Chris Devlin

🚨JUST IN: “Not Kepa” — Micah Richards claims Mikel Arteta got it wrong against Man City due to another Arsenal player. Kepa Arrizabalaga’s selection wasn’t the only decision Mikel Arteta got wrong in the Carabao Cup final, with Micah Richards also pointing to a mistake involving Piero Hincapie. Micah Richards says not taking off Piero Hincapie was a mistake by Mikel Arteta in the Carabao Cup final On The Rest Is Football podcast, Micah Richards spoke about other changes that Arteta needed to make to the left, this time, focusing on Piero Hincapie. Once the left-back was shown a yellow card, Richards saw his game completely change. “I’ve been in that position, when you have a yellow card as a defender, you take away all your attributes,” Richards explained. “Hincapie, his attributes, he reads the game well, he’s aggressive, but he gets out to people quickly, and for the goal, I think, if he hadn’t been on a yellow card, he would have gone to the ball.” “That’s where I think Arteta got it wrong in the game, when you’ve got left-backs on the bench, you have to use them.” What do you make of Micah Richards’ take? Via [@afcnewsroom]

🗣️| Ian Wright: “From an Arsenal point of view I would have Gabriel Martinelli in there. Martinelli would always make my team, especially on a day like this at Wembley. Arsenal need to get out and we’re not holding the ball up well enough or long enough.  “So Arsenal need someone to run us out of problems and cause some problems ourselves.” [Sky] #afc

Nothing will ever get said about it but Peter Bankes performance today was so blatantly corrupt. It’s just amazing how these guys have not been investigated thoroughly. 115 charges- nothing Citeh

Hincapié got a yellow card for this Bluetooth tackle😭😭 The game is gone

Hincapie didn’t even touch him. x.com/KickCultureVip…

Whole game changed on the Hincapie booking in the first half, and Arteta didn’t put Califiori on at HT. Very naive from Arteta. Trossard as much use as an ashtray on a motorbike as usual.

Ian Wright: “Gabriel Martinelli would always make my team, especially on a Wembley pitch like today. We need someone to run us out of problems.” 🤔 🎥 @SkyFootball

@ArsenalRadar Immersive tech is likely Infinite Reality (the new Napster.ai) Thunder Studios 🧐

🚨 Arsenal could soon have one of the biggest stadiums in the UK. Plans to expand the Emirates Stadium to 70,000 would make it the fourth-largest in the country and second in the Premier League. There are also discussions about introducing immersive viewing tech, allowing fans to experience matches in a whole new way, even outside the stadium. Big plans on and off the pitch. [GIVE ME SPORT]

If I was Mikel Arteta I would never risk Rice, Saliba or Timber in this game tomorrow. There’s too many important games ahead with the positions Arsenal are in. Just beat them with the youngsters!

This was part of Skip Holtz's eulogy to his father Lou Holtz. Skip said that when people came to visit his father in hospice, the very first thing Lou asked them was, “What can I do for you?” That's so powerful. Powerful enough for me to want to be a better person. God knew what he was doing when he made "Sunshine" that was Lou's nickname growing up. My heart hurts so much for so many reasons. Selfishly because Lou was the last man to win a National Championship at Notre Dame. Unselfishly because he meant SO much to SO many people. Not one seat in the Basiclica was vacant. There were people standing for an entire hour on the side of the pews. Plus so much more. I hope, truly, to become even half the man Lou Holtz was. A man whose first question was always, “What can I do for you?” A man whose light never dimmed, even in his final days. A man whose legacy will outlive all of us.

@MatchDCentral No thanks!!

🚨💣 BREAKING: Bruno Fernandes is reportedly considering a move to Arsenal as a free agent once his contract with Manchester United ends this summer. 😳 The Portuguese captain sees the Gunners as his ideal next destination, though Bayern Munich are also interested in signing him. Sources close to Fernandes say he has already held talks with Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal board. With Martin Ødegaard set to leave, Fernandes is seen as the perfect player to fill the creative gap in midfield. [@topskillsportuk]

Another super power - NATS can do both, and that is really important..

In the ground, without the benefit of slo mo replays, the refereeing performance was awful. Having now seen the handball and the Cherki stomp, VAR have essentially robbed #LUFC Tonights officiating was not up to the standard of ‘the best league in the world’ - it felt like being in the Championship again - which might be a good place for Peter Bankes to go for awhile.

🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Clear handball but NO PENALTY given for Leeds United. NOT EVEN A VAR CHECK! 👀

🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Clear handball but NO PENALTY given for Leeds United. NOT EVEN A VAR CHECK! 👀

@SkySportsNews If every top coach in world football is given their choice of any midfielder in the world, they’re choosing Rice all day long! He’s a freak of nature with no weaknesses. Incredible footballer.

Is Declan Rice a contender for the Ballon d'Or?

On today's #SkySportsFC with Rob Earnshaw: Is Declan Rice worthy of Ballon d'Or consideration? 🏆 Have Chelsea made progress under Liam Rosenior? 🔵 Is Morgan Gibbs-White a good fit for Man Utd? ⚽️ What one rule would you change in football? 💭 Would you be happy being a 'super sub'? ⚡️ Questions for Rob Earnshaw ❓

One of the many "unknown" super-powers..

@PolymarketFC Incredible

🚨 EFL CUP! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 PETER BANKES AND VAR DEEMED THIS CHALLENGE AS NOT A PENALTY! 🤯 Arsenal 0-0 Chelsea

Not only was that a clear penalty but Chalobah should have been sent off too. VAR have to be in trouble again over that one!!

“Laws of the game” & “inconclusive” vs “laws of the game” & “inconclusive!!!! I will not be gaslit, even by our own @Arsenal fans in believing we are not reffed differently! The laws of the game ONLY apply in favour of north west sides @FA_PGMOL True non tribal fans see you