SCOTT PARKER OFFERS TITLE VERDICT ON ARSENAL AFTER SHOCK BURNLEY DEFEAT
Burnley boss Scott Parker believes Arsenal have "everything they need to win the league" after his side's 2-0 defeat. He praised the Gunners' all-round quality, set-piece threat, and relentless consistency.
Declan Rice’s corner helped create a goal for Viktor Gyokeres against Burnley (Credits: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)
After watching his Burnley team be destroyed by the league leaders, Scott Parker thinks Arsenal has everything they need to win the Premier League.
Declan Rice and Viktor Gyokeres' goals in the first half made the Gunners' triumph comparatively easy, as they kept their sixth consecutive clean sheet across all competitions.
In the absence of Martin Zubimendi, who was also substituted as a precaution, and Gyokeres, who was substituted at the interval due to a muscular ailment, Mikel Arteta's unrelenting winning machine eased off after the break.
Arsenal had more than enough left over to secure three points that increased the lead at the top, even without the absence of Martin Odegaard, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, and Noni Madueke—all of whom are expected to return following the international break.
In his press conference after the game, Parker said, "They are just a very, very excellent team."
They are a club that, in my opinion, possesses all the necessary components to win the league this year.
They are a very good team in every aspect of their game, including set plays, attacking, and defence. Today, we just did not quite measure up.
Viktor Gyokeres headed home Declan Rice's corner after Gabriel's clever delivery back across the goal, breaking the tie for Arsenal via a well-known path.
"If you do not have those players, you probably do not score as many as Arsenal are scoring," Parker continued, referring to Arsenal's threat from set pieces.
There are more people involved than only Gabriel and Saliba. You have a person who takes deliveries. It goes back post each time you want it to do so. When you request that it be placed in the front post, it is placed there.
They are quite skilled at it, and you also have the timing and physicality of the runs. It can be challenging at times, aside from their innate talent and determination to attack the ball.
Numerous teams have struggled against them. You are constantly looking for solutions.
For us, it was about attempting to exert more control than we have when playing against elite teams, such as Manchester United and Liverpool. Is it possible for us to maintain control while posing a threat?
WINLESS WOLVES SACK VITOR PEREIRA IN EARLY-SEASON PREMIER LEAGUE SHOCK
Wolves have sacked manager Vitor Pereira after a winless start to the Premier League season, leaving them bottom of the table. The decision follows a 3-0 defeat to Fulham.
Wolves sack manager Vitor Pereira - Photo Credit: Getty Images
Wolverhampton Wanderers, who are now at the bottom of the Premier League standings, fired manager Vitor Pereira. Only a few weeks have passed since the 57-year-old Pereira was given a new three-year contract.
With no victories from their first ten games, Wolves' crushing 3-0 loss to Fulham on the road on Saturday was the last straw. They failed to inspire a victory at Craven Cottage despite Pereira making nine changes to his starting lineup from the team that lost to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
After Emmanuel Agbadou was sent off in the 36th minute, Wolves played more than half the game with 10 men, but they were already behind 1-0. After Ryan Sessegnon's early strike was doubled by Harry Wilson, Yerson Mosquera's own goal capped the thumping victory and ended Pereira's 11-month reign.
The Portuguese, who was brought in to replace Gary O'Neill in December 2024, assisted in leading Wolves to victory the previous season. But the loss of outstanding footballer Matheus Cunha after Manchester United triggered his £62.5million release clause was a devastating blow.
Wolves' only wins this season were in the Carabao Cup, both on home soil. In the second round, they defeated West Ham 3-2, and then they defeated Everton 2-0.
Wolves lost to Fulham on Saturday, falling eight points short of safety. Even the two 1-1 draws Pereira was able to secure were heartbreaking, as he gave up late equalisers at home against Brighton and away to Tottenham on consecutive weekends.
Periera faced irate Molineux fans following last Sunday's 3-2 setback at home to recently promoted Burnley, in which the visitors scored the game-winning goal in the 95th minute. The Wolves management gave the former Porto, Olympiacos, and Fenerbahce manager two more games, but they have now taken the axe and started looking for a replacement.
ASTON VILLA STAR EMI MARTíNEZ RESPONDS STRONGLY TO LIVERPOOL CRITICISM
Aston Villa's Emi Martinez responds on Instagram after his costly error gifted Mohamed Salah a goal in a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool. The goalkeeper's sloppy pass led to the opener at Anfield.
Emi Martínez Breaks Silence After Error - Photo Credit: Getty Images
After making a mistake during Aston Villa's 2-0 loss to Liverpool, Emi Martinez responded.
Mo Salah was served Liverpool's first goal on a plate by Villa's World Cup-winning number one goalie.
He made an effort to throw the ball to Pau Torres, but it was a careless pass that ended up in Salah's hands, who rolled it into the net.
Then, when Unai Emery's team fell at Anfield in the Premier League, Ryan Gravenberch extended Liverpool's lead.
In his news conference following the game, Emery talked about the event.
He said, "We need to take solid positioning and try to play with personality through our structure and roles."
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"Pau lost the ball in that situation after gaining his position to play with this pass and then through those passes to feel wonderful." Naturally, to strengthen our organisation and avoid giving up the opportunities we did give up.
For Salah, it was simple. Although it was a major error, I was responsible for one aspect of our procedure. I accept that, and we use the style we wish to maintain in the club and in the upcoming games to develop a team here.
"We need to steer clear of major errors like the first goal we let up today. However, it is a component of our procedure, and we will examine it to see how we can improve in these situations for the upcoming games.
Naturally, though, it gives us a sense of strength and comfort. Our position and our idea are bringing the players up to speed.
"I never lose," Martinez wrote in a subsequent Instagram post. I either learn or I succeed.