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sports1 year ago

"Title Rivals Cancel Each Other Out: Manchester City and Arsenal Draw 0-0 in Premier League Showdown"

Manchester City and Arsenal played out a goalless draw in a highly anticipated Premier League match, with both teams' defences impressing. Kevin De Bruyne's influence in big games has been questioned, while Declan Rice's impact for Arsenal was highlighted. Arsenal's cautious approach and goalkeeper David Raya's safety-first tactics were effective in nullifying City's attacking threat. Despite City's attacking players failing to make an impact, Arsenal's defensive resilience showed their progress and potential in the title race. The match was a tactical battle between managers Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta, resulting in reduced goalmouth action.

via The Athletic|
#arsenal#defences#kevin-de-bruyne
conflict2 years ago

Ukraine's Troops Break Russian Lines, Facing Tougher Defences Ahead

Ukraine claims that its troops have breached Russia's first line of defenses in several places during a counteroffensive, but they have now encountered heavily fortified Russian positions. The United States has acknowledged Ukraine's notable progress on the southern front in the last 72 hours. However, Ukraine's advances have not yet recaptured any major settlements, and Russia already considers the push a failure. Ukraine argues that it is advancing slowly to minimize losses and lacks the air power of its Western allies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is expected to attend the United Nations gathering in New York this month, and a senior presidential adviser stated that negotiations with Russia would currently amount to "capitulation."

via Reuters|
#conflict#counteroffensive#defences
international-conflict2 years ago

Assessing Ukraine's Strategies in the Russo-Ukrainian War.

Satellite images analyzed by BBC Verify reveal extensive defences built by Russia in southern Ukraine, including trenches, bunkers, anti-tank ditches, and dragon's teeth. The build-up of defences is in preparation for a major Ukrainian counter-attack, which is expected to be a crucial test for Ukraine as it seeks to prove it can achieve significant battlefield gains with the weapons it has received from the West. The defences are likely to be a precaution, rather than a sign that Russia expects to defend a seaborne assault, since Ukraine has little naval capacity.

via BBC|
#counter-attack#defences#international-conflict