Mexico, June 10 (IANS) England manager Thomas Tuchel said Bukayo Saka is still recovering from an Achilles injury and will need careful management ahead of the World Cup, despite the Arsenal forward playing a decisive role in his club’s title-winning campaign.Saka sustained the injury in March but continued to play for the North London club for the final run of games as they captured their first English top-flight title in nearly 20 years. Saka was also on the pitch in the final of the Champions…
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Florida, June 2 (IANS) England football team has started its preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, which will commence on June 11. The Harry Kane-led side has arrived in the city for the pre-World Cup camp.Head coach Thomas Tuchel and a number of his squad flew from Birmingham Airport to Florida on Tuesday for their crucial training base in West Palm Beach.Arsenal’s Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka plus Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson – who were all in…
London, May 29 (IANS) England forward Bukayo Saka believes the current Three Lions squad possesses the right mix of talent, competition, and togetherness as they continue their pursuit of a first FIFA World Cup title since 1966.Having featured in three major tournaments already, Saka said England’s recent near misses have only strengthened the squad’s determination to finally go all the way at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.“We know there’s an expectation, but what’s important is…
London, May 19 (IANS) Arsenal F.C. moved closer to their first Premier League title in 22 years after a tense 1-0 victory over Burnley F.C. on Monday. Kai Havertz scored the key goal at the Emirates Stadium.Havertz headed in a corner from Bukayo Saka just before halftime, which settled a hard-fought contest and put Arsenal five points clear at the top of the table with one game left.However, Manchester City F.C. still has two matches to play and can keep the title race going if they beat AFC Bou…
London, May 6 (IANS) Bukayo Saka’s finish on the stroke of half-time helped Arsenal reach the Champions League final for the first time since 2006 following a tense evening in north London.Saka’s 44th-minute goal claimed 1-0 win for the Gunners in the semifinal second-leg against Atletico Madrid, and moved into the final with an aggregate 2-1 win.Mikel Arteta’s men dominated the early passages of play, but it was the visitors who carved out the opening opportunity with Julián Alvarez sweeping w…
London, May 3 (IANS) Arsenal went six points clear of Manchester City with a 3-0 win at home to Fulham.Making his first start since March, Bukayo Saka teed up Viktor Gyokeres for the opening goal, with the duo trading roles when the winger made it 2-0 with a trademark near-post finish.Gyokeres clinched his brace with a towering header on the stroke of half-time, and Arsenal were comfortable throughout the second period, almost adding a fourth when Riccardo Calafiori struck the crossbar.The Gunne…
Madrid, April 30 (IANS) Atletico Madrid and Arsenal drew 1-1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal at the Metropolitano, leaving everything to be decided in next week’s return leg in London.Both goals came from the penalty spot, and Arsenal was left aggrieved after a late VAR intervention overturned what had looked a strong claim for a second spot-kick that could have tilted the tie in its favour, reports Xinhua.Atletico started with Ademola Lookman on the left and Jan Oblak …
Madrid, April 28 (IANS) Atletico Madrid face Arsenal at the Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal, in a rematch of the league phase meeting that Arsenal won 4-0 in London in October.Since then, Arsenal’s imperious early-season form has dipped, with Mikel Arteta’s side now locked in a tight Premier League title race with Manchester City.Injuries have also taken a toll. Mikel Merino is a long-term absentee and is doubtful for the World Cup, Ju…
London, April 14 (IANS) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has issued a cautious update on midfielder Declan Rice ahead of their decisive second-leg clash against Sporting CP in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals to be played at Emirates Stadium on Thursday.Rice emerged as a fresh injury concern after missing Tuesday’s open training session at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, casting doubt over his involvement in the crucial encounter at the Emirates Stadium. The England player had only recen…
London, April 9 (IANS) North London club Arsenal have been given a significant boost ahead of their upcoming Premier League clash against Bournemouth, to be played at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, as their top player Eberechi Eze has returned to training, providing a timely boost to manager Mikel Arteta.The attacking midfielder, who was recently named Arsenal’s Player of the Month for March, had been sidelined over the past few weeks due to a calf injury sustained after the side’s win ov…