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It’s Chelsea’s cup final today. Meanwhile, it’s another London derby for the Arsenal. Levels.

Villa have had their pants pulled down by Chelsea. Jackson and Garnacho have stunk the place out.

I love the ambition from the club, but the execution has been poor. You can’t spend all summer showing interest in top players and then repeatedly fail to get deals over the line. Ambition is great, but at some point you have to deliver. #Arsenal

City were never in the game. Completely dominated from start to finish, with several standout performances. #COYG

David Raya has been excellent today 🧤

Sensational. Started the second half just as we did in the first half. 3-0. Tzolis with another assist 🎯

Couldn’t have scripted a better first half than that. Excellent.

Tzolis with another assist. Bargain.

Skelly with a ridiculous pass for Calafori’s goal 🔥

How do I claim compensation for going deaf after that alert? Blimey.

At what point do we start worrying about the lack of transfer activity? I’m all for patience, but there’s a desperate need for an adequate deputy for Saliba and at the very least a left winger. Season starts in 2 weeks 😬

Whatever happens with the Vinicius transfer saga, it sends a clear message the club is ambitious and willing to go after the very best. You won’t sign them all, but showing that level of intent is exactly what elite clubs do.

Make of it what you will. Vinicius Junior has deleted all his posts on instagram 🧐

Lovely stuff from Hector chatting to Sid Lowe ❤️ 👇

🚨 Newcastle United to sanction sale of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal for £75m. #AFC started lower, #NUFC wanted higher but compromise in process of being sealed to grant 28yo Brazil int’l midfielder desired move. Lyon entitled to 20% of profit @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...

Bruno Guimarães is a quality addition, adding even more strength and depth to the midfield. But it’s worth remembering that titles aren’t won in the transfer market…..they’re won on the pitch. Stay humble.

🚨 EXCL: Arsenal exploring move to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid. #AFC interest early stage + clubs not yet in talks but idea approved at all levels. Much rests on contract process as no breakthrough yet & #RMFC do not want free exit @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

There’s a fine line between respecting clubs decision to operate within its financial means and questioning whether delays in getting deals done are simply allowing transfer fees to become even more inflated. Prudence is important, but so is timing. #Arsenal

There’s a fine line between respecting clubs decision to operate within its financial means and questioning whether delays in getting deals done are simply allowing transfer fees to become even more inflated. Prudence is important, but so is timing. #Arsenal

We are all Spanish tonight 🇪🇸

I trust the club to make the right deals this summer, but we can’t afford to be complacent. Interesting few weeks ahead.

If Morgan Rogers is worth £117m, how much is Saka worth in this ridiculously inflated market? 🤯

Devastated. Parked the bus having gone ahead and paid then ultimate price. Shocking changes from Tuchel.

All that first half was missing was a choke slam.

Would be very surprised if this games ends with all 22 players on the field. It’s been a right scrap so far.

Come on #England

Trossard’s time at Arsenal has come to an end. Gave us some great moments and always stepped up when needed. What a player 🙌🏽

The #NUFC fans are a lively bunch on here. So much passion for a player who has told the manager that he’d like to leave. Put your emotions aside and take the L - just as you have been doing in the transfer window for the last few years. Players are no longer attracted to the Saudi project.

Man Utd have signed Tielemans (29) for £35m. Yet Newcastle want close to £80m for Bruno Guimarães. What are they smoking at St James Park? #NUFC

Newcastle and Villa fans bonding over spending woes? Meanwhile, Villa’s about to snatch Johan Manzambi right from under Newcastle’s nose. Hilarious.

Merino getting the recognition he deserves. What a player 👏🏽

Arsenal announce the signing of Illan Meslier. Transfers completed so far: - Piero Hincapié £35M - Illan Meslier Free

Newcastle should do the right thing and grant Bruno Guimarães his wish. There’s little point in keeping a player who no longer believes in the club’s project or the direction it is heading.

Am I the only person in London loving this heatwave? It isn’t hot enough in my opinion 🤤

Made by Saka, finished by Rashford. Statement opening game from England.

Madueke has been excellent all night 👏🏽

What a start to the second half - Bellingham restores the lead!!

That was pure class from Croatia. All square going into half time. Decent game.

Declan Rice with a peach of a corner setting up Kane for his second. Come on England!!

David Raya saves that. Pickford is the best out of a bad bunch.

Kaneeee! Come on England!!

Congo can be proud of this performance. Been far the better side. African teams have really shown up during the World Cup.

Mbappe 🤩

It was the slightest of touch on Mbappe. Right call from the ref to not give a penalty. Not sure the execution of the VAR announcement which led to more confusion than clarity. Hilarious

Players are now queuing up to join the #Arsenal. What a time to be alive. We were once scavenging for the scraps - Mikel has completely transformed the club 🙌🏽

Anyone else getting tired of transfer articles saying, “Arsenal are monitoring X player”? Clubs monitor hundreds of players every season. It doesn’t mean there’s genuine interest, let alone that we will bid. “Monitoring” has become the most overused word in football journalism. #Arsenal

Iran–New Zealand looks like it was one of the games of the tournament already. Shame most of us were asleep for it. Does make me wonder if the time difference will affect viewing figures over the course of the World Cup.

Mikel Arteta would be proud of this defensive performance from Cape Verde.

Social media isn’t what it used to be. It’s a dangerous place for those young and naive. A good decision to impose a blanket ban on children under 16 for their protection. It isn’t an attack on freedom of speech, it’s a protection blanket.

I’m sold on Bouaddi. Bring him to the Emirates #Arsenal