Sean Dyche Burnley
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- Burnley boss #SeanDyche gives verdict on Arsenal defeat #ARSENALFC #BurnleyFC

September 19, 2021
Burnley boss Sean Dyche felt his side were unlucky not to be awarded a penalty in their 1-0 defeat against Arsenal at Turf Moor. Referee Anthony Taylor pointed to the spot when Matej Vydra went down in the box under a challenge by Aaron Ramsdale. However, the decision was reversed following a VAR review. The Clarets are now winless in their last 13 top-flight matches at Turf Moor. While Dyche admits Ramsdale made contact with the ball, he says similar incidents have gone against his side in recent memory. “It’s not a major surprise with our penalty record,” said the Burnley boss. “I must say the keeper does get a touch on it, I’ve seen it back, so in theory that doesn’t get given. “You might question why (VAR intervened), if it’s not a clear and obvious error, but it obviously was to go to the VAR screen. “Last season, one on (Patrick) Bamford gets given, this season that doesn’t, but that’s sometimes the way it goes.” Dyche – who signed a new four-year deal with the Clarets earlier in the week - handed Maxwel Cornet his Burnley debut off the bench. The Ivory Coast international made an immediate impact, forcing Ramsdale into a flying save within minutes. Dyche added: “He did very well with the ball, he has to learn the little nuances of the Premier League and transition, but we brought him here because we feel he is a good player.”
Ben White Leeds
Posted in2021-2022-Season Daily News

#PLStories- #BenWhite Agent lifts lid on how Brighton and Arsenal came to a consensus #ARSENALFC #BHAFC

August 6, 2021
Ben White’s agent has revealed Albion drove a hard bargain as they sold their star defender to Arsenal. The Gunners paid £50 million for White, who has had just one season of Premier League football behind him. A deal was reported to be complete by some sources some time ago – only for Albion sources, as reported by The Argus, to insist that was not yet the case. The two clubs eventually reached agreement and White’s move was confirmed last Friday. Agent Alex Levack told Sky Sports: “Maybe the biggest challenge really was agreeing a fee between the two clubs and a structure of the deal. “Brighton didn’t really want to sell and were not willing to give a valuation of the player. “With (Albion chairman) Tony Bloom being a poker player and a professional gambler, he’s a very hard man to read. PREDICTIONS ARE COMING IN FOR BRIGHTON'S 2021-22 SEASON “But I think both clubs dealt with the utmost integrity and it was pretty smooth. “And I think the outcome was best for all parties really.”
Ben White Leeds
Posted in2020-2021-Season Daily News

#PLStories- #BenWhite did not need much convincing to join Arsenal #ARSENALFC #BHAFC

July 31, 2021
Ben White admits he did not need to much convincing to join Arsenal. The 23-year-old defender joined the Gunners this afternoon from Albion, who received a club record £50 million for him. Read more: Ben White leaves Albion for Arsenal for fee of £50 million After joining White was asked what did Mikel Arteta say to convince him to join the club. However, White admits he did not need much convincing: He said: “I don’t think I needed too much convincing to be fair, obviously Arsenal speaks for itself. “I spoke to the gaffer a number of times during the summer and I got good vibes and the way the gaffer wants to play I can hopefully produce quality in this team and get Arsenal back.” White also revealed when he found about Arsenal’s interest in him. He said: “It was when I was away with England that is when it got a bit more serious. “So, it was obviously nice to find out and to be here is unbelievable.”