[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-micah-richards-highlights-two-unsung-arsenal-heroes-in-title-race":43,"news-related-micah-richards-highlights-two-unsung-arsenal-heroes-in-title-race-en":79,"news-related-match-micah-richards-highlights-two-unsung-arsenal-heroes-in-title-race-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",5,22,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":68,"title":78},"Former Premier League defender and respected pundit Micah Richards has singled out two Arsenal players he believes are not receiving the recognition they deserve. As the Gunners mount a serious challenge for both domestic and European honors, Richards feels certain individuals are flying under the radar despite their significant contributions.\n\nArsenal find themselves in a remarkable position as the season enters its decisive phase. The club is competing on two major fronts, pursuing the Premier League title while also making a strong push in the Champions League. This dual pursuit represents a potentially historic achievement for the North London side.\n\nRichards, known for his insightful analysis, pointed to specific members of Mikel Arteta's squad whose performances have been vital to the team's success. While Arsenal's star names often dominate headlines, the pundit believes these two players have been equally important in driving the team forward during this critical period.\n\nThe Gunners' campaign has been built on collective effort and tactical discipline. Every member of the squad has played a part in maintaining the high standards required to compete at the top of English football and on the European stage. Richards' comments serve as a reminder that success in football is rarely achieved through individual brilliance alone.\n\nAs Arsenal continue their pursuit of silverware on multiple fronts, the contributions of every squad member become increasingly important. The depth and quality within Arteta's roster have proven essential in navigating a demanding fixture schedule that tests both physical and mental resilience.\n\nRichards' praise highlights the broader narrative of Arsenal's season. While the spotlight often falls on the team's most prominent figures, the pundit's recognition of these two players underscores the importance of every role within a title-challenging squad. Their dedication and consistency have helped keep Arsenal in contention for what could be a memorable campaign.\n\nBased on reporting from Mirror - Football.","news","Micah Richards praises two Arsenal players for their crucial but underappreciated roles as the Gunners chase Premier League and Champions League glory this season.","327889825518587905","326135625054949376","Premier League","0","2026-05-07T17:17:10Z","micah-richards-highlights-two-unsung-arsenal-heroes-in-title-race","Mirror","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mirror.co.uk\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Fnews\u002Farsenal-micah-richards-bukayo-saka-37126079","326257545968619520","Arsenal",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67],"326222707169431552","326257636301344768","326257766752587776","326257810339794944","326323575902441472","326257745512632320","326257546392244224","326257613643714560","326257810239131648",[57,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77],"Anderlecht","Arema FC","Fortaleza EC","Forest Green","Andorra","Members","Nottingham Forest","Hassania Agadir","Notts County","Micah Richards Highlights Two Unsung Arsenal Heroes in Title Race",[80,110,140,165],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":81,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":82,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":83,"slug":84,"sourceName":85,"sourceURL":86,"teamId":87,"teamName":88,"teamIds":89,"teamNames":99,"title":109},"Pierre Sage is set to join Crystal Palace after leading Lens to Coupe de France glory. 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Torres gave lead but Doski's long-range stunner equalized. Depth tested.","338113367510093825","2026-06-04T22:04:33Z","spain-1-1-iraq-what-yamal-s-absence-squad-rotation-mean","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fspain-iraq-friendly-international-match-report","326222711653142528","Spain",[146,149,150,151,152,153,59,154,155],"326257593141956608","326257565195309056","326222711908995072","326222713142120448","326222712819159040","326222712395534336","326257565233057792",[147,157,158,159,160,161,69,162,163],"Chattanooga","Barcelona","Mexico","Canada","Iraq","Norway","Atletico Madrid","Spain 1-1 Iraq: What Yamal's Absence & Squad Rotation Mean",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":166,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":167,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":168,"slug":169,"sourceName":170,"sourceURL":171,"teamId":172,"teamName":173,"teamIds":174,"teamNames":182,"title":190},"NI's youngest post-WWII side (avg age 22.1) beat Guinea 1-0 with Atcheson scoring and sent off, while Morrison debuted, showing grit before facing France.","338103552524161025","2026-06-04T21:18:17Z","ni-record-youth-side-show-grit-22-1-avg-age-beats-guinea","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc7v9ve8415mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257664243798016","Northern Ireland",[172,175,176,56,177,90,178,179,180,181,94],"326257791738056704","326257545918287872","326257808385249280","326257807630274560","326257664713560064","326257664403181568","326257808158756864",[173,183,184,57,185,100,186,187,188,189,104],"Guinea","Liverpool","Sheffield Wednesday","Southampton","Luxembourg","Gibraltar","Blackburn","NI Record Youth Side Show Grit: 22.1 Avg Age Beats Guinea"]