Nick Wright

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...

Arsenal transfer news: Christian Norgaard to the Gunners? Brentford captain can bring experience and set-piece threat in midfield overhaul Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Christian Norgaard from Brentford; Gunners are also edging closer to completing moves for Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga; Gunners also want to bring in a str...

Christian Norgaard not a sexy signing but a sensible one for Arsenal. Piece here on the qualities he’ll bring, including his incredible set-piece threat. Plus his likely role in the squad and what the midfield rebuild means for Declan Rice. #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 Arsenal remain confident of clinching a £51m deal to sign Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad; Liverpool tried to buy him last year; former team-mates and coaches compare him to Xabi Alonso and tell S...

What will Martin Zubimendi bring to Arsenal? I asked his coaches and team-mates for this piece. “He is so good with the ball, controlling the game, passing. But he defends brilliantly as well. He is good in all aspects.” Character, intelligence, leadership too. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Charalampos Kostoulas to Brighton: Wonderkid from Olympiakos has potential to become one of Europe's best strikers As Brighton complete a £31.4m deal for highly-rated striker Charalampos Kostoulas from Olympiakos, his former coach tells Sky Sports why he is a special talent worth the expense; Kostoulas, 18, was al...

Excited to see Charalampos Kostoulas at Brighton. Killer instinct, adaptability, intelligence, 'extraordinary' physicality. My piece with his UEFA Youth League-winning U19 coach at Olympiakos on the qualities that make him one of Europe's best young strikers. #bhafc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Man Utd face dilemma over Ruben Amorim as he reiterates he will not change despite struggles - The Radar The Radar column also looks at the plight of Raheem Sterling as his former Man City team-mate Kevin De Bruyne offers a reminder of just how good he was, plus why Crystal Palaces Eberechi Eze is one of...

Last column of the season! On the Ruben Amorim dilemma and why Manchester United’s continued faith in him (and his system) is so risky. Plus: Kevin De Bruyne’s Raheem Sterling appreciation and a bit of Eberechi Eze love. #mufc #afc #cpfc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Europa League final: Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou adapts 'Angeball' principles to keep trophy promise Spurs won the Europa League thanks to a 1-0 win over Man Utd in Bilbao; Ruben Amorims side dominated possession but Ange Postecoglou was rewarded for adapting his Angeball style to something more prag...

“It’s just who we are, mate.” Not anymore. How Ange Postecoglou ripped up his ‘Angeball’ approach to take Spurs all the way in the Europa League. My piece from San Mamés last night. #thfc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Andoni Iraola exclusive interview: Bournemouth boss using lessons of Athletic Club and planning future Andoni Iraola tells Sky Sports about using lessons from Athletic Club at Bournemouth, the risk of losing players, and planning for the future despite interest from Spurs and Real Madrid; watch Arsenal...

Andoni Iraola interview. Using lessons from Athletic Club at Bournemouth, becoming one of Europe's most talked-about coaches, his future at the club, and the importance of making it a destination for young players like Milos Kerkez and Dean Huijsen. #afcb www.skysports.com/football/new...

Why Bournemouth's Milos Kerkez is a transfer target for Liverpool, Man City and Real Madrid - The Radar The Radar column looks at the unique blend of qualities that makes Milos Kerkez appealing to Europes elite. Plus: why Niclas Fullkrugs honesty might be what West Ham need, and how Marshall Munetsis mo...

The Radar column this week is on the in-demand Milos Kerkez and the qualities that make him appealing to the elite. Plus: Niclas Fullkrug right to air West Ham home truths and Marshall Munetsi's key role in Wolves' improvement. www.skysports.com/football/new...

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka channels Thierry Henry with 'remontada' in Champions League triumph over Real Madrid Bukayo Saka produced a remontada of his own to propel Arsenal into the Champions League last four and bring Real Madrid to their knees; Mikel Arteta lauded Sakas incredible personality in recovering f...

“Ninety minutes is a long time at the Bernabeu," they say. Arsenal flipped the narrative. It was Real Madrid who suffered, thanks in part to Bukayo Saka's remontada. Piece from the Bernabeu on an historic night, and a player channelling Thierry Henry. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Real Madrid's Champions League 'aura', embodied by Jude Bellingham, is ultimate test of character for Arsenal Arsenal face Real Madrid in Wednesdays Champions League quarter-final at the Bernabeu with a three-goal first-leg lead and yet the hosts believe in another remontada; Mikel Artetas side must shut out ...

The level of optimism in Madrid around a remontada is amazing. Juanito's Bernabeu comeback blueprint in action. But Arsenal have reasons to believe too, beyond the first-leg scoreline. Piece on the task ahead, including a look at their growing threat on the break. www.skysports.com/football/new...

Arsenal's statement win against Real Madrid inspired by brilliant Declan Rice and fearless Myles Lewis-Skelly Arsenal took a big step towards the Champions League semi-finals with a stunning 3-0 win over holders Real Madrid at the Emirates Stadium; Declan Rices free-kick goals were the catalyst for a famous n...

What a night for Arsenal. Ridiculous, really. Reflections here on Declan Rice's free-kick brilliance - he now has 11 goals and 14 assists in 51 starts as a No 8, btw - and Myles Lewis-Skelly's utter fearlessness. Some player he is. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Martin Odegaard at Real Madrid: A 'PR exercise' gone wrong or the making of the Arsenal captain? Martin Odegaard faces Real Madrid in Tuesdays Champions League quarter-final having bounced back from a challenging spell there; It would have broken every other player in the world, David Nielsen, hi...

Tough season for Martin Odegaard but facing Real Madrid a reminder of the incredible resilience shown to get where he is. “It would have broken every other player in the world,” says his old coach in Norway. A pre-match read on how the Madrid years shaped him. #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

Anthony Elanga hits new top speed against Man Utd and Myles Lewis-Skelly helps Gabriel Martinelli thrive - The Radar The Radar returns with praise for Anthony Elanga and analysis of how Myles Lewis-Skelly has unlocked Gabriel Martinelli at Arsenal; Aston Villa vs Nottm Forest live on Sky Sports Premier League and Ma...

In The Radar column this week: Anthony Elanga pushing Micky van de Ven as Premier League's fastest player with new top speed, and the unseen work by Myles Lewis-Skelly helping Gabriel Martinelli shine. #nffc #afc www.skysports.com/football/new...

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