The Premier League is back tonight after yesterday’s eventful matches that saw Arsenal return to the top of the table, and City in third place – on the same amount of points as Liverpool (but in third due to goal difference). There is just one point separating Manchester City and Liverpool from Arsenal – and with Liverpool in action tonight, they could return to the top of the EPL table.
According to Sarina Wiegman, England captain and defender Leah Williamson is “fit and ready” to return to the England squad in Friday’s Euro 2025 qualifier against Sweden.
Kaizer Chiefs defender Luke Fleurs shot dead in car hijacking Luke Fleurs, the 24-year-old defender who signed for Kaizer Chiefs last year, has been tragically shot dead in a ‘hijacking incident’ in Johannesburg. The car hijacking took place in the Johannesburg suburb Florida on Wednesday night as Fleurs was approached by gunmen at a petrol station. Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Mavela Masondo told local media: ‘The suspects pointed [at] him with a firearm and took him out of his vehicle, then shot him once on the upper body.’ Kaizer Chiefs released a statement, which read: ‘It is with a…
Sebastian Vettel wants ‘transparency’ over Christian Horner Red Bull scandal Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel has called more ‘more transparency’ over the Christian Horner scandal at Red Bull. Red Bull team principial Horner was cleared of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ towards a female employee in February after an internal probe but the saga is not over. Horner, who has always denied any wrongdoing, is married to Geri Halliwell and it was reported in March that the former Spice Girl was considering a divorce. Meanwhile, it has recently emerged that the woman who accused Horner of inappropriate behaviour has appealed the…
Mikel Arteta ‘surprised’ by Arsenal star’s disciplinary record amid suspension fear Mikel Arteta had expressed his surprise over how many yellow cards Kai Havertz has received, with the Arsenal star on the verge of a two-game ban. After a shaky start, the German international has found his feet at the Emirates and is now a pivotal player for Arsenal as they look to beat Liverpool and Manchester City to the Premier League title. The Gunners went top of the table on Wednesday night thanks to a 2-0 win over Luton Town, with Havertz assisting Martin Odegaard for the opening goal.…
Arsenal star explains why he was ‘a bit disappointed’ after man of the match display Emile Smith Rowe might have walked away with the man of the match award following Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Luton Town last night but fans’ favourite admitted he was still left with a sense of ‘disappointment’. It has been another difficult season for the Hale End Academy graduate who has been forced to bide his time for opportunities to break into a side that is again challenging for the Premier League title. Given Arsenal’s brutal schedule, Mikel Arteta opted to rotate his side for last…
Chelsea women’s boss criticised for accusing Arsenal rival of ‘male aggression’ Ian Wright has criticised Emma Hayes after the Chelsea Women’s manager accused Jonas Eidevall of ‘male aggression’, claiming she could have ‘finished’ the Arsenal boss had her altercation with her counterpart not been filmed. The Football Association have confirmed that Hayes will face no action for pushing Eidevall, but the incident has divided fans and proved a hot topic of conversation in the wake of Sunday’s bad-tempered League Cup final. Hayes’ coming together with Eidevall followed an earlier clash on the touchline involving Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert, who had…
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery defends decision to make six changes for Manchester City defeat Unai Emery has defended his decision to heavily rotate his Aston Villa line-up in Wednesday’s defeat at Manchester City, while he expects Emi Martinez to return for the weekend. The Spanish coach initially made five changes from the team that beat Wolves on Saturday but was forced to make an additional late alteration, with backup keeper Robin Olsen coming in for the ill Martinez. Although Villa competed well for much of the first half, City racked up 25 shots in a match they dominated and…
Phil Foden sends message to Gareth Southgate over his best position following Manchester City hat-trick Phil Foden says he prefers to pay centrally rather than out wide after the Manchester City star bagged a hat-trick against Aston Villa. After an underwhelming goalless draw against Arsenal, City looked back to their old self on Wednesday night when they thumped Villa 4-1 at the Etihad. With Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne benched, Foden stepped up to the mark to take his goal tally for the season to 21 – the best of his career so far. The attacking midfielder is certain…
The Premier League is back tonight with second-place Arsenal expecting to collect all three points against Luton – which will take them above Liverpool for the top spot (by one point).
Former president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), Luis Rubiales, was arrested on Wednesday as part of a corruption probe. He was released soon after being detained on arrival in Madrid from the Dominican Republic.
Arsene Wenger reveals he ‘fought like mad’ to sign current Arsenal star Arsene Wenger has revealed he was desperate to sign a teenage Martin Odegaard before he joined Real Madrid. The current Gunners captain was earmarked as a prodigy after he made his debut as a 15-year-old for Stromsgodset, which alerted the attention of Europe’s heavyweight clubs. Odegaard subsequently trained with the likes of Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Arsenal before making a decision on joining a club that would best nurture his obvious talent. Ultimately, the Norway international found it impossible to resist the temptation of joining Real and…
Manchester United defenders Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof ruled out for ‘at least a month’ Manchester United defenders Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof have been ruled out for ‘at least a month’ in an untimely blow to Erik ten Hag. The injury setbacks come at a crucial point of the season, with United hoping to climb up the Premier League table and win the FA Cup. United are currently sixth, eight points behind Tottenham ahead of Spurs’ trip to West Ham on Tuesday evening and a further three behind fourth-placed Aston Villa, who visit Manchester City on Wednesday. United will…
Pep Guardiola hits back at Roy Keane after calling Erling Haaland ‘a League Two player’ Pep Guardiola has hit back at Roy Keane after he said Erling Haaland played ‘like a League Two player’ in Manchester City’s goalless draw with Arsenal. Haaland put in a rare, poor performance against the Gunners last Sunday in what was a huge clash in the Premier League title race. Victory would have seen the Citizens leapfrog their opponents but instead they remain third in the table behind Arsenal and leaders Liverpool. Manchester United legend Keane was scathing of striker Haaland who barely got a…
‘They’re not going to win the league’ – Micah Richards dismisses Liverpool’s title chances Micah Richards has dismissed Liverpool’s chances in this year’s title race and backed Pep Guardiola to win his sixth Premier League trophy with Manchester City. Top-of-the-table Arsenal sit above second-placed Liverpool on goal difference with ten games remaining of the campaign, with defending champions City one point off the pace in third. Last year’s treble winners welcome Arsenal to the Etihad this weekend for what promises to be a crucial match in the context of the season, while Liverpool play host to Brighton. Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal…
Mark Selby’s retirement threat shows confidence is fickle even for the greats Mark Selby shocked snooker fans on Tuesday by saying he could give up the game after the upcoming World Championship if he plays like he did in defeat to Gary Wilson at the Tour Championship this week. The four-time world champion was a long way from his best at he was beaten 10-8 by the Tyneside Terror in Manchester and now has to lick his wounds before heading to The Crucible later this month. He certainly didn’t play well, but it was surprising to hear Selby talk the…
Suspended Christian Horner accuser ‘very angry and lonely’ amid Red Bull appeal The woman who accused Red Bull boss Christian Horner of inappropriate behaviour is ‘very upset, angry, scared, intimidated and lonely’ according to a family friend. A female employee of the Red Bull Formula 1 team made the allegations against team principal Horner back in December and they were first revealed to the public in February. Horner, husband of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, has always denied the claims and was cleared of any wrongdoing after an investigation, though the accuser is now appealing the case. The complainant has…
Premier League fixtures this Tuesday 02/04 It’s a week of Premier League action ahead with some big games in action, including West Ham vs Spurs and Fulham facing league-strugglers Nottingham Forest tonight. Premier League fixtures tonight Kick-offWhere to watch the PL?Newcastle United vs Everton 19:30TNT SportsNottingham Forest vs Fulham19:30TNT SportsAFC Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace19:45Burnley vs Wolverhampton Wanderers19:45West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur20:15TNT Sports Premier League table as it stands The current EPL table ahead of tonight’s matches. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Premier League (@premierleague)
Two Premier League clubs eye £100m bid for Newcastle United star Arsenal and Tottenham are set to launch £100m moves to sign Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak in the summer transfer window, according to reports. While Eddie Howe has insisted that the Swedish forward is not for sale, the north London clubs are hoping to take advantage of Newcastle’s financial situation. Newcastle chief executive Darren Eales has admitted that the club may have to sell some players to comply with profit and sustainability rules (PSR). ‘If we’re going to get to where we want to get to, at times it is…
Bukayo Saka fitness update provided by Mikel Arteta ahead of Arsenal vs Luton Mikel Arteta insists Bukayo Saka is ‘fine’ but will make a decision on his potential involvement against Luton after Tuesday’s training session. The Arsenal winger has enjoyed another stellar season but has been carrying an injury for several weeks. Saka was called-up to the most recent England squad last month, but was forced to pull out and took no part in the friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. The 22-year-old was subsequently able to start in Sunday’s stalemate against Manchester City but looked far from his best and…
Novak Djokovic ‘considering’ Andy Murray’s mum as new tennis coach Novak Djokovic is ‘considering’ Andy Murray’s mum as his new tennis coach after splitting with Goran Ivanisevic, according to reports in Serbia. The 24-time Grand Slam champion parted ways with Ivanisevic last week following a successful six-year stint in which the pair won 12 major titles. Djokovic was dominant in the 2023 season, winning the Australian Open, Roland-Garros and US Open while he also registered a runner-up finish at Wimbledon. But the Serbian has endured some struggles this year, missing out on the Australian Open title to Jannik Sinner before…
Todd Boehly speaks out on Chelsea’s woeful season amid growing fan backlash Chelsea chairman Todd Boehly has urged supporters to trust the process as pressure continues to ramp up on the owners amid the club’s ongoing struggles. The west Londoners suffered yet another miserable afternoon on Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by 10-man Burnley at Stamford Bridge, with the result leaving the side marooned in 11th place in the Premier League table. Incredibly, Chelsea are now closer to the relegation places than the top four and their hopes of qualifying for Europe next season are dwindling…
Adidas bans Germany fans from buying number 44 kits over Nazi symbolism Adidas have removed the number 44 from Germany’s shirt due to concerns over Nazi symbolism and insist they are ‘against violence and hatred in all forms’. Germany host Euro 2024 this summer but their Adidas-designed kit went viral on social media for all the wrong reasons with fans highlighting the vital design flaw. The number 44 on Germany’s shirt has some resemblance to the symbol used by World War Two-era Nazi Schutzstaffel (SS) units. The SS played a central role in the Gestapo, Hitler’s secret police, and the…
Barcelona star Inigo Martinez confronts young fan who insulted him for a TikTok video Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez confronted a young fan after he was reportedly mocked as he left the club’s training ground. Martinez, who joined the Catalan giants after five and a half seasons at Athletic Bilbao, stopped his car in the middle of the road to confront the youngster. Several fans are often seen waiting outside the gates of the Ciutat Esportiva, Barcelona’s training complex, with many seeking autographs or pictures with players. Others, however, seek to make viral TikTok videos by mocking the players as they…
Tributes paid to ‘terrific’ footballer after shock death Tributes have been paid to a ‘terrific footballer’ and a ‘fantastic young man’ after his death. Ross Aikenhead, aged in his early 20s, was at the beginning of his career and had been described as a young star in Cheshire. How to slash your mo bile phone bill in 2024 His club Winsford United FC released a statement on X on Sunday, confirming the tragedy. It read: ‘It is with deep sadness that we announce that our player, Ross Aikenhead has passed away.
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