To my discredit, I predicted a final score of 2-2…and Arsenal did not disappoint. After jumping to a 2-0 lead within the first 10 minutes, you just had the feeling that score would not last. Unfortunately, that feeling came true…a 2-2 draw. The game was entertaining, and along the way…
Five Arsenal Women have been called up by the England squad for upcoming international matches in the UEFA Women’s Nations League matches beginning on May 30th. They are – Michelle Agyemang, Chloe Kelly, Beth Mead, Alessia Russo and Leah Williamson.
Fabrizio Romano reports Jorginho will head to Flamengo in Brazil on a free transfer this summer.
Romano also reports the Gunners will be looking this summer for a striker, a winger, defenders and more to strengthen the club for next season.
Playoff Final – May 24th – Wembley Stadium
Sheffield United v Sunderland
Leeds United and Burnley have already qualified for next season’s Premier League.
Gary Neville on Arsenal’s weaknesses, “They’ve left themselves woefully short up top, and they still haven’t got a player in midfield from deep who can receive the ball on the back foot, and Zubimendi, we think, might come to Arsenal. They’ve got to deal with that – Partey is not great at that, Declan Rive has proven in the first leg v PSG that’s he’s not great at it, he’s better going forwards. So those two key positions, they need two forwards and they need another midfield player.”
Simon Hooper will be the head referee for Arsenal v Newcastle United. Michael Salisbury will be the VAR.
May 25 – Southampton (A)
Jul 23 – AC Milan (Singapore)
Jul 27 – Newcastle United (Hong Kong)
Jul 31 – Tottenham Hotspur (Hong Kong)
Declan Rice – Hamstring
Leandro Trossard – Hamstring
Gabriel Magalhaes – Hamstring
Kai Havertz – Thigh
Takehiro Tomiyasu – Knee
Gabriel Jesus – Knee
Lina Hurtig – Other
Laia Codina Panedas – Other
Daphne van Domselear – Foot
Katie Reid – Knock
