are ten candidates Chelsea could be looking at. 10. Antonio Silva (Benfica) Silva seems destined for a big move eventually / Carlos Rodrigues/GettyImages 20-year-old Antonio Silva is one of many young prospects exploding on to the scene at Benfica. He's been a regular starter for the past few seasons and has plenty of suitors. While there's lots to like about Silva, there are reasons for Chelsea to be wary of shelling out for him at this point, namely some mistakes and losses of composure in big moments. Silva is destined for a bright future, that much is clear, but he doesn't seem ready for such a move just...