April 12th 2024.
Arsenal was hoping for a crucial penalty in their recent match against Bayern Munich, when young star Bukayo Saka took a tumble in the penalty area. However, despite the team's pleas, the referee did not award the spot kick. After the game, Saka took to social media to express his frustration, but not everyone agreed with his claim for a penalty. Even Arsenal legend Ian Wright believed that the referee made the right call and that a penalty should not have been given.
As the team prepares for their upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reassures that Saka has moved on from the incident. When asked by a reporter if Saka had "calmed down", Arteta replied, "Yes, he seemed fine this morning. He's had 48 hours to reflect on it and it's in the past now."
Arteta also took a moment to praise Aston Villa manager Unai Emery, who he replaced as Arsenal manager in 2019. "He's made a huge impact at the club in terms of performances and consistency," Arteta said. "It's unbelievable what they are doing. They are still competing in European competitions and had a match just last night. It's truly impressive."
Emery, who will be leading his Aston Villa team to face Arsenal on Sunday, has a successful track record in various countries and contexts. "He's been incredibly successful," Arteta added. "Being from a town close to mine, I have great admiration and respect for him. I wish him the best after Sunday, but what he's achieving is truly remarkable."
Emery spent a season as Arsenal's manager in 2018-19, where they narrowly missed out on a Europa League title and a top-four finish in the first year after Arsene Wenger's departure. Since joining Aston Villa in 2022, Emery has made a significant impact and even earned a nomination for Premier League Manager of the Season for guiding the team to Europa Conference League qualification last season.
In other news, there are reports of three of Harry Kane's children being injured in a car accident in Germany, Brentford lowering their asking price for Ivan Toney, and Arsenal potentially losing a promising young player who was once hailed as the next Bukayo Saka. Additionally, Liverpool and West Ham's recent defeats have put pressure on the fifth-place team in the UEFA club coefficient ranking. Stay updated with more trending stories by signing up for our newsletter. Your privacy is important to us, and this site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
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