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      Piers Morgan: Mikel Arteta’s ‘trust the process’ drugs have worn off.. if Arsenal don’t get top four he should be sacked

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      TO BE an Arsenal fan this season has felt like being Robert De Niro’s character Leonard Lowe in the movie Awakenings.
      For those who haven’t seen it, it’s about a group of catatonic patients brought back to functioning life again by a brilliant doctor named Malcolm Sayer (played by Robin Williams) only for his miracle drug of hope to then wear off and send them back to catatonia.
      Piers Morgan says Mikel Arteta’s ‘trust the process’ drugs have worn off
      Arsenal boss Arteta is under increasing pressure after a nightmare run of formCredit: Getty
      Last August, after three disastrous straight opening Premier League losses, culminating in a humiliating 5-0 thrashing by Manchester City, I found myself in similar state of Zombie-like helplessness – sitting silently in a chair, open-mouthed and staring blankly at the ceiling.
      It had been 17 years since the all-conquering Invincibles made football history, and now, after so much endless failure and false-dawn hope had reduced us to a team that couldn’t even qualify for Europe let alone compete for the league, came this new crushing nadir.
      But manager Mikel Arteta kept telling us to “trust the process” and, to be fair to him, I’ve tried.
      In fact, there was a moment  during Arsenal’s opening match of 2022, on New Year’s Day against Man  City, again, when we were 1-0 up at half-time and  outplaying  the best team in the country,  that like Leonard in the movie when Dr Sayer’s seemingly miracle-working drugs kicked in, I felt a sudden surge of excitement in my deadened veins.
      We were BACK!
      Then City equalised, and then they scored a 93rd minute winner, and then my face began to twitch like Leonard’s with uncontrollable tics, and then everything went horribly wrong again.
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      A week later, we were dumped out of the FA Cup by Nottingham Forest (currently 8th in the EFL Championship), ten days after that we were dumped out of the Carabao Cup with a dreadfully lame display at home to a Liverpool without Salah or Mane.
      And on Sunday night, as the final whistle blew at the Emirates after a pathetic performance against bottom-of-the-table Burnley, and loud boos rang out from the considerably-empty-chaired crowd, and half our team lay flat-lined on the pitch like they’d been shot, I once again found myself silent, open-mouthed, and staring blankly ahead.
      I’d returned to my old catatonic state.
      Arteta’s ‘trust the process’ drugs had worn off.
      It wasn’t just the fact we couldn’t beat the worst team in the league at home that sank the spirit, it was the way we played that was so  finger-gnawingly depressing.
      Burnley parked the bus, as was entirely predictable, but despite having human greyhounds like Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka — two of many very talented but also very young and inexperienced players in the team — we inexplicably never found a way to get around it.
      Our tactics were shocking, our creativity non-existent, and there were frequent moments when we just stopped running and sloped around like energy-devoid sloths, endlessly tip-tapping the ball from side to side as if too fearful of Arteta’s permanent touchline wrath to try anything more adventurous.
      What the situation cried out for was a proper world-class striker to take charge and bully Burnley into submission — but Alex Lacazette is never going to be that guy.
      He’s too nice and not good enough.
      Arsenal were held 0-0 at home to Burnley and Piers was not impressedCredit: Getty
      Mikel Arteta is facing a struggle to save Arsenal’s season following the goalless draw with BurnleyCredit: Rex
      No, that guy is supposed to be Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang — who has scored 92 goals in 162 matches during his Arsenal career including seven in 15 this season.
      That’s a 57 per cent goals-to-games record, significantly better than all the other strikers Arsenal have had since Thierry Henry broke my heart and left for Barcelona.
      Compare that to Alexis Sanchez’s 48 per cent, Robin van Persie on 47 per cent, Olivier Giroud on 42 per cent and Lacazette on a paltry 36 per cent.
      In other words, Aubameyang is one of the best strikers Arsenal have ever had, yet right now he  is earning £350,000 a week to sit  at home.
      Arteta has taken weird pleasure in publicly humiliating our best, and best-paid, player, behaving  like a particularly smug and intransigent disciplinarian headmaster punishing a naughty schoolboy for reasons that have never been fully explained — but at what benefit to the team?
      Arsenal will finish January with more red cards than goals in the month, an extraordinarily damning statistic.
      And spare me all Arteta’s excuses about Covid, injuries and suspensions — every club’s had the same problem during this  pandemic, and eight of his first-choice XI played on Sunday.
      It wasn’t just the fact we couldn’t beat the worst team in the league at home that sank the spirit, it was the way we played that was so finger-gnawingly depressing.Piers Morgan on Arsenal’s draw with Burnley
      As for his penchant for wielding the under-performance punishment sword, the time is fast approaching when it may need to be wielded  on him.
      For all his tough guy talk and endless “trust the process” bull****, Arteta’s so far been a demonstrable failure at Arsenal.
      He’s been in charge for two years and 114 matches now — and has a win record of just 53 per cent, less than Wenger’s, whose last decade was woeful, and Unai Emery’s.
      Yes, he won the FA Cup within months of taking over (thanks to two goals by Aubameyang).
      But for a club like Arsenal, it’s winning the Premier League and Champions League that matters and on which real success should be judged.
      That is the level we were  promised when we moved from Highbury to the Emirates, and why we pay some of the highest ticket prices in Europe.
      In Arteta’s first half-season, we finished eighth. Last season, we finished eighth again and didn’t qualify for any European competition for the first time in 26 years.
      If we don’t make Top 4 this season, and even that ‘achievement’ seems such a lowly ambition for a supposed big club, then he shouldn’t be given a pay rise, he should be sacked.Piers Morgan on Mikel Arteta
      This season, despite Arteta splashing out £150million on new players, we’re sixth and already out of both domestic cups.
      Yet astonishingly, in the past few days, it’s been reported that he is about to be handed a big new  contract by grateful owner Stan Kroenke.
      What, pray, has he done to deserve such a fat new deal?
      To borrow the words of Dr Sayer: “How kind is it to give life, only to take it away again?”
      The cold, hard reality is that whatever process we’re supposed to be trusting at Arsenal isn’t working, and the person whose process it is should be made properly accountable — not rewarded for failure.
      Arteta may yet prove to be a good manager — I’ve certainly  preferred watching his team this season to the last few years of  horribly uninspiring Wenger sides.
      But he’s already had six months longer in the Arsenal job than his predecessor Emery and things now seem to be unravelling faster than Leonard Lowe’s medication.
      If we don’t make the top four this season, and even that “achievement” seems such a lowly ambition for a  supposed big club, then he shouldn’t be given a pay rise, he should be sacked.
      Alexandre Lacazette is left head in hands as he tries to fill the void left by Pierre-Emerick AubameyangCredit: Getty
      Arsenal still sit sixth in the Premier League put Piers says it’s fourth or bust for ArtetaCredit: EPA
      Martin Odegaard looks on following the disappointing drawCredit: EPA More

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      Manchester City 1: Arsenal 1: Eidevall angered by referee’s deflection as Heath helps Gunners draw at City

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      TOBIN HEATH caught Manchester City cold to rescue a dramatic injury-time point for Arsenal. The striker’s equaliser denied City a win in a clash which saw Jonas Eidevall cautioned for reacting furiously to a controversial moment leading to the hosts’ goal.
      Tobin Heath netted her first WSL goal for Arsenal to help snatch a late draw with Manchester CityCredit: Rex
      Jonas Eidevall received a yellow card for his reaction to the ball deflecting off the referee ahead of Man City’s goalCredit: Reuters
      The Gunners chief was angered by the referee’s accidental role in the build-up to City taking a second-half lead.
      A cross-field pass from Lucy Bronze bounced off the official before ending up at the feet of Demi Stokes in the lead-up to a Khadija Shaw goal.
      Football lawmakers IFAB say play must be restarted if a referee makes contact with a ball, and it remains on the pitch and the team starts a promising attack.
      Eidevall said: “I was not happy about that goal. You can clearly see that we stop playing.
      “Games like this are going to be decided by small margins.
      “Everyone is going to make mistakes, players, coaches and referees.
      “If they’re going to be on Sky Sports refereeing matches, I think the referees should be given all the resources that they need to prepare and practice, that’s where we need to help each other in the football family.
      “The only thing I’m always going to be an advocate for is to raise the things around it to give them the best possible conditions in football.”
      Adding his thoughts, City boss Gareth Taylor said: “We’ve been on the wrong end of (situations like) that this season, on many occasions with refereeing decisions, so it was nice, if that was the case, that one went our way.
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      City made big some changes to their first 11 for the clash with Khadija Shaw starting in place of Ellen White.
      But perhaps the biggest call was 17-year-old Khiara Kheating making her first WSL start between the sticks against the leaders.
      The teenager, seen as one of the club’s most promising prospects, had a nervy moment early on missing a chance to claim a long ball after a ninth-minute mix-up with Steph Houghton.
      But the City starlet quickly settled and pulled off a string of assured saves including an impressive stop from Mead at the near post moments later.
      The hosts had a decent chance to counter in the 22nd minute with Lauren Hemp breaking on the left and teeing up Jess Park who sent her shot over the bar.
      And there was a minor spat near the half-hour mark with Hemp and Katie McCabe going into the ref’s book following the Arsenal dynamo’s tackle on the City winger.
      Khadija Shaw netted to help City take a second-half lead at the Academy StadiumCredit: Getty
      Moments later Lucy Bronze headed Alex Greenwood’s free-kick narrowly wide with the first half ending scoreless
      The second spell saw Leah Williamson withdrawn following the player receiving treatment in the first half.
      And the change saw the Gunners’ newest signing Rafaelle Souza enter the fray and make her presence felt with some impressive marking of Shaw.
      Arsenal had a chance to go ahead around the 52nd minute with Mead darting past Bronze and forcing a save from Kheating at the near post.
      And Jess Park forced a save from Zinsberger around the 60th minute
      A little later City broke the deadlock with Khadija Shaw’s 65th-minute tap-in.
      However, the league leaders were able to bounce back with Heath burying a bottom corner 92nd-minute effort to go two points clear at the top. 
      The result saw City denied the chance to leapfrog Tottenham to fourth with the race for top three getting tighter.  
      But it leaves them just two points behind third-placed Chelsea who have two games in hand.
      Leah Williamson came off at half-time following her recent return from injuryCredit: PA
      Taylor said: “I’m really gutted for the girls because they deserved the win with the heart and the quality that they showed at times, but this is football.
      “We’re stringing together decent performances and there are still elements to improve on. 
      ‘I’m really proud of the team and the way they performed.” More

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      Furious Arsenal fans slam ref as Burnley’s Ashley Westwood somehow escapes red card for horror ‘stamp’ on Kieran Tierney

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      ARSENAL fans fumed as Burnley’s Ashley Westwood escaped a red card following a horror ‘stamp’ on Kieran Tierney. With the sides drawing 0-0 at the Emirates, Clarets midfielder Westwood lunged in on left-back Tierney.
      Ashley Westwood escaped a red card following a horror ‘stamp’ on Kieran Tierney
      Replays revealed the tackle high on the knee but somehow warranted only a booking.
      Gooners – who have seen three red cards given against them this season already – hit out at Westwood’s foul and subsequent booking.
      One said: “Ashley Westwood stamps on Kieran Tierney’s calf, but luckily for him he’s wearing a Burnley shirt rather than an Arsenal one, so a yellow card is deemed sufficient.”
      Another said: “Westwood very lucky, don’t hurt my man Tierney.”
      One added: “Why is that not a red card for Westwood? Deliberately follows through and stomps Tierney.”
      Another added: “Westwood foul on Tierney = yellow card. Xhaka? Your guess is as good as mine.”
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      Arsenal have suffered a shocking disciplinary record this year with Gabriel, Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey all been shown red already.
      Gabriel was sent off for two bookable offences in in Arsenal’s 2-1 loss against Manchester City on New Year’s Day
      Then Xhaka’s moment of madness at Liverpool saw him receive a straight red after tacking out Diego Jota in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.
      Partey’s dismissal came in the second leg while the Gunners trailed 2-0 and rounded off an ill-disciplined start to 2022 for Mikel Arteta’s side.
      Burnley boss Sean Dyche looks on with Kieran Tierney on the floorCredit: PA More

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      Burnley in talks over shock loan transfer for Aaron Ramsey after former Arsenal midfielder’s Juventus nightmare

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      BURNLEY want to take Aaron Ramsey on loan for the rest of the season.Former Arsenal midfielder Ramsey is keen to return to the Premier League after his failed switch to Juventus.
      Burnley want to take Aaron Ramsey on loan for the rest of the seasonCredit: Getty
      And the Clarets have been in talks over a temporary switch in the last few weeks.
      Shaun Dyche’s strugglers would be able to pay nowhere near Ramsey’s reported £400k-a-week wages.
      But Ramsey, 31, may still consider the move after an initial rejection – with Juventus desperate to get him off their books.
      He hoped for Crystal Palace, but Patrick Viera’s side have not come in.
      Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri confirmed earlier in January that Ramsey is free to leave, describing him as surplus to requirements.
      Allegri said: “Ramsey, he returned today after we had given him a few days off to work, to train separately, in England.
      “In any case, he’s an outgoing player.”
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      Ramsey has suffered greatly from injuries since moving to Italy in 2019, playing just 69 times, scoring six goals.
      He has made only one Serie A start for Allegri’s side this season and came off the bench twice.
      Reports recently suggested Ramsey has irritated Juve by rejecting a loan move to Newcastle, who are looking to boost their bid for Premier League survival.
      The playmaker’s last appearance came in October, but only last six minutes in the Champions League against Zenit.
      Aaron Ramsey left Arsenal in 2019 but has struggled as JuventusCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Crystal Palace pull out of Aaron Ramsey transfer race but £400k-a-week ex-Arsenal star set for Premier League return

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      CRYSTAL PALACE have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Aaron Ramsey. The former Arsenal midfielder is pushing for a return to the Premier League after Juventus confirmed plans to sell him.
      Crystal Palace have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Aaron RamseyCredit: Getty
      Palace were among English clubs linked with Ramsey, who is believed to be open to working with Gunners legend and Eagles boss Patrick Viera.
      But according to the Daily Mail, Viera’s side have now decided against signing the Welshman, who is on wages of £400,000-per-week.
      Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri confirmed earlier in January that Ramsey is free to leave, describing him as surplus to requirements.
      Allegri said: “Ramsey, he returned today after we had given him a few days off to work, to train separately, in England.
      “In any case, he’s an outgoing player. ”
      It then sparked interest from across Europe, with the Italian giants receiving several loan offers for the 31-year-old.
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      It has also been claimed Ramsey rejected approaches from Premier League sides Newcastle, Wolves, Burnley, and some Spanish sides. 
      Ramsey has suffered greatly from injuries since moving to Italy in 2019, playing just 69 times, scoring six goals.
      He has made only one Serie A start for Allegri’s side this season and came off the bench twice.
      Reports recently suggested Ramsey has irritated Juve by rejecting a loan move to Newcastle, who are looking to boost their bid for Premier League survival.
      The playmaker’s last appearance came in October, but only last six minutes in the Champions League against Zenit.
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      ‘What’s going on?’ – Man Utd icon Ferdinand sends angry text to Keown after he gave Dalot man of the match vs Brentford

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      MARTIN KEOWN received an angry text from Rio Ferdinand after he named Diogo Dalot man of the match against Brentford. United won the game 3-1 thanks to goals from Anthony Elanga, Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford.
      Martin Keown received an angry text from Rio Ferdinand after he named Diogo Dalot man of the matchCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Rio Ferdinand said Scott McTominay should have been named MOTMCredit: Rex
      And right-back Dalot was named Keown’s MOTM from the BT Sport commentary box.
      But back in the studio, Ferdinand had a different view, and was so convinced Scott McTominay deserved it, he messaged his former Arsenal rival for an explanation.
      Ferdinand said: “Martin on commentary was the person who gave Dalot man of the match, I couldn’t believe it.
      “McTominay was head and shoulders above everybody. I text him [Martin] saying, ‘What’s going on?’.
      “I saw him (McTominay) in a restaurant last week and just spoke to him briefly about working hard and playing hard and that’s all you hear about him.
      “He’s an honest kid, he wants to do well and improve. You saw in his game today where his intensity and desire, you could see it from the first minute.
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      “At Manchester United, you need a certain amount of ability but personality and character are what gets you through and enables you to stay at this club for a long time.
      “He’s shown that in a time of need when this club has been shaky at the best of times.”
      Interim Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick was also quick to praise standout midfielder McTominay.
      Rangnick said: “Scott McTominay was exemplary, a real leader and it was positively contagious to the other players.
      “Then we could get some counter-attacking situations, the second and third goals were really good with assists from Bruno Fernandes.
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      “He was not happy with his own decision to chip the ball. It would be more difficult for us it cope if it was 1-1 in that situation.
      “The first half we were second best in almost all aspects of the game, sloppy passing, missing 50-50 situations and hardly won any second balls.
      “We were nervous on the counter-attack and were lucky at half-time to have a draw.
      “A few great saves again from David De Gea and we showed a different face in the second half.
      “We spoke about what we needed to do, raise our demands and standards with regards to our physicality but our wingers would have stayed wider to pin back their wing-backs.”
      Diogo Dalot in the match against BrentfordCredit: Craig Thomas/News Images
      Scott McTominay was praised by manager Ralf RangnickCredit: Craig Thomas/News Images More