Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has DISMISSED their title chances this season. Wenger belies Manchester City will beat his former team for the Premier League title. That is despite the legendary manager's obvious loyalties and the Gunners' blistering start to their campaign. Wenger told beIN Sports: "Yeah, personally I would put them just behind City. "[Arsenal are] the second-best team ...Full Story »

Edouard Mendy's future at Chelsea is in doubt. The Daily Mail says his status as the Blues' No 1 has been thrown into doubt since manager Thomas Tuchel was sacked and replaced with Graham Potter in September. Kepa Arrizabalaga started the Potter reign in goal, when Mendy had a knee injury. But Mendy has started Chelsea's last four matches, three of which they lost, and the goalkeeper remains...Full Story »

Manchester United are aiming to release Cristiano Ronaldo in January and will allow the forward to leave on a free transfer. That is according to The Telegraph, which has confirmed United's desire to "move on" their No.7 and added that they will "not demand a fee". The report also states how the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is looking increasingly unlikely to join a top European club. An opt...Full Story »

Barcelona willing to let Depay leave in January Barcelona would be open to letting Memphis Depay leave the club for free in January, with his contract up next summer, according to Relevo. Depay has failed to make an impact since heading to La Blaugrana and firmly fallen out of favour since the arrival of Robert Lewandowski. Noah Okafor available for January transfer (Sky Germany) As some o...Full Story »

Head coach Dean Brennan was delighted with his side’s character after 10-man Barnet overcame a Sam Woods red card to beat Chelmsford 1-0 in the Emirates FA Cup first-round replay.Despite half-time substitute Woods receiving his marching orders for a lunge on Louis Dunne in the 64th minute, the Bees booked a date with Accrington thanks to Idris Kanu’s 74th-minute header.“I wasn&...Full Story »

Idris Kanu headed 10-man Barnet into the second round of the Emirates FA Cup, with a 1-0 triumph at Chelmsford securing a trip to League One side Accrington.Kanu popped up in the 73rd minute to nod in Ryan De Havilland’s cross minutes after substitute Sam Woods was shown a straight red card for a tough challenge on Chelmsford’s Louis Dunne.The National League side had the best of the...Full Story »

Cambridge will check on midfielder Lewis Simper ahead of their FA Cup first-round replay against non-League Curzon Ashton.Simper suffered a blow to the foot in the latter stages of Saturday’s goalless draw with Bolton in Sky Bet League One.Forward Sam Smith also took a knock in the game but has been passed fit.Defender Harrison Dunk could be rested.National League North side Curzon have a ...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon are without Wales international Chris Gunter as they host non-league Weymouth in their FA Cup first-round replay.The veteran defender, who played 90 minutes against Salford on Saturday, has now linked up with his national side for the World Cup.Forward David Fisher could get more minutes after continuing his return from a three-month lay-off with a 24-minute run-out at the weekend....Full Story »

Hartlepool will be without Alex Lacey for the FA Cup replay with Solihull Moors.The centre-half suffered a dislocated shoulder in the original tie, which finished in a 2-2 draw, and faces a spell on the sidelines.Rollin Menayese and Jamie Sterry are still missing to add to manager Keith Curle’s defensive problems.David Ferguson filled in at centre-back against Stevenage at the weekend on h...Full Story »

Jake Turner is set to return in goal for Gillingham when they host Fylde in their FA Cup first-round replay.Turner was in goal for the Carabao Cup win at Brentford but was replaced by Glenn Morris for Saturday’s Sky Bet League Two defeat by Northampton.However, Morris suffered a shoulder injury against the Cobblers and looks set to miss out.Ben Reeves could start after returning as a late ...Full Story »