Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is currently in Cameroon as part of the Gabon squad at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, but he is yet to take to the pitch after two group games Forgotten Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was left out of Gabon's squad to face Ghana on Friday night in the Africa Cup of Nations. The Gabon FA revealed that Aubameyang was struggling with a "heart problem", having als...Full Story »

Only Sir Alex Ferguson (27) and Arsene Wenger (15) have won it more times Pep Guardiola, Premier League Manager of the Month December 2021@ManCityES Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been named as the Premier League Manager of the Month for December. It is the Spaniard's 11th Manager of the Month award which puts him behind just Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger on the all-time list. ...Full Story »

The Gunners are looking to help fill the position with a number of injuries, Covid problems and Thomas Partey at the Africa Cup of Nations. Arthur looks set to arrive at the Emirates in the January window Credit: Getty Mikel Arteta is a big fan of the 25-year-old, and has been keeping tabs on him over the last few seasons. SunSport understands Juventus are happy for the Brazilian to leave, bu...Full Story »

Though they are all now stars in their own right, Liverpool’s current attacking quartet all had relatively low-key starts to their careers. Sadio Mane was born in the most remote region of Senegal, Mohamed Salah grew up in a village far from Cairo, Roberto Firmino was basically an unknown in Brazil when playing for Figueirense, and Diogo Jota started out at tiny Pacos Ferreira in Portug...Full Story »

USMNT's Acosta hits out at RapidsHours after being traded to LAFC, Kellyn Acosta has hit out at the Colorado Rapids. The USMNT midfielder expressed his frustration with his now-former club for not responding to overseas offers. PSG make Mbappe massive short-term offer (Telefoot)The Ligue 1 side are making a last-ditch attempt to keep the striker Paris Saint-Germain have not given up hope of...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira sang the praises of goalkeeper Jack Butland after his side earned a 1-1 draw at rivals Brighton.Palace were second best for much of the evening at the Amex Stadium but remained in the contest thanks to a string of fine saves from Butland, including from Pascal Gross’ first-half penalty.The second-best Eagles looked set to escape Sussex with all three poin...Full Story »

Hull will be without Andy Cannon for the visit of Stoke in the Championship on Sunday.The 25-year-old midfielder had been pushing for a place in Grant McCann’s starting line-up before picking up an injury.On the training field, Cannon sustained a knock which resulted in ankle ligament damage and could face up to three weeks on the sidelines.Alfie Jones, Callum Elder, Lewie Coyle and Mallik...Full Story »

Liverpool striker Divock Origi has returned to light training but is not in contention for Sunday’s visit of Brentford.The Belgium international has been out for five weeks with a knee injury but is closing in on a return.Jurgen Klopp will select from the same squad which failed to score against 10-man Arsenal in Thursday’s goalless Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.Brentford’s ...Full Story »

Leaders Manchester City could again be without several players for the Premier League visit of Chelsea after suffering further cases of coronavirus this week.Ederson, Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Fernandinho, John Stones and Jack Grealish all missed last week’s FA Cup win at Swindon but the club have not confirmed exactly who has tested positive. They have also not sai...Full Story »

Tottenham are checking on one case of Covid ahead of the north London derby with Arsenal.The potential absence will add to a lengthy injury list which sees Eric Dier (calf), Son Heung-min (muscle), Sergio Reguilon and Cristian Romero (both hamstring) ruled out.Boss Antonio Conte has asked Steven Bergwijn whether he is fit enough to be on the bench after a recent calf problem while it remains to ...Full Story »

Huddersfield defender Levi Colwill is hoping to recover from injury in time for the home game against Swansea.Colwill, on loan from Chelsea, missed last week’s FA Cup win at Burnley due to a minor knee injury but was expected to return to training on Friday.Goalkeeper Lee Nicholls will return to the starting line-up after recovering from a stomach virus, with Ryan Schofield ruled out due t...Full Story »

Fulham manager Marco Silva will be without an unspecified number of players for his side’s Championship match against Bristol City on Saturday.Silva said he would have one more out than against Reading on Tuesday, but said the missing players were not injured. The club has had a number of players previously out due to coronavirus.The Cottagers will continue to be without Jean Michael Seri,...Full Story »

Aston Villa new signings Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Digne are in contention to face Manchester United.Barcelona loanee Coutinho is likely to be on Villa’s bench due to a lack of match fitness while Digne, who has signed from Everton, could replace Matt Targett at left-back.John McGinn is banned, Marvelous Nakamba and Leon Bailey are injured, Jaden Philogene-Bidace is rested and Trezeguet ...Full Story »

Colchester boss Hayden Mullins will have leading scorer Freddie Sears available for Saturday’s League Two clash with Barrow.Sears, along with Armando Dobra, missed Tuesday night’s 2-0 defeat at Forest Green through illness, but has since returned to training and both men are back in contention.Frank Nouble, Miles Welch-Hayes and Shamal George are also back on the training pitch after...Full Story »

Wolves will be without Romain Saiss for their Premier League match against Southampton at Molineux.The defender is on international duty with Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations and will be absent for Saturday’s match as well as the club’s trip to Brentford next weekend.Hwang Hee-chan returned to training this week following a hamstring injury, but Saturday’s game is likely to...Full Story »

West Ham hope to have Tomas Soucek back for the visit of Leeds.Czech midfielder Soucek missed the midweek win over Norwich after a positive Covid-19 test.Defender Kurt Zouma is back in training quicker than expected after a hamstring injury and will be assessed.Patrick Bamford, Rodrigo and Pascal Struijk are hoping to return to contention as Leeds’ injury crisis shows some signs of easing....Full Story »

Preston boss Ryan Lowe has revealed Izzy Brown is not expected to play again this season.The former Chelsea youngster ruptured his Achilles in the summer and is now likely to miss the rest of the campaign.Declan Rudd and loanee Josh Murphy remain out for the clash against Birmingham but Matthew Olosunde and Tom Barkhuizen hope to return.Connor Wickham has also left the club this week after the e...Full Story »

AFC Wimbledon will be without defender Nesta Guinness-Walker for Saturday’s visit of Morecambe.Guinness-Walker is suspended after the left-back saw red in Tuesday’s 1-0 loss to bitter rivals MK Dons, with Henry Lawrence expected to start in his place.Midfielder Anthony Hartigan is also due to miss out after having hospital tests on stomach pains, though no firm diagnosis has yet been...Full Story »

Bolton could hand debuts to Aaron Morley and James Trafford in Saturday’s League One fixture against Ipswich.Former academy prospect Morley has returned to the club after leaving Rochdale on a free transfer while 19-year-old goalkeeper James Trafford has arrived on loan from Manchester City.Bolton, who have lost five in a row in all competitions, have received a fresh setback with Elias Ka...Full Story »

Norwich will have midfielder Todd Cantwell available for the Premier League match against Everton.Cantwell, who has been linked with a move away during the January transfer window, missed the midweek defeat at West Ham through illness but has resumed training.American forward Josh Sargent is also expected back in the squad after not featuring at the London Stadium as his partner gave birth. Math...Full Story »