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Arsenal legend makes England call
Arsenal legend Ian Wright is calling for Man Utd chief Kobbie Mainoo to be included in the next England squad.
“Kobbie Mainoo must be part of the next England squad,” he wrote on X.
“We haven't seen such maturity in chaotic circumstances from an English player for a long time. Every time I look at him I am impressed.”
Barnes questions Arsenal's title credentials
John Barnes has questioned Arsenal's title credentials.
“City are the favourites, I make Liverpool the second favourites,” Barnes told Premier League Productions.
“Arsenal were in a better position last year, but since the start of the Premier League I have said: in March and April you really start to look at who the runners and runners are because you have teams like Aston Villa and Tottenham. [looked like contenders] six weeks ago.
“When you come into late February/March it's about can you just get a result, and Man City are all conquering, all dominant in that respect.
“For me, Liverpool is the biggest challenger because there are certain games where Liverpool have not played well but have achieved a result.
Barnes added: “Arsenal have to play well to win and if they don't play well they might not win. That's why I still think no matter how well they're doing now it's going to be between Man City and Liverpool.
“Liverpool winning today will increase the pressure. Man City will be able to handle that pressure. City won't be nervous about Liverpool moving away from them because they are such a great team. If Liverpool play first it will affect Arsenal but not for Man City.” .”
Goal difference is crucial
Mikel Arteta has insisted his team understand the importance of building their goal difference in the title race.
Even the substitutes know that adding a goal could be crucial in the standings before the season comes to an end.
“We want more and we know how important it is to be at the top of the goal difference,” he revealed.
“Every player you bring along [on], whether it's one minute or thirty minutes, the contribution they want to make to the team is really positive. Let's keep doing it.”
Unlikely praise
Piers Morgan was full of praise for Kai Havertz after his performance against Burnley on Saturday.
The German was also on the scoresheet in the resounding 5-0 win.
Morgan took to X and wrote, “Great performance, Kai. You're making a lot of critics, including me, eat our words.”
Arsenal leads the Zirkzee race
Arsenal are reportedly leading the race to sign Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee.
A number of top European clubs have been linked with the 22-year-old in recent weeks.
According to CalciomercatoHowever, the Gunners are “first and foremost” in their pursuit of the Dutch forward.
Zirkzee has scored nine goals in Serie A and four assists for Bologna so far this season.
Arsenal 'not in title race'
John Barnes is not convinced of Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier League this season.
The Gunners are currently second in the table, two points behind leaders Liverpool.
However, Barnes told Premier League Productions: “City are the favourites, I make Liverpool the second favourites. Arsenal were in a better position last year but I have said since the start of the Premier League: in March and April you start to really start.” look at who the runners and riders are, because you have teams like Aston Villa and Tottenham who are [looked like contenders] six weeks ago.
“When you get going at the end of February and March it's all about whether you can just get a result and Man City are all-out and dominant in that respect.
“For me, Liverpool is the biggest challenger because there are certain games where Liverpool have not played well but have achieved a result.
“Liverpool winning today will increase the pressure. Man City will be able to handle that pressure. City won't be nervous about Liverpool moving away from them because they are such a great team. If Liverpool play first it will affect Arsenal but not for Man City.” .”