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ARSENAL'S SINGLE BIGGEST THREAT: JAMIE CARRAGHER REVEALS TITLE BLOCKER

Jamie Carragher says Arsenal have "no excuses" after their 4-1 derby win over Tottenham. With a six-point lead, he states the only thing that can stop Arsenal from winning the Premier League title is their own mindset. Thierry Henry agrees the time is now

Arsenal's Single Biggest Threat: Jamie Carragher Reveals Title Blocker
Carragher Identifies Only Thing Stopping Arsenal's Glory

After Arsenal's dominant 4-1 victory over Tottenham, Jamie Carragher remarked that Arsenal only has itself to blame if they fail in the Premier League title race, as this result provided a six-point lead.

Eberechi Eze's hat-trick, the first in the north London derby since 1978, powered Mikel Arteta's team to a big win at the Emirates; his display showed that the Gunners are title contenders.

Carragher said that Arsenal are the favourites for the title, especially after Manchester City's defeat to Newcastle and Liverpool's slump. He thinks that Arsenal is the team to beat this year.

Carragher noted that Arsenal has finished second in the Premier League for the past three years (twice to Manchester City and once to Liverpool). He said that the Gunners won't have any excuses if they miss out on the title again.

Carragher mentioned on Sky Sports, The only team that can stop Arsenal from lifting the title is Arsenal. The only thing that can hold them back is their own mindset. The fans might get nervous in March or April if the title race is still close.

This is their year. If they don't win it, we'll all blame them for throwing it away. In the past, there was always a team that was a bit better, but that's not the situation this season.

Thierry Henry agreed with Carragher, saying that it's time for Arsenal to accept their role as title favourites.

He explained, Sooner or later, you have to accept it. People talk about trusting the process, but now it's happening.

We believe we have the best team, so we need to make sure we can win the league. I'm not saying they will, but they need to act like they are the favourites.”

Just accept it. I'm not trying to add pressure. If I were returning in the summer, I would say, 'It's time to get serious.' We need to perform so that people are scared of us.”

Mikel Arteta admitted that Arsenal needs to focus on themselves as they get ready for a pivotal week. He commented, “We have to take it one match at a time. The league is very competitive, and games are often decided by small margins. We need to keep our momentum going, enjoy this victory, and then concentrate on Bayern Munich.

Arsenal's next Premier League match will pose a challenge, as they face Chelsea, who are currently second, at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. They also have a game against Bayern Munich in the Champions League in midweek.

WEST HAM’S JANUARY OVERHAUL CONTINUES AS ANDREAS SCHJELDERUP TALKS FOLLOW CASTELLANOS AND PABLO

The Hammers are the busiest team in January. Discover the latest on the plan to pair Schjelderup with new signing Taty Castellanos.

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West Ham joins the race for Andreas Schjelderup

Gianluca Di Marzio reports that West Ham United are in the running to sign Andreas Schjelderup this month. The London club has already discussed a possible transfer for the attacker, since Nuno Espirito Santo wants to bring in wide players this month after getting strikers in the first few days of January.

West Ham United are trying hard this month to strengthen its team and improve its chances of avoiding relegation. The Hammers are currently 18th in the league, seven points from safety, so Nuno Espírito Santo has a tough job.

The Hammers have already signed Taty Castellanos from Lazio and Pablo from Gil Vicente, which fixes their striker problem. Callum Wilson will probably leave, since West Ham is talking about ending his contract early.

Espirito Santo will now focus on getting wide attackers, with plans to sign players for both wings. Fulham’s Adama Traore is a target, and the Hammers might be able to sign the Spanish winger. There are worries about Crysencio Summerville's form, so Espirito Santo might consider a different player to compete with him on the left.

Several players have been mentioned, with 21-year-old winger Andreas Schjelderup being the latest. The Benfica player is expected to leave this month, with growing interest from other clubs, including Italian side Parma.

West Ham have reportedly talked about signing the 21-year-old winger, with Benfica possibly viewing the Norwegian as expendable. If the Portuguese club gets a good offer, they might consider selling him, since the Norwegian might be interested in playing in the Premier League.

There might be some worries about joining West Ham given their difficult situation in the Premier League. But the 21-year-old winger might see this move as a chance to prove himself in the Premier League, meaning he might be open to joining the London team.

ASTON VILLA LAUNCH MOVE FOR MLS STARLET GOZO TO BOLSTER YOUTH RANKS

Aston Villa are looking to the MLS for its next star. Get the latest details on the enquiry for Real Salt Lake's Zavier Gozo.

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18-year-old Zavier Gozo is on Aston Villa's radar

Unai Emery and his team are on the hunt for fresh young talent, and now their search has brought them to Major League Soccer. According to transfer insider Matteo Moretto, Aston Villa recently reached out to Real Salt Lake about their promising forward, Zavier Gozo.

Villa’s interest in Gozo isn’t just talk—they actually contacted the staff in Utah to see what it would take to bring the 18-year-old to Birmingham. They see real potential in him and want to develop him in their academy. This isn’t just some distant scouting mission. It fits perfectly with Villa’s bigger strategy: sign top young players before their value skyrockets in Europe.

Gozo’s made a name for himself in Real Salt Lake’s youth system and has already broken into the first team. He’s also caught the eye of scouts across Europe with his performances for the USA U20s.

Talks are still early, but Villa clearly think Gozo could one day push for first-team minutes. Since Emery arrived, the club has put serious effort into signing young prospects. Bringing in a quick North American forward fits right in with the way they want to play. Fans will see this as another sign of Villa’s ambition to build a winning team for the long haul.

So, why does Emery want this American speedster? Gozo’s got the right tools for English football—he’s fast, direct, and can play out wide or through the middle. He loves running at defenders and creating chances, which is exactly what Emery wants from his wide players. Gozo’s already shown at MLS NEXT Pro and the senior MLS level that he’s got the energy and movement. Villa rely on counter-attacks. On top of that, he works hard off the ball, pressing from the front—something Emery always asks of his attackers.

Of course, there’s the question of whether Gozo’s ready for the physical side of the Premier League. The jump from MLS is tough, and he’ll probably need time with the U21s or maybe a loan before he’s ready for the first team.

Still, this move just makes sense for Villa’s future. Emery has proven he can develop raw talent into reliable players for his system. If they sign Gozo now, they get a young player they can shape without any rush for immediate results.

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