Arteta hits back at Dyche over Lacazette’s Arsenal ‘screaming’

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta had a little dig at physical nature of Sean Dyche’s side in response to the Burnley manager’s criticism of Alexandre Lacazette’s “screaming”. Lacazette was fouled by Erik Pieters during the Gunners’ 1-1 draw against the Clarets at Turf Moor on Saturday with his audible screams suggesting a serious injury. However, the […]

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Everton keeper Olsen robbed at home by masked gang with machetes

Everton goalkeeper Robin Olsen and his family were the victims of an armed robbery at their home at the weekend. A masked gang armed with machetes stole jewellery from the house near Altrincham in Greater Manchester. Sweden goalkeeper Olsen, on loan from Roma this season, was at home with his wife and two young children […]

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How ‘post-it notes’ showed Man Utd star’s enthusiasm for success

Man Utd midfielder Bruno Fernandes used a “room covered with post-it notes” to learn Italian in his early days as a footballer, according to former Novara academy chief Mauro Borghetti. Borghetti scouted Fernandes as a 17-year-old and brought him from Boavista to Italian side Novara, who now reside in Serie C. And he recalls how the Portugal […]

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Report claims Werner ready to quit Chelsea this summer

Timo Werner’s future at Chelsea is already reportedly in doubt after a poor start to life in the Premier League could see him head for the Stamford Bridge exit this summer. The 25-year-old signed a five-year contract after the Blues triggered his £45million RB Leipzig release clause in the summer. Ranking 23 Premier League clubs […]

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Partey admits Arsenal ‘difficulties’ after Rio’s ‘promiscuity’ jibe

Thomas Partey admits the start of his Arsenal career has been a “difficult moment” after Rio Ferdinand likened Mikel Arteta’s squad to a “promiscuous girlfriend”. Partey has started just ten Premier League games this season with three separate injuries keeping him out for the majority of the campaign after his £45million move from Atletico Madrid. […]

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Arteta sets Arsenal players challenge ahead of Olympiacos clash

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has challenged his players to win the next five games and keep their season alive. The Gunners travel to Greece to face Olympiacos in the first leg of their round of 16 Europa League tie on Thursday night. A 1-1 draw at Burnley last time out leaves them 10th in the […]

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Fernandes demands Man Utd ‘commitment’ before signing new deal

Man Utd midfielder Bruno Fernandes is waiting for the club to demonstrate their ambition before signing a new deal, according to reports. The Portugal international has transformed the Red Devils’ fortunes since arriving in Manchester from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020. Since then, Fernandes has contributed 24 goals and 17 assists in the Premier League […]

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The ‘eye-watering’ fee Ashley paid to bring Bruce to Newcastle?

A puzzling fee in Sheffield Wednesday’s latest set of accounts could indicate the amount Mike Ashley spent to bring Steve Bruce to Newcastle. It is posited that the ‘Confidential Compensation Package’ totalling an ‘eye-watering’ £6,475,000 was paid by Newcastle to the South Yorkshire club to take Bruce to St James’ Park, reports The Shield Gazette. […]

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Cavani ‘proud to wear’ Man Utd shirt after father exit hint

Edinson Cavani says he is proud to wear the Man Utd shirt after his father had suggested the striker could be set to quit the club and move back to South America to be closer to his family. The 34-year-old joined the Red Devils on a free transfer last summer and has hit seven goals […]

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Capello blasts Ronaldo for ‘unforgivable’ Juventus error

Fabio Capello criticised Cristiano Ronaldo and other Juventus players for an “unforgivable error” as they crashed out of the Champions League at the hands of Porto. Juventus won the second leg 3-2 after extra-time but it wasn’t enough as Porto won on the away goals rule as the tie ended 4-4 on aggregate. Sergio Oliveira’s […]

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