Arsenal won’t ‘win the PL title’ as ex-Liverpool star reveals ‘caveat’ with one factor to ‘decide’ race
A former Liverpool star has stuck to his guns and argued why he cannot see Arsenal winning the Premier League title this season.
A former Liverpool star has stuck to his guns and argued why he cannot see Arsenal winning the Premier League title this season.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta needs to lead the Gunners to some silverware this season or they will become “a glorified Tottenham”, according to David James.
Chelsea’s £42.5m deal for Cole Palmer raised eyebrows and it’s safe to say nobody saw the rise of the England international coming so soon.
It has been claimed that Jadon Sancho to Chelsea was the best “signing of the window” after he left Manchester United to join their rivals on deadline day.
Ex-Liverpool man David James has raised one concern he has about Xabi Alonso and has named a manager who “should be in the mix” to replace Jurgen Klopp.
Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James thinks Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic could make an ideal successor to Jurgen Klopp.
David James told Football365 why he thinks Alisson is the best goalkeeper in the Premier League, but picked out two areas the Liverpool star can improve.
David James has encouraged Liverpool to target Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya when the two sides face off at Anfield on Saturday evening.
David James believes Aston Villa could reach the Champions League under Unai Emery, as he feels the manager could have had success with Arsenal had he been given longer.
David James thinks that Kalvin Phillips would be an excellent signing for Liverpool, but the punit has told Jurgen Klopp to consider two other options.
David James believes it would be “something special” for Liverpool if they can pull off the signings of Jude Bellingham and Mason Mount.
It has been predicted that Declan Rice “could leave in January” amid reports linking the West Ham and England star with Chelsea, Liverpool and Man Utd.
David James reckons Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford should move to Man Utd and would help Erik ten Hag’s side “compete at a better level”.
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka should move to Manchester City if he wants to win trophies, according to former Liverpool goalkeeper David James.
David James is of the belief that Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham would “greatly accept” a move to Real Madrid amid interest from Liverpool.
“Looking at Manchester United’s midfield from this season, it definitely needed an improvement.”
“If Liverpool were to show an interest and require his talents then it would make a lot of sense.”
“So would he risk it by moving somewhere else to Arsenal, who aren’t even in the Champions League?”
“I don’t think he should or would get a better offer because Liverpool will have that as part of their model.”
“If he becomes better then, of course, Man City will be in a better place to win the Champions League.”
“Fans will be saying ‘no I want him to stay till the end of his career’. If he has a perfect opportunity, this [is it].”
“I’d go Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden and Luis Diaz up front, so no Mo Salah.”
The 24-year-old has looked a shadow of himself this season…
With a summer transfer a possibility, Liverpool, Barcelona and Chelsea are all reportedly interested.
“I would snap him up straight away. I think he could be a valuable asset to Liverpool.”
David James believes the form of Jordan Pickford is breeding confidence among his England team-mates.
“These guys can handle what is expected of them. We have the beauty of youth/naivity in quite a number of players.”
Former England goalkeeper James has said that the mentality of the squad will be the key to success at Euro 2020.
David James says Pogba was doing a Gary Neville ahead of Manchester United’s penalty shootout.
Salah scored 22 Premier League games this season but Liverpool are better off without him…