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Mob killing: We beat UNIJOS student to recover missing phone – Suspects • How suspects tortured UNIJOS graduate to death over missing iPhone 12 • Kwara gov rewards two law school best graduates with ₦5m each, scholarships • Army Chief appoints General Officers Commanding for newly established Nigerian Army Divisions • How KCAA is forcing pilots to fly higher over Bomas, State House • Sowore opposes Tyla boycott, blames Tinubu, S’African leaders for xenophobia • FIFA proposal ‘an outright attack on football’, says DFB vice-president • ‘My time with Brazil is over’ – Neymar retires from int’l football • Jigawa: “Jealousy Drove Me To Cut My Boyfriend’s Penis In Hotel” – Suspect • Senator Karanja calls for CS Duale's resignation over ethnic slur • Key convener of opposition coalition talks quits • Gabonese president Brice Nguema due here tomorrow • Sanna Manjang opens defence with tales of his role as patrol commander • 2027: Makinde to unveil APM presidential campaign council Friday • WAFCON: Chawinga Sisters Dazzle As Malawi Stun Defending Champions Nigeria • DARBOE EXPLAINS REASONS UDP QUIT COALITION TALKS • Fiscal vandalism: Atiku raises alarm over Nigeria’s N12.62tr debt profile • Wike approves promotion of 3,592 FCT civil servants • Cheaper decoders, football rights spark MultiChoice’s biggest subscriber boom in 10 years • Autonomous sources drive Nigeria’s FX inflows to $109.86bn • Mob killing: We beat UNIJOS student to recover missing phone – Suspects • How suspects tortured UNIJOS graduate to death over missing iPhone 12 • Kwara gov rewards two law school best graduates with ₦5m each, scholarships • Army Chief appoints General Officers Commanding for newly established Nigerian Army Divisions • How KCAA is forcing pilots to fly higher over Bomas, State House • Sowore opposes Tyla boycott, blames Tinubu, S’African leaders for xenophobia • FIFA proposal ‘an outright attack on football’, says DFB vice-president • ‘My time with Brazil is over’ – Neymar retires from int’l football • Jigawa: “Jealousy Drove Me To Cut My Boyfriend’s Penis In Hotel” – Suspect • Senator Karanja calls for CS Duale's resignation over ethnic slur • Key convener of opposition coalition talks quits • Gabonese president Brice Nguema due here tomorrow • Sanna Manjang opens defence with tales of his role as patrol commander • 2027: Makinde to unveil APM presidential campaign council Friday • WAFCON: Chawinga Sisters Dazzle As Malawi Stun Defending Champions Nigeria • DARBOE EXPLAINS REASONS UDP QUIT COALITION TALKS • Fiscal vandalism: Atiku raises alarm over Nigeria’s N12.62tr debt profile • Wike approves promotion of 3,592 FCT civil servants • Cheaper decoders, football rights spark MultiChoice’s biggest subscriber boom in 10 years • Autonomous sources drive Nigeria’s FX inflows to $109.86bn

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Where all 20 Premier League clubs should strengthen before the season

The Guardian Football about 3 hours 1 mins read

Manchester United and Arsenal need midfielders, Liverpool should sign a winger and Chelsea require a goalkeeper

By Opta Analyst

Declan Rice was worked to the bone by Arsenal last season, playing 4,456 minutes in all competitions. This showed at points during the World Cup, when the midfielder’s body looked on the verge of breaking down. Arsenal need high-quality reinforcements in the centre of the pitch so Rice can occasionally have a rest. Christian Nørgaard struggled to get on to the park last season, with Mikel Arteta seemingly not trusting in the former Brentford captain. An extra midfield option could prove crucial to Arsenal retaining their crown.

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