The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Manchester United’s £900m kit deal with adidas could be terminated by the German sportswear giant if the club were relegated from the Premier League. West Ham United striker Michail Antonio said he is “grateful for being alive” following a car crash that resulted in…
Luke Littler is through to the World Darts Championship semi-finals after a convincing 5-2 victory over Nathan Aspinall at Alexandra Palace. It is the 17-year-old’s second semi-final in as many attempts and he is now looking to lift the Sid Waddell Trophy for the first time to cap off an impressive first year on the…
Jose Mourinho has admitted the decision to leave Real Madrid in 2013, in order to rejoin Chelsea, is among the greatest regrets of his illustrious career. Mourinho has seen his stock fall in recent times, dropping gradually further away from the band of truly elite clubs that was once his domain. But, a decade ago,…
One-nil down, talisman injured, a sickness bug going through the squad and getting further adrift in the title race. For half an hour, Arsenal felt the cold at Brentford. The usual questions were going around when Bryan Mbeumo put the Bees 1-0 up, with Arsenal going more than a quarter of the game without a…
Michael van Gerwen has described comments from his World Darts Championship semi-final opponent Chris Dobey as “nonsense”. Dobey stated it would be a “bit easier” playing Van Gerwen in the last four rather than Callan Rydz, who is from the same north-east town as him in Bedlington. Van Gerwen beat Callam Rydz in a high…
The year of 2024 didn’t bring a Premier League title for Arsenal but they were the best team in the country over that calendar year. The data doesn’t lie. So, what will 2025 bring? Prosperity? Calmness? Drama? A first Premier League title in over 20 years? Yes, it really has been that long now. It…
When Liverpool hero Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville revised their start-of-season Premier League predictions on Sky Sports, the Manchester United icon doubled down on his title-winning backing of Arsenal. This is certainly bold, with the Anfield side nine points clear of the third-place Gunners as we roll into the new year, but it does present…
Manchester United have struggled to find any consistency in the Premier League this season, languishing in 14th place with 22 points after 19 games played. The Red Devils have only scored 21 goals (the 5th fewest in the division this season), with the likes of Leicester, West Ham and Nottingham Forest all scoring more. Ruben…
Attempting to add another future star to a growing list of young talents, Arsenal have reportedly made their first approach to sign a 17 year-old striker for Mikel Arteta this month. Arsenal transfer news Whether it’s an option like Mohammed Kudus or, indeed, a younger star, Arsenal certainly need attacking reinforcements in the January transfer…
Tottenham Hotspur will want to approach the new year with a clean slate, having fallen by the wayside in recent weeks. Ange Postecoglou’s stubborn implementation of his free-flowing, attack-focused brand has unmoored the fanbase’s collective belief and devotion to the cause. Spurs have been buffeted by injuries but a refusal to tweak things has compounded…
With the January transfer window now open and the chance for Paul Mitchell to earn redemption from the Magpies’ summer disappointment now underway, Newcastle United have already reportedly made their first move. Newcastle transfer news Those at St James’ Park endured a frustrating summer transfer window in Mitchell’s first few months in charge, with the…
Chelsea have been one of the more free-flowing, attacking teams in the Premier League this season, scoring 38 goals in their opening 19 matches and sitting fourth in the table on 35 points. However, in the past few weeks, Enzo Maresca’s side have struggled to break down teams in a low block, with a 0-0…
FROM THE GTECH COMMUNITY STADIUM – Arsenal came from behind away to Brentford to start 2025 with a 3-1 win on New Year’s Day. Bryan Mbeumo fired the hosts in front early on, but Arsenal eased back into the ascendancy, levelling through Gabriel Jesus before half-time. A quick-fire pair of strikes from Mikel Merino and…
West Ham United are now chasing a midfielder after his impressive performances in the Championship this season, according to a report. West Ham keen to strengthen in January One of West Ham’s main priorities for the January transfer window is signing a new striker, in light of Michail Antonio being ruled out for the foreseeable…
Arsenal kicked off 2025 in style, coming from behind to defeat Brentford 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium. Brentford stunned Arsenal early in the first half. Despite Arsenal dominating possession with over 80% of the ball in the opening minutes, it was the hosts who broke the deadlock. In the 13th minute, Mikkel Damsgaard intercepted…
Arsenal came from behind to secure a Premier League victory over Brentford on New Year’s Day 2025, cutting the gap on leaders Liverpool to six points – albeit having played a game more. Bryan Mbeumo’s form this season has led to transfer links with the likes of Arsenal, and his 11th Premier League goal of…
Arsenal cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League to six points after staging a comeback victory to beat Brentford 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium. Liverpool’s emphatic win over West Ham on Sunday night had left Arsenal stewing over the last few days, with the gap at the top between the sides…
The January transfer window officially opened for business on Wednesday and Celtic now have the opportunity to dip into the market to bolster their options ahead of the second half of the season. They have already been linked to a plethora of attacking players, who could come in to improve Brendan Rodgers’ team, including Chelsea…
Leeds United extended their unbeaten run to seven matches in the Championship with a 1-1 draw against Blackburn Rovers at Elland Road on New Year’s Day. It was a match devoid of any real quality for the most part but the hosts appeared on course to snatch all three points after Pascal Struijk opened the…
Chelsea have now made an enquiry over a deal for an “outstanding” midfielder this month, whose own club are enduring financial difficulties, according to a report. Chelsea eyeing a midfielder The Blues are on the lookout for a new midfielder, and they have identified 17-year-old Lille sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi as a potential target, with a…
