Paul Merson has expressed concerns that Arsenal players do not trust Viktor Gyokeres enough to involve him regularly during matches. The striker impressed while playing for Sporting Club, prompting the Gunners to invest significantly in his signing.
Roma have confirmed their Europa League squad list for the knockout rounds, bringing in Donyell Malen, Bryan Zaragoza and Robinio Vaz, but cutting Artem Dovbyk and Angelino.
Juventus director Giorgio Chiellini wasn’t expecting Luciano Spalletti to have such an immediate impact, but explains the lack of a new striker ahead of the Coppa Italia quarter-final with Atalanta.
Atalanta director Luca Percassi feels the team has been ‘reinforced’ in the January transfer window and is ready to face Juventus in the Coppa Italia quarter-final tonight.
New Pisa coach Oscar Hiljemark points to Elfsborg’s performances against Roma and Tottenham as proof of why he was chosen at age 33. ‘I felt great enthusiasm.’ Alberto Gilardino was sacked last week after managing only one victory, 11 draws and 11 defeats in Serie A so far this season, leaving them rock bottom of the table.
Real Madrid are on course to sign a midfielder this summer, after a third manager in Alvaro Arbeloa has struggled to get the best out of their current options.
David Ornstein has just dropped an exclusive on the fee that Chelsea will receive from Liverpool for Rio Ngumoha, the brilliant academy talent who moved to Anfield in September 2024.
Liam Rosenior has been nominated for the Premier League’s Manager of the Month award for January, his first month at Chelsea. The new coach has only managed 3 league games since being appointed in January, but his impressive start has put him on the shortlist at the first time of asking.
Mikel Merino reportedly spoke positively about Arsenal to Martin Zubimendi before the midfielder joined the club at the Emirates. The pair were teammates at Real Sociedad and could not have anticipated that they would later play together again in London.
The Manchester City EFL Cup final is set to be an exciting clash as Pep Guardiola’s team prepares to face Arsenal. Since Guardiola became manager in the 2016/17 season, City have reached more domestic finals than any other Premier League team, totalling nine appearances.
Arsenal’s form across all competitions is something to marvel at. The Gunners have reached the EFL Cup final and continue to lead the Premier League table as well.
Tottenham Hotspur did not accelerate their transfer business beyond signing two players in the recently concluded January window. Conor Gallagher arrived from Atletico Madrid to bolster the Lilywhites’ midfield unit, with teenage prodigy Souza joining from Santos soon after.
Thomas Frank has issued an update on his squad options ahead of Tottenham Hotspur’s trip to Old Trafford on Saturday. Manchester United and Spurs occupy this weekend’s early kick-off slot, with the Red Devils looking to make it four wins on the bounce under Michael Carrick.
Bologna have confirmed their new squad list for the Europa League knockout phase, bringing in January signings Joao Mario and Simon Sohm. The Rossoblu have made it into the play-offs, where they will face SK Brann in the first leg away on February 19, then at the Stadio Dall’Ara on February 26.
There are a few big questions at Chelsea right now about the build of the squad. Joao Pedro has found some form up top (at last), but Liam Delap is still struggling as his backup.
Tottenham Hotspur go into this weekend’s run of fixtures carrying something that Thomas Frank’s roster haven’t had in a while, a sense of belief. Given
After producing a memorable comeback to pinch a point against Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur will look to build on that result when they travel to Old Trafford to face an in-form Manchester United side on Saturday afternoon.
Oleksandr Zinchenko has left Arsenal to join Ajax, bringing an end to his time at the Emirates Stadium. The Ukrainian was a popular figure in the dressing room and initially arrived as one of the Premier League’s finest left backs.
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks. He was linked with Arsenal during the January transfer window, but they did not make a move to secure his signature.
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in recent months, and the Spanish club is prepared to secure his signature.
Peter Crouch has given his prediction for Liverpool’s Premier League clash against Manchester City on Sunday, finding it ‘a tough one’ to call between the last two champions of the division.
Omar Marmoush’s double in the Manchester City vs Newcastle game was vital for the Citizens, who beat the Geordies 3-1 in the Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg to set up a massive final against Premier League leaders Arsenal.