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Fans of Liverpool and Arsenal might be interested in this afternoon’s update from transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano. Romano has stated that Premier League teams are already in talks to sign highly-regarded teenage Ajax defender Jorrel Hato before the summer, despite the fact that he makes no mention of the Gunners or the Reds.

Despite not transferring this January, Hato appears to be a player to keep an eye on during the upcoming transfer window, as he has been connected to both Liverpool and Arsenal by other sources. “I will never apologize!” Which former Arsenal player claims he was “really p***ed off” with the treatment he received before to departing? Journalist Graeme Bailey recently revealed that Liverpool was interested in the Netherlands international, and The Athletic has connected Hato to Arsenal as a target. Given Romano’s recent update on Hato’s future, it’s possible that these teams—as well as others—are already working to get his signature for the upcoming campaign.

Both Kieran Tierney and Neto are expected to start for Arsenal against Girona in the Champions League’s final first-phase match.

ation ReachSportShop Book an Ad Jobs About Us Contact Us Newsletters Signup Neto and Riccardo Calafiori start, six rested, Merino in – Arsenal predicted XI vs Girona Neto and Kieran Tierney are both predicted to start for Arsenal in final Champions League match of the first phase against Girona. Share ByTom CantonFootball Writer 06:00, 29 JAN 2025 Bookmark Neto and Riccardo Calafiori are in contention to start for Arsenal in their Champions League clash with Girona Neto and Riccardo Calafiori are in contention to start for Arsenal in their Champions League clash with Girona (Image: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) Mikel Arteta can take the attention away from the officiating controversies of the weekend to look instead to Europe. While perhaps Arsenal would prefer a week off ahead

Making his long-awaited debut following his loan move from Bournemouth. The Brazilian was cup-tied in the League Cup and like Aaron Ramsdale before him, gets a chance in the final European match of the first stage of the competition with very little to play for.

Naturally, it is practically impossible for every typical starter to be rested but Jurrien Timber is surely one near the top of the list. With both Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu not returned and some fitness doubts about Josh Nichols, Partey is basically the only choice.

After having a great match in the role against Dinamo Zagreb minus one blunder, it makes natural that Jakub Kiwior would again come back into the mix for this low-stakes encounter.

A threat from set pieces and one of Arsenal’s most reliable choices in defence. It makes logical to keep him on the team because he is the most reliable defender.

Mikel Arteta will want to play more in Riccardo Calafiori’s legs after he recovers from his injury. He and the squad have benefited greatly from his goal over the weekend, and he hopes that trend continues.

Myles Lewis-Skelly is sent off

Lewis-Skelly was sent off in the first half for Arsenal

Jurrien Timber said the Gunners didn’t want to make a point after the red card controversy at Molineux. They just wanted to take all three.

 

Any moans and groans were parked at half-time as Mikel Arteta and his men sifted through the wreckage of what appeared to be a fatal decision.

 

 

Leandro Trossard makes Michael Oliver anger clear in reaction spotted on camera

Arsenal will leave it to the authorities to decide if referee Michael Oliver’s decision to send off Myles Lewis-Skelly for tripping Matt Doherty should be overturned.

 

But they had no redress at the interval. However, it did concentrate the visitors’ minds. Timber said: “It’s bizarre. When you are in games there are a lot of things happening. I didn’t expect a red card.

 

 

“You don’t always agree with the decisions but, in the end, you just have to accept them and go. You have to react. It’s the only thing you have in your hands. You can’t keep talking about it. So, we didn’t at half time.

 

“The manager told us that we needed to have courage going into the second half. That we would have to sacrifice a lot because it was going to be hard with ten men. Wolverhampton away is a tough match.

 

“It’s not nice to go into the second half like this. But it is what it is. We showed character. That’s what we needed. We didn’t want to prove a point, we wanted to take all three.

 

“That’s it. We were ten men. We felt like we deserved it. We were still trying to control the game. We did that. We pushed forward. We took our momentum and took the three points.”

 

Arsenal started their campaign with three dismissals in their opening eight games.

 

Declan Rice saw red for delaying the re-start against Brighton, picking up a second caution. It was a similar story for Leandro Trossard at Manchester City while William Saliba was dismissed for dragging down Evanilson at Bournemouth.

 

 

This was different. However, although those incidents were regrettable, they at least gave the Gunners an inkling of how to push on. And that’s exactly what they did. The visitors emerged with a renewed sense of vigour, taking the game to Wolves.

 

They were helped by Joao Gomes’s two rash moments. He was booked for kicking the ball away in the first-half. Wolves boss Vitor Pereira told the Brazil international to ‘be careful’ after the break. He wasn’t watchful enough and a lunge at Timber saw him dismissed.

 

Perhaps the Portuguese should have headed that one off and substituted the midfielder who was walking a tightrope after also committing a couple of fouls in the opening 45 minutes. Following his dismissal, the air of optimism evaporated quickly.

 

Riccardo Calafiori produced what the Dutchman described as ‘a striker’s finish’ to convert in the final quarter after Nelson Semedo headed clear Gabriel Martinell’s right-wing cross. Timber added: “It’s not the first time it’s happened to us.

Leandro Trossard makes Michael Oliver anger clear in reaction spotted on camera

“It’s still hard but on the other side we also know how to deal with it now. We’ve been through a lot this season. But we would never not fight. This is the character of the team. Our defence showed we are a team – and we are not easy to beat.

 

“And we gained energy. Games like this give you that. The way the fans reacted to the red card – it got us going.”

 

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Why Akani Simbine Akani Simbine is avoiding comparisons to Usain Bolt & other legends Image source:

Akani Simbine has explained the reason behind his decision to avoid placing himself in the same class as Usain Bolt and other legendary sprinters.

South African sprinting sensation Akani Simbine has detailed why he does not want to be named among the greatest sprinters just yet.

 

The Olympic 4x100m silver medallist is not yet ready to be named alongside the likes of Usain Bolt, Asafa Powell, Justin Gatlin, and Noah Lyles as he eyes greater milestones going forward in his career.

 

Despite being one of the most consistent sprinters of all time and a former African record holder, he revealed that there are things he wants to achieve first before being recognised as one of the greats.

 

 

In an interview with Team South Africa, Akani Simbine revealed that he wants to leave a strong legacy, not just in sports but in every sector in his home country.

 

‘It’s my first time seeing snow’- Kishane Thompson admits to culture shock in Astana as he enters new territory

‘It’s my first time seeing snow’- Kishane Thompson admits to culture shock in Astana as he enters new territory

He believes that South Africa has the potential to excel in sports, the economy, and technology among many other projects if they put their best foot forward.

 

“I don’t see myself as that you know, because my story is still being written but there’s two parts of that, I know I’m one of them, I know I’m part of that story and list but now I’m not trying to kind of like get lost in that,” Akani Simbine said.

 

“There’s still so much that I want to do with my running and with how I am as a sprinter and how I show South Africa that we can be great and we can compete against the world. that’s my whole thing, in every facet, we have the resources and we can be anything.”

 

Sha’Carri Richardson: Age, networth, boyfriend, medals won & more

Sha’Carri Richardson: Age, networth, boyfriend, medals won & more

Meanwhile, Simbine is undoubtedly one of the sprinters who paved the way for professional sprinting in Africa.

 

Last season was a mixed for the South African ace who kick started his Olympic campaign with the 150m race at the Curro Podium Final and then later extended the winning streak to the South African Championships.

 

Akani Simbine then won the 100m at the Diamond League Meeting in Suzhou before competing at the World Athletics Relays in the Bahamas.

 

After that, Akani Simbine competed at the Diamond League Meeting in Oslo, the Meeting Madrid 2024, Gyulai István Memorial, Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix and then the Diamond League Meeting in London before heading to the Paris Olympic Games where he finished fourth in the men’s 100m final.

 

Akani Simbine also anchored the South African 4x100m relay team to a silver medal behind Team Canada. After the Olympic Games, he raced twice before rounding up his season at the Diamond League Meeting final in Brussels where he finished fifth.

 

He now hopes to build up from where he left from as he looks to impress at this season and also make the cut to the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan.