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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has appeared to hint quite strongly at more of a role for Mohamed Salah now that he’s back from AFCON. The Egypt international had fallen out of favour earlier this season after a dip in form, and this at one point led to a major public falling-out between him and Slot. This seems to be behind …

Aston Villa have formally registered their interest in Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, as Unai Emery intensifies his search for a new centre-forward ahead of the second half of the season. The Frenchman has enjoyed an impressive campaign at Selhurst Park, and with Palace open to a sale at the right price, Villa are …

Arsenal are reportedly strong admirers of one of Real Madrid’s most talented youngsters – and are ready to persuade him over to north London. The Gunners remain in pole position for the Premier League title as Mikel Arteta looks to have finally cracked the code following three successive second-place finishes. With the north Londoners regaining their status as one of …

Besiktas' Milot Rashica and Tammy Abraham. (REUTERS/Denis Balibouse) Aston Villa remain firmly in the Premier League title picture, sitting third in the table and just six points behind leaders Arsenal. However, a narrow 1–0 defeat to Everton last time out took some of the shine off what has otherwise been an excellent campaign under Unai Emery. Off the pitch, Villa’s …

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has seemingly confirmed that Ethan Nwaneri is set to leave the club for a loan move to Marseille. It seems pretty clear that Arteta has backed up stories about Nwaneri sealing a temporary move away from the Emirates Stadium this January, with the Spanish tactician admitting that the 18-year-old deserves to be playing more. Nwaneri has …

Manchester City are interested in signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios. The 22-year-old climbed through the youth ranks at Atletico and has now established himself as one of the first names on Diego Simeone’s team sheet. The Spain international is lauded for his intelligence and composure in midfield, and is considered by many to be developing into one of the …

Georginio Rutter in action with Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte. (REUTERS/Scott Heppell) Manchester United’s campaign has been one of steady progress rather than real momentum. While a fifth-place league position represents an improvement on last season, early exits from both the FA Cup and EFL Cup, coupled with inconsistent performances, ultimately cost Ruben Amorim his job earlier this month. Amid the …

Bournemouth and West Ham have reportedly entered a high-stakes battle to secure the services of Real Betis wonderkid Pablo Garcia. According to a report from Fichajes, both Premier League clubs are prepared to trigger the 19-year-old’s €30 million (£26m) release clause in a move that signals both “sporting urgency and a vision for the future.” The race for the Spanish …

Antonio Conte was furious with his Napoli squad after a costly Champions League draw to 10-man Copenhagen. ‘It hurts me and it ought to hurt my players. We must be angry with ourselves.’ The Partenopei knew this was a must-win game, as they were on level points with the Danes going in and it was a head-to-head for position to …

Scott McTominay cut a frustrated figure when analysing Napoli’s 1-1 draw against Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday night, which has left the Partenopei in 23rd place in the league phase table with just one game left to play.  The Scotland international was on the scoresheet once again, sending Napoli into a 1-0 lead less than four minutes after …

Cristian Chivu admits he was ‘impressed’ with Arsenal’s strength in depth, as his Champions League regrets are not about tonight, but the previous Inter defeats. ‘We’ve grown since then.’ The Nerazzurri knew it would be a tough test against a Gunners side that had won all six Champions League games so far this season and was seven points clear at …

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta gave credit to Inter after beating them 3-1 in the Champions League on Tuesday night, and commented on the importance of set pieces after capitalising from yet another corner in San Siro.  Gabriel Jesus poked Arsenal into an early lead on the night, before Petar Sucic levelled with a rocket from the edge of the …

Manchester City’s Champions League campaign hit a stunning low on Tuesday night as they suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat away to tournament newcomers Bodo/Glimt. In what was expected to be a routine victory for the Premier League giants, Pep Guardiola’s side was completely dismantled by the Norwegian underdogs on the artificial turf at the Aspmyra Stadion. The result leaves City’s …

Arsenal goalscorer Gabriel Jesus believes that his side ‘played better’ than Inter during their 3-1 Champions League victory in San Siro on Tuesday night, has spoken about the competition for minutes up front under Mikel Arteta and gave a word of encouragement to injured teammate Kai Havertz: ‘I’m confident he’ll score when he gets the chance’.  Jesus scored twice in …

Petar Sucic and Francesco Pio Esposito were among the encouraging performers in an otherwise disappointing evening for Inter in their Champions League clash against Arsenal, which ended 3-1 in favour of the Premier League leaders.  An outstretched Gabriel Jesus poked Arsenal into an early lead, before a rocket from Petar Sucic drew the Nerazzurri level eight minutes later. Gabriel Jesus …