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27Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Mikel Arteta wants good news on returns of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli

Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, looks dejected after a 0-0 draw during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Arsenal at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on February 26, 2025. (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is hoping for some good news from his medical department on the fitness of Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli. Saka and Martinelli have both been sidelined with hamstring injuries, with the England international needing surgery before Christmas. They are on the comeback trail and could be fit to return after next month’s international break. Arteta is meeting with medical staff on Thursday to find out their exact condition. Asked if they could be back in early April, the Spaniard said: “I think so but again let’s see how...

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26Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Guardiola says De Bruyne has to decide on his Man City future

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and manager Pep Guardiola during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Thursday December 26, 2024. Kevin De Bruyne must make his own decision on his Manchester City future, Pep Guardiola has insisted. The 33-year-old will be out of contract in the summer after a decade with the club, during which time he has marked himself out as one of the best midfielders to have graced the Premier League. But the Belgian's powers appear to be on the wane and his performance in Sunday's 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool drew criticism. He has played the full 90 minutes only seven times of an injury-disrupted season, starting 12 of 25 league games, scoring two goals and adding six assists. De Bruyne has been linked with a potentially lucr...

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25Feb By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Moyes starts to plan for Everton future with safety in sight

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Everton's manager David Moyes celebrates victory at the end of the match during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Everton FC at Selhurst Park on February 15, 2025 in London, England. Everton manager David Moyes has started planning for next season after leading the club to within touching distance of Premier League survival. Moyes has enjoyed a remarkable run since returning for his second spell with Everton in January to replace the sacked Sean Dyche. Dyche was axed with Everton mired in a relegation battle, but Moyes has quickly lifted the Toffees 14 points clear of the bottom three. The former Manchester United boss is targeting nine more points to reach the 40-point mark he believes will guarantee the Liverpool club's place in Engli...

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24Feb By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Leicester dismiss two coaches, Van Nistelrooy stays

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 13: Leicester City Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy during the Leicester City Training Session and press conference at Seagrave Training Complex on February 13, 2025 in Leicester, England. Leicester City have made two changes to their coaching set up following a run of dreadful results in the Premier League, but manager Ruud van Nistelrooy remains in his post, the club confirmed on Monday. Two of Van Nistelrooy's assistants -- Ben Dawson and Danny Alcock -- have departed in the wake of a 4-0 home loss to Brentford that left Leicester five points from safety. It was their sixth straight home defeat without scoring, a record in the Premier League. Van Nistelrooy took charge in November and has had 13 games in the Premier League, winning just two of them and losing...

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21Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Maresca: ‘We are targeting top four this season’

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: A dejected looking Chelsea Manager Enzo Maresca after the 3-1 loss during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Chelsea FC at Etihad Stadium on January 25, 2025 in Manchester, England. Enzo Maresca has reiterated everyone at Chelsea are determined to 'bring this club to where it deserves to be' and stated Champions League qualification remains our objective this season. Just a point separates Manchester City in fourth and us in sixth in the Premier League table ahead of the weekend slate, which includes Chelsea trip to Villa Park tomorrow evening. It is set to be a race that goes down to the wire, and depending on English teams’ results in European competition this season, fifth place might also be enough for Champions League football ...

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21Feb By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Arteta talks forward options for West Ham game

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta gestures to William Saliba during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Arsenal FC at Molineux on January 25, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. Mikel Merino was the talk of the town following last weekend’s 2-0 win away to Leicester City. He came on in the 69th minute at King Power Stadium before heading in our opening goal and tapping home the second. After the game, Merino - who is typically deployed in midfield - said he’d never played up front in his career before, not that it looked that way! Naturally, the question on the lips of reporters at Mikel Arteta’s pre-West Ham United press conference on Friday was whether we’d see more of the same at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. Our head coach spo...

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20Feb By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Erling Haaland injury news: Latest update on Manchester City star

Erling Haaland centre-forward of Manchester City and Norway sitting on the bench prior the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City at on February 19, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Erling Haaland missed Manchester City’s 3-1 defeat at Real Madrid on Wednesday, as Pep Guardiola’s side missed their star striker badly. Haaland, 24, suffered a knee injury towards the end of City’s 4-0 win against Newcastle last weekend. Speaking after the defeat, which saw City dumped out of the UEFA Champions League 6-3 on aggregate, Guardiola confirmed the situation regarding Haaland. Erling Haaland injury update “Erling, yesterday, tried to train after the action against Newca...

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16Feb By Silver Emmanuel38 Comments

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Maddison returns to give Spurs win over injury-hit Man Utd

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: James Maddison and Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur celebrate the 1st goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Manchester United FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 16, 2025 in London, England. James Maddison’s 13th-minute goal secured Tottenham a much-needed 1-0 win over Manchester United in the battle of the Premier League’s crisis clubs. The two teams started the day closer to the relegation zone than the top-four and it was Spurs who gained three points following an early effort by the fit-again Maddison. Maddison celebrated with a shush to the camera after midweek criticism from ex-Man United captain Roy Keane and this first home league win for Tottenham since November 3 moved the hosts’ up to 12th in the table. ...

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15Feb By Silver Emmanuel28 Comments

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Merino enjoys best moment to keep Arsenal alive in title race

LEICESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Mikel Merino of Arsenal scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Arsenal FC at The King Power Stadium on February 15, 2025 in Leicester, England. When he signed for Arsenal in the summer, even Mikel Merino could not have dreamt he would enjoy an afternoon like this. Thrown on as an emergency striker due to Arsenal’s injury crisis, Merino scored twice in the final minutes to secure a vital win at Leicester. Before that, the Gunners had been flat and not looked like a team who had just returned from a warm-weather training camp in Dubai. Other than Ethan Nwaneri twice hitting the woodwork, they created very little and this game felt destined to finish goalless. Merino ensured that was not the case, though,...

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14Feb By Silver Emmanuel13 Comments

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Liverpool could be without Joe Gomez against Wolves as surgery fears linger

Liverpool's Joe Gomez is treated for an injury before leaving the game during the Emirates FA Cup fourth round match at Home Park, Plymouth. Picture date: Sunday February 9, 2025. Liverpool will be without three players for Sunday's visit from Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield. On the back of Wednesday night's 2-2 draw with Everton in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park, the Reds welcome relegation-threatened Wolves without Joe Gomez, Tyler Morton or Curtis Jones. And with Arsenal in action a day earlier at struggling Leicester City, Arne Slot will know by the time Wolves visit whether or not his title-chasing side can extend the seven-point advantage they are currently in possession of at the top of the Premier League. Gomez suffered a setback just 10 minutes into his Liverpool ...

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13Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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West Ham new signing Ferguson set to make debut against Brentford

ROMFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 03: Evan Ferguson of West Ham United poses after signing on loan for the club at London Stadium on February 03, 2025 in London, England. Evan Ferguson is set to make his West Ham debut when they host Brentford on Saturday. The 20-year-old Republic of Ireland striker arrived on loan from Brighton on transfer deadline day. Ferguson burst on to the scene as a teenager on the south coast, although injuries have slowed his progress this season. But West Ham manager Graham Potter, who gave Ferguson his debut when he was Brighton boss, says the player is ready to make his mark in claret and blue. "He's trained well," said Potter. "He hasn't played loads of football recently, so we have to be careful with that. "He's shown his quality, is ready to help the team and we...

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12Feb By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Kai Havertz set to miss rest of season with hamstring injury

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Arsenal's Kai Havertz warming up before the match during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Arsenal FC at Molineux on January 25, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. Arsenal’s worst fears have been realised with Kai Havertz set to miss the rest of the season with a hamstring injury, leaving Mikel Arteta’s side without a recognised centre forward in a major blow to their Premier League title hopes. The Germany striker, Arsenal’s top scorer this season with 15 goals in all competitions, sustained the injury during a warm-weather training camp in Dubai designed to give Arteta’s squad a much-needed break after an intensive run of games in January. Arsenal returned to London on Tuesday and had been assessing the injury. Scan resul...

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11Feb By Silver Emmanuel9 Comments

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Trent Alexander-Arnold injury boost as Arne Slot confirms another Liverpool ‘concern’

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 1: Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at Vitality Stadium on February 1, 2025 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images) Liverpool have been boosted by the return of Trent Alexander-Arnold to training, but Reds boss Arne Slot admits he's still unsure as to whether the right-back will be ready for the trip to Goodison Park on Wednesday evening. Alexander-Arnold was injured during the 2-0 win at Bournemouth when he went down in the second half holding his thigh and asking to be substituted. Scans revealed that the injury wasn't serious but the 26-year-old missed the win over Tottenham in the League Cup semi-final as well as the defeat to Plymouth A...

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10Feb By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Arsenal provide huge Bukayo Saka injury update – “Stepping up”

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 10: Bukayo Saka pf Arsenal training at NAS Sports Complex on February 10, 2025 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal fans can breathe a little easier as Bukayo Saka continues his recovery from a hamstring injury that has kept him out since December. The 23-year-old winger, who underwent surgery to repair a torn right hamstring, is currently in Dubai with the Arsenal squad, working diligently on his rehabilitation. Just a month ago, Saka was spotted at the Emirates Stadium on crutches, but his progress since then has been significant. Arsenal shared photos on Monday showing Saka smiling and working out in the gym, accompanied by the caption: “Stepping up that rehab.” This positive update sug...

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10Feb By Silver Emmanuel35 Comments

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Man City injury latest as Nico Gonzalez clarity given

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 08: Nico Gonzalez of Manchester City warms up prior to the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round match between Leyton Orient and Manchester City at Gaughan Group Stadium on February 08, 2025 in London, England. Nico Gonzalez trained on Monday afternoon ahead of Manchester City's game with Real Madrid after shrugging off a knock he picked up at Leyton Orient. Gonzalez was forced off 20 minutes into his debut after appearing to pick up an injury in the action where he was dispossessed for the opening goal at Brisbane Road. City were unhappy it was not given as a foul, but were more concerned with the state of their £50m signing who is expected to fill Rodri's position for the rest of the season. Initial indications gave Pep Guardiola hope that Gonzalez would be available ...

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10Feb By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says calls for his dismissal are ‘agenda driven’

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou after the Emirates FA Cup fourth round match at Villa Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Sunday February 9, 2025. (Photo by Nick Potts/PA Images via Getty Images) Embattled Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says people who are calling for him to be sacked are “agenda driven” and no other side would be able to cope with the amount of injuries his side have had. Postecoglou’s position was plunged into more uncertainty after Spurs were knocked out of their second cup competition in four days following a 2-1 FA Cup defeat at Aston Villa. Less than 72 hours after losing the Carabao Cup semi-final to Liverpool, a depleted Spurs went down to goals from Jacob Ramsey and Morgan Rogers at Villa Park with Mathys Tel bagging a late consolation. Postecoglou is ha...

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7Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Unai Emery relishing challenge of getting Rashford back to his best

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Marcus Rashford of Aston Villa signs on loan for Aston Villa pictured with Damian Vidagany and Monchi at Bodymoor Heath training ground on February 02, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images) Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is looking forward to the “huge challenge” of getting Marcus Rashford back to his best. The 27-year-old has joined Villa on loan on from Manchester United until the end of season, with the option of a permanent transfer in the summer. Rashford left his boyhood club after being frozen out under new boss Ruben Amorim, with his performances having stagnated over the last couple of years.He is in the frame to make his debut against Tottenham in Sunday’s FA Cup fourth round. “I’m very...

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4Feb By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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The sad truth about Marcus Rashford’s relationship with Man United

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Marcus Rashford of Aston Villa signs on loan for Aston Villa pictured with Damian Vidagany and Monchi at Bodymoor Heath training ground on February 02, 2025 in Birmingham, England. Marcus Rashford has signed for Aston Villa, bringing an 20 year association with boyhood club, Manchester United, to and end. Ruben Amorim sent Rashford a message as it became clearer that the England international would be leaving the Red Devils. Rashford wanted out of Old Trafford so badly that he took matters into his own hands at one stage. Although his move to Villa Park is only a loan deal at this stage, there’s every chance it will be made permanent. Even if things don’t work out under Unai Emery, there’s little chance of him returning to the Theatre of Dreams. Accordin...

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3Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man United dealt huge Martinez blow as injury timescale is revealed

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United is stretchered off of the pitch after picking up an injury during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Crystal Palace FC at Old Trafford on February 02, 2025 in Manchester, England. Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez looks set to miss the rest of the Premier League season with a serious knee injury. The Argentina international exited Sunday's 2-0 home defeat by Crystal Palace on a stretcher and was visibly in a lot of pain. According to TyC Sports journalist Gaston Edul, a scan has since confirmed that Martinez has torn his anterior cruciate ligament. If that report is correct then Martinez is unlikely to be fully fit again for at least another six months, possibly much longer. The in...

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3Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal heading for Newcastle ‘to score three, four-Martinelli

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 02: Thomas Partey celebrates scoring Arsenal's 2nd goal with Gabriel Martinelli and his team mates during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City FC at Emirates Stadium on February 02, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Gabriel Martinelli says Arsenal will go to Newcastle in Wednesday night’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg looking to “score three, four, five” after the confidence boost of Sunday’s 5-1 Premier League win over Manchester City. Arsenal trail 2-0 from the first leg but intend to channel the emotion of a statement victory against City, which took in crowing at the discomfort of their rivals – especially that of Erling Haaland. The City striker angered Arsenal after the 2-2 draw betw...

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