I’m not sure what it is about Hong Kong and the world’s best footballers, but for some reason organisers have been pretty bad at getting things right in 2024.
At some point the professionals are going to have to step in to stop the amateurs who appear to be running the asylum.
Bullish Arteta eyes title
At one stage this month, Liverpool had a nine-point lead over the rest of the Premier League, on Saturday, Arsenal moved to within three points of top spot and boss Mikel Arteta has the title in his sights.
A thumping 5-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday came courtesy of two more goals from Gabriel Jesus, with Kai Havertz, Gabriel Martinelli and substitute Declan Rice also getting in on the act.
The Gunners are third in the table, with Chelsea, who play Everton on Sunday, a point above them. Liverpool take on Tottenham in the weekend’s last game.
“We are not even halfway so we’re going to try and set something. For us it [the title race] is on,” Arteta said. “I’m going to enjoy Christmas with my family because when you win it’s always better.”
City in relegation form
Manchester City aren’t just bad at the moment, a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday means they are close to being the worst team in the Premier League right now, with only Southampton for company.
