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Arsenal could be handed a double injury boost ahead of the Premier League clash against Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Quick take: Injury outlook: depth players may get minutes, but the knock could strain the side’s rhythm. Recovery timelines will guide expectations; international duty could also be impacted. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the …

Manchester United have a very strong interest in signing Brentford midfielder Yehor Yarmolyuk during the winter transfer window. Quick take: Big picture: the update fits broader trends across the league with schedule pressure and tight tables. Supporters will watch for clarity from training ground reports and official briefings. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official …

Jordi Alba once again proved to be a key figure for Inter Miami in Tuesday’s MLS victory over the Seattle Sounders. After the match, the Spanish defender spoke about his connection with Lionel Messi, expressing his hope to end his career alongside the Argentine star. Amid an injury crisis, head coach Javier Mascherano pushed Alba further forward into a left …

Manchester United are keen on landing the signature of Al Hilal midfielder Ruben Neves when the transfer window reopens in the New Year. Quick take: Transfer watch: this move could reshape selection options and tactical balance in coming weeks. If incentives and add-ons are confirmed, expect follow-up negotiations or medicals to move quickly. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details …

Few footballer players have ever struck a ball quite like former Liverpool duo Steven Gerrard and John Arne Riise – Gerrard with his thunderous right foot, Riise with his cannon of a left. Both are remembered for iconic goals: Gerrard’s stoppage-time rocket in the 2006 FA Cup final, and Riise’s unstoppable free-kick against Manchester United in 2001. But after years …

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has no plans of leaving the Red Devils until the end of the campaign. Quick take: Transfer watch: this move could reshape selection options and tactical balance in coming weeks. If incentives and add-ons are confirmed, expect follow-up negotiations or medicals to move quickly. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from …

Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has provided an update on his recovery from a long-term knee injury. Quick take: Injury outlook: depth players may get minutes, but the knock could strain the side’s rhythm. Recovery timelines will guide expectations; international duty could also be impacted. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops from official sources.

Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has heaped praise on Cristhian Mosquera after his standout defensive showing against Athletic Club yesterday. Quick take: Match context: momentum and small details could decide this one, especially set-pieces and transitions. Form and fitness will matter; expect managers to rotate carefully around the congested schedule. We’ll keep an eye on confirmed details as the story develops …

Nottingham Forest crashed out of the EFL Cup in a 3-2 defeat away to Swansea City, with Ange Postecoglou demanding his players “must improve”. Forest, who parted ways with Nuno Espirito Santo earlier this month, are yet to win under their new boss, having succumbed to a 3-0 defeat away at Arsenal last Saturday. The Tricky Trees took a two-goal …

adidas have once again teamed up with Barcelona’s teenage superstar Lamine Yamal to launch the second edition of his signature boots – a personalised take on the iconic F50s. Arriving in a bold mix of vibrant pink and purple with neon lemon detailing, the boots are every bit as eye-catching as Yamal’s dazzling performances on the pitch. The iconic Three …

Cole Palmer claimed Chelsea “deserved better than they got” as they fell to a 3-1 defeat in their opening Champions League game against Bayern Munich. The Blues found themselves 2-0 down inside 27 minutes, with Trevoh Chalobah scoring an own goal and Harry Kane netting a penalty. Palmer halved the deficit with a superb strike in the 29th minute, but …

  Bayern Munich overcame Chelsea 3-1 in their opening Champions League fixture, and Manuel Neuer feels another European title is a realistic aim. Six-time European champions Bayern last won the competition in 2020, when they downed Paris Saint-Germain in Lisbon. Vincent Kompany’s team did not play to their full potential in the Champions League last term, losing to eventual runners-up …

Diego Simeone accepted he did not “stay calm” as he was sent off at Anfield on Wednesday, but the Atletico Madrid coach called on Liverpool to take action against supporters he clashed with. In the aftermath of Virgil van Dijk’s dramatic late header, which gave Liverpool a 3-2 win, visiting boss Simeone appeared to confront fans close to the Atletico …

Andy Robertson rued Liverpool’s inability to record a straightforward win despite maintaining their superb start to the season against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Liverpool have four wins from four in the Premier League and on Wednesday enjoyed another victory in their European opener at Anfield, prevailing 3-2. But all five of those victories have required late winners, with …

Kylian Mbappe once again proved decisive for Real Madrid, this time in their 2025–26 UEFA Champions League opener against Olympique Marseille, scoring both goals in a comeback win. With his brace at the Santiago Bernabéu, the French striker moved past a Real Madrid and Manchester United legend in the all-time UCL scoring charts. USMNT star Timothy Weah stunned the Bernabéu …