Tag: Declan Rice

Shearer backs Arsenal to end 22-year title wait

Alan Shearer
November 2025

Arsenal beat Burnley to go seven points clear, earning a ninth straight win and seventh straight clean sheet. Alan Shearer told BBC Sport he “can’t see a weakness,” praising set-piece threat and advanced use of Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber to overload wide areas and sustain pressure. Arsenal’s structure limits transitions and concedes few shots. Declan Rice anchors possession and rest defense; Viktor Gyökeres adds direct runs and penalty-box presence. Rotation keeps intensity high. Title push hinges on maintaining defensive health and chance quality across winter congestion and Europe. Chelsea’s 2004/05 goals-against mark is a realistic target.

Arsenal rule out Saliba and Martinelli for Brighton cup

William Saliba, Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
October 2025

Arsenal’s injury list deepened as William Saliba and Gabriel Martinelli were ruled out of the Carabao Cup, adding to absences for Gabriel Jesus, Kai Havertz, Noni Madueke and captain Martin Ødegaard. Mikel Arteta confirmed Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori and Declan Rice are available, but the leaders’ depth will be stretched during a dense run across competitions. Expect centre-back reshuffle and conservative winger usage to avoid recurrence. Arsenal should lean on rest-defence structure, short build sequences and controlled pressing to reduce transition exposure without Saliba. For Martinelli’s threat replacement, rotate vertical runners and pattern for back-post overloads. Medical: imaging, graded field re-entry, and micro-cycle load caps ahead of league duties.

Salah Makes History With Third PFA Players’ Player Award

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
August 2025

Mohamed Salah secured the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award for 2024–25, becoming the only player to win it three times. His 29 goals and 18 assists were pivotal in Liverpool’s title-winning campaign, edging Fernandes, Isak, Rice, Palmer, and Mac Allister. Salah’s unmatched consistency and impact ensured he surpassed rival nominees. Fernandes shone despite United’s struggles, Isak ranked second in scoring, Rice drove Arsenal’s efforts, Palmer remained productive, and Mac Allister excelled in midfield. Yet Salah’s historic contribution stood above, earning him the recognition from fellow professionals.

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