Arsenal vs Liverpool Clip Highlights Difference Between Martinelli and Eze

Arsenal vs Liverpool Clip Highlights Difference Between Martinelli and Eze

Arsenal were unable to come away with anything as they lost 1-0 against rivals Liverpool at Anfield over the weekend. It was a game of few opportunities for either team, but the Gunners could have perhaps made more of an impression in attack had new signing Eberechi Eze been used off the bench a little sooner.

Mikel Arteta went with Gabriel Martinelli from the start, but the Brazilian had a frustrating afternoon, failing to carve out any real opportunities for either himself or any teammates. He was replaced by Eze in the 70th minute, with the Englishman looking for more lively.

One clip in particular sums up the difference in confidence between the pair as Eze delightfully skipped past Dominik Szoboszlai, while Martinelli was thwarted by the makeshift right-back.

August 31: Joao Neves Scores Incredible Hat-Trick For PSG

Paris Saint-Germain continued their perfect start to the Ligue 1 season with their third win in as many games, beating Toulouse 6-3 in a thrilling encounter. The star of the show was very much Joao Neves.

Indeed, the central midfielder bagged not one, not two, but three goals as he went home with the match ball. It’s rare enough for a non-forward to score a hat-trick in football, but the quality of his three strikes was also eye-catching.

Incredibly, Neves bagged two bicycle kicks, as well as blasting home a thunderous top corner strike from distance to seal his hat-trick. As such, fans online have been blown away by the collection of goals.

One wrote: “This is the greatest hat-trick in the history of footy. 2x bicycle kicks 1x outside the box banger João Neves, you are a phenomenon.” Another said: João Neves has just scored one of the greatest hat-trick in Ligue 1 history. A third added: “Joao Neves has just scored the best hat-trick of all time as a midfielder.”

August 30: Alejandro Garnacho Slammed During Chelsea vs Fulham

It appears as though new Chelsea signing Alejandro Garnacho hasn’t made the best impression after he was spotted on his phone during his club’s Premier League derby vs Fulham. Having just completed his move from Manchester United, this was the winger’s first time at Stamford Bridge as a Blues player as he watched the 2-0 home win from the stands.

Not long in the game, the cameras panned to Garnacho in the crowd, but he seemed distracted as he fiddled with his phone. This has immediately annoyed some fans online. YouTuber Mark Goldbridge used it as the opportunity to make it clear how glad the Argentine has now left Old Trafford, saying: “Chelsea game on in front of him and he’s sat tapping on his phone. So glad Garnacho is gone.”

Fans felt similarly, writing: “He’s always pressing phone, boy can’t stay off social media as a professional footballer.” Another said: “First view of Garnacho and he’s on his phone and not watching the match.”

A third remarked: “This guy already making me angry scrolling on his phone instead of watching the game.” While a final support summed up the mood, writing: “Garnacho has just signed for Chelsea and he’s sitting on the bench looking at his phone. Not even watching the game which shows you everything you need to know about his attitude. If I was a manager I wouldn’t allow players to have their phones with them while the game is on.”

August 30: Jamie Carragher Immediately Slams VAR After Controversial Chelsea vs Fulham Decision

Chelsea were second best in the first half of their West London derby against Fulham on Saturday, a fact underlined when 18-year-old Josh King waltzed through their defence to open the scoring. Fortunately for the Blues, VAR and referee Rob Jones appeared just as lackadaisical.

The goal was eventually chalked off after Jones checked the pitchside monitor no fewer than 12 times before ruling that Rodrigo Muniz’s “careless challenge” in the build-up was enough to disallow it. It’s not the first time VAR has tilted things Chelsea’s way against a London rival either – Crystal Palace suffered a similar fate on the opening weekend.

Some are calling it one of the worst VAR interventions yet. Jamie Carragher was quick to voice his frustration on X, writing: “VAR has had a shocking start to the season.” It’s hard to disagree with the former Liverpool defender—what exactly was Muniz supposed to do with his foot in that situation?

August 27: Dominic Calvert-Lewin Speaks Out After Poor Leeds United Debut

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, following his move from Everton to Leeds United this summer, has spoken out after missing a penalty in his debut for the Elland Road outfit. Daniel Farke’s side lost to Sheffid Wednesday on penalties on Tuesday evening – and it was no thanks to the Englishman, who struggled to shine.

Taking to social media after, he said: “Very proud to make my debut for this great club tonight but also disappointed with how it went. I came here to give everything and that’s what I will continue to do. Can’t want to see you all at Elland Road.”

Calvert-Lewin replaced Lukas Nmecha in the 58th minute as Farke’s men were chasing a winner in regulation time, but he flattered to deceive. In second-half stoppage time, he missed from point-blank range (see above!) to win the game. His penalty was perhaps the low point of his debut as he skied his effort over the bar.