According to Matthew Upson for Yorkshire Live, new Tottenham signing Will Lankshear is a lifelong Spurs fan and pushed to join the North London club this summer. Spurs officially announced the signing of Lankshear from Sheffield United earlier this week, with the forward set to join the club’s academy. The 17-year-old forward is considered to be one of the best players of his age group in the country, having scored 38 goals in 48 appearances for the Blades’ Under-18s and Under-23s. Sheffield United only signed the teenager 12 months ago after he was released by Arsenal but Yorkshire Live explains
UPSON RIGHT WITH PREDICTION ON SPURS
Ex-Arsenal defender Matthew Upson was right with his prediction on the final points tally for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Speaking after the North London Derby clash between hosts Spurs and Arsenal on BBC Radio 5 Live, Matthew Upson stated that he expects Spurs to beat Burnley and Norwich City in their last two league games to finish the season on 71 points. Matthew Upson talked about the Tottenham Hotspur points tally after they beat ten-man Arsenal 3-0 at home to boost their top-four push with goals from Harry Kane (2) and Son Heung-Min while Rob Holding was sent
UPSON PRAISES LOFTUS-CHEEK FOR LUTON DISPLAY
Former Arsenal, West Ham United and Ipswich Town defender Matthew Upson has praisedChelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek for his display during the recent FA Cup fifth round win at English Championship outfit Luton Town. Matthew Upson talked about England international Loftus-Cheek and his FA Cup performance against Luton on BBC One. According to him, the passing ability of Loftus-Cheek was instrumental as Chelsea came from behind to Luton Town 3-2 at the last 16 stage of the FA Cup. The aforementioned FA Cup fifth round tie between hosts Luton Town and Chelsea was a few days after the Carabao Cup final
ARSENAL MIGHT LOSE SAKA TO CLUBS
Ex-Arsenal defender Matthew Upson has warned the club about the possibility of losing the services of star player Bukayo Saka to big clubs. Matthew Upson stated this in a chat with Stadium Astro as he said that the England international is an attractive player for the other big teams.He’s certain that Saka could be tempted by a big club with a better chance of winning the Premier League title in comparison with the Gunners. Matthew Upson said that Arsenal have to do everything possible to keep improving Saka at the club and that the player must be made to feel
UPSON SPEAKS ON BAMFORD ENGLAND DEBUT
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E_ONIEXVQAMWNWT.jpg Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford didn’t have the best of games on his debut for the Three Lions of England according to former Ipswich Town, Arsenal and West Ham United defender Matthew Upson. Retired England international centre back Matthew Upson spoke about Bamford and his performance on the occasion of his England debut against lowly Andorra while he was on BBC Radio Five Live. Matthew Upson said Leeds United star Bamford had a very difficult outing during the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier at home to Andorra. While Bamford struggled to impress England manager Gareth Southgate, other attacking
UPSON HAILS ARSENAL FOR LATEST TRANSFER DECISION
Former England defender Matthew Upson has hailed the recent transfer decision made by Arsenal after the Gunners confirmed that they have tied down youngster Emile Smith-Rowe to a new contract via an official announcement. The 20-year-old midfield sensation was one of the best players at the Emirates last season and his fine performances saw him attract strong interest from a couple of clubs, especially in the Premier League. Aston Villa particularly tabled a bid to Arsenal for the player but the Gunners rejected it immediately as Mikel Arteta insisted that he wants the player to be a part of his
UPSON EXPECTS MANY OFFERS FOR JOHNSTONE
Ex-Premier League player Matthew Upson has told BBC Radio 5 Live that he expects several clubs to queue for West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone after an outstanding season with his club. Johnstoneproduced series of impressive displays for the Baggies in the Premier League this season but it was not enough to secure safety for his team. The Baggies were one of the three teams demoted to the second tier. Fulham and Sheffield United were the other two relegated teams.West Brom goalkeeper Johnstonewas rewarded for his impressive debut season as a Premier League goal minder after he was named the Player
UPSON PRAISES LOANEE OVER ENGLAND PERFORMANCE
Matthew Upson was impressed with the contributions of Manchester United loanee Jesse Lingard for England during the recent international break especially during the home win over Andorra in what was a qualifying match ahead of the 2022 World Cup tournament in Qatar. Lingard is on loan at West Ham United from Manchester United. He had to join the Hammers during the January transfer window to play regular first team football. The decision to sign for the Hammers on loan till the end of the season has paid off for the Manchester United Academy graduate and Matthew Upson was impressed with
GOALKEEPER NAMED ONE OF THE BEST
Aston Villa shot stopper Emiliano Martinez has been named one of the best signings of the current season by footballer turned pundit Matthew Upson. Matthew Upson gave the verdict on Emiliano Martinez last week while he was on Sky Sports. The ex-Ipswich Town, West Ham United and Arsenal defender has been impressed with Argentine international goalkeeper since he left his former club Arsenal to join Aston Villa last summer. Aston Villa paid an initial fee of £16m for Emiliano Martinez and the fee could rise to £20m depending on add-ons. Emiliano Martinez had to leave Arsenal for Aston Villa last
WENGER ADMITS UPSON MISTAKE
Legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted his mistake in letting Matthew Upson leave the club in 2003. Wenger has consistently revealed in the past that the decision was one of his worst as the Gunners boss. Matthew Upson became an Arsenal player in 1997 when the North Londoners paid £2m to sign him. Matthew Upson was signed from Luton Town shortly after he made his professional debut at the club. Upson didn’t really settle at the club as he was farmed out on loan three times. The 41-year-old went to Nottingham Forest in 2000 and that loan spell