Gunners resize their Arsenal as they prepare to offload surplus ammunition in their magazine
Arsenal is preparing to ship out up to 11 players before the end of the transfer window as Mikel Arteta pulls no punches in his summer shake-up. The Gunners narrowly missed out on Champions League qualification in May but, judging by their summer exploits, Arteta’s side are doing everything they...
As Barca’s D Jong play hard-to-get, reports say Man United know they favourites to sign him
Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is still keeping his options open this summer with Manchester United confident they are well placed for his signature, sources at both clubs aver. The Red Devils have secured the signings of Tyrell Malacia, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez with their transfer business speeding up...
Ties that bind: Barcelona plans Lionel Messi return to Nou Camp for ‘best ending of his career’
Barcelona are refusing to shut the door on a potential return for PSG star Lionel Messi next summer. The Argentina international only quit the Nou Camp for the Parc des Princes 12 months ago, having been forced out by the La Liga giants. However, a stunning return could take place...
It’s taken England 56 years to bag second major football event, followed by boozy dinner and breakfast
England’s Lionesses partied until 4am and were back on the beers just four hours later as they continued their celebrations after their heroic Euro 2022 victory. Sarina Wiegman’s squad were given a deserved heroes’ welcome as they paraded the trophy in front of 7,000 people at Trafalgar Square on Monday....
Victorious England women’s manager Sarina Wiegman has stirred ‘women can manage men’s teams’ talk
Emma Hayes has no doubt that England boss Sarina Wiegman could “do the job” as a head coach in men’s professional football. And Chelsea manager Hayes says it is “time for a lot of things to be on more of an equal footing” following England’s stunning Euro 2022 triumph. Chloe...
Former Man United captain claims Guardiola sold players to rivals as he ‘doesn’t see them as a threat’
Roy Keane believes Manchester City have sold players to Chelsea and Arsenal because they will not challenge them or Liverpool for the Premier League title this season. The Gunners spent a combined £75 million on Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko this summer, who joined after winning the Premier League for...
Klopp clobbers peppy Guardiola as Liverpool overpowers Man City to lift Community Shield
Liverpool lifted their 16th Community Shield after beating Manchester City 2-1 at the King Power Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Pep Guardiola likes to give his City side at least four weeks on holiday after the conclusion of the season and the international matches, and they looked rusty in the opening...
Arsenal put Sevilla to the sword to inspire self-belief at ever-demure, wary Emirates Stadium
Arsenal plundered four goals in 10 minutes as they pummelled Sevilla to claim the Emirates Cup on Saturday afternoon and heighten anticipation for the fast-approaching Premier League season. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a cool penalty he won after a clumsy shove in the back...
South Africa’s Benni McCarthy joins Erik ten Hag’s backroom staff, to coach Man United’s strikers
Manchester United have strengthened Erik ten Hag’s backroom staff by bringing in former South Africa striker Benni McCarthy as a first-team coach. McCarthy has been in talks with United about taking up a role at Old Trafford all week – and his appointment has now been confirmed by the club....
Arsenal name Odegaard captain as manager resets Gunners’ leadership a week to new season
Arsenal have named Martin Odegaard as their new club captain as Mikel Arteta overhauls the Gunners’ leadership group for the 2022-23 Premier League season. Odegaard took on the responsibility for much of last season after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s acrimonious departure and is now the full-time skipper just weeks after a public...
