Erling Haaland could miss Manchester City’s Premier League clash with Brentford


Erling Haaland has had a predictably prolific start to the season (Picture: Getty Images) Erling Haaland could miss Manchester City’s meeting with Brentford this weekend as the club have granted him compassionate leave, should he wish to take it, after the death of a close family friend. It is yet to be confirmed whether the […]

The two signings Mikel Arteta will target after extending Arsenal contract


Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract with Arsenal (Photo: Getty) Mikel Arteta already knows which two players he wants to buy next after signing a new three-year contract with Arsenal. The Gunners boss has committed his future to the Emirates in a deal worth £30million after coming agonisingly close to winning the last two […]

Enzo Maresca reacts to Jadon Sancho in training and names Chelsea’s most dangerous winger


Jadon Sancho will hope to make his Chelsea debut this weekend at Bournemouth (Picture: Getty Images) Enzo Maresca says Jadon Sancho has produced exactly what he expected from him so far in Chelsea training, but it is Noni Madueke who he feels is the club’s most dangerous winger right now. Sancho completed his somewhat unexpected […]

Paul Merson tells Erik ten Hag to start ‘struggling’ Manchester United star against Southampton


Marcus Rashford hasn’t had a single shot so far this season (Photo: Getty) Paul Merson has named two Manchester United stars who should start the Premier League clash at Southampton, even though one is ‘struggling at the moment’. United travel to St. Mary’s on Saturday after losing two of their opening three games of the […]

Former Arsenal star compares summer signing to legendary defender


Riccardo Calafiori arrived at Arsenal from Bologna this summer (Picture: Getty Images) William Gallas has compared new Arsenal signing Riccardo Calafiori to legendary defender Paolo Maldini, although admits it might partly be down to his hair. The 22-year-old arrived in north London from Bologna this summer in a deal worth £42m, although he is yet […]

Sporting president speaks out on Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres’ huge price tag


Viktor Gyökeres is in stunning goal-scoring form for club and country (Picture: Getty Images) Viktor Gyokeres has a huge release clause of €100m (£85m) and Sporting president Frederico Varandas does not sound inclined to let him leave for any less than that. The 26-year-old has been sensational for Sporting since joining from Coventry in 2023, […]

Why Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez escapes FA ban over racist chant despite Rodrigo Bentancur charge


Enzo Fernandez cannot be punished by the FA, but Rodrigo Bentancur can (Photo: Getty) Enzo Fernandez will not be punished by the Football Association after the Chelsea star was caught singing a racist and transphobic chant following Argentina’s Copa America triumph. That’s despite the FA charging Tottenham’s Rodrigo Bentancur over controversial comments he made about […]

Erik ten Hag gives update on Manuel Ugarte, Rasmus Hojlund and Luke Shaw availability


Manuel Ugarte is likely to make his Manchester United debut this weekend (Picture: Getty Images) New signing Manuel Ugarte is available to make his Manchester United debut on Saturday against Southampton, but Rasmus Hojlund and Luke Shaw will not be involved. After a lengthy chase over the summer, the Red Devils finally landed Ugarte on […]

Erik ten Hag hits back at Cristiano Ronaldo after latest Man Utd criticism


Erik ten Hag has responded (Picture: Getty/YouTube) Erik ten Hag insisted he was not concerned with Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest dig at him after the Manchester United legend accused the Dutchman of lacking ambition. The pair endured a tumultuous relationship at Old Trafford, with Ronaldo’s second stint at the club ultimately cut short when his contract […]

Gianfranco Zola criticises Victor Osimhen after failed Chelsea transfer


Victor Osimhen has joined Galatasaray on loan (Getty) Gianfranco Zola has criticised Victor Osimhen’s decision to join Galatasaray after his proposed move to Chelsea broke down. Chelsea revived talks with Napoli in the closing stages of the summer transfer window but were unable to reach an agreement to sign Osimhen before the deadline. The Nigeria […]