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Gary Neville Warns Cole Palmer of Tough Test at Anfield
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has cautioned Chelsea star Cole Palmer ahead of their Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, October 20, after the international break.
In an interview with NBC Sports, Neville emphasized that Liverpool will not make it easy for Palmer, predicting a tough, aggressive approach from Arne Slot’s side. “Anfield is one of the hardest places to find space,” Neville said, noting that Palmer’s usual composure on the ball will be tested.
He added, “[Liverpool will] be really aggressive and won’t let him have any joy or early momentum. Anfield can be intimidating, with the crowd and atmosphere adding to the challenge.” Palmer has been in outstanding form this season, scoring six goals and providing five assists in seven Premier League matches.
Joe Cole speaks on Arsenal and their chances of winning the Premier League this season. He suggests that if Arsenal can sign Victor Osimhen, the title could be theirs.
“I’m going to put an asterisk on this. I think Manchester City win the title if they [Arsenal] don’t bring in a number nine because I still think that will be a problem for them.
“Therefore, I am predicting Manchester City to clinch the league ahead of Arsenal, but if they sign Victor Osimhen, I would change my prediction. As it stands, my choice is Manchester City.”
Jay-Jay Okocha speaks on the popular GOAT debate between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and shares his pick.
“Ronaldo is a special player. But he’s, for me, a goal scorer. He can score 10 million goals. He is a goal scorer. It’s like Haaland. Haaland is a goal scorer.”
“But Messi, Messi, Messi is on another planet,” he said.
“Messi was born to play football, you know. Messi, I think Messi will get ill if he doesn’t play football. You know, he’s a genius,” he added.
Ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season, beginning this weekend, Arsenal have confirmed their squad numbers for the players.
In a post on the club’s website, Mikel Arteta’s side confirmed that Bruno Guimaraes, who joined the Gunners from Newcastle United, will wear the number 39 jersey.
Squad numbers for Arsenal players this season:
- David Raya
- William Saliba
- Cristhian Mosquera
- Ben White
- Piero Hincapie
- Gabriel
- Bukayo Saka
- Martin Odegaard
- Gabriel Jesus
- Eberechi Eze
- Gabriel Martinelli
- Jurrien Timber
- Kepa Arrizabalaga
- Viktor Gyokeres
- Christos Tzolis
- Noni Madueke
- Fabio Vieira
- Ethan Nwaneri
- Mikel Merino
- Reiss Nelson
- Kai Havertz
- Illan Meslier
- Riccardo Calafiori
- Tommy Setford
- Martin Zubimendi
- Bruno Guimaraes
- Declan Rice
- Myles Lewis-Skelly
- Max Dowman
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