Arsenal has faced mockery this season for what some rivals perceive as an overreliance on set pieces, yet the Gunners have shown no hesitation in using every available method to gain an advantage.
Juventus has been monitoring a possible move for Federico Chiesa since the start of 2025, 18 months after selling the attacker to Liverpool. At the time of his departure, the club was managed by Thiago Motta, who did not wish to work with the Euro 2020 winner, leading to his exit to the Premier League.
For Udinese vs Inter, Cristian Chivu is considering resting Manuel Akanji with one eye already on the upcoming Champions League clash against Arsenal. Inter travel to Udine for the 15:00 (local time) kick-off, aiming to defend top spot in the Serie A table.
Serie A will honour Rocco Commisso with a minute’s silence before this weekend’s matches, while several clubs in Italy and abroad, including Real Madrid, have paid tribute to the late Fiorentina President.
Inter Milan will once again look to their captain as the fixed point in attack, with Lautaro Martinez set to start both key fixtures against Udinese in Serie A and Arsenal in the Champions League.
Liam Rosenior has spoken about the owners coming into the dressing room after matches, and revealed he encourages them to keep doing so. Since the Blues were taken over in 2022, it’s been a regular occurrence to see the ownership and sporting directors going to the dressing room after matches.
Inter Milan have decided to postpone contract talks with Hakan Calhanoglu until the end of the season. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the recent visit of Galatasaray executives to Milan did not reopen discussions for the Turkish midfielder.
While Bayern Munich were able to win on Wednesday against 1. FC Köln, and thus finish the opening half of the Bundesliga season on a high, there is still cause for concern due to the lack of options coach Vincent Kompany has available for the right-back position in particular.
Weston McKennie has been in and out at Juventus, and even though his contract expires in June, his performances under new coach Luciano Spalletti suggest the American could still have a future in Turin.
Liverpool are reportedly lining up an ambitious potential transfer move for Newcastle United central midfielder Sandro Tonali. The Reds have supposedly maintained contacts with the talented Italy international ever since his days as a youngster at Brescia.
Liam Rosenior has confirmed Dario Essugo is very close to a return and was set to come on against Arsenal on Wednesday night. Essugo arrived in the summer in a deal worth £18.5m from Sporting Lisbon, and made his debut at the Club World Cup.
I was reading an article about the fall of former President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad recently and there was one part of it that really stood out to me and made me think about how things are currently going at Celtic.
Manchester City announced the signing of Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth over a week ago. The powerhouse winger will add exactly what Pep Guardiola’s squad lacks.
Tottenham Hotspur are one of the clubs keeping a close eye on Brentford’s German winger Kevin Schade, but they could face strong competition for his signature.
Arsenal has been linked with a potential move for Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet, with the club reportedly keen to secure his signature ahead of rival interest.
Thomas Frank received yet more jeers and boos from frustrated fans following Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-1 FA Cup loss to Aston Villa last weekend. The defeat to Aston Villa not only eliminated them from the FA Cup but also ended any realistic hopes of winning silverware this season.
When Luciano Spalletti was in charge of the Italy national team, Manuel Locatelli struggled to establish himself as a key figure. During several international windows, the midfielder was largely absent from the squad, with Spalletti opting for other options instead.
Malo Gusto has been doing individual work at Cobham this week with his injury described as a “pain” issue according to Liam Rosenior. The Blues are preparing for a huge Premier League game against Brentford on Saturday afternoon at Stamford Bridge.
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to improve the attacking unit with the signing of Jonathan David from Juventus. The Canadian International has struggled at the Italian club since joining, and he has not lived up to expectations.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney insists he can’t see any chance of Xabi Alonso becoming the club’s new manager, naming Thomas Tuchel as a more likely option.
Chelsea are in line to receive around £4m as a result of Marc Guehi joining Manchester City according to reports. Guehi started his career at Chelsea and came through the ranks at the club’s famed Cobham academy, which has produced many top players over the years.
Chelsea are one of a number of clubs interested in Barcelona attacking midfielder Dro Fernandez according to journalist Ben Jacobs. The 18-year-old has a €6m release clause in his contract, whilst Chelsea are known to always be looking for young talent.
Nottingham Forest have earned a reputation as a stubborn and difficult side to face, a trait closely associated with teams coached by Sean Dyche. His influence has become clear as he leads Forest in their battle against relegation, instilling resilience and organisation into a squad fighting to remain in the Premier League.
Riccardo Calafiori remains one of Arsenal’s notable injury absentees, with supporters keen to understand when the defender is likely to return to action.