I knew I was going to come on but I was itching to come on earlier. s on for Mark HughesStoke have made a disastrous start to the season with just one point from their opening five matches, and questions are now being asked over the future of Hughes in his job. It turned out to be the best performing season for Ben Arfa - scoring a whopping 17 league goals and five assists as he re-found his love for the game. News Group Newspapers Ltd22Freddie Ljungberg quickly endeared himself to the Arsenal fans – he. “At the moment that is having a massive effect on his performance. The England captain was pushed up front at Northampton but again flopped in Uniteds 3-1 win over the Cobblers in the EFL Cup. 'Ghost' spotted on Sky Sports behind Phil Neville at Sunderland?The Sun. Players refused to shake hands and the tone was set. Spaniard still has the fitness and football brain to stick around a little longer. One of his first signings, Viera showed passion in abundance (remember those battles with Manchester United foe Roy Keane) and no less skill in the middle of the park.