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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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1Feb By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Salah’s controversial penalty fires Liverpool nine points clear

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 1: Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates after he scored his second goal for 0-2 during the Premier League match between AFC Bournemouth and Liverpool FC at Vitality Stadium on February 1, 2025 in Bournemouth, England.  Mohamed Salah's controversial penalty put Liverpool on course for a 2-0 win at Bournemouth as the Premier League leaders moved nine points clear on Saturday. Arne Slot's side took the lead in the first half when Salah netted with a penalty awarded after Cody Gakpo appeared to trip over his own feet rather than go down from Lewis Cook's challenge. Bournemouth were left outraged after referee Darren England's on-field decision was upheld by VAR. "The referee's call of penalty was checked and confirmed by VAR – with the challenge deemed to have ...

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1Feb By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Wood hits hat-trick as flying Forest thrash Brighton 7-0

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 1: Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood (left) celebrates after his team mate Morgan Gibbs-White (not shown) scores his side's first goal during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at City Ground on February 1, 2025 in Nottingham, England.  Chris Wood netted a hat-trick as Nottingham Forest thrashed Brighton 7-0 to reignite their charge towards next season's Champions League at the City Ground on Saturday. Morgan Gibbs-White, Neco Williams and Jota Silva were also on target after Lewis Dunk's own goal opened the scoring in an astonishing performance from Nuno Espirito Santo's men as they bounced back from a 5-0 defeat at Bournemouth last weekend. Victory takes Forest level on points with second-placed Arsenal and ...

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29Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw train with squad but not included against Fcsb

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Marcus Rashford of Manchester United takes part ind the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 training and press conference at the Carrington Training complex on January 29, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images) Marcus Rashford joined his team-mates as Luke Shaw returned to group training on the eve of Manchester United’s Europa League game against FCSB but neither made the trip to Romania. Shaw featured in Ruben Amorim’s first three matches in charge, only for the left-back to suffer his latest injury setback that has kept him out since the start of December. Shaw’s return to the fold comes as a boost for United, who are seeking to bolster the left flank by bringing in Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu before Monday’s transfe...

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28Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Wolves Star ‘Keen’ To End Molineux Spell

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Carlos Forbes of Wolverhampton Wanderers runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Newcastle United FC at Molineux on September 15, 2024 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images) One of Wolves’ loan stars is ‘keen’ to end his stint at Molineux and head back to his parent club this month, according to The Athletic. Vitor Pereira is trying to drive Wolves away from the drop zone in the Premier League and the club are active in the window, with Kevin Danso a key target. Players could also go and Carlos Forbes may be one of them. The Portugal Under-21 international joined the Premier League side on a season-long loan from Ajax in the summer. His loan spell, th...

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28Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Liverpool get major injury boost as number of youngsters prepare for PSV clash

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 8: Liverpool's Curtis Jones acknowledges his side's travelling supporters before the match during the Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 8, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images) Curtis Jones is set to miss Liverpool’s trip to PSV Eindhoven after sitting out the Reds’ opening training session on Tuesday, but Arne Slot was given a major boost with Joe Gomez back training ahead of the match. Jones was absent for Arne Slot’s side as they beat Ipswich Town last weekend, having limped off at half-time in their Champions League win over Lille. Meanwhile, Gomez hasn’t featured since injuring his hamstring in the 5-0 victory away at West Ham Unit...

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27Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Arsenal consider late loan offer for West Ham’s top target

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, confronts referee Michael Oliver after the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Arsenal FC at Molineux on January 25, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. Arsenal are ‘contemplating’ a late loan offer for West Ham’s top transfer targets, according to reports. The Gunners are yet to make any signings during the January transfer window but will look to bolster Mikel Arteta’s squad before the February 3 deadline if an opportunity presents itself. Arsenal have been linked with a number of forwards following a mixed season in front of goal and the serious injury Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus suffered earlier in the month. Jesus’ absence is a further blow to a team who have struggled in the final third a...

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27Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Man Utd must improve after Fulham win, says Amorim

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Manchester United Manager Ruben Amorim during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Manchester United FC at Craven Cottage on January 26, 2025 in London, England. Ruben Amorim welcomed a rare clean sheet in Manchester United's 1-0 win at Fulham on Sunday but did not gloss over his side's need to improve despite a vital three points. Lisandro Martinez's deflected winner offered some respite to Amorim, who has won just four of his 12 Premier League games in charge. United climb to 12th in the table, now a comfortable 13 points above the bottom three. But their performance was in keeping with many others under two different managers this season, against sides with a fraction of their budget. There was little to get United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe excited ...

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26Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ange Postecoglou unsure over Tottenham future after Leicester defeat

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Ange Postecoglou, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, reacts during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Leicester City FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 26, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou has admitted he does not know if he will still be in charge in two weeks' time but insists he still feels the support of the dressing room.Sunday's 2-1 home defeat to Leicester extended Spurs' poor run to just one win in 11 league games, increasing the pressure on Postecoglou. The Australian was without 10 injured players for the match and said "at least two others", including midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, were not fit enough to start the game in less extreme circumstances. B...

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25Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Arsenal edge past wolves at Molineux

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 25: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal scores a goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Arsenal FC at Molineux on January 25, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Malcolm Couzens/Getty Images) Arsenal claimed a gritty 1-0 victory over Wolves at Molineux on Saturday, securing an important three points in the Premier League title race. Despite being reduced to ten men, the Gunners held their nerve in a tense affair, with substitute Riccardo Calafiori proving to be the difference-maker. Early Challenges for Arsenal at Molineux Heading into the match, Arsenal were aware that league leaders Liverpool faced an Ipswich side fresh from a heavy 6-0 defeat. The pressure to match Liverpool’s expected win loomed large. Wolves, howe...

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25Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Teams are no longer scared of us, says Man City’s Guardiola

PARIS, FRANCE - JANUARY 22: Coach of Manchester City Pep Guardiola speaks to the media during the post-match press conference following the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Manchester City at Parc des Princes stadium on January 22, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images) Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said teams have changed tactics because they are no longer intimidated by his side and that is making the Champions League campaign more difficult. City are down in 25th place in the Champions League table, two points off the playoff spots and Guardiola has noticed an increase in opposing teams adopting a man-marking approach. "Everyone came to the Etihad and stayed back," he said. "The first team I saw man...

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21Jan By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Ben Brereton Diaz returns to Sheffield United on loan from Southampton

Ben Brereton Diaz of Southampton during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Southampton and Liverpool at St Mary's Stadium on December 18, 2024 in Southampton, England. Ben Brereton Diaz has returned to Sheffield United on loan from Southampton, with an option to make the move permanent in the summer. The forward was also on loan at Bramall Lane last season. Manager Chris Wilder is thrilled to have the Chilean international back. "This is a great fit for everyone, and Ben will be an important player for us in the second half of the season," Wilder said. "He was great for us last year, and we would have loved to keep him, but the Southampton move was too good to turn down." Brereton Diaz joined Southampton from Villarreal in the summer but has struggled to make an impact, with his...

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20Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Man Utd in talks to sign alternative to Nuno Mendes

LECCE, ITALY - JANUARY 05: Patrick Dorgu of Lecce in action during the Serie A match between Lecce and Genoa at Stadio Via del Mare on January 05, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images) Manchester United have opened talks with Lecce over a deal to sign versatile left-back Patrick Dorgu, according to reports. The Red Devils' wretched season went from bad to worse on Sunday as they suffered a sixth home Premier League defeat of the season. Brighton & Hove Albion emerged comfortable 3-1 winners at Old Trafford, handing Amorim his fourth loss in front of United's faithful since taking over from Erik ten Hag. United's defensive issues have been well documented, as has Amorim's preference to play a wing-back system. In the aftermath of the defeat to Brighton, ...

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19Jan By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Liverpool tightens grip after late flurry as Arsenal held by Villa

Darwin Nunez of Liverpool celebrates towards the away support after the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Liverpool FC at Gtech Community Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Brentford, England. Liverpool tightened its grip on top spot in the Premier League as two stoppage-time goals secured a 2-0 victory at Brentford before Arsenal squandered a two-goal lead in a 2-2 home draw with Aston Villa on Saturday. A day that began with Newcastle United's six-game league winning streak ending abruptly with a 4-1 home drubbing by Bournemouth finished with Villa ensuring that none of the five matches resulted in home wins. Crystal Palace won 2-0 at West Ham United and Fulham beat second-bottom Leicester City 2-0, the hosts' seventh successive league loss. Liverpool looked set for a third suc...

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