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sports28m ago

Arsenal may not rush Mikel Arteta’s captain back; Odegaard’s return is under consideration for the Brentford game.
Kai Havertz has started in midfield recently and is favored to keep his spot if Odegaard is not ready.
Eze’s game time could drop further if Odegaard returns, altering midfield dynamics for Arsenal.
Odegaard has not started the last two matches, described as a niggle by Arteta.
Winterburn comments frame the debate over when to reintegrate Odegaard into a high-energy Arsenal system.
Odegaard is Arsenal’s captain, but Winterburn questions automatic recall on fitness grounds.
Eze’s position may shift if Odegaard returns, affecting Havertz and Havertz’s midfield role.
The discussion includes a broader transfer and lineup analysis tied to Havertz, Odegaard, and Eze.
The article notes Havertz’s recent midfield starts as a basis for his continued selection.
Arsenal's match against Brentford is highlighted as the context for the fitness and selection debate.
The piece frames this as a decision impacting Arsenal’s midfield balance and squad depth.

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sports10h ago

Tottenham paid Brentford £6.7m in compensation for Thomas Frank and his coaching staff to move to Spurs.
The payment was disclosed in Brentford’s 2024-25 accounts published on Wednesday.
Frank was sacked eight months after joining Spurs, with Tottenham five points above the relegation zone before the decision.
Brentford’s accounts show a record turnover of £173m and increased operating losses.
Brentford reported a profit on player sales and entered the Deloitte Money League for the first time.
The 2-1 defeat by Newcastle fueled Spurs fans’ calls for Frank’s sacking.
Tottenham’s league position remained precarious, sitting 16th in the table.
Frank signed a three-year contract at Spurs before his dismissal.
Brentford’s accounts note £6.7m settlement related to departure of on-field staff.
The departure included staff Justin Cochrane, Chris Haslam, and Joe Newton.
Frank left Brentford for Tottenham after a separate transfer that impacted both clubs’ accounts.

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Arsenal now sit among the Premier League’s title contenders after a period of heavy scrutiny under Mikel Arteta.
Brentford have built a European contention path through smart recruitment and key signings like Eriksen and Norgaard.
Brentford’s evolution continued after their memorable 2-0 win over Arsenal in their Premier League debut.
Arsenal’s squad has transformed significantly since that opening defeat, with White and Martinelli remaining from the starting XI.
Arteta’s vision and Arsenal backing helped the club rise to one of the top scorers and strong set-piece records.
Brentford’s fall of top players was offset by recruitment and tactical continuity under Keith Andrews.
Brentford’s 2021-22 season saw Eriksen and other signings push them to a top-half finish.
The 2021 opener remains a landmark moment, with Brentford’s 2-0 victory marking a new era for the club.
The piece notes Brentford’s ongoing challenge to maintain European contention amid player turnover.
Arsenal’s current standing shows one of the league’s best set-piece records and high scoring.

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