Oleksandr Zinchenko

⚽️ Premier League updates from the 4.30pm BST kick-off ⚽ Live scores | Tables | Top scorers | Follow on Bluesky When Pep Guardiola was preparing for the challenge of taking on Jürgen Klopp’s peak Liverpool team at Anfield in February 2021, training that week at Manchester City was a little different, according to Oleksandr Zinchenko. Guardiola’s instructions seemed counterintuitive. “Guys, let’s start from the goal-kick, I want you to make at least three or four touches on the ball,” the manager told them. “Most of the teams come to Anfield and shit themselves. They want to play one touch, two touch. ‘Oh, don’t give me the ball! Oh you take it!’ But you have to play with big balls at Anfield! Big balls! ‘Give me the ball!’ Demand it! If you need to dribble past two or three players, do it. But play football. I want you to play football.” Zinchenko recalls that Guardiola made the same speech before they walked out at Anfield. “Teams coming here are scared. They play one or two touches, and that’s what Liverpool like, because they get the ball back so quickly. I want you to be brave. Play your football!” as Zinchenko puts it in his autobiography, Believe. Admittedly that game came in the midst of City’s record-breaking 21-game winning run that season but was also Guardiola’s first win at Anfield, so not dissimilar to the title showdown at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday with Arsenal. Aston Villa 4-3 Sunderland Everton 1-2 Liverpool Nottingham Forest 4-1 Burnley

Manchester City and Arsenal managers were both schooled in the expansive Barça tradition but the latter opting for caution could be his team’s undoing When Pep Guardiola was preparing for the challenge of taking on Jürgen Klopp’s peak Liverpool team at Anfield in February 2021, training that week at Manchester City was a little different, according to Oleksandr Zinchenko. Guardiola’s instructions seemed counterintuitive. “Guys, let’s start from the goal-kick, I want you to make at least three or four touches on the ball,” the manager told them. “Most of the teams come to Anfield and shit themselves. They want to play one touch, two touch. ‘Oh, don’t give me the ball! Oh you take it!’ But you have to play with big balls at Anfield! Big balls! ‘Give me the ball!’ Demand it! If you need to dribble past two or three players, do it. But play football. I want you to play football.” Zinchenko recalls that Guardiola made the same speech before they walked out at Anfield. “Teams coming here are scared. They play one or two touches, and that’s what Liverpool like, because they get the ball back so quickly. I want you to be brave. Play your football!” as Zinchenko puts it in his autobiography, Believe. Admittedly that game came in the midst of City’s record-breaking 21-game winning run that season but was also Guardiola’s first win at Anfield, so not dissimilar to the title showdown at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday with Arsenal.

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Gary Neville reacts to Arsenal's statement win against Aston Villa where Ollie Watkins missed two glaring goalscoring opportunities and David Raya produced a Player of the Match performance. Neville gives his verdict on Raya's position as Arsenal's number-one goalkeeper and Leandro Trossard's position in the Arsenal squad. Neville also shares his thoughts on Mikel Arteta's decision to start Jurrien Timber of Oleksandr Zinchenko. He reflects on Erling Haaland's hat-trick against Ipswich and Everton’s defeat to Tottenham. Neville shares his opinion on Erik ten Tag's team selections following Manchester United's loss to Brighton. Neville also assesses the incomings and outgoings with the transfer window deadline looming. The Gary Neville Podcast is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/the-gary-neville-podcast You can listen to The Gary Neville Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play The Gary Neville Podcast". Watch every episode of The Gary Neville Podcast on YouTube here: The Gary Neville Podcast on YouTube For all the latest Premier League news, head to skysports.com/premier-league For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

Welcome back to Stick to Football with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright and Roy Keane – the original show from the award-winning The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet. Premier League action returned with a full midweek set of fixtures and the guests kick off the show reacting to Arsenal’s 2-1 win at Nottingham Forest as well as the after-match argument between Gunners team-mates Oleksandr Zinchenko and Ben White. Gary, Jamie, Ian and Roy also offer their thoughts on Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford following his internal disciplinary. And with Jurgen Klopp entering remaining few months as Liverpool manager after announcing he would leave the club at the end of the seasons, our guests talk through the impact his decision will have as well as who should be expected to takeover the Anfield hotseat. Super 6 returns with Ben to provide the latest scores… and Gary springs a surprise twist with an additional fixture up for grabs as he looks to move further into the lead from Roy’s. Lastly we end with your Community Questions: Who is the best-ever January signing, would Gary be a modern-day cenrte-back rather than a fullback and what is the worst piece of man management the panel has seen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe are joined by former Arsenal defender, Kieran Gibbs, to get his thoughts on Arsenal, Manchester City & Liverpool.

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe recap match round two of the 2022-23 Premier League Season

On the fifth episode of Correspondent Week Suj & James speak to Arsenal fan Adam Pritchard about The Gunners hopes for the new season and the best FPL assets from The Emirates. Does Gabriel Jesus justify being the highest owned player in the game? Adam's delighted he's signed but not convinced that the ownership numbers are justified. Could the value in Arsenal therefore lie in the midfield spots through the likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka? There's talk of Arsenal's investment in Oleksandr Zinchenko and where the 5.0 asset is likely to play during the season, injury concerns in the full-back areas persist, why William Saliba could finally be set for his Arsenal Premier League debut in Gameweek 1 and the brilliant opening set of fixtures that mean it's difficult to overlook Arsenal FPL assets as they bid to get back in the top 4. Follow Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThreeFiveWho Still to come today on Planet FPL - Correspondent Week episode 6 with @FPLDummyTom on Brentford Join our Planet FPL Mini League: https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/yw6ree Patrons can find information on their mini leagues this season via this post https://www.patreon.com/posts/patreon-mini-69251447 You can also join our Sky Fantasy Football Mini League. The Pin required is 8475785 ___________________________________________ Want to become a member of our FPL and SkyFF community and support the Podcast? Our Patreon content in July features over 20 additional Podcasts from Intermediate Tier. Today's content features Tot&Ham Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl Follow James on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod Follow Suj on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sujanshah Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl #CorrespondentWeek #FPL #Arsenal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marcus, Luke and Pete parachute in for an emergency pod after we saw José’s new tattoo - not that we can identify any of the trophies pictured. Elsewhere, West Ham want to couple up long term with Jesse Lingard, while Mikel Arteta gets the band back together with their move for Oleksandr Zinchenko. Plus, we’ve got the usual visits to Keggy Corner and Fizzerville… Got a question for us? Tweet us @FootballRamble or email [email protected] ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete and Dharms are joined by European football writer Tom Williams as Arsenal close in on their fifth signing of the summer, Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City (03:44). They discuss that before Tom provides the inside track on some of Ligue 1 and France’s top talent (14:38). He chats about Chelsea’s interest in Jules Kounde and Presnel Kimpembe and which of the two would be a better fit at Stamford Bridge (19:11). Robert Lewandowski has completed his long-awaited move to Barcelona, but will he turn them back into major contenders? (26:50). The panel discuss that before Pete has his say on Newcastle and whether business has slowed at St James’ Park (42.22). Transfer Talk is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/transfer-talk You can listen to Transfer Talk on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Transfer Talk". For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/football For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]

The Athletic's David Ornstein shares transfer lines on players including Armando Broja Oleksandr Zinchenko & Youri Tielemans There is an exclusive from Adam Crafton featuring and interview with the CEO of Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk & Chris Waugh has the latest from Newcastle’s tour of Austria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scotland’s World Cup dream is over, but who couldn’t succumb to Oleksandr Zinchenko’s mesmerising cutbacks? Marcus, Andy and Pete reflect on an emotional night at Hampden and a monumental achievement for Ukraine, who will face Joniesta and co on Sunday. There’s also two emotional goodbyes as Gareth Bale says Hala Madrid and Paul Pogba says hello Juventus. Plus, we hear from the pilot who almost killed England’s golden generation… Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: [email protected]. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.