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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given his thoughts to the press after his side’s 2-1 defeat away to Aston Villa in Saturday’s early Premier League kick-off.

Tarik Muharemovic is hardly a surprise, but his performance to neutralise Fiorentina’s Moise Kean further confirmed what a bargain he has been for Sassuolo.

Black Stars will play their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage matches in Toronto, Boston and Philadelphia, following the release of the full tournament schedule on Saturday.Ghana open their campaign against Panama on Wednesday, June 17, at the BMO Field in Toronto. The match is expected to set the tone for Group L as Otto Addos side target a strong start in the expanded format.The second group game comes against England on Tuesday, June 23, at the iconic Gillette Stadium in Boston. It will be Ghanas headline fixture of the group stage, with a large Ghanaian community in the region expected to create major support inside the venue.The final group match will be against Croatia on Saturday, June 27, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The game could prove decisive for qualification into the Round of 32, depending on earlier results.Ghanas Group L FixturesGhana vs Panama - June 17, TorontoEngland vs Ghana - June 23, BostonGhana vs Croatia - June 27, PhiladelphiaWith three teams able to progress from each group, the Black Stars believe their chances remain strong. The confirmed venues also offer the advantage of large Ghanaian diaspora support in all three host cities.Preparations will now intensify as Ghana plan logistics, camps and travel across the East Coast of the United States ahead of their fifth World Cup appearance next summer.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has responded to Arsenal dropping points in the Premier League title race today with their 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa.

Arsenal’s makeshift striker Mikel Merino had a very poor game against Aston Villa today, perhaps showing that Mikel Arteta needs to end this experiment.

Fiorentina director of sport Roberto Goretti admits the fans are right to insult the players who ‘didn’t turn up’ in their 3-1 defeat to Sassuolo. ‘We cannot give up or accept relegation.’

Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori limped off during today’s Premier League defeat to Aston Villa and is certainly out of the next Arsenal match against Wolves.

Jhon Lucumi is an increasingly important defender for Bologna, but his entourage is stalling on a new contract, aware Sunderland aren’t the only club interested in an offer.

Cesc Fabregas reassures Como will ‘play for the win’ against Inter at San Siro and identifies the ‘engine’ of the opposing team, plus where Nico Paz needs to improve.

Cristian Chivu feels Inter can pounce on errors when Como ‘get a bit complacent’ and explains how he’s trying to help ‘timid’ Luis Henrique gain confidence.

Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti can ‘feel’ Jonathan David’s reaction, but will decide the Bianconeri’s XI for a game against Napoli tomorrow: ‘It has happened to me to change something during the night.’

Inter go head-to-head with Como and there are only three points separating them, as Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram take on Alvaro Morata and Nico Paz.

Fiorentina had taken the lead with Rolando Mandragora, but then crumbled to a 3-1 defeat at Sassuolo and remain rock bottom without a single victory.

Italy can hardly complain about their luck after the World Cup play-off and group stage draws, but they must now cope with the pressure and earn their place at the tournament on the pitch.

Dreams FC will hosts Bechem United in an early battle for survival after a terrible start to the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season.Both teams, known for their ability to unearth new talents and still remain competitive, have found themselves struggles and currently sit in relegation places.While Dreams FC sit 16th position and Bechem United in 17th place, only a point separate the two sides. In 12 matches, the Still Believe lads have won only three and lost seven games.Meanwhile, the Hunters have recorded only two wins and lost six with four ending in draws.Ahead of their trip to Tuba, Bechem United have a good record against their hosts, having won six of their 14 meetings. Dreams FC have beaten Bechem United four times in the Ghana Premier League.Both teams made some good signings before the start of the season, with Dreams FC confirming the permanent transfer of Suraj Seidu from Hearts of Oak while Bechem United signed former Manchester City winger Mohammed Aminu. The latter is yet to make an impact at the Bechem-based club.Dreams FC and Bechem United desperately need points to revive their season and the result in Tuba on Sunday will have a huge impact on their campaign.