Football

Dec 27, 2024, 07:42 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed winger Gabriel Martinelli to shine in the absence of star teammate Bukayo Saka, who was ruled out for “many weeks” with a hamstring injury on Monday. Saka has contributed nine goals and 13 assists in 24 games so far this

Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentDec 27, 2024, 06:33 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Frenkie de Jong‘s agent has rubbished stories linking the midfielder with a move to Saudi Arabia and has said he remains completely focused on being successful with Barcelona. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Reports in Spain claimed Ali Dursun, who represents De Jong, held

Dec 27, 2024, 04:05 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has said spirits are high at the club as they continue their bid to win their first Premier League title in almost 20 years. Speaking in an exclusive interview with ESPN Brasil, the 33-year-old said he is delighted at Arsenal, where he has

Open Extended Reactions Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has said the club is in “constant talks” with Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold as uncertainty over the trio’s long-term futures continues. All three players are out of contract at the end of the season and will therefore be free to start negotiating with

Dec 27, 2024, 08:55 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou has said the club are “working hard” to discern what transfers might be possible in the January window as their injury crisis continues. Spurs were beaten 1-0 at Nottingham Forest on Thursday, their fourth defeat in five Premier League matches,

Dec 27, 2024, 11:00 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Arsenal are interested in Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, while Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha is on the radar of Real Madrid. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe. Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s grades | Women’s grades TOP

Rob Dawson, CorrespondentDec 27, 2024, 08:30 AM ET Open Extended Reactions Ruben Amorim has accepted his job will be “in danger” for as long as Manchester United‘s poor run of form continues. Editor’s Picks 2 Related United lost their third straight game with a 2-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day. Amorim has had

Open Extended Reactions LIVERPOOL, England — Whisper it quietly but on the terraces of Anfield, they are starting to believe. In the dying minutes of Liverpool‘s 3-1 victory over strugglers Leicester City, cries of ‘Liverpool, top of the league’ could be heard echoing from the Kop, and the sense that Arne Slot’s side are on

Dec 26, 2024, 05:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Mohamed Salah celebrated scoring his 100th home goal for Liverpool on Thursday. Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images Mohamed Salah has said he is hopeful that Liverpool can lift the Premier League title this season, saying this campagin “feels different.” Liverpool boss Arne Slot is in his

Dec 26, 2024, 03:42 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim called for side to be more aggressive following their 2-0 defeat to Wolves on Thursday. The result marked United’s third straight loss and means the club have won just two of Amorim’s eight Premier League games in charge. Editor’s Picks 2