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Doesn’t it feel like Arsenal keep conceding one of their opponents goals of the season? The data suggest maybe they are but why? Allowing low pressure shots, having the shortest goalkeeper in the Premier League, dumb luck or some combination of the lot?

My "Simon Becher is a good soccer player" 2026 agenda is off to a flying start.

𝐇𝐓: 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝟐-𝟏 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐞 Nico O'Reilly had scored three Premier League goals in in 33 appearances; after his brace today, he's now scored three in his past two league outings. City are on course to reduce Arsenal's lead at the summit to just two points.

Nico O'Reilly has two first-half goals as Manchester City regain their lead against Newcastle United. Lewis Hall had drawn Eddie Howe’s side level after O'Reilly’s opener, but the England international headed Pep Guardiola’s side back in front from Erling Haaland’s cross.

🇺🇸 Sources: The LA Galaxy has waived forward Christian Ramirez. Club were crunched to be roster complaint. Ramirez unfortunate casualty. Ramirez will have several teams interested in waivers process. The well respected veteran won 2023 MLS Cup, has scored 55 MLS goals.

"You have no idea the physical toll that two Manchester City goals have on a person!" – Arsenal fans

A fun thing is that I can now include this kind of thing in my Sunday column.

CHELSEA ACADEMY PRODUCT LEWIS HALL COMES TO ARSENAL'S AID 👀

How many Arsenal fans just turned off their TV's?

🇵🇾 Sources: Atlanta United has reached a verbal agreement with River Plate to sign Paraguay int’l midfielder Matias Galarza. Deal would be a loan plus a $3m purchase option. River Plate hold significant sell on %.

Finally caught up with Dortmund on delay and let me tell you, I'm chuffed for Karin Adeyemi after the ongoing German conspiracy to never, ever award him a penalty was somehow upheld yet again.

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Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior revealed Zian Flemming’s late equaliser for Burnley in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge was the result of one of his players marking the wrong man. More from @nnamdionye.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐦 𝟎-𝟎 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 West Ham's 2.87 xG is the most recorded by a team who failed to score in a Premier League game since March 2022. Two points dropped? Sunday's results will likely determine that. For all the stats...: theanalyst.com/articles/wes...

What a win for Osasuna, 90th-minute winner against Real Madrid.

Tyler Adams' first match in 68 days: ⏱️ 66 minutes played ⚽ 60 touches 🎯 41/45 passes completed (91%) 🍒 Bournemouth go 8 games unbeaten in all comps Welcome back, Captain America 🫡

Even Google is in awe of James Milner 🤯

Fulltime: WestHam 0 Bournemouth 0

The match between West Ham United and Bournemouth ends level - for the sixth Premier League game in a row.

Declan Rice has described Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Wolves as “sickening” and revealed that “heated” discussions were had by the squad after the game. More from @nnamdionye.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Leicester City may have stopped the rot in terms of consecutive defeats in the Championship, but they remain in the relegation zone after a 2-2 draw with Stoke City.

What … a … week for American top striker Folarin Balogun, who scored twice for Monaco vs reigning Euro champion PSG in Champions League and ignited three-goal rally at first-place Lens today with a second-half goal. #usmnt

Chelsea have dropped more points from winning positions in Premier League home games than any other side this season (17). Joao Pedro had given Chelsea the lead against Burnley, but the balance of the match swung on Wesley Fofana’s second-half red card, with the visitors equalising in added time.

Wesley Fofana’s sending off in today’s draw against Burnley means Chelsea have now been shown eight red cards in the Premier League this season. Only two sides in Premier League history have received more - and 11 games remain...

𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝟎-𝟐 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐨𝐧 A record-breaking day for James Milner, who celebrates with Brighton's first Premier League since since 3 January. It was their first away league win since 30 November.

When you draw after leading for 89 minutes 😬

𝐀𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝟏-𝟏 𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 A missed opportunity for Aston Villa to slash the gap to those above them, even with Tammy Abraham's late leveller. Man Utd will be just three points behind Villa if they beat Everton on Monday.

When you draw Burnley at home 😬

On a record-breaking day for James Milner, Brighton earn a Premier League victory for the first time since January 3. Goals from Diego Gomez and Danny Welbeck condemn Brentford to just a third home league defeat of the season.

𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐚 𝟏-𝟏 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐲 Chelsea have dropped more points from winning positions in Premier League home games than any other side this season (17). Zian Flemming's late equaliser saw Burnley make the most of their one-man advantage after Fofana's red card.

Eight goals, eight different goalscorers. A remarkable game at The Racecourse Ground. 6’: Wrexham 1-0 Ipswich 20’: Wrexham 1-1 Ipswich 37’: Wrexham 2-1 Ipswich 45+3’: Wrexham 2-2 Ipswich 47’: Wrexham 2-3 Ipswich 66’: Wrexham 3-3 Ipswich 75’: Wrexham 4-3 Ipswich 86’: Wrexham 5-3 Ipswich

Fulltime: Brentford 0 Brighton 2

Liam Rosenior sure is aging those men down at Stamford Bridge.

Fulltime: AstonVilla 1 Leeds 1

Since the start of December, Leeds United have played 14 matches in the Premier League. Following their 1-1 draw with Aston Villa today, eight of these games have ended level.

I realize it’s not the best moment for us to be laughing at anyone but … fuck it… I’m having a good laugh at Chelsea and Villa

That could have been a huge minute in the Champions League chase, Villa equalising, Chelsea conceding an equaliser.

Fulltime: Chelsea 1 Burnley 1

After Wesley Fofana's sending off, Chelsea have received six red cards in the Premier League this season, two more than any other side.

Como have beaten Juventus away for the first time since 1951. Goals from Mergim Vojvoda and Maxence Caqueret secured all three points for Cesc Fabregas' side who are now sixth in Serie A, two points behind Roma in fourth and the Champions League qualification spots.

Since the start of last season, no player has scored more goals direct from free-kicks in the top five European leagues than Leeds United's Anton Stach.

Tyler Adams starting for Bournemouth at West Ham, first start since knee injury Dec. 15. #usmnt

The IOC has provided comment now on FIFA’s proposals for Gaza. Had asked the IOC president about it yesterday and she had been taken by surprise when told Gianni Infantino had been sat in front row of that board of peace thing.

Only one team in the Premier League are currently on a "run" of more than one win in a row, and that's City, who are just on two. And only six wins by 4+ goals

John, in his spare time, built one of the most useful tools I’ve seen for following MLS. Now imagine how good @futi.live, which he’s been working on for a year, is gonna be.

Joao Pedro's goal is the difference between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge. Excluding penalties, this is now the most prolific league season of the his career. At 24, there are plenty of signs that his evolution could still click into a higher gear too. www.nytimes.com/athletic/704...

Jumbo US motorcade with flags, giant black SUVs and sirens making a racket through downtown Milan, presumably so the FBI director can be whisked through the city. Made me wonder why does that much attention need to be drawn to this guy? Can't think of an equivalent official from elsewhere needing it

Anton Stach’s 30-yard free-kick has put Leeds United ahead against Aston Villa. It seems everyone, including Emiliano Martinez, was expecting Stach to deliver a cross, but the midfielder had other ideas... Should Martinez have done better?

If you hear Leeds supporters singing "Chelsea Dagger," you'll know who started it 🏒

Chelsea now have a front-of-jersey sponsor and Jack Harlow watching their game vs. Burnley 🔵

I have got plenty of Black cousins in small towns in red states from coast to coast and everywhere in between, so nothing surprises me about the USA, but thanks anyway. Appreciate the assumption that everyone who examines the US with concern is just on the outside looking in. 🙌

James Milner is now the all-time record holder for Premier League appearances. It's one of many significant achievements in his career, but not the one he'd prefer to be remembered for. ✍️ @oliverkay.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

More James Milner alerts, fewer U2 albums ⚽️

Tim Cook. Massive Jimmy Milner Fan. More James Milner alerts, fewer U2 albums.

Off to Dallas to watch the Arsenal smash Spurs with @dgoonersociety.bsky.social Up the Arsenal! ✈️

James Milner breaks the record for most Premier League appearances.

James Milner has broken the all-time record for Premier League appearances. His start for Brighton against Brentford is his 654th appearance in the league, surpassing the milestone previously held by Gareth Barry.

Will be firing in the @soccerwisehq.bsky.social discord with the lovely sickos like we have been all offseason long. Happy to be back www.patreon.com/Soccerwise

MLS 2026 season opening day!!

James Milner, 40 years young, starts for Brighton at Brentford to make his record-breaking 654th Premier League appearance 👏 He's also the first man to play in 24 PL seasons, the competition's second-oldest scorer and its second-youngest scorer. Astonishing longevity 👑

Fired off one last newsletter before First Kick, with my final, official standings predictions. And a big thank you to all of you. tacticsfreezone.ghost.io/my-final-off...

What a goal from Bennie!

James Milner starts for Brighton at Brentford, his 654th Prem Lge appearance, breaking Gareth Barry’s record. “To be honest, I’d rather be remembered for winning every domestic trophy with two clubs or winning the Champs Lge or scoring in the Prem Lge for Leeds at 16” www.nytimes.com/athletic/702...

Matters are no longer quite so straightforward with the #LFC legend this summer 👇🔴 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

Arsenal have won eight of the last 10 North London Derbies, losing only once 😤 Get-right game incoming? 🤔

The change in the #LFC midfielder has been explained by the boss 👇🔴 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

The #LFC boss isn't having it 👇🔴 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

Troops for #GW27 🪖 Rolling to 4 fts 🧻 Cole Palmer 🥶👑🥶 Enjoy the football folks ⚽️

Scotty Too Hotty

Here's my Gameweek 27 team Captain: Haaland Transfers: Gomes & Lacroix to Dango & James Total points: 1,540 Rank: 159k Good luck everyone!

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Admittedly fewer dumbos on here than twitter but fact you still can’t filter notifications on here means I still see them all in my mentions!

Declan Rice could make his 100th Premier League appearance for Arsenal if he plays against Spurs on Sunday. #TOTARS

Bukayo Saka has scored three goals and assisted three more in his last eight Premier League games against Spurs. #TOTARS

30% of the goals Arsenal have conceded have come from shots from outside the box – the highest proportion in the top flight. Spurs sit thirdd in this ranking with 22% of the goals shipped coming from long range. #TOTARS

54% of the goals Spurs have scored have been netted in the first half – the highest proportion in the top flight. #TOTARS

A bit of Wolves reflection, Rice on dressing room home truths, how Arsenal react now, changes Mikel Arteta might make to his team, and lots more in our North London derby preview now out on Patreon with @lgambrose.bsky.social Instant access just $6 per month - www.patreon.com/posts/151304...

Gonna be funny when that Sp*rs tifo unveils as an Arsenal espresso cup.

She’s up to something @cstaffordbloor.bsky.social.

25% of the goals Arsenal have conceded have come from shots from outside the box – the highest proportion in the top flight. Spurs sit second in this ranking with 22% of the goals shipped coming from long range. #TOTARS

It’s week 27 of @TheAthleticFC Premier League predictions challenge, in which I take on (and am frequently embarrassed by) a guest subscriber, an algorithm and a six-year-old. (Not so much the algorithm actually) www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

A new chat about all things Tottenham Hotspur, meeting Igor Tudor and my thoughts on sitting down with Johan Lange. youtu.be/TvaoXWbLyns

Only Arsenal (12) have scored more headed goals in the Premier League than Spurs (10) this season. #TOTARS

Newcastle United are attempting to trademark the phrase “Howay the lads”. In Geordie dialect — the colloquial language used by people local to Newcastle and the surrounding area — “Howay the lads” means “come on (or let’s go), boys”. 📝 @chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social

This is Spurs' Premier League home record since November 2024. LDLLDLLWLDWLLLWLDLLDLWLDLDL 19 points from a possible 81. #TOTARS

Arsenal and Man City have played 17 of the same fixtures this season and the difference in points is -3 in Man City's favour: AST A 0 BRE A -2 BHA H +2 FUL A 0 LEE H 0 LIV H -2 LIV A -3 MUN H -3 MUN A +3 NEW A +3 NFO A -2 SUN H 0 SUN A 0 TOT H +3 WHU H 0 WOL H 0 WOL A -2

Another example of Europe and America’s interests diverging on global stage.

Arsenal have won each of their last four league games against Tottenham Hotspur, only enjoying longer runs in August 1980 (6 wins) and January 1989 (5 wins). #TOTARS

There have been 26 penalties in the north London derby in Premier League history – more than in any other fixture. #TOTARS

Johan Lange sat down with us to face questions about the problems at Spurs, if his job is under pressure, what the next Tottenham manager must be like, Pochettino, the Thomas Frank mistake, transfer window mess, Igor Tudor, Romero's future and a lot more. www.football.london/tottenham-ho...

European capitals might be opposed to Russia’s return to international sports, but no such hostility from the Trump administration’s sports envoy: “Sport is for all.” Trump Official Backs Russia’s Return to Global Sports www.nytimes.com/2026/02/21/w...

Top contender for the Puskrap Prize of the year so far.

On New Year's Eve, Arsenal were five points clear and City had a game in hand. Since then, both teams have won three out of eight matches. Today Arsenal are five points clear and City have a game in hand. It's nip and tuck. Have a read ⬇️ theanalyst.com/articles/ars...

On New Year's Eve, Arsenal were five points clear & City had a game in hand. Since then, Arsenal have won two out of seven league games & City only three out of eight. Today Arsenal are five points clear & City have a game in hand. It's nip and tuck. Have a read ⬇️ theanalyst.com/articles/ars...

Son Heung Min and Harry Kane have scored 22 of the last 30 goals Spurs have scored in north London derbies, including nine of the last 11 in the fixture. #TOTARS

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FIVE YEAR-OLD DIEGO LUNA PLAYED AGAINST WHO?!?! 🤯 Had that dawg in him from a young age 💪

Igor Tudor has described Tottenham Hotspur’s situation as “an emergency”, as the interim head coach prepares for a 12-game rescue mission in the Premier League – starting with Sunday’s north London derby against Arsenal. More from @jaydmharris.bsky.social ⬇️ 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Your first batch of new Igor Tudor quotes. Don't dare ask him if he'll go sightseeing in London! He said Spurs are in an 'emergency situation', gave Solanke and Porro updates, said what style of play Sunday will bring and had 'Spursy' explained to him. www.football.london/tottenham-ho...

The fight for survival in the Championship took another dramatic twist at Ewood Park, as Yuki Ohashi headed home a 95th minute winner for Blackburn Rovers against Lancashire rivals Preston North End in Michael O'Neill's first game in charge.