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Iraola was business-like on his return to Bournemouth, saying pre-match the time for talks would be after the game.
He cut a frustrated figure for much of the match as Liverpool struggled to get a hold on the game but they improved after the break and deserved the win, according to Iraola, who held true to his word.
After his post-match news conference, Iraola spent time talking about San
Millwall manager Alex Neil says his side must continue to keep the back door locked if they are to remain realistic promotion contenders.
The Lions boss was full of praise for his team’s defensive efforts after they became the first side to stop Wrexham scoring at home this season in Saturday’s 2-0 win.
And Neil has challenged his fifth-placed side to keep things tight from now until May if they
Manchester City prevailed in a nine-goal feast at Fulham thanks to the sort of attacking display that would normally have title rivals quaking in their boots.
Unfortunately for Pep Guardiola’s side, City’s defensive display will have had those same rivals sighing with relief.
City led 5-1 early in the second half after a 100th Premier League goal for Erling Haaland, a Phil Foden double, one from Tijjani Reijnders, and Sander
There is some fierce competition for that crown but, statistically, the Gunners are right up there.
Nearly a third of the way through the campaign, they are conceding 0.45 goals per game. If they maintain that rate they will concede 17 goals over the 38 games.
Chelsea’s 2004-05 title-winning side hold the record at 15, with Arsenal’s vintage in 1998-99 conceding 17, but finishing trophyless.
The next tightest defence is
Alphonse Areola, West Ham, keeper, £4.3m – Burnley (h)
This team needs a couple of budget options and Frenchman Areola is a decent choice in net.
Nuno Espirito Santo got his first home win as Hammers boss last week and his plan was always to fix the defence first, so you have to hope they keep it tight against Burnley.
Gabriel, £6.6m, and Jurrien Timber, £6.1m, both Arsenal – Sunderland
“Room to improve going forward certainly but defence? I think we have a really solid foundation with the plethora of options we have and, of course, [Viktor] Johansson in goal, who is magnificent.
“What a headache the manager has now, particularly when his unavailable options [in central defence] come back to him.”
Lucas Yeomans and Ben Rowley discuss Stoke City’s outstanding defensive performances this season, who has impressed and whether
But Arsenal have had the best defence in the last two seasons and still finished second, so what’s potentially different this time around?
While it’s still early days, we’re not just looking at them having the best defence this season but one of the best in any Premier League campaign.
Their current rate of conceding just 0.38 goals per game means if they were to maintain that for the whole
Postecoglou won the Europa League in May – Tottenham’s first trophy for 17 years and their first European silverware for 41 – and he outlined why he felt the perception of him was wrong.
The ex-Celtic boss also promised, if given time, he would continue his record of winning trophies everywhere he has managed.
He continued: “I was in meetings and people who are still at that club were in
Robert Sanchez, Chelsea, keeper, £4.5m – Everton (h)
Visitors Everton only have four goals in their past six games and their 10 big chances is the third lowest in the league.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Liverpool, £7.2m – Tottenham (h)
This might be one of the last times we can pick maybe the greatest FPL defensive asset of all time – if rumours of a summer move to Real Madrid are true.