On Monday, BBC News reported figures from the Home Office stating a total of 933 migrants crossed the Channel in small boats in January. Guardiola said: “The people who have to do that, run away from their countries, go in the sea and then go on a boat to get rescued – don’t ask if […]
How do you stop Arsenal causing chaos from set-pieces? It’s the question everyone keeps asking – but few find an answer. The Gunners are Europe’s leading force in scoring from set-plays over the past couple of seasons and it has proved to be such a formidable tactic. Step forward Liam Rosenior and Chelsea, who tried […]
The wait is over. After nearly six years and four failed semi-finals, Arsenal‘s 4-2 aggregate victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final has put them back into a major final. It will be their first under Mikel Arteta since he guided them to FA Cup victory in 2020 – and just their second in […]
Available for 29 days Kelly Cates is joined by Ian Dennis, former Arsenal defender Matthew Upson and forward Chelsea forward Fran Kirby to review Tuesday’s League Cup semi-final action as Arsenal beat Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate to qualify for the League Cup final. Hear reaction from Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber, Gunners boss Mikel Arteta and […]
Former Hearts forward Ryan Stevenson: “Everyone will look back at the sending off as the pivotal moment. From minute one was pivotal. The way they started the game, it’s the first time I’ve seen them this season as bad as that. “The sending off was calamitous. In that video meeting, watching it back, they’ll be […]
Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid eye Adam Wharton deal, Manchester United could move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Sandro Tonali, Leeds keeper Illan Meslier looks to be heading to Turkey. Liverpool could rival Manchester United and Real Madrid for the £80m signing of Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, in the summer. (Mirror), […]
The winners of the 2025-26 Carabao Cup will guarantee themselves a place in the play-off qualifying round for next season’s Conference League. In previous years, winning the competition earned a qualifying place for the Europa League rather than a spot in the last Conference League qualifying round. This changed following the launch of the Conference […]
In recent years, the only notable signing as the clocked ticked down has been Enzo Fernandez. Fernandez was fresh from being named the best young player at the 2022 World Cup with winners Argentina. The midfielder joined Chelsea from Benfica weeks later in what was, at the time, the British record transfer fee of £106.8m. […]
Gallows humour may lead to some Blackburn fans claiming the sacking of Valerien Ismael on deadline day actually ended a challenging month with a positive, given the perceived detrimental impact the Frenchman was having on the Rovers team. But in a strategic sense, whoever replaces Ismael inherits the same problems he has been wrestling with […]
Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Barbora Votikova on loan from Slavia Prague for the rest of this season. The 29-year-old has competed in the Women’s Super League before, making six league appearances for Tottenham, including her debut against the Gunners. The Czech Republic international kept a clean sheet as Spurs beat Arsenal 1-0 in their first […]