Nick Wright

Arsenal are the first team in Europe's top-five leagues to reach 20 clean sheets in all competitions this season. That's 20 clean sheets in 38 games. Absurdly good side out of possession. #afc

Senne Lammens bringing quality and calm and proving to be the goalkeeper Man Utd needed - The Radar Michael Carrick will go for a third consecutive win as Man Utd head coach against Fulham on Super Sunday and goalkeeper Senne Lammens has a big role to play; The Radar column also reveals the passing ...

Senne Lammens doesn’t get talked about much but that’s usually a good sign in his position. Radar column is on his impact for Man Utd and the benefits of having a “boring” goalkeeper. #mufc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Liverpool and Arsenal struggle to break down low blocks, Aston Villa and Man Utd most effective - Between the Lines Arne Slot has talked about Liverpools issues against low blocks and they are not the only Premier League side struggling to break down deep-lying opponents; Between the Lines digs into the data to rev...

Which Premier League teams are most and least effective against low blocks? Found it interesting to look at data on this. Aston Villa come out well. Arsenal, Liverpool find it much tougher. www.skysports.com/football/new...

Viktor Gyokeres, Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz give Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta a striker puzzle to solve - The Radar Did Arsenals win over Inter Milan show the way forward for Mikel Arteta in how he uses strikers Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus? And is Kai Havertz the real first choice? Watch Arsenal vs Man Utd li...

Column is on Arsenal's striker puzzle. Did Gabriel Jesus and Viktor Gyokeres give Mikel Arteta a selection headache against Inter Milan? Or did they actually make it quite simple for him? Plus, why Kai Havertz's return can't come soon enough. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

His name pops up near the top of so many of these lists

Antoine Semenyo adding variety and goal threat for Man City, Bruno Fernandes still creative king for Man Utd - The Radar The Radar column previews the Manchester derby with a look at Antoine Semenyos instant Man City impact and Michael Carricks tactical dilemma; watch Man Utd vs Man City live on Sky Sports from 11am on ...

A Manchester derby flavour to the column this week. How Semenyo is already adding variety to Man City's front line + why attack might be best form of defence for Carrick... with Fernandes back at No 10? #mcfc #mufc
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Arsenal and Liverpool rank as best and worst from set-pieces as Premier League clubs embrace trend - Between the Lines Between the Lines takes a look at this seasons increase in set-piece goals as Premier League clubs try to give themselves an edge; Arsenal are most effective side, Liverpool least, but what are they d...

What’s behind the rise of set-piece goals in the Premier League? Why are Arsenal excelling and Liverpool struggling? Are Leeds the best long throwers? Inswinging deliveries vs outswingers, corner locations + more. A deep dive with our data editor Adam Smith. www.skysports.com/football/new...

A few habits to be tweaked. But think also worth keeping in mind he was signed in part because he is different in style+personality to other options. Need to find a balance defensively without losing that.

Eventful half for Madueke. Always a threat but think first 15 minutes a good illustration of why he hasn’t had many minutes lately. Biggest challenge for any wide forward coming into Arsenal is matching the consistency of Saka, Martinelli and Trossard’s defensive application. #afc

Arsenal have named nine different defensive combinations in the last 10 Premier League games, having only named three in the first 10. And yet they’ve picked up points at almost exactly the same rate. Shows value of depth. Now Marc Guehi linked too... #afc

That would probably be good for my sanity given the state of the other one.

Yes! That's an oversight, thanks for flagging.

Must remember to post here more. Here's a column on the significance of Martin Odegaard's return to form for Arsenal. Putting up some strong numbers this season despite injury issues. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Liverpool's vulnerability to long passes exposed again by Sunderland, and Leeds could profit next - The Radar The Radar column digs into the numbers behind Liverpools biggest issue this season as they face Leeds on a run of only two wins from nine Premier League games; watch Leeds vs Liverpool on Sky Sports P...

Column on Liverpool's continued issues against teams going direct. Struggling to adapt to the increase in long passes but last season was the outlier, not this one. Robin Roefs, Sunderland, second balls, and why Leeds are another awkward opponent. #lfc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Piero Hincapie: Arsenal defender is a physical 'beast' who 'broke the GPS' at former club and can win starting spot Piero Hincapie joined Arsenal on loan from Bayer Leverkusen with a view to a £45m move and has been backed to win a place in Mikel Artetas defence; watch Sunderland vs Arsenal live on Sky Sports Premi...

Piece on Piero Hincapie, the defensive "beast" who "broke the GPS" with his physical performance at boyhood club Independiente del Valle. Will he become an Arsenal starter? "He will take a place," says his former coach. "You will see."
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Andre Harriman-Annous: Arsenal's latest Hale End product earns Mikel Arteta's trust to make debut against Brighton Andre Harriman-Annous made his first Arsenal start against Brighton after impressing Mikel Arteta; academy product has shone since being converted from a winger to a striker and signed his first profe...

Piece on Andre Harriman-Annous after a(nother) great night for Arsenal's Hale End academy.

• Earning Mikel Arteta's trust in training
• Change of position that sped up his progress
• Signing pro deal despite other clubs' interest

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Fabian Hurzeler exclusive interview: Brighton boss on beating Man Utd, coping with 'long balls', and why Carlos Baleba needs tough love Fabian Hurzeler tells Sky Sports how he plans to deal with Man Utds direct approach and also gives a unique tactical insight into the challenges of facing back threes; watch Man Utd vs Brighton live o...

Fascinating to interview Fabian Hurzeler yesterday.

• How to beat Man Utd
• Breaking down back fives
• Why he puts players over system
• Dealing with long balls
• Playing with courage
• Tough love with Carlos Baleba

#bhafc

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Arsenal have only allowed 5.32 expected goals against in their first 10 games of the season despite going to Man Utd, Liverpool and Newcastle and playing Man City at home. One open-play goal conceded. Seven clean sheets. Seriously impressive. #afc

Cheers Andrew. Trent is obviously unique but I do think importance of chemistry and cohesion is underrated generally in age of transfer mania. Think I'm right in saying Chiesa is the only player Liverpool signed in the summers before their last two title wins?

Totally agree.

Mohamed Salah missing Trent Alexander-Arnold's service at Liverpool, Arsenal's defence getting stronger - The Radar Plus: Graham Potters unceremonious end at West Ham as Nuno Espirito Santo takes the reins; watch Chelsea vs Liverpool live on Sky Sports on Saturday; kick-off 5.30pm; watch free highlights from every ...

In The Radar column this week:

• Salah’s struggle without Trent
• Arsenal’s absurd defensive stats
• Potter’s exit and Nuno’s impact

#lfc #afc #whufc

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Jose Mourinho returns to Benfica: Inside the explosive first spell in charge in 2000 that set him on road to greatness Jose Mourinho has agreed a two-year deal as Benfica boss following his departure from Fenerbahce; the former Porto, Chelsea and Man Utd boss returns to Portuguese club having started his managerial ca...

Timing players tying their shoelaces, revolutionising training, promoting a raft of academy players, banning directors from the dressing room. As Jose Mourinho returns to Benfica, the story of the "explosive" 11-game spell in 2000 that put him on road to greatness. www.skysports.com/football/new...

Max Dowman joins Bukayo Saka, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly in showing Arsenal's Hale End academy is their biggest asset Max Dowman became the Premier Leagues second-youngest player aged 15 years and 235 days against Leeds, behind only fellow Hale End graduate Ethan Nwaneri; Arsenals academy has helped the club develop ...

Arsenal have a higher squad value compared to cost than any other Premier League club by a huge distance. It owes a lot to the incredible productivity of their academy. Piece here on Max Dowman’s breakthrough and how Hale End is shaping the club's future. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Viktor Gyokeres: Arsenal's new signing is a graduate of IF Brommapojkarna, the Swedish club with 'no fans' but Europe's biggest academy Arsenals Viktor Gyokeres was an emerging star with Coventry and a scoring sensation for Sporting but it was at Brommapojkarna that he made his senior breakthrough; Swedish club are a talent factory wh...

Piece on IF Brommapojkarna, maybe Europe’s most fascinating club. Gyokeres, Bergvall, Kulusevski all products. “No fans,” to quote their sporting director, but a vast academy and an existence geared towards selling Sweden’s top talents for maximum profit. #afc #thfc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Viktor Gyokeres: Arsenal's new signing is a graduate of IF Brommapojkarna, the Swedish club with 'no fans' but Europe's biggest academy Arsenals Viktor Gyokeres was an emerging star with Coventry and a scoring sensation for Sporting but it was at Brommapojkarna that he made his senior breakthrough; Swedish club are a talent factory wh...

Piece on IF Brommapojkarna, maybe Europe’s most fascinating club. Gyokeres, Bergvall, Kulusevski all products. “No fans,” to quote their sporting director, but a vast academy and an existence geared towards selling Sweden’s top talents for maximum profit. #afc #thfc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Special show today with the excellent Nick Wright from Sky, focusing on the Madueke/Mosquera signings and looking at what both could bring to the squad this season.

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Cristhian Mosquera to Arsenal: Spanish centre-back has potential to keep William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes on their toes Arsenal have agreed to pay an initial £13m to sign Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia; Spain U21 centre-back is set to head to the Emirates Stadium having impressed in LaLiga and is expected to provide ...

Cristhian Mosquera. More minutes played in last two seasons than any other U21 player in Europe's major leagues. Some areas for improvement but reliability, robustness and great potential. Piece here including insight on his development at Valencia. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal: Spain midfielder's quality and character make him one of world's best No 6s Martin Zubimendi has completed his £51m transfer from Real Sociedad to Arsenal; former team-mates and coaches compare him to Xabi Alonso and tell Sky Sports what makes him so good

Mikel Merino, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi. Mikel Arteta building quite the Basque contingent at Arsenal. Understand he formed an instant bond with Zubimendi and played a crucial role in convincing him to join after a year-long pursuit. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal: Spain midfielder's quality and character make him one of world's best No 6s Martin Zubimendi has completed his £51m transfer from Real Sociedad to Arsenal; former team-mates and coaches compare him to Xabi Alonso and tell Sky Sports what makes him so good

"A complete person as well as a complete player." An in-depth piece on Martin Zubimendi and the qualities that make him so good, with insight from former team-mates and coaches who liken him to Xabi Alonso and expect him to shine for Arsenal. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Xavi Valero an interesting (re)appointment by Liverpool. Spoke to Lukasz Fabianski about working with him at West Ham in an interview in 2020. Very hot on positioning. #lfc www.skysports.com/football/new...