Premier League LIVE: Boehly to sell Chelsea shares, Arsenal favourites for title after Community Shield win, Man United worry
Key Points:
- Arsenal have appointed David Horseman as their new Under-21s manager, promoting him from the Under-19s role he held since joining last year, with Horseman expressing his excitement and gratitude for the opportunity.
- Chelsea majority owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are in talks to sell their shares to Clearlake Capital amid strategic disagreements, with Boehly set to step down as chair at the end of the season as part of a pre-agreed plan.
- Arsenal fan and broadcaster Joel Beya praised Arsenal's depth after their 3-0 Community Shield win over Manchester City, suggesting even their second XI could finish in the Premier League top four this season.
- Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic could face an early sacking if the newly promoted side start poorly, with former Hull boss Steve Bruce a potential replacement, according to football analysts.
- Southampton's ongoing Spygate scandal continues to affect the club, with former manager Alan Pardew criticizing the decision to retain head coach Tonda Eckert despite FA charges related to spying incidents.
- Jamie Carragher doubts Michael Carrick has the managerial "stardust" needed to lead Manchester United to a Premier League or Champions League title, though he acknowledges Carrick has done a good job so far.
- Martin Keown views Manchester City's Community Shield defeat to Arsenal as a wake-up call for manager Enzo Maresca and his squad, highlighting that the performance fell below their usual standards.
- Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has called for Premier League rule changes to allow more substitutes on matchday squads, citing frustration over key players missing the Community Shield bench due to current limits.
- Newcastle United face challenges with a lack of leadership and identity after selling key players and losing long-term manager Eddie Howe, raising concerns over their competitiveness in the upcoming Premier League season.
- Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan believes Arsenal's dominant Community Shield victory positions them as strong favourites to retain the Premier League title, noting a lack of serious competition from other clubs this season.