Roy Keane hammers Arsenal for "problem" despite coming out victorious at Watford

Arsenal have been branded a 'retirement home for Chelsea' after being linked with Eden Hazard. Hazard, who has struggled at Real Madrid since leaving the Premier League in 2019, is the subject of interest from the Gunners.

Arsenal remain confident Mikel Arteta will stay the club amid reported interest from Paris Saint-Germain.The Spaniard has overseen a remarkable resurgence from the Emirates side, who are now strong favourites to secure a top-four Premier League finish and a subsequent Champions League return. Despite sitting bottom the standings after three league matches this campaign, the Gunners have battled back, and are currently in fourth spot, a point above Manchester United with three games in hand.

Arsenal in the 2-0 win over Leicester, proving to club legend Martin Keown that he was wrong to criticise the playmaker after joining from Real Madrid.The Norwegian signed for the Gunners in January 2021 on an initial six-month loan deal before making a permanent move for around £35million in August.The 23-year-old was quietly impressive in his loan spell, scoring three goals and assisting two in his 16 appearances for the club. But after joining permanently, Odegaard has proved to be a hit with Mikel Arteta and has commanded the role as Arsenal’s chief creator, consigning Emile Smith Rowe to the bench.

Arsenal duo Martin Odegaard and Thomas Partey have reaffirmed their confidence in clinching a top four finish, as they overtook Manchester United in the race for Champions League qualification.

Mikel Arteta’s free-flowing Arsenal side roared back into the top four with an almost faultless display against Leicester City.Thomas Partey’s classy header and Alexandre Lacazette’s penalty saw the Gunners’ cruise past Brendan Rodgers’ side 2-0.It was a complete display from the confident Gunners who have now won five Premier League matches. But while there were many excellent aspects of the north Londoners’ performance, one cheeky moment from Ben White brought a smile to the faces of Arsenal fans.The incident came in the 73rd minute when Leicester, albeit huffing and puffing, were still in with a slight chance of turning the contest around.After Cedric Soares’ shot was blocked by Caglar Soyuncu, the ball fell kindly to James Maddison who instinctively looked to get his side up the pitch.In fact, the Englishman was one good pass away from triggering a two-on-one counterattack in the Foxes’ favour.And the former Norwich City ace’s pass would have been weighted to perfection if White had not already read the situation.

Arsene Wenger has shown just how much he still loves Arsenal as he analysed current Gunners manager Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal continued their charge towards securing a top-four finish in the Premier League after battling to a 2-0 win over Leicester City on Sunday.Mikel Arteta ’s side got off to a flying start when Thomas Partey took advantage of some poor marking to head home from Gabriel Martinelli’s corner Leicester responded towards the end of the half and Aaron Ramsdale had to be on top form to deny Harves Barnes from close range.Arsenal were awarded a penalty in the second half after Caglar Soyuncu was adjudged to have handled inside the area by VAR and Alexandre Lacazette doubled their advantage. The victory means Arsenal have climbed back up into fourth and have reinstated the one-point gap to Manchester United, with Arteta's men still having three games in hand on the Red Devils.

Mikel Arteta has been told to ensure that Bukayo Saka doesn't leave Arsenal this summer by handing him the armband following Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's departure.The England international has been in fine form in the Premier League this season - and will have dreams of playing in the Champions League next time out.Although the Gunners look well-placed to secure a top-four finish, there could well be interest in Saka from European giants as a result of his increasingly impressive performances.Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has given his thoughts on the future of the 20-year-old, offering up some advice for his former Everton colleague Arteta.Speaking to LiveScore, Lescott said: "You need someone who is going to be playing every week, who can be accountable — and I think Bukayo Saka is that man."Though he’s still only young, he endured something in the summer with England that most wouldn’t face in their entire career."I think Mikel Arteta said it himself, that coming through that penalty miss has done wonders for his character and confidence and I think he’d relish that responsibility.Who should be Arsenal's next permanent captain? Give us your thoughts in the comments section"Also, from an Arsenal perspective, Saka is a player they have to keep hold of at all costs."He has aspirations to play in the Champions League next season, but by giving him the armband, I think he’d be far less likely to leave if they did miss out on the top four."He’s come through the ranks, he loves the club — he simply has to be a leading candidate."Joleon Lescott was speaking to LiveScore. To read his full column, click here.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has urged Marcus Rashford to simplify his game and take his opportunity after being handed a rare start.

Cristiano Ronaldo showed his anger towards Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick in his match-winning performance in the 3-2 win over Tottenham, according to Roy Keane. Ronaldo moved onto 807 career goals with a brilliant display at Old Trafford which included his 59th hat-trick.He opened the scoring with a thunderbolt into the top corner from 25 yards but an Alex Telles handball allowed Harry Kane to equalise from the penalty spot for Spurs.The 37-year-old gave United the lead once again with a tap-in from Jadon Sancho’s pass before an own goal from Harry Maguire made it 2-2.Ronaldo struck for a final time in the 81st minute, powering in a header from a corner to move United past Arsenal into fourth place in the Premier League.It was a classic performance from the Portuguese superstar – and Keane believes it was born out of frustration with his situation at the club."That’s where United are at, the quality of both teams wasn’t great,” he said on Sky Sports.“But it was entertaining and Ronaldo stepped up to the plate.

Mikel Arteta has ordered his Arsenal stars to live in the present as they step up their bid to grab fourth spot.The Gunners host Leicester this afternoon in pole position to do that - and qualify for the Champions League. Coming into the weekend they were sitting fourth, one point clear of Manchester United with THREE games in hand over their closest challengers.

Roy Keane was left fuming over Manchester United pair Harry Maguire and Raphael Varane wearing gloves but would have let Gary Neville do so.The former United captain admitted ahead of his former side's meeting with Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday that he did not like "big strong centre halves" wearing gloves, even in the warm-up.However, he has no qualms with his full-backs choosing to keep their hands warm both before and during matches.As a result, his old Red Devils team-mate Neville would have got away with wearing gloves during his 11 years playing alongside the Irishman at Old Trafford.Both Maguire and Varane were spotted with gloves on as they warmed up ahead of Saturday night's clash with Spurs, leaving Keane unimpressed.Speaking on Sky Sports, he said: “Are they gloves? Are they wearing gloves? Am I seeing things? That's a great message, that."Presenter Kelly Cates responded by asking: "Maybe they've just got cold hands?"Keane then snapped back by saying: "Two big strong centre-halves.

Arsenal are preparing for a major transfer overhaul this summer and are reportedly planning to bring in at least six players.The club are prioritising two new strikers and a midfielder, but have also set their sights on a new centre back, a right back and a left back.Following an unsuccessful approach for him in January, Arsenal are planning another move for Real Sociedad striker Aleksander Isak, while Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lille's Jonathan David also remain targets.It's understood the Gunners are big admirers of Chelsea's Armando Broja, who is currently on loan at Southampton, though they know doing business with their London rivals won't be easy.In midfield, the club is considering moves for Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz, Wolves' Ruben Neves and Leicester City star Youri Tielemans.Luiz and Tielemans will both have just a year left on their respective contracts at the end of the season, and neither are expected to sign an extension.As for defenders, Middlesbrough right-back Djed Spence, who is currently on loan at Nottingham Forest, is believed to be high on the club's wish-list, but they're likely to face stiff competition for his signature from other Premier League sides, including arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur.If Arsenal land all they targets they want in the summer, can they challenge for the title next season? Let us know what you think in the comments section...They remain open to the idea of bringing in a new centre back, but the return of William Saliba, who has impressed on loan with Marseille this season, means it's low on their list of priorities.Mikel Arteta's side are in pole position to finish in the top four this season after racking up four consecutive league victories, and are in with a

Rio Ferdinand has revealed how several of Manchester United players' agents have been begging him to ease off his criticism of their clients' poor form. Ferdinand, 43, is a legend at Old Trafford and has not been afraid to go in hard on the current crop of stars for their poor performances this season.

Kieran Tierney was predicted to reach the elite table of football while at Celtic way back in 2016 - and it seems to be ringing true.

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has won the club's player of the month award for February - despite only giving himself a rating of 4/10 for his Gunners career so far. Partey, 28, joined the north Londoners in October 2020 following a £45million deal with Atletico Madrid but has struggled with consistency due to injuries.However, the Ghanian star has enjoyed a good run of games of late, forming a solid partnership with Granit Xhaka at the base of the midfield.

Rio Ferdinand hopes that the Manchester United players are embarrassed by their display in the 4-1 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards has joked that he will no longer laugh on TV after being accused of being disrespectful to Roy Keane following Sunday's Manchester derby.

Arsenal stars are set to be rewarded with an eye-watering £500,000 bonus if Mikel Arteta ’s side are successful in their bid to finish in the Premier League top four this season. The Gunners stretched their winning run to four games with a 3-2 victory over Watford on Sunday to put them firmly on course for Champions League qualification.

Roy Keane during the Manchester derby on Sunday evening.Manchester United were embarrassed by their noisy neighbours Manchester City as Keane fumed at his former side's performance - much to the amusement of Richards. And unseen footage of the former City man joining in with the City fans' chant of 'City' emerged online.But Independent journalist Miguel Delany hit out at Richards when he tweeted: "Watching Sky."Whatever you think of Keane's punditry, thought it was a touch disrespectful for Richards to be in hysterics as Keane makes an impassioned point."However, Richards hit back at the Tweet: "Deary deary me! When Souness says to me, 'forget everything you’ve just said'."Or Neville says to me 'stop ranting! You’re not making sense'."I don’t see you saying it’s disrespectful to me so stop this nonsense.

Manchester United to hand Roy Keane a special role after he blasted their "shameful" derby day defeat to Manchester City.United were thumped 4-1 by their bitter rivals on Sunday, with Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez both bagging a brace. Jadon Sancho netted for United.And after the match, the United squad were accused of throwing in the towel by Keane, who has achieved legendary status at Old Trafford.His scathing post-match assessment has since gone viral.And O'Hara has suggested that United could do worse than get Keane involved to try and instil some fight in the current United squad until a new permanent manager is appointed in the summer.“Why don’t they get Roy Keane?” O’Hara told talkSPORT when dissecting the weekend's action.“Not as the manager, but why is Roy Keane not involved at Manchester United? Tell me why he’s not involved.”When quizzed on whether or not Keane would add anything as an ex-player, O'Hara fought back and insisted that Keane's frank analysis would benefit United.Would you like to see Keane involved at Man Utd? Let us know in the comments sectionAnd he also claimed that Keane would help improve the fragile mentality of the current dressing room.He added: “He’s not just an ex-player is he, he was the captain of the most successful team in the Premier League.