The Belgian midfielder was involved in a tussle with Brighton’s manager Roberto De Zerbi in an attempt to force a transfer to a top English club.
Following an impressive 4-2 victory over Brighton, Arsenal will be leading the rest of the 19 clubs in the EPL into 2023.
Kaoru Mitoma and Tariq Lamptey were both on target in the second half as Arsenal were knocked out of the English League Cup in the third round.
Brighton hammered Chelsea 4-1 at the Falmer Stadium to give The Blues their first loss since the appointment of Graham Potter in September.
Newcastle United have completed the signing of Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad for a club-record fee reported to be £60 million ($71 million).
Ancelotti wished Casemiro well, saying the club cannot stop the player’s wish.
There have been rumours that the former Real Madrid man wants to leave this summer, less than a year after returning to the club from Juventus.
“The World Cup is every footballer’s dream. I think I’ve got a bit of energy left in me to prove myself once again.”
But new coach Erik ten Hag and a couple signing could not save the Red Devils from Brighton who humiliated them 2-1 at Old Trafford.
Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly said, “Marc is an elite defender of proven Premier League quality and he further strengthens our squad going into the new season.”
