Ref tells Saka to hurry up and take the corner with stoppage time up. Saka does his usual slow-walk to run down the clock. The ref calmly waits, and the absolute second Saka gets into position? He blows for half-time.
Absolute cinema. Masterclass game management for a final.
Arsenal got so used to getting away with murder from Premier League refs that when someone actually enforces the rules, they think theyโre being robbed.
Credit where itโs due tho, they played some demonic football to get here. But if PL refs weren't so intimidated by Artetaโs touchline tantrums and fooled by their theatrics, Arsenal wouldnโt be parading a PGMOL trophy today.
Justice served in Europe! ๐ซถ๐ผ
๐ @David_Ornstein: "Chelsea are exploring a deal for Xabi Alonzo. It would appear that he is at the forefront of their thoughts right now.
The information we have is that Xabi Alonso would be open to this possibility, though nothing is done yet."
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Estevao Willian vs Fulham.
He was sensational today. Felt like he has been here for longer. Only a matter of time before he starts racking G/A for fun ๐
๐จ๐ต BREAKING: Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea, here we go! Deal done between #CFC and Man United.
Garnacho only wanted Chelsea and will sign seven year deal at the club for fee close to ยฃ40m package.
Story from July, confirmed. ๐ฆ๐ท
Just seen Xavi Simons in a hotel in London. I asked if he was joining Chelsea. He laughed and winked at me, then grabbed me by the hair and dragged me into a toilet and fing*red me while whispering 'Up the Chels' over and over in my ear. Make of that what you will.