Tag: decisive

Arsenal 2-1 Leeds: A decisive moment of real quality – but Mikel Arteta still has issues to address
10 October 2026 Off

Arsenal 2-1 Leeds: A decisive moment of real quality – but Mikel Arteta still has issues to address

By Total Football News

Arsenal won the league last season in part because of their excellent defence.

The Gunners conceded the fewest goals in the league but have already conceded five in six games.

The partnership of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba is one of the best in the world and Arsenal look to be missing the injured Frenchman’s calmness.

Ezri Konsa was brought in from Aston Villa for £55m and, despite his quality,

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Coventry City 2-1 Watford: Victor Torp’s double proves decisive
27 January 2025 Off

Coventry City 2-1 Watford: Victor Torp’s double proves decisive

By Total Football News

Two goals from Victor Torp were enough for Coventry to see off Watford and deny a spirited comeback for the Hornets.

In a dominant first half, the hosts broke the deadlock when Torp tapped home Jack Rudoni’s cross from close range.

The Dane then extended Coventry’s lead in the second half with a scorching free-kick from the edge of the D but Watford responded less than 10 minutes to go

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Leeds: Farke hails James’ decisive contributions
11 December 2024 Off

Leeds: Farke hails James’ decisive contributions

By Total Football News

James was signed for £25m by former Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa in the summer of 2021 from Manchester United, but he scored only four goals in his first season and did not completely convince.

So much so that the next season he was shipped off to Fulham on a season-long loan where he started just five league games.

But since returning to Elland Road under Farke in the Championship, James

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