In Arsene Wenger’s early days as Arsenal manager, he repeatedly suggested his side were at a disadvantage compared to perennial title rivals Manchester United. The issue, he reasoned, was that Arsenal had to play so many derbies. There wasn’t simply Tottenham Hotspur to consider, but Chelsea, West Ham United, Wimbledon, often Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace, too. Derby games were considered more hectic, more physical and simply tougher.
Published Monday at 05:16 am on The Athletic - Premier League
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Published an hour ago on SkySports - Premier League
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Published 2 hours ago on SkySports - Premier League
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Published 2 hours ago on BBC Football
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Published 2 hours ago on SkySports - Premier League
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Published 2 hours ago on SkySports - Premier League
Exeter City complete a deal to purchase the freehold of the club's Cliff Hill training ground.
Published 10 hours ago on BBC Football - League One
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Published 10 hours ago on TalkSport
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Published 14 hours ago on TalkSport
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Published 16 hours ago on TalkSport
Blackburn Rovers' sporting director Gregg Broughton is set to leave the Championship club.
Published yesterday at 05:51 pm on BBC Football - Championship
Brentford's Results | |||
May 11 | AFC Bournemouth | -1 - -1 | A |
May 4 | Fulham | -1 - -1 | H |
Apr 27 | Everton | 0 - 1 | A |
Brentford's Fixtures | |||
May 19 | Newcastle United | H |
Premier League Table | ||||
Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts |
14 | Palace | 35 | -12 | 40 |
15 | Everton | 35 | -11 | 36 |
16 | Brentford | 35 | -8 | 35 |
17 | Nottm Forest | 35 | -20 | 26 |
18 | Luton Town | 35 | -29 | 25 |