Arsenal will be confronted with Chelsea on Sunday in the Premier League with bragging rights of London Derby.
Mikel Arteta knows that the title is anything but his gunners after recent failures and the ability of Liverpool to achieve victories, but after a squeak of a wonderful collision with Real Madrid in the Champions League, his way will be looking for the international break with a victory.
Chelsea has won back-to-back games for Enzo Maresca, but the playing style in their victories over Copenhagen and Leicester City in the last seven days has seen them come in for criticism.
Nevertheless, both clubs outside the field are apparently very, very busy thinking about the future. Mirror Football takes a look at some of the latest news from the two London clubs and also Manchester City, where Pep Guardiola looks at a “huge success” …
Stadical arsenal change
Arsenal could become the latest Premier League side to expand their stadium with early discussions that are being held. According to reports, club heads are considering a number of options that would have increased the capacity of the emirates.
The costs and length of each expansion project are the most important factors that are being considered, while the impact in the local area would be an important consideration. Islington Council should probably give approval to every project, while transport for London would also have a big word.
Arsenal follows in the footsteps of some current Premier League rivals. Manchester United and Newcastle have both recently unveiled plans for lucrative new stadiums.
PEP's explanation
Pep Guardiola insists that if Manchester City is eligible for the Champions League this season, it will be a “huge success”.
After four consecutive Premier League titles, City is currently fifth for the Saturday meeting with Brighton – who are only one point behind them.
“It's a big fight. It is not a disappointment to be here, “says Guardiola.” It is a challenge. If we can be eligible for the Champions League, this would be a huge success from my point of view.
“There are seasons that you have to live this, but it is in our hands, it depends on us. We don't have to look at other things than our performance. “
Chelsea move for a double £ 60 million deal?
Chelsea is in line with a double deal to sign Sporting Lisbon Duo Geovany Quenda and Dário Essugo.
Quenda agreed the conditions for a seven -year -old deal with a fee in the £ 40 million region on the way to Sporting for the teenage wing, which was called this week in the Senior Portugal Squad. He had been interesting Manchester United, with Baas Ruben Amorim believed that he was enthusiastic about a reunion with a player he gave his senior debut.
He is ready to move to England in the summer and can possibly be affiliated with Dario Essugo, who is currently on loan by Sporting on the Spanish side Las Palmas.
According to CNN Portugal, he is looked at a movement of £ 20 million. Mirror Football understands that although he is interesting, a full agreement between all parties must be resolved.
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