‘We want to be the kings of everything’ – Mikel Arteta

‘We want to be the kings of everything’ – Mikel Arteta

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he is keen for his side to be “the kings of everything” after their set-pieces were highlighted against Manchester United. The Gunners scored from two corners against the Red Devils and have been dominant in the air all season. It has led to the North London club being branded as…

Ronaldo and Benzema share hug in tunnel before Saudi giants meet

Ronaldo and Benzema share hug in tunnel before Saudi giants meet

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema took the armbands and shared a hug in the tunnel on their returns to their sides’ starting line-ups for the showdown between title hopefuls Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League at Jeddah’s King Abdullah Sports City on Friday. 2022 Ballon d’Or winner Benzema has scored 10 times in…

Emery delivers high praise for Martin ahead of Villa Park showdown

Emery delivers high praise for Martin ahead of Villa Park showdown

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has expressed his admiration for Southampton head coach Russell Martin. The Saints travel to Villa Park on Saturday with the aim of upsetting the hosts and moving off the bottom of the table. It will not be easy for the South Coast side, who were trounced 5-1 by Chelsea in…

Vardy ‘won’t ever lose’ timing, says Van Nistelrooy… as striker carries on two years longer than boss

Vardy ‘won’t ever lose’ timing, says Van Nistelrooy… as striker carries on two years longer than boss

New Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy wants Jamie Vardy to score in 12 games in a row after the Foxes striker netted the first goal of his tenure after two minutes of his first match in charge. Van Nistelrooy’s side will attempt to build on their 3-1 win at home to West Ham on…

Luis Enrique

‘We will not lose faith’, says Luis Enrique – but manager ‘does not have magic formula’

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique said his players are facing intense negativity but “must continue to think positive” after drawing 0-0 at Auxerre. The French leaders dominated but dropped points for the third consecutive game following their 1-1 draw at home to second-bottom Nantes on November 30 and 1-0 defeat at Bayern Munich in the…

Liverpool loanee Doak dismisses ‘playground’ talk after Championship draw

Liverpool loanee Doak dismisses ‘playground’ talk after Championship draw

On-loan Liverpool midfielder Ben Doak was reluctant to talk up his performance after impressing again in Middlesbrough’s 1-1 draw at Burnley to deny their opponents the Championship summit. The 19-year-old, who became the youngest Scottish player to appear in the Premier League when he made his top-flight debut for the Reds in December 2022, agreed…

When will postponed game take place? Latest on rescheduled fixture date

When will postponed game take place? Latest on rescheduled fixture date

The first game of the Premier League weekend was postponed on Saturday when Everton’s visit from Liverpool was called off. The match will be the final Merseyside derby at Everton’s Goodison Park, which hosted the first edition of the fixture 130 years ago. Liverpool started the weekend seven points clear of Arsenal and Chelsea at…

The Elland Road stadium of Leeds United Football Club

Championship games go ahead despite Storm Darragh wind warning

Despite a raft of postponements across the Premier League and EFL on Saturday, Leeds United had the chance to move top of the Championship with a home game against Derby County that survived Storm Darragh and wind warnings in the UK. The Whites trailed leaders Sheffield United by three points before kick-off and had a…

Full list of games off amid Storm Darragh wind warning

Full list of games off amid Storm Darragh wind warning

The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park was the most high-profile early match to be called off on Saturday. Weather warnings were issued across the UK, affecting sporting events as Storm Darragh hit the country with dangerously high winds. In the Championship, Watford’s trip to Cardiff City and Plymouth Argyle’s visit from…

‘Fantastic’ Haaland goal brings visitors level… but Lacroix restores Eagles’ lead

‘Fantastic’ Haaland goal brings visitors level… but Lacroix restores Eagles’ lead

Manchester City were facing the prospect of a seventh defeat in nine matches when they visited Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday. Wideman Daniel Munoz gave the hosts a surprise fourth-minute lead at Selhurst Park, seizing on Will Hughes’ pass to slot in. The goal underwent a Video Assistant Referee check before being…

Michail Antonio

West Ham striker Michail Antonio in stable condition after road traffic accident

Michail Antonio is in a stable condition after the West Ham striker was involved in a road traffic accident on Saturday, the club has confirmed. The Hammers had released a statement on social media earlier in the day saying that “the thoughts and prayers of everyone at the Club are with Michail, his family and…

Bellingham continues fine scoring form as Real Madrid bounce back against Girona

Bellingham continues fine scoring form as Real Madrid bounce back against Girona

Jude Bellingham found the net for a fifth consecutive La Liga game as Real Madrid bounced back from defeat in midweek to beat Girona. Bellingham, Arda Guler and Kylian Mbappe all scored as Los Blancos saw off Girona 3-0 at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi on Saturday. The 21-year-old England midfielder becomes first Real player since…

This is the worst team in the history of Manchester United admits Amorim after Brighton defeat

Milenkovic goal in ‘really poor’ start for Amorim’s side… but Hojlund replies

Ruben Amorim saw a goal inside the opening two minutes for the third time in his five games in charge of Manchester United – but his side’s opponents were celebrating this time. Serbia centre-back Nikola Milenkovic headed in Elliot Anderson’s corner to put Nottingham Forest ahead after two minutes at Old Trafford in the Premier…

Espirito Santo hails set-piece improvement after Forest win at Old Trafford

Espirito Santo hails set-piece improvement after Forest win at Old Trafford

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo hailed his side’s set-piece improvement as a key factor in their first win over Manchester United at Old Trafford in 30 years. Defender Nikola Milenkovic found the net from a corner after just 90 seconds as Forest went on to win 3-2 and inflict a second defeat on United…

Man City ‘have to survive’, says Guardiola… as boss predicts results will be ‘difficult all season’

Man City ‘have to survive’, says Guardiola… as boss predicts results will be ‘difficult all season’

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was happy with a point and claimed no Premier League side is currently weaker at set-pieces than his team after the visitors twice equalised in a 2-2 draw at fifth-bottom Crystal Palace. Erling Haaland headed City level during the first period after Daniel Munoz’s opener, and Rico Lewis…