Mikel Arteta names Arsenal star who showed ‘hunger and desire’ in Dinamo Zagreb win | Football Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal star Martin Odegaard showed ‘hunger and despire’ in Wednesday’s 3-0 Champions League win over Dinamo Zagreb. The Gunners cruised past the Croatian side in their penultimate league phase match at the Emirates to all-but directly qualify for the last 16. The goals came from Declan Rice, who had objects thrown at him by visiting fans,…
Chelsea star agrees January loan exit six months after joining club | Football Chelsea defender Renato Veiga has agreed a deal to join Juventus on loan for the rest of the season, according to reports. Veiga joined Chelsea in a £12 million deal from Swiss side Basel last summer but he has been unable to secure a regular role in the team under Enzo Maresca. So far this season, the 21-year-old has played just…
Chelsea in talks to sign £42m former Arsenal target as club sanction transfer Chelsea are in talks to sign former Premier League midfielder Douglas Luiz from Juventus, according to reports in Italy. Juve spent over £40m to sign Brazil international Luiz from Aston Villa last summer but are ready to cash in just seven months since he arrived in Turin. Luiz was a mainstay in the Villa team for five years – making over 200…
‘We are flattered’ – Club president confirms Man Utd transfer talks for £34m star | Football Lecce president Saverio Sticchi has confirmed that Manchester United have held talks with a view to signing Patrick Dorgu, but the club’s ‘priority’ is to keep hold of the defender. Dorgu, 20, has been placed on a three-man shortlist of left-backs at Old Trafford, along with Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, 21, and PSG’s Nuno Mendes, 22. Luke Shaw’s injury problems…
Alejandro Garnacho makes decision over Chelsea transfer as Man Utd lower asking price | Football Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho favours a move to Chelsea over Napoli, according to reports in Argentina. Napoli have already had a bid rejected for Garnacho as United initially held out for a £70 million transfer fee for the 20-year-old. Chelsea are also exploring the possibility of signing Garnacho before the end of the January transfer window and the…
William Saliba injury forces Mikel Arteta to consider position change for key Arsenal star | Football Mikel Arteta has admitted that William Saliba’s injury setback has forced him to consider a new role for Declan Rice. Saliba missed Saturday’s disappointing 2-2 draw against Aston Villa after he pulled up during the closing stages of last week’s north London derby win over Tottenham. The 23-year-old will miss tonight’s Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb, but Arteta…
‘I really believe that’ – Sergio Aguero makes Arsenal title prediction | Football Sergio Aguero has dismissed the suggestion Mikel Arteta should be under pressure at Arsenal and backed the Gunners to win the Premier League ‘sooner rather than later’. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher recently questioned whether Arteta’s Arsenal were already past their best despite failing to win any silverware since the Spaniard’s first season in charge. Writing in a column for the Daily…
Callan Rydz: I’m a bit of a daft lad but I can beat anyone Callan Rydz is a self-confessed nutcase but after a sparkling, and morale-boosting, World Championship campaign he is ready to throw serious darts again. The Riot made the quarter-finals at Alexandra Palace before losing a stunning contest to Michael van Gerwen. The 26-year-old chucked three of the four highest match averages over the tournament, peaking at 107.06 and even in defeat to…
Liverpool stay on top after Elliot winner The back page of The Guardian reports on Liverpool’s 2-1 win in last night’s Champions League match. English rugby makes the back page after another injury has England in turmoil ahead of the Six Nations.
Amorim damaged TV in dressing-room rant The back page of the Telegraph reports on Man Utd’s boss Amorim was extremely angry with his players after their defeat to Brighton – their sixth loss in the last 12 Premier League matches. The paper says he damaged the TV in the dressing room. Liverpool’s 2-1 Champions League win features on the back page with Harvey Elliot pictured,
Ruben goes radio rental MANCHESTER UNITED manager Ruben Amorim damaged a TV screen in the club dressing room during a furious dressing down of his players on Sunday, according to reports. The Athletic claim that Amorim unleashed his emotions in a physical and verbal showing of his frustration following the Red Devils’ 3-1 defeat to Brighton.
Liverpool 2 Lille 1 – Sitting pretty The back page of the Daily Mirror reports on Liverpool’s 2-1 win over 10-man Lille in last night’s Champions League match. England rugby makes the back page as does Manchester United’s boss.
Judd Trump brushes off Kyren Wilson defeat and swiftly moves on from Masters Judd Trump did not spend time bemoaning his Masters semi-final loss to Kyren Wilson, dismissing the defeat as an off day and returning to the table on Monday. The ongoing battle for supremacy between the world number one and the world champion continued at Alexandra Palace, with Wilson winning their semi 6-3 on Saturday night. It was something of an upset…
Emmanuel Petit ‘sorry’ for claiming Arsenal legend was dead in on-air blunder Emmanuel Petit has said ‘sorry’ for mistakenly claiming that Arsenal legend Pat Rice was dead in an awkward on-air blunder for Sky Sports. Former Gunners midfielder Petit made the error while recounting his days at Highbury on Monday Night Football after Chelsea’s 3-1 win over Wolves. Rice is an Arsenal icon, having played 498 games for the club from 1967 to 1980, before…
Teenager arrested amid probe into abuse towards Arsenal star Kai Havertz’s wife A 17-year-old boy has been arrested amid the probe into abuse towards Arsenal star Kai Havertz’s wife Sophia, Hertfordshire Police have said. The teenager, from St Albans, has been arrested on suspicion of sending malicious communications on social media in connection with the investigation. Sophia, expecting her first child with her German Premier League star husband, revealed two messages she received on Instagram…
Tottenham shouldn’t sack Ange Postecoglou, he can still reach Mauricio Pochettino levels As a fan of the England Women’s Cricket team and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club it has been a long few weeks. Generally I believe in giving yourself time off from sport that hurts you but Spurs have been impossible to look away from this season. And I’m presenting the Women’s Ashes for TNT Sports so, you know. England women were my main…
Barcelona send message to Man Utd over Marcus Rashford January transfer deal Barcelona sporting director Deco said reinforcements ‘would always be welcome’ after being linked with Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford. Rashford has seemingly been deemed surplus to requirements by new boss Ruben Amorim having not featured for United since December 12. The former England international has since hinted that he is keen for a fresh start away from his boyhood club, with various European…
Arne Slot hails ‘special’ Liverpool star after Champions League win over Lille Arne Slot reserved praise for the ‘special’ Mohamed Salah after his record-breaking display in Liverpool’s 2-1 Champions League win over Lille. Salah opened the scoring for the Reds at Anfield before Lille were reduced to 10 men with Aïssa Mandi shown a second yellow card after the break. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Lille pulled level after an insinctial finish from Jonathan David, only…
Paul Scholes names eight players Man Utd must sell including Lisandro Martinez | Football Paul Scholes has named eight players Manchester United must sell in a brutal list which includes Argentine centre-back Lisandro Martinez. Martinez was signed by former boss Erik ten Hag – and has arguably been one of United’s better players in recent years – but Scholes isn’t convinced. The legendary United midfielder also wants his old side to get rid of…
Shaun Murphy makes Kyren Wilson title prediction after Masters final battle Shaun Murphy expects Kyren Wilson to land the Masters title in future, while he is now fancying his own chances at this year’s World Championship. The Magician beat the Warrior 10-7 in Sunday’s Masters final, completing the perfect week for him after knocking in a 147 in the semis against Mark Allen. The 42-year-old is now a two-time Masters champion after landing his…
Man Utd deal to sign Patrick Dorgu in danger of being blocked by Napoli | Football Manchester United’s attempt to sign Patrick Dorgu could be blocked due to a rival offer from Napoli, according to reports in Italy. United have identified Dorgu as a new left-sided option for Ruben Amorim, who has been forced to play Diogo Dalot at left wing-back following Luke Shaw’s injury. Dorgu, 20, is in his second season with Lecce following…
Where to watch tonight’s Champions League games on TV and live stream in the UK | Football The Champions League returns to our screens on Tuesday night, with just two rounds of fixtures still to play in the group stage. The 36 teams in the Champions League have all played six of the eight games they are scheduled for in the revamped format this season. Liverpool have been the standout team so far, sitting…
Joe Cole says it ‘makes sense’ for £70m Man Utd midfielder to leave this January | Football Former England star Joe Cole says it ‘makes sense’ for Casemiro to leave Manchester United this January given he does not appear to be a part of Ruben Amorim’s plans. Casemiro hit the ground running at United following a £70million move from Real Madrid in 2022, scoring seven goals in 51 appearances across an excellent debut season.…
Phil Foden can lead Manchester City to Champions League win over PSG | Football Paris Saint-Germain against Manchester City looked a top-bracket Champions League final at the start of the tournament but both clubs are floundering to such an extent they could be eliminated next week if they fail to pick up enough points from their final two group matches. PSG are 25th in the table ahead of the latest round of fixtures and…
Why Luke Littler’s net worth will ‘skyrocket’ as he celebrates 18th birthday Luke Littler is doing very well for himself on and off the oche, with his earnings predicted to ‘skyrocket’ after celebrating his 18th birthday today. The Nuke turns 18 on 21 January having won the World Darts Championship earlier this month, beating Michael van Gerwen in the Alexandra Palace final. A year on from finishing runner-up on debut the victory completed a scarcely…
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