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Premier League Transfer XI of the summer featuring Arsenal and Liverpool stars
Premier League Transfer XI featuring Arsenal, Liverpool and Everton stars
Now that the transfer window in England is closed, we can take a look back at some of the deals from the last couple of months. Some clubs have been relatively quiet during the summer, while others made outstanding deals. Here’s a perfect transfer XI, with a 4-2-3-1 formation, based on the transfers in the English top-flight.
Premier League transfer XI
GK: Alisson (Liverpool)
It was always going to be one of Kepa or Alisson, but in the end it is the Brazilian.
Liverpool needed stability between the sticks after last year’s disastrous mistakes by Loris Karius. Alisson kept 22 clean sheets in 37 games for Roma last season and went on to play every match for Brazil at the World Cup. Still only 25, he’s at the peak of his career and seems like an excellent buy.
RB: Stephan Lichsteiner (Arsenal)
Even though he’s already 34, Lichsteiner is an extremely classy player. His experience in the Serie A speaks for itself. The Swiss national team captain is known for speed, agility and hard work. Hector Bellerin needed competition, and he’s got one of the best to compete with now.
CB: Yerry Mina (Everton)
The signing of Mina has to be considered as a coup for Everton. In January, the Colombian international was signed by Barcelona from Palmeiras, but went on to make just 6 appearances. After Everton lost Ramiro Funes Mori, they needed a new centre-back. Mina impressed during the World Cup and scored 3 goals. He seems ready to become a first-team regular for the Toffees, who were in need of defensive reinforcements.
Sokratis Papastathopoulos
CB: Sokratis (Arsenal)
Sokratis made a name for himself at Dortmund, where he was a true leader. And after years of disappointment and lack of success in the Premier League, Arsenal were in need of leaders. It remains to be seen what kind of impact the Greek international can have on Unai Emery’s side, but one thing we know for sure is that he’s a real danger in the air and is very physical. Sokratis rarely allows defenders to get past him. With him and Lichsteiner in the squad, Arsenal look like a defensive force.
LB: Lucas Digne (Everton)
Completing our joint Everton-Arsenal defence is Lucas Digne. The past couple of seasons have been frustrating for the Frenchman. Digne will be hoping for playing time under Marco Silva, although Leighton Baines will surely provide solid competition.
CM: Fabinho (Liverpool)
Fabinho made 233 appearances, scoring 31 goals in 5 seasons for Monaco. He’s an extremely solid midfielder, who can both defend and attack equally well. The Brazilian won the French title with Monaco in 2017 and was key for the successful campaign the team had. It’s a bit surprising that he has won just 4 caps for Brazil, but at 24, there’s still enough time to add to that tally.
Fabinho
CM: Fred (Manchester United)
Fred is the only major signing Manchester United made during this transfer window. The 25-year-old was a valuable member of the Shakhtar Donetsk team that won 3 league titles and 4 Super Cups in Ukraine. He impressed in his debut against Leicester and seems like an excellent addition to the United squad.
AMR: Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City)
Mahrez was exceptional for Leicester in recent years. With his pace, power, dribbling ability and goals, he helped the Foxes lift the title in 2016. Since the start of 2015/16 season, the player has scored 35 goals in the Premier League. In this period, he has also made 24 assists. He can play on both wings, and also behind the striker.
AMC: Mateo Kovacic (Chelsea)
Kovacic signed for Chelsea on loan from Real Madrid. He ranked fourth in La Liga for completed dribbles per 90 minutes last season. He also ranked ninth for total passes per 90 minutes and 14th for tackles. Many would suggest that the playmaker position in this article should be for Jorginho, but Kovacic has that something special we’re all expecting to see.
Richarlison
AML: Richarlison (Everton)
Richarlison became Everton’s first signing of the summer. The Brazilian forward worked with Marco Silva at Watford. He scored 5 times in his opening 12 Premier League matches for the Hornets, but did not find the net again for the rest of the campaign. He was exceptional on his debut for the Toffees, getting both goals in the 2-2 draw against Wolves.
CF: Luciano Vietto (Fulham)
Vietto signed for Atletico Madrid in June 2015 from La Liga rivals Valencia – where he scored 12 goals in 32 games – but he has faced limited opportunities since moving to Madrid. This is why he was loaned out to Fulham for the 2018/19 campaign. With no large transfer fee involved, Fulham fans have every right to be excited about getting one of the promising South American prospects.
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Double Injury Blow: Arsenal Attacker Suffers Setback as Gabriel Magalhaes Faces Potential Two-Month Absence
Arsenal have been dealt a devastating double injury blow during the international break, with Kai Havertz suffering a minor relapse and Gabriel Magalhaes potentially sidelined for two months with a thigh injury sustained representing Brazil.
Havertz’s Return Delayed Until Year’s End
Julian Nagelsmann confirmed Havertz has experienced complications in his recovery from August’s knee surgery. “Kai had a minor relapse on his injury, but overall, he’s doing well. He is expected to return towards the end of the year,” the Germany manager stated after his side’s 6-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Slovakia.
The setback eliminates any possibility of Havertz featuring in Sunday’s North London derby against Tottenham. The 26-year-old has been restricted to just one appearance this season, playing 30 minutes in Arsenal’s opening-day victory over Manchester United before undergoing a “minor surgical procedure” on his knee.
Havertz initially targeted mid-November for his comeback after spending three months on the treatment table. This latest relapse extends his absence through December, forcing Arsenal to continue relying on Mikel Merino as an auxiliary striker option.
Gabriel’s Thigh Injury Compounds Crisis
Gabriel Magalhaes suffered a thigh injury during Brazil’s friendly against Senegal, with early indications suggesting a one-to-two month absence. The Brazilian defender has arguably been Arsenal’s most important performer this season, making his potential absence devastating for Mikel Arteta’s title ambitions.
Arsenal face a congested fixture schedule through the festive period without two crucial first-team players. Viktor Gyokeres remains doubtful for the derby with his own hamstring problem, while Riccardo Calafiori has been ruled out of Italy’s World Cup qualifier against Norway with a thigh issue.
The injury crisis leaves Arsenal dangerously thin across multiple positions heading into the busiest period of the season. Arteta must navigate crucial matches against Tottenham, Manchester City, and Liverpool while managing an increasingly depleted squad.
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Arsenal Women will be looking to end a three-game winless run when they welcome Real Madrid Women to Meadow Park for Wednesday’s Women’s Champions League contest. As for Las Blancas, they will be desperate to bounce back from Saturday’s heavy defeat to Barcelona in El Clasico.
Arsenal Women vs. Real Madrid Women: Predicted Lineups
Arsenal Women (4-2-3-1): Van Domselaar; Fox, Wubben-Moy, Catley, Hinds; Pelova, Cooney-Cross; Mead, Caldentey, Foord; Russo
Real Madrid Femenino (4-2-3-1): Misa; Navarro, Mendez, Lakrar, Holmgaard; Angeldal, Dabritz; Feller, Weir, Caicedo; Redondo
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Match Preview
Arsenal have struggled for consistency this season, recording five wins, four draws and three defeats in 12 competitive matches. The Gunners have gone three games without a win since their 4-1 victory over Leicester City at the start of the month.
They played out draws against Chelsea and Tottenham, either side of a disappointing 3-2 defeat against Bayern Munich on matchday three. Renee Slegers’s side gave up a two-goal lead in Germany, representing their second European defeat after losing 2-1 to Lyon in their first outing.
The reigning European champions sit in 11th place and just a point ahead of teams outside the top 12. Arsenal can take confidence from already beating Real Madrid on home soil this year, claiming a 3-0 victory to overturn a two-goal first-leg deficit in March’s quarter-final clash.
Fifth-placed Real Madrid are comfortably inside the top 12 and eyeing a top-four spot. Las Blancas started with a 6-2 victory over Roma, before edging out PSG 2-1 in France. Pau Quesada’s side looked set to fall to their first European defeat against Paris FC, before Caroline Weir rescued her side with a 98th-minute equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw.
Weir saw her penalty saved in Saturday’s El Clasico against Barcelona. The Blaugrana went on to score two late goals to wrap up a 4-0 victory, dropping Real Madrid to fourth position in the Liga F table.
Team News
Arsenal remain without Manuela Zinsberger, Katie Reid, Leah Williamson and Kim Little. Victoria Pelova could earn a recall after dropping to the bench against Tottenham.
Real Madrid travel without Merle Frohms, Antonia, Sandie Toletti and Signe Bruun. Sara Holmgaard could return at left-back, while Alba Redondo is pushing for a recall.
Kick-off: 8:00 PM Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Venue: Meadow Park, Borehamwood
TV: Disney+ (UK) | Paramount+ (USA)
Also read: 3 Things We Learned From Arsenal Women’s Frustrating 0-0 Draw Against Tottenham Women
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Three Years, Eight Months and 10 Days: Arsenal Stalemate Ends ‘This’ Run For Tottenham Which Began Way Back in 2022
Tottenham Women’s extraordinary 81-game streak without a goalless draw in the WSL finally ended on Sunday after a disciplined 0-0 stalemate against Arsenal at Brisbane Road.
The remarkable run spanning three years, eight months and 10 days represented one of the most unusual statistical quirks in women’s football, stretching all the way back to March 2022.
Tottenham’s Remarkable 81-Game Run Without Goalless Draw Finally Ends in Arsenal Stalemate After 1,346 Days
Tottenham’s last goalless draw before Sunday came against Reading on March 13, 2022. The statistics are staggering. Across 69 complete league matches spanning the 2022/23, 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons, Tottenham never failed to find the net or concede.
Sunday’s result at Brisbane Road broke that pattern in front of a record-breaking 6,778 fans who witnessed a tactical battle where neither attack could break through. Arsenal dominated possession and registered 13 shots but found Tottenham’s defensive organization impenetrable.
Defensive Foundation for Impressive Campaign
The clean sheet showcased the defensive progress under manager Robert Vilahamn. Goalkeeper Lize Kop and her backline recorded their fourth WSL clean sheet of the campaign—six across all competitions, matching Chelsea’s Hannah Hampton for the joint-highest tally in the division at this stage.
Tottenham’s start to the 2025/26 season has exceeded expectations. They sit fifth in the table with 16 points from nine matches, just four points shy of last season’s entire total achieved across 22 games.
The point gained in the north London derby felt like a significant statement. Tottenham frustrated their fierce rivals whilst ending a statistical anomaly that had defined their recent WSL existence.
Whether this signals a tactical evolution towards greater defensive discipline or simply represents a one-off remains to be seen, but the 1,346-day wait for another goalless draw has finally concluded.
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