Premier League: Romelu Lukaku scores in Chelsea return; United extend road streak
Romelu Lukaku got on the board in his return to the EPL, while Harry Kane made a cameo for Spurs and Man U drew Southampton.AUGUST 22, 2021
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Lukaku marks Chelsea return with goal, Kane back for Spurs
Superstar strikers Harry Kane and Romelu Lukaku have been back in action in the Premier League after some time awayAUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Man U extends away unbeaten streak to EPL record-equaling 27
Mason Greenwood sealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side a hard-fought point in a 1-1 draw at Southampton as Manchester United equaled the top flight’s longest unbeaten away recordAUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bukayo Saka - Plays 61 minutes Saka took one shot (on goal), crossed once inaccurately and created a chance during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Chelsea.
Impact Saka was in the starting XI on Sunday but failed to get on the scoresheet as Arsenal were blanked by Chelsea. The winger finished with the second highest amount of shots and crosses on the team before subbing off in the 61st minute.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bernd Leno - Beaten twice in first half Leno allowed two goals while making three saves during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Chelsea.
Impact Leno allowed goals in the 15th and 35th minutes as Arsenal fell to their London rivals on Sunday. The keeper has now allowed four goals in two league starts while his three saves upped his season total to four.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kieran Tierney - Walks off slowly Tierney was replaced by Nuno Tavares in the 66th minute of Sunday's match against Chelsea.
Impact Tierney appeared to walk off slowly with a potential muscular injury with his team down 2-0 in the scoreline. Heading into the next match against Manchester City, Tierney's health is another issue to monitor for the Gunners.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hector Bellerin - Out with thigh issue Bellerin will miss Sunday's match against Arsenal with a thigh issue.
Impact Bellerin has yet to be fit early in the season and will now target a return by Saturday's trip to Manchester City. In his absence, Cedric Soares and Callum Chambers will get more chances at right-back.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - On bench Sunday Aubameyang made the bench for Sunday's match against Chelsea.
Impact Aubameyang had a negative test for COVID-19 during the week and isn't quite ready to start bur does have a place in the team. Gabriel Martinelli appears to be getting his spot in the lineup along with Nicolas Pepe, so a young group will face a London derby until Aubameyang returns.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ben White - To miss Chelsea match White will miss Sunday's match against Chelsea due to COVID-19.
Impact White was caught out frequently in the first match against Brentford but is still a quality defender that sees another player unavailable for this London derby. In his place, Rob Holding could join the starting XI.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Man U, Chelsea seek 2nd wins; Bayern chases 1st
Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham all play their first away games of the Premier League season as they seek second straight winsAUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martin Odegaard's out of this 🌎 pass ' #Shorts ' ESPN FC
AUGUST 20, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Klopp calls for goalkeepers to get better protection
Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has called for goalkeepers to get more protection in their six-yard boxAUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Partey: Ghana coach Akonnor delivers update on Arsenal midfielder after surprise squad inclusion ' Goal.com Thomas Partey: Ghana coach CK Akonnor is sceptical about the Arsenal midfielder's availability for their World Cup qualifiers against Ethiopia and South Africa.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Pulisic tests positive for virus ahead of WCup qualifiers
Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic has tested positive for COVID-19 less than two weeks before United States players begin reporting for camp ahead of their 2022 World Cup qualifying...AUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aaron Ramsdale - Signs with Arsenal Ramsdale has signed a permanent deal with Arsenal from Sheffield United.
Impact Ramsdale makes the rumored move to Arsenal after he was relegated with Sheffield United last season. He's started all but one match in the Premier League the last two seasons at Bournemouth and Sheffield United, though he'll now have to fight for time with Bernd Leno, who is still the No. 1
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arsenal completes signings of Odegaard, Ramsdale
Arsenal has completed the signings of midfielder Martin Odegaard from Real Madrid and goalkeeper Aaron RamsdaleAUGUST 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Martin Odegaard - Completes Arsenal move Odegaard has signed a permanent deal with Arsenal away from Real Madrid.
Impact Odegaard wasn't wanted by Real Madrid, so he'll return to Arsenal where he made 14 appearances last season. He gives the Gunners another attacking midfielder and set-piece taker, likely cutting into playing time of guys like Emile Smith-Rowe and Nicolas Pepe, among others.
AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arsenal in flux as Chelsea arrives for Premier League derby
Arsenal is the latest Premier League team to have signed up for a behind-the-scenes documentary charting the goings-on at the club over the course of a season and program-makers ar...AUGUST 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The story of Arsenal's Farewell to Highbury Kit ' Goal.com Arsenal wore a "redcurrant" top in their final season at their old home ground, Arsenal, in the 2005-06 campaign. This is the story behind that kit
AUGUST 19, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Willian - Also dealing with COVID-19 Willian missed the opener because of COVID-19 and will be monitored ahead of Sunday's game against Chelsea.
Impact This is the first mention of COVID-19 for Willian after he missed the squad for the opener, but similar to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, it looks like he has a chance to return Sunday. While he probably won't start, he at least gives Arsenal another option off the bench.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Runar Runarsson - Remains out Sunday Runarsson will remain out for Sunday's match against Chelsea after testing positive for COVID-19 last week.
Impact Runarsson was a late test for the opener because he was "unwell" and now Arsenal have released that he tested positive for COVID-19, one of four players. Once again, Karl Jakob Hein is expected to be on the bench Sunday behind Bernd Leno.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alexandre Lacazette - Out against Chelsea Lacazette is still recovering from COVID-19 and won't be available for Sunday's match against Chelsea.
Impact Unlike Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who has a chance Sunday, Lacazette will miss his second-straight match because of COVID-19. The hope is that he can recover and get back in training next week ahead of the Aug. 28 trip to Man City.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - Tests negative, late test Sunday Aubameyang has tested negative for COVID-19 and will return to training before being assessed for Sunday's match against Chelsea, according to the team.
Impact Aubameyang has a chance to be ready Sunday, though better news would be if he returned to training before then. It's unknown when he tested positive, as that would point to an exact return to the pitch, but there's still a chance he'll be ready Sunday and even starting if deemed ready.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
How Odegaard can ease burden on Tierney in lopsided Arsenal Martin Odegaard can help Arsenal to attack on both flanks, as well as dovetail with Emile Smith Rowe to increase creativity.
AUGUST 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku won't need adjustment period
Romelu Lukaku won’t need much time to readjust to the Premier LeagueAUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
