Tag: quality

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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Jack Robinson: Birmingham defender says squad is ‘easily top-six’ quality
26 September 2025 Off

Jack Robinson: Birmingham defender says squad is ‘easily top-six’ quality

By Total Football News

Birmingham City have a squad that is “easily top-six” quality says recent arrival Jack Robinson.

The 32-year-old centre-back joined Blues on transfer deadline day and, at the time, said the stature and ambition of the club, following their record League One title-winning season last term, was the main reason he moved from Sheffield United.

It is a sentiment he has echoed after making his debut as Blues snapped their run

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Portsmouth expert view: Pompey lack quality in depth
16 January 2025 Off

Portsmouth expert view: Pompey lack quality in depth

By Total Football News

We have seen some desperate Pompey performances on the road this season but Wednesday night was not one of them.

Head coach John Mousinho felt his side had two blatant penalties turned down in the second half and even those of a Blackburn persuasion probably would not have argued had they been awarded.

Unfortunately, on the road, Pompey aren’t good enough to overcome significant moments of officiating going against them.

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Blackburn Rovers want to add quality in transfer window – Eustace
20 December 2024 Off

Blackburn Rovers want to add quality in transfer window – Eustace

By Total Football News

Blackburn head coach John Eustace said the club hope to sign “one or two” players of “real quality” in the January transfer window.

Rovers are fifth in the Championship after a run of six consecutive wins put them within five points of the automatic promotion spots.

“I think it’s important with all the hard work we’ve put in. I think everyone connected with the football club wants to keep bringing

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Darwin Nunez: Liverpool striker shows boss Arne Slot quality with stunning strike
23 September 2024 Off

Darwin Nunez: Liverpool striker shows boss Arne Slot quality with stunning strike

By Total Football News

It was not just his goal against Bournemouth that caught his manager’s eye, though. Nunez carried out his defensive duties diligently, registering more tackles than any other player on the pitch apart from team-mate Alexis Mac Allister.

“Of course, I play a striker because I like him to score goals – but it also helps if you keep a clean sheet,” added Slot, whose side top the table on goal

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