MVG hits back at Dobey 'nonsense' and declares: 'The King will be back'

MVG hits back at Dobey 'nonsense' and declares: 'The King will be back'

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…

Arteta must instantly drop 5/10 Arsenal star who was so "poor" v Brentford

Arteta must instantly drop 5/10 Arsenal star who was so "poor" v Brentford

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…

Disaster for Slot: Madrid want £83m Liverpool star alongside Trent & Salah

Disaster for Slot: Madrid want £83m Liverpool star alongside Trent & Salah

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…

Man Utd in talks to sign "remarkable" big-money Zirkzee upgrade this month

Man Utd in talks to sign "remarkable" big-money Zirkzee upgrade this month

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…

Arsenal make first approach in race to sign new 17 y/o gem for Arteta

Arsenal make first approach in race to sign new 17 y/o gem for Arteta

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…

Spurs want £80m "monster" who could become better than Romero & Van de Ven

Spurs want £80m "monster" who could become better than Romero & Van de Ven

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…

Newcastle make January move in race for teenage gem who may replace Wilson

Newcastle make January move in race for teenage gem who may replace Wilson

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…

Enquiry made: Chelsea make first move to sign "genius" star who's Felix 2.0

Enquiry made: Chelsea make first move to sign "genius" star who's Felix 2.0

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…

Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Match report & talkings points as Gunners move into second place

Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Match report & talkings points as Gunners move into second place

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 now chasing "aggressive" £12m Championship midfielder

West Ham now chasing "aggressive" £12m Championship midfielder

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…

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Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Arteta’s men move back into second

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…

Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners come from behind in New Year's Day win

Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Player ratings as Gunners come from behind in New Year's Day win

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…

Gabriel Jesus celebrates after scoring for Arsenal against Brentford

Arsenal cut gap at top to six points after comeback win at Brentford

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…

After Holm: Rodgers must sell wanted Celtic man who earns more than Scales

After Holm: Rodgers must sell wanted Celtic man who earns more than Scales

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…

Worse than Solomon: Farke must drop Leeds ace who lost possession 24x

Worse than Solomon: Farke must drop Leeds ace who lost possession 24x

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 make enquiry over January deal for "outstanding" £150k-p/w maestro

Chelsea make enquiry over January deal for "outstanding" £150k-p/w maestro

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…

Newcastle eye move for "magical" ace who's far better than Almiron & Murphy

Newcastle eye move for "magical" ace who's far better than Almiron & Murphy

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United were the Premier League’s main entertainers in December, as the super-confident Magpies ended up scoring goals by the bucket load on the way to some convincing victories being picked up. Indeed, across the entire month in all competitions, the Toon fired home a ridiculous 21 strikes, which then saw Howe’s men…

Lucky Place

Lucky Place is Relkeel hero for Henderson and De Boinville

Lucky Place announced himself as a Stayers’ Hurdle contender with a battling victory over the admirable Gowel Road in the Dornan Engineering Relkeel Hurdle at Cheltenham. Nicky Henderson’s progressive performer had made a winning return in the Ascot Hurdle and was again taking on Jeremy Scott’s Cheltenham Festival winner Golden Ace, who was sent off…

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Schauffele: All US Ryder Cup money will go to charity

Xander Schauffele says all of the money awarded to American players at the 2025 Ryder Cup will be donated to charity. The PGA of America recently announced that the 12 US golfers who compete at Bethpage Black in September, as well as captain Keegan Bradley, will receive $500,000 (£395,000) with $300,000 (£237,000) given to charity….