ARSENAL battled to a 2-0 victory against West Ham on Wednesday night A route into the top four was at stake, yet the race for the Champions League places was almost a secondary narrative to Arsenal’s victory against West Ham United. Pierre Emerick Aubameyang, stripped from his captaincy after another disciplinary issue, may not have been included in the Gunners’ squad against David ...Full Story »

Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has announced his retirement from football at the age of 33 due to a heart condition. Aguero has not played since the end of October, when he was taken off during the first half of Barca's draw with Alaves after experiencing chest pain. Barcelona later announced that the discomfort had been caused by an arrhythmia -- a broad term to describe any heart rhythm tha...Full Story »

Barca not interested in Pogba package deal (SPORT)The Blaugrana don't want Erling Haaland if it means they also have to pay Man Utd's star big wages Barcelona have no interest in a suggestion from agent Mino Raiola that they must sign Manchester United star Paul Pogba to have a chance at Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland, according to SPORT. Raiola recently met with Barcelona presiden...Full Story »

Brighton boss Graham Potter believes it will be difficult for the Premier League to continue with the current trend of only some games being deemed worthy of postponement due to coronavirus infections among players.Potter revealed Albion were unsuccessful in their request for Wednesday evening’s clash with Wolves – a 1-0 loss – to be rearranged following a Covid-19 and injury c...Full Story »

Ralph Hasenhuttl paid tribute to Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse after the free-kick specialist struck with a set-piece in Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.Wilfried Zaha put the Eagles ahead early on and the hosts appeared in control but the Saints skipper was on hand to turn the game on its head with a superb 32nd-minute equaliser.Ward-Prowse curled his effort over the ...Full Story »

St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson bemoaned the loss of Chris Kane to Covid-19 issues after criticising stand-in striker Eetu Vertainen for the crucial moment in a 2-0 defeat at Ibrox.With Kane consigned to isolation under new rules after a household member tested positive, Vertainen lost the ball to allow Rangers to launch an attack which led to Alfredo Morelos heading home a 43rd-minute corn...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta saluted the “attitude and commitment” of his Arsenal players after they beat West Ham 2-0 to climb into the top four.The Gunners won comfortably without striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has been dropped and stripped of the captaincy following a breach of discipline.Instead it was youngsters Gabriel Martinelli and Emile Smith Rowe who grabbed their chance with secon...Full Story »

Mark Cooper described Barrow’s first-half football as “incredible” as two goals in nine minutes set up the League Two side’s 2-0 win over disappointing Ipswich.The Bluebirds blew their visitors away in the opening period with goals from Jordan Stevens and Robbie Gotts to earn a third round tie at Sky Bet Championship Barnsley next month.League One Ipswich, still searching...Full Story »

Arsenal survived a scare as they advanced into the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals despite being beaten 4-1 at Hoffenheim in their final Group C fixture.The Gunners headed into the game knowing only defeat by five goals or more would prevent them from joining Barcelona, who had already won the pool, in the last eight.They looked in danger of suffering such a loss after Hoffenheim s...Full Story »

Brighton’s winless run stretched to a club-record 11 Premier League games after Romain Saiss’ first-half strike earned Wolves a deserved 1-0 success at the Amex Stadium.Defender Saiss volleyed home a delightful pass from Ruben Neves in added time at the end of the opening period to give Bruno Lage’s visitors a first victory in five outings.Albion, who have not tasted glory sinc...Full Story »