Arsenal Updates: Partey sidelined until 2024, Saka injury updates, Arteta calls for rival managers to join VAR battle

Postecoglou’s achievements as the first manager to win the Premier League Manager of the Month award for the first three months of the season are impressive. Meanwhile, Taylor’s incorrect penalty decision and Maddison’s injury are disappointing developments in the world of football. Arsenal’s interest in Vlahovic also shows their ambition.

Ange Postecoglou has received his third Premier League Manager of the Month award, making history as the first manager to win the award in three consecutive months. This achievement comes after Tottenham’s victories over Luton Town, Fulham, and Crystal Palace, placing them at the top of the league table in October. Postecoglou previously won the award for the months of August and September.

Referee Anthony Taylor has been confirmed to have made an incorrect decision in awarding Preston North End a penalty against Coventry City. After being demoted from the top-flight English football, he officiated the Preston North End’s 3-2 win over Coventry City, where he made a controversial spot-kick decision. The EFL announced that the penalty should not have been given after reviewing the officials’ decisions. Taylor is set to return to Premier League action for the Chelsea v Manchester City game on Sunday.

Arsenal is reportedly pursuing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic as their top target this winter, although they also retain an interest in Brentford’s Ivan Toney. However, Chelsea is also interested in Toney and could potentially outbid Arsenal in January.

Meanwhile, Arsenal’s rivals Tottenham are concerned about star player James Maddison’s injury, with fears that it could be more severe than initially expected. The 26-year-old attacker was substituted in the first half of the game against Chelsea and has withdrawn from Three Lions duty to continue his recovery. Examinations of his ankle have raised concerns that Maddison may be facing a lengthy spell out.