21/08/2023 Football
21/08/2023 Football – There are a few games on today. Arsenal travel to Crystal Palace on Sky Sports Premier League in the Premier League.
21/08/2023 Football – Premier League – Crystal Palace v Arsenal
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber suffers serious knee injury, sidelining him for around seven months; Oleksandr Zinchenko could replace him. Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi available despite previous injury. Michael Olise is still out with a hamstring problem, while Hughes and Franca remain sidelined.
Facts
- ⚽️ Jurrien Timber injured, out for seven months on Premier League debut.
- ⚽️ Oleksandr Zinchenko may replace Timber after recovering from a calf issue.
- ⚽️ Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi is available despite limping off in the previous match.
- ⚽️ Winger Michael Olise remains out with a hamstring problem.
- ⚽️ Will Hughes and Matheus Franca continue to be sidelined.
- ⚽️ Crystal Palace won 3 out of 23 home matches against Arsenal, 2 in Premier League.
- ⚽️ Arsenal won both top-flight matches against Crystal Palace last season.
- ⚽️ Palace aiming for 2nd time winning opening 2 top-flight matches.
- ⚽️ Palace won its first Premier League home game once in 14 previous tries.
- ⚽️ Palace is unbeaten at home in the top flight since Hodgson’s return.
- ⚽️ Edouard aims to match Zaha’s feat of scoring in the opening 2 PL matches.
- ⚽️ Hodgson is winless in 4 PL matches against Arteta’s Arsenal.
- ⚽️ Arsenal unbeaten in 12 Premier League London derbies last season.
- ⚽️ Arsenal had the best away record in the top flight last season.
- ⚽️ Arsenal kept 10 Premier League away clean sheets last term.
- ⚽️ Arsenal lost all 4 PL away games on Mondays under Arteta.
- ⚽️ Bukayo Saka to equal the club record of 82 consecutive PL games.
Arsenal Emirates Stadium 3D Puzzle
21/08/2023 Football – Other Games
OTHER FOOTBALL – MONDAY 21 AUGUST
12:00am UK MON / 7:00pm ET SUN
USA NWSL – Orlando v Chicago
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ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – Argentinos Juniors v River Plate
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USA NWSL – Portland v North Carolina
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TURKISH SUPER LIG – Samsunspor v Fenerbahce
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FAI CUP – Cork City v Waterford
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FAI CUP – UCD v Galway
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FRENCH LIGUE 2 – Ajaccio v Bordeaux
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SPANISH LALIGA 2 – Huesca v Tenerife
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ARGENTINE PRIMERA DIVISION – Huracan v Banfield
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21/08/2023 Football Gossip & News
Manchester United’s Transfer Targets
- Manchester United is contemplating a move for Marco Verratti, the 30-year-old midfielder from Paris St-Germain. However, they’re not alone; Saudi club Al-Ahli and Bayern Munich are also in the race.
- The Red Devils are also keen on Benfica’s Greek goalkeeper, Odysseas Vlachodimos, who is 29 years old.
West Ham’s Struggles and Pursuits
- Rennes has turned down West Ham’s offer for 21-year-old Belgian winger Jeremy Doku. Manchester City is also showing interest in the young talent.
- The Hammers are finding it difficult to settle on a price for Mohammed Kudus, the 23-year-old Ghanaian midfielder from Ajax.
Aston Villa’s Defensive Options
- Aston Villa is mulling over a move for Arsenal’s Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavares, 23, as an alternative to Argentine defender Marcos Acuna, 31, from Sevilla.
Other Noteworthy Transfers
- Sevilla is interested in acquiring Pablo Fornals, a 27-year-old Spanish midfielder from West Ham.
- Nottingham Forest is willing to shell out £15m for 19-year-old Brazilian striker Matheus Nascimento from Botafogo.
- Liverpool and Manchester United are both eyeing Ryan Gravenberch, a 21-year-old midfielder from Bayern Munich.
- Everton is nearing a £15m deal for Che Adams, a 27-year-old Scottish forward from Southampton.
International Moves
- Al-Shabab, a Saudi Arabian club, has verbally agreed to sign Demarai Gray, a 27-year-old Jamaican winger from Everton.
- Barcelona is set to bring in Sergino Dest, a 22-year-old American defender from PSV Eindhoven, on loan.
Future Prospects
- Barcelona is keeping tabs on Leroy Sane, a 27-year-old German winger from Bayern Munich, for a potential bid next summer.
Lower League Interests
- Blackburn Rovers, QPR, and Preston are all interested in loaning Derry Scherhant, a 20-year-old German striker from Hertha Berlin.
Monday’s gossip: Verratti, Vlachodimos, Doku, Kudus, Olmo, Tavares, Fornals, Adams, Sane – BBC Sport
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