'Super sub' Barnes the 'best finisher' at Newcastle
Harvey Barnes has become a "super sub" for Newcastle United, says former Magpies defender John Anderson. The forward came on as a substitute in the 61st minute at Nottingham Forest on Sunday to score his side's only goal and earn them a point.
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Arsenal survive but was 'mental pressure' all too visible?
In east London on Sunday, Arsenal piled the mental pressure on themselves with a strange approach to their must-win game against West Ham. Declan Rice, the most influential player on the pitch, was pulled from the centre of proceedings and plonked at right-back to accommodate substitute Martin Zubimendi, a fine but lesser presence in the midfield. Why did Mikel Arteta do that?
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Do Black Cats need a 'cherished' scorer?
Former Sunderland striker Marco Gabbiadini gave his thoughts on the side's performance against Manchester United at the weekend and lamented the lack of clinical finishing. The Black Cats have failed to score in 13 of their 36 Premier League games, only Wolves (19) and Nottingham Forest (14) have failed to score more often in the Premier League this season. "It's a strange one because you're sort of pleased with the performance and I thought every player played a part and as a team they were excellent but they just couldn't find that final touch because that's what it was," Gabbiadini told BBC Radio Newcastle.
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