Chelsea’s team to face Arsenal in the EFL Cup semi final second leg tonight is out, and there’s one very notable absence. Captain Reece James is not in the squad at all.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been the face of the Saudi Pro League since arriving in the Middle East three years ago, but the Portuguese superstar is reportedly weighing up his exit for the first time.
Arsenal take on Chelsea in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semifinal at the Emirates Stadium, with hopes of reaching the final, and this is the team that Mikel Arteta has chosen to do just yet.
The former England international is a free agent and has been training with Arsenal for an extended period so despite being without a club the player remains fully fit, if not match fit.
According to a prominent source on X, the representatives for Liverpool center-back Ibrahima Konate are scheduled to hold crunch talks with club officials this Friday.
Ademola Lookman was the most expensive Serie A sale of the 2026 January transfer window, but Napoli could match the same fee if Lorenzo Lucca’s loan move to Nottingham Forest is made permanent.
The Philadelphia Union acquired Colombian defender Geiner Martinez from Uruguay's CA Juventud on Tuesday. The 23-year-old center back is under contract through the 2027-28 season with options through 2029-30.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero created controversy with his explosive social media post after the January window closed. The South American defender seemed to criticise the lack of adequate signings, and he has now been slammed by Simon Jordan from talkSPORT.
Paul Scholes is among those who believe this has been a disappointing Premier League season, and if Arsenal are crowned champions, he feels they will be the worst title winners in a long time.
The most recent development in Tottenham Hotspur’s ownership saga is underway! Daniel Levy, the long-time executive chairman who was ousted in September 2025, still holds a significant minority stake (around 29-30%) in ENIC, the parent company that controls about 86.58% of Spurs.
Real Salt Lake acquired forward Morgan Guilavogui from French Ligue 1 side RC Lens on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Guinea international arrives for a reported $5 million transfer fee and will occupy designated player and international roster slots.
Liverpool have been handed a blow in their pursuit of the Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano. The 27-year-old French defender has been linked with a move away from the German club in recent weeks.
Reports linked Arsenal with a potential move for Sandro Tonali in the final days of the last transfer window, with some suggestions that his agent met with Andrea Berta to discuss a possible switch.
On Tuesday, the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg will see Arsenal host an in-form Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium as the Gunners aim to secure their first cup final appearance since 2020.
In praising former Liverpool duo Jordan Henderson and James Milner, Arne Slot has subtly highlighted the importance of Andy Robertson to his current squad.
Chelsea’s team at the weekend to play West Ham turned out to be a disaster – Liam Rosenior was forced to make 4 changes by the end of half time to get his team back into it.
The Colorado Rapids traded midfielder Cole Bassett to the Portland Timbers FC, getting $2.65 million in return. If Bassett, 24, meets certain performance metrics, the Rapids could receive as much as $950,000 more.
The Arsenal vs Chelsea clash in the second leg of the 2025/26 Carabao Cup semi-final is likely to be a highly thrilling clash between the two London giants.
Chelsea’s win over West Ham on Saturday was one of the matches that Jamie Carragher looked at on last night’s Monday Night Football. He made some really interesting notes about the Blues’ tactics during the game.
Tottenham Hotspur have had serious injury problems in recent weeks and months, affecting the team’s progress under Thomas Frank. Spurs’ injury list grew over the weekend after Kevin Danso and Djed Spence were ruled out to face Manchester City at home.
Several Arsenal players have impressed this season, including a number of new signings, as the Gunners sit comfortably at the top of the EPL and Champions League tables.
Manchester United are reportedly keen to part ways with Manuel Ugarte at the end of the season, as three suitors look to pounce on his situation. The Red Devils have been enjoying their best run in years, with Michael Carrick immediately restoring the good vibes at Old Trafford.
Tottenham could only manage to bring in three players during the January transfer window, as the club raced against time to lure new faces to N17. The most notable signing was Conor Gallagher, who was brought in as a long-term replacement for Rodrigo Bentancur from Atletico Madrid.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s rise and his subsequent move to Paris Saint-Germain has become one of the most talked-about moves in European football. He is pure genius to watch as his energetic play resonates with fans immediately.