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Why Arsenal is right to have kept Mikel Arteta despite the lack of trophies

Why Arsenal is right to have kept Mikel Arteta despite the lack of trophies

Some criticism has followed Arsenal’s decision to retain Mikel Arteta as manager for as long as they have, with some observers believing he should have been dismissed earlier.

Valencia News / Football Espana / February 8

Alvaro Arbeloa compares Kylian Mbappe to Cristiano Ronaldo after Real Madrid victory over Valencia

Real Madrid picked up another important victory on Sunday, as they emerged as 2-0 winners over Valencia at the Mestalla. It is a result that keeps them within one point of Barcelona in the La Liga title race, which could be set to go to the wire this season.

FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / February 8

Joan Laporta talks Hansi Flick, Deco and Spotify Camp Nou before relinquishing Barcelona presidency

In the coming days, Joan Laporta will relinquish the Barcelona presidency for the upcoming elections in March. He hopes to be re-elected for another term, although that will be in the hands of the club’s members.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / February 8

Player Ratings: Juventus 2-2 Lazio – Maldini Announces His Arrival

At the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Juventus and Lazio shared the spoils at the end of a thrilling contest that both sides felt they should have won. Just before the half-time whistle, Pedro scored the opener against the run of play, while Gustav Isaksen finished off a swift counter-attack to make it 2-0 after the interval.

Valencia News / Football Espana / February 8

Real Madrid player ratings against Valencia: Alvaro Carreras stars in both boxes

Real Madrid kept up their impressive La Liga form in 2026 with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Valencia at Mestalla, with goals scored by Alvaro Carreras and Kylian Mbappe.

Tottenham Hotspur News / Caught Offside / February 8
Tottenham linked with sensational move for elite striker with 64 goals and 16 assists

Tottenham linked with sensational move for elite striker with 64 goals and 16 assists

Tottenham are closely monitoring the situation of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, with reports suggesting the North London club is ready to battle Chelsea for his signature this summer.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / February 8
The roles Arsenal should bolster in the summer

The roles Arsenal should bolster in the summer

Arsenal currently boast an impressive squad and will be keen to preserve that level of quality heading into next season. The current campaign has been demanding, with the Gunners working tirelessly to remain at the top despite dealing with a significant number of injuries since the season began.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / February 8

Juventus 2-2 Lazio: Wasteful Aquile Squander Two-Goal Lead in Chaotic Clash

Lazio were seconds away from earning a famous victory over Juventus in Turin, but they couldn’t cling on to their lead. Luciano Spalletti opted for a 4-2-3-1 formation, led by Jonathan David, with Andrea Cambiaso, Weston McKennie, and Kenan Yildiz acting as his supporting crew.

Soccer News / Football Espana / February 8

Real Madrid edge past Valencia to keep pace in La Liga title race

Valencia 0-2 Real Madrid Real Madrid have continued their 100% La Liga record in 2026, as they narrowly edged out Valencia at Mestalla. Alvaro Arbeloa chose to adopt a 4-4-2 system for the match, given that he was without the services of Vinicius Junior (suspended) and Rodrygo Goes (injured).

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / February 8

Kalulu’s last-minute header earns Juventus a point against Lazio

Juventus rallied back to salvage a draw against Lazio in what was a highly entertaining Serie A contest at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. With Francisco Conceicao and Lloyd Kelly only fit enough for the bench, Luciano Spalletti had to make some changes to his usual starting lineup.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 8
Alan Shearer makes bold Leeds United Premier League prediction

Alan Shearer makes bold Leeds United Premier League prediction

Alan Shearer has backed Leeds United to remain in the Premier League, insisting their formidable home form will be the deciding factor in preserving their top-flight status.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 8
Opinion: This Arsenal team is set up for long-term success

Opinion: This Arsenal team is set up for long-term success

Arsenal are closing in on a potential league crown this season and could also secure another cup alongside it. Their strong position has been built on sustained performances rather than short-term fortune, with Mikel Arteta guiding one of the most impressive Arsenal sides seen in many years.

Soccer News / Football Espana / February 8

Joan Laporta explains Barcelona exit from Superleague – 'We didn’t feel comfortable with Real Madrid'

This weekend, Joan Laporta will officially cede the Barcelona presidency ahead of the elections taking place next month. He’s hoping to return to office, but before then, he has given one final interview before giving up his position.

Soccer News / Caught Offside / February 8
Pep Guardiola reveals true feeling about controversial red card to Dominic Szoboszlai

Pep Guardiola reveals true feeling about controversial red card to Dominic Szoboszlai

VAR’s decision to chalk off a late Manchester City goal and send Dominik Szoboszlai off has been widely criticised, with critics claiming that VAR is killing the fun in the game.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / February 8
Arsenal open talks with key star to fend off Bayern Munich interest

Arsenal open talks with key star to fend off Bayern Munich interest

Kai Havertz has been outstanding for Arsenal since returning from injury, and his recent form has inevitably attracted attention from elite clubs across Europe.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / February 8
Manchester City had the right man for the big moment at Anfield

Manchester City had the right man for the big moment at Anfield

Manchester City picked a precious 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield today. The city’s win sees them remain within touching distance of Arsenal, who sit top of the Premier League.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / February 8
'You can’t believe…' – Jamie Carragher calls out Liverpool player over costly moment at Anfield

'You can’t believe…' – Jamie Carragher calls out Liverpool player over costly moment at Anfield

Jamie Carragher was critical of Alisson Becker over the penalty incident which led to Manchester City’s stoppage-time winner at Anfield on Sunday. After Dominik Szoboszlai had opened the scoring with a long-range free kick, Bernardo Silva had equalised, with the teams level at 1-1 going into added time before all hell broke loose.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 8
Surprising: Liam Delap beats, Enzo, Joao Pedro and Estevao in key attacking stat

Surprising: Liam Delap beats, Enzo, Joao Pedro and Estevao in key attacking stat

We’re two thirds of the way through the Premier League season now, and it’s time to look at how the whole squad are getting on. After battering Wolves yesterday, Chelsea moved to the top of the xG table.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / February 8
Liverpool fans wrong for what they did at the start of the game against Manchester City – opinion

Liverpool fans wrong for what they did at the start of the game against Manchester City – opinion

Liverpool fans made their feelings crystal clear at Anfield today, greeting Marc Guehi with a chorus of boos as his name was announced in the Manchester City starting lineup.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 8
'Hopefully he can' – Liam Rosenior reveals what he wants from 'magnificent' player he loves working with

'Hopefully he can' – Liam Rosenior reveals what he wants from 'magnificent' player he loves working with

Liam Rosenior has admitted he loves watching Cole Palmer play and hopes the England international can now stay fit. Chelsea made it four league wins in a row with a 3-1 win away at Wolves on Saturday afternoon, and remain just  a point behind fourth placed Manchester United.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / February 8
7 tackles, 9 recoveries, 9 chances created – Chelsea star’s insane stats blow everyone’s minds

7 tackles, 9 recoveries, 9 chances created – Chelsea star’s insane stats blow everyone’s minds

Cole Palmer will steal all the headlines for his performance against Wolves yesterday, and rightly so. He scored a hattrick in the first half, effectively winning the game for Chelsea before the first period of the game was done.

Brentford FC News / To The Lane And Back / February 8
Alan Shearer delivers verdict on referee’s decision to send Cristian Romero off as he takes aim at the Argentine’s ‘leadership’

Alan Shearer delivers verdict on referee’s decision to send Cristian Romero off as he takes aim at the Argentine’s ‘leadership’

Thomas Frank’s woes at the helm at Hotspur Way continued as Tottenham Hotspur were defeated by Manchester United at Old Trafford (FT 2-0) yesterday. Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes found the back of the net as 10-man Tottenham suffered yet another loss, which leaves the Lilywhites languishing in 14th place with only 29 points on the board.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / February 8
Cristian Romero Suspension: Shocking Tackle Sees Spurs Captain Sent Off And Suspended For Four Games

Cristian Romero Suspension: Shocking Tackle Sees Spurs Captain Sent Off And Suspended For Four Games

The Cristian Romero suspension will see the Spurs captain miss four upcoming games after his sending off against Manchester United and his recent comments about the club’s squad issues.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / February 8
Manchester City and Liverpool have confirmed their starting lineups

Manchester City and Liverpool have confirmed their starting lineups

Manchester City and Liverpool have confirmed their starting lineups ahead of today’s Premier League fixture at Anfield. Pep Guardiola’s side knows the challenge posed by Liverpool at Anfield.

Real Sociedad News / To The Lane And Back / February 8
Journo sheds light on potential summer battle between Arsenal and Tottenham for Bundesliga vet whose contract runs out soon

Journo sheds light on potential summer battle between Arsenal and Tottenham for Bundesliga vet whose contract runs out soon

The Leon Goretzka saga was one of the talking points in the recently concluded winter transfer window. The Bayern Munich midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season, and the Bavarian giants have already announced that he will leave the club as a free agent.

Aston Villa News / To The Lane And Back / February 8
Tottenham will have to battle Arsenal to sign €100m-rated midfielder who’s been a central figure for Serie A giants

Tottenham will have to battle Arsenal to sign €100m-rated midfielder who’s been a central figure for Serie A giants

Tottenham have had quite a few transfer tussles against Arsenal in recent years, and it looks like the North London clubs will resume that off-the-pitch rivalry once again when next summer comes around.

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