Arsenal and Liverpool held, Newcastle cruise as Ipswich win

Arsenal and Liverpool held, Newcastle cruise as Ipswich win

There were four matches at 3pm GMT in the Premier League on Saturday, including Arsenal’s pursuit of a win to send them above second-placed Chelsea when Everton visited Emirates Stadium. Leaders Liverpool returned to top-flight action after a 10-day interlude, standing four points above Chelsea with a game in hand. The Reds were seeking a…

Pereira scores but survives red… and Robertson sent off! Dean gives verdict on VAR

Pereira scores but survives red… and Robertson sent off! Dean gives verdict on VAR

Mike Dean believes Andreas Pereira should have seen red despite putting Fulham ahead and discusses why Andy Robertson’s sending off was the right decision. https://e0.365dm.com/24/12/1600×900/skysports-football-mike-dean_6775732.jpg?20241214153220 2024-12-14 16:33:00

Footage of Celtic training confirms injured player before Rangers cup final

Footage of Celtic training confirms injured player before Rangers cup final

Celtic are preparing to face Rangers in the Scottish League Cup final this weekend, but a new update suggests they may be without a key player for the much-anticipated game. Celtic take on Rangers in League Cup final The Hoops drew 0-0 away to Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday night, in what was a respectable point…

Barcelona learn verdict of Hansi Flick red card appeal

Barcelona learn verdict of Hansi Flick red card appeal

Barcelona’s appeal against Hansi Flick’s sending off against Real Betis has been rejected, meaning he will be banned from the dugout in Sunday’s meeting with Leganes. Flick was shown a red card for allegedly shouting at the official during the 2-2 draw, but Barcelona appealed the two-game ban handed down to him by claiming that…

Naoya Inoue’s title defence pushed back from Christmas Eve to January 24 after Sam Goodman injury | Boxing News

Naoya Inoue’s title defence pushed back from Christmas Eve to January 24 after Sam Goodman injury | Boxing News

Naoya Inoue’s latest defence of his world super-bantamweight titles has been postponed from its initial Christmas Eve date after challenger Sam Goodman suffered a cut in sparring. Japanese star Inoue, who has been undisputed in his division since knocking out Marlon Tapales a year ago, will now fight Australian Goodman in Tokyo on Friday January 24….

Arsenal weigh January bid for Real Madrid player as Ancelotti pulls U-turn

Arsenal weigh January bid for Real Madrid player as Ancelotti pulls U-turn

Arsenal are believed to be seriously weighing up the possibility of signing a Real Madrid player in January, with Carlo Ancelotti and co beginning to pull a U-turn over letting him leave when the transfer window reopens next month. Arsenal’s rumoured transfer plans for January in bid to back Mikel Arteta Mikel Arteta is currently…

Thomas Tuchel confirms stance on Ben White’s England return

Thomas Tuchel confirms stance on Ben White’s England return

England manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed he plans to offer Arsenal defender Ben White the chance to restart his international career. White has not represented England since an abrupt departure from the 2022 World Cup and rejected the chance to return to the squad under former boss Gareth Southgate amid speculation of a bust-up with…

New Zealand vs England: Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson take three wickets apiece as tourists fight back on day one in Hamilton | Cricket News

New Zealand vs England: Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson take three wickets apiece as tourists fight back on day one in Hamilton | Cricket News

Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson took three wickets apiece as England reduced New Zealand to 315-9 on day one of the third and final Test in Hamilton. New Zealand captain Tom Latham (63) and Will Young (42) shared a 105-run opening stand after being inserted, making the most of the batting-friendly wicket at Seddon Park,…

Arsenal want to sign £125m superstar who is a “little like Ozil” for Arteta

Arsenal want to sign £125m superstar who is a “little like Ozil” for Arteta

Following last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Fulham, Arsenal failed to close the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool, remaining six points behind, having played a game more. William Saliba‘s equaliser at Craven Cottage came via the Gunners’ favourite method, a set-piece, with much of the post-match discussion concerning Arsenal’s lack of open-play creativity, with James…

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid: Preview, predictions and lineups

Rayo Vallecano vs Real Madrid: Preview, predictions and lineups

Mid-table Rayo Vallecano welcome Real Madrid to Vallecas in La Liga on Saturday evening. Inigo Perez’s upcoming hosts ended a sequence of three consecutive defeats with a victory away to Valencia last weekend, extending the gap above the relegation zone to six points. Real Madrid could, however briefly, elbow Barcelona out of first place before…

World Cup 2026 qualifying draw: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland discover opponents | Football News

World Cup 2026 qualifying draw: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland discover opponents | Football News

England will face Serbia, Albania, Latvia and Andorra in 2026 World Cup qualifying, while Scotland could face Portugal or Denmark, Wales meet Belgium and Northern Ireland take on either Germany or Italy. England were drawn in a five-team Group K, where Thomas Tuchel will take charge of the Three Lions against a Serbia side they…

Wolves now have real interest in “insane” new manager from the Championship

Wolves now have real interest in “insane” new manager from the Championship

Whilst Gary O’Neil has managed to keep hold of his position for the time being, Wolverhampton Wanderers now reportedly hold a real interest in appointing one particular Championship manager to replace him. O’Neil remains under pressure at Wolves Although many saw the West Ham game as the last chance for O’Neil to save his Wolves…

Enzo Maresca: Chelsea don’t feel ready to challenge for Premier League title | Football News

Enzo Maresca: Chelsea don’t feel ready to challenge for Premier League title | Football News

Enzo Maresca has played down Chelsea’s chances of challenging for the Premier League title. Chelsea moved to within four points of leaders Liverpool, two in front of Arsenal and four ahead of Manchester City when they won 4-3 at Tottenham last weekend, extending their winning run to four games. Maresca has found a settled team…

Chelsea enter talks for “incredible” Guiu upgrade

Chelsea enter talks for “incredible” Guiu upgrade

Enzo Maresca has worked wonders during his first few months as Chelsea manager, leading the club to second in the Premier League after the first 15 matches of the campaign. The Blues have struggled to make all the Todd Boehly additions click, which is understandable given the influx of signings and the whopping £1.2b spent…