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California bishop acquitted in first United Methodist court trial of its kind in nearly a century
California bishop acquitted in first United Methodist court trial of its kind in nearly a century
A United Methodist Church court has acquitted a California bishop of all charges in the first trial of one of the church’s bishops in nearly a century
2023-09-22 21:50
Southwest pilots vote to authorize strike
Southwest pilots vote to authorize strike
Southwest Airlines Co pilots' union said on Thursday its members had approved a strike mandate by an overwhelming
1970-01-01 08:00
The tactical conundrum behind Arsenal’s quest to end absurd Man City streak
The tactical conundrum behind Arsenal’s quest to end absurd Man City streak
On Thursday evening, Arsenal were still hoping that Bukayo Saka would feature on Sunday, but Mikel Arteta has had to start drawing up alternative plans. And that could serve his side well in a pivotal clash with the potential to define the title race. It is no bad thing to have Pep Guardiola second-guessing you, and the Manchester City manager can take that to third-, fourth- or even beyond fifth-guessing. The Catalan will be rolling everything around in his mind, having pored over recent footage. Most of the footage of recent Arsenal-City games, mind, has been all too clear. They’ve all gone one way, to an almost farcical degree. City have beaten Arsenal for 12 successive Premier League games. That run would be bad enough if it was over a bottom-half side, but it is virtually unprecedented among financial heavyweights or the old “big six”. Arsenal have admittedly had many iterations throughout what was a transformative and often difficult period in their history, but you have to go back to a Shkodran Mustafi header in April 2017 for the last time they even claimed a point off City. And you have to go back to December 2015, and goals from Theo Walcott and Olivier Giroud, for Arsenal’s last victory in the fixture. That is what Arteta is trying to overcome, as he makes constant appeals to only consider the present and the future. It is not just about revenge for last season, a quick recovery after a shock defeat to RC Lens or even reasserting Arsenal’s title credentials after a rare City defeat. It will be about overcoming the knowledge that the champions almost always beat them. That can be a huge psychological factor for a team, creating a fatalism, even subconsciously. Arteta can at least point to one big victory in the FA Cup as well as this summer’s shoot-out win in the Community Shield, but the fact that the Premier League represents their great ambition means there’s a different feel to it. It’s something they need to address, especially if they are to actually beat City in the league. It is one of those psychological hurdles that needs to be overcome, just as City faced with Manchester United after the Abu Dhabi takeover. The Community Shield may still influence this, mind, because of how Guardiola did something so different in that game. He decided to properly bait the press, in the same way that Roberto De Zerbi has made this his great innovation. Arsenal didn’t bite, and came through the game, but it has almost set a kind of tactical arms race in motion; where last season’s top two keep trading significant moves that could affect the course of this year. Arsenal beat City to Declan Rice, City attempted to undercut Arsenal’s entire approach by baiting the press. Arsenal didn’t respond but are trying to add more tactical variety to last season, meaning they didn’t start the campaign as well as the champions. City then lost Rodri to a red card and unexpectedly lost a game, allowing Arsenal back in. That could now be offset with the absence of Saka, as both managers attempt to figure out what happens next. Perhaps Arsenal are “due”, but that could have been said years ago. Will Guardiola attempt to bait Arsenal again? Does Arteta prepare for that, or something different altogether? Both of these managers could send each other down all manner of avenues with second guesses. And how it all ends may depend on just who starts. Read More Bukayo Saka ‘in contention’ for Arsenal vs Man City as Gareth Southgate reveals plan Gareth Southgate gives Bukayo Saka injury update ahead of Arsenal vs Man City Manchester City can put a stamp on the season with Arsenal win – Rico Lewis Bukayo Saka ‘in contention’ for Arsenal vs Man City as Gareth Southgate reveals plan Gareth Southgate gives Bukayo Saka injury update ahead of Arsenal vs Man City Ollie Watkins and Jarrod Bowen make England return but Raheem Sterling left out
2023-10-06 21:48
US securities regulator shuts down 'sham' marijuana offering
US securities regulator shuts down 'sham' marijuana offering
By Chris Prentice NEW YORK The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday said it obtained an
2023-05-24 05:04
R29-Favorite Wellness Brand Maude Just Launched A Sex Toy For Couples
R29-Favorite Wellness Brand Maude Just Launched A Sex Toy For Couples
We firmly believe in the mantra “sharing is caring.” Not only does it teach cooperation and selflessness, but the practice of giving a little to get a little helps distribute pleasure all around. And when it comes to distributing (and, yes, sharing) pleasure, nothing gets the job done quite like a couples sex toy. That’s why we are thrilled to announce that Tuesday, September 12, marks the release of sexual wellness brand Maude’s first sharable sex toy.
2023-09-12 22:38
AT&T does not intend to immediately remove lead cables from Lake Tahoe -court filing
AT&T does not intend to immediately remove lead cables from Lake Tahoe -court filing
AT&T said on Tuesday it does not intend to immediately remove lead cables from Lake Tahoe pending further
2023-07-19 04:48
Oil Traders Transfixed as Activity Jumps on Key Mideast Platform
Oil Traders Transfixed as Activity Jumps on Key Mideast Platform
The trading of Middle Eastern oil derivatives on a closely-watched platform that helps set crude benchmarks and shape
2023-06-30 18:02
US new vehicle sales rise on strong demand, better supply
US new vehicle sales rise on strong demand, better supply
By Pratyush Thakur New vehicle sales in the United States for top global automakers rose in the second
2023-07-05 23:56
MLB rumors: Cubs have made their decision on Marcus Stroman
MLB rumors: Cubs have made their decision on Marcus Stroman
The Chicago Cubs have made their decision regarding Marcus Stroman's future with this team, at least for now.Marcus Stroman loves playing at Clark and Addison. And the fans at Wrigley love him, too. Chicago Cubs management and ownership, though, don't seem to exactly know how they feel...
2023-07-02 09:19
Canada police name highway crash victims
Canada police name highway crash victims
Babas, peperes, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers among 16 lost in Canada highway crash.
2023-06-23 03:50
Beyoncé got a birthday serenade from Diana Ross
Beyoncé got a birthday serenade from Diana Ross
It would be hard to imagine a bigger or better birthday celebration than Beyoncé's on Monday.
2023-09-05 23:27
Nalgene Outdoor Introduces Epic Water Filters’ Everywhere Bottle Filter System to Its Line Up of Reusable Water Bottles
Nalgene Outdoor Introduces Epic Water Filters’ Everywhere Bottle Filter System to Its Line Up of Reusable Water Bottles
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2023-10-02 20:30