Emil Riis’ first-half brace in the week he signed a new contract with the club secured Preston a convincing 2-0 victory against Luton.Nathan Jones’ high-flying Luton came into the game full of confidence and unbeaten in five games, while Preston beat Coventry last time out at home in the Sky Bet Championship.The game took a while to get going with Tom Barkhuizen’s volley the cl...Full Story »

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta praised Emile Smith Rowe for changing his lifestyle and improving his game after he put in a man-of-the-match performance in Friday’s win over Aston Villa.The Gunners were the better side throughout and thoroughly deserved their 3-1 victory.Thomas Partey got the ball rolling with his first Arsenal goal before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang doubled the lead on the strok...Full Story »

Emiliano Sala died in a plane crash in January 2019 having agreed a transfer from Nantes to Cardiff with David Henderson currently facing a trial accused of endangering the safety of an aircraft The owner of a plane which crashed into the sea, killing professional footballer Emiliano Sala, said she had previously ordered the pilot involved not to fly the aircraft. Fay Keely said she had bought...Full Story »

Emil Riis’ strike saw Preston fight back to end their seven-match Championship winless streak with a 2-1 victory against play-off chasers Coventry.The visitors had not beaten Preston since 2013 and not triumphed at Deepdale for 21 years and although they ultimately failed to change that record, Tyler Walker’s strike on the stroke of half-time had put them on course to do so.But Patri...Full Story »

Emile Smith Rowe saved 10-man England Under-21s’ blushes as the Young Lions laboured to victory in Andorra.The Arsenal midfielder scored his first Under-21s goal to help Lee Carsley’s side to a 1-0 win.Rhian Brewster was harshly sent off in the second half and the visitors looked like they would suffer again following Thursday’s 2-2 draw in Slovenia.But they ground out victory ...Full Story »

Arsenal produced a superb first-half performance to beat north London rivals Tottenham 3-1 and leapfrog their neighbours in the Premier League table.Spurs had no answer for their hosts, who were spurred on by academy graduates Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka – both scoring and assisting in an impressive victory.Smith Rowe opened the scoring and captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang doubled th...Full Story »

Preston boss Frankie McAvoy told Emil Riis to keep believing in himself after his stoppage-time equaliser secured a 2-2 draw at Sheffield United.The late leveller was the Danish striker’s sixth goal of the season in all competitions, having only netted three times in 39 outings last term for the Lilywhites.It extended Preston’s unbeaten run to a fifth game and McAvoy said: “Emi...Full Story »

Preston moved into the third round of the Carabao Cup after edging out League One side Morecambe in a 4-2 thriller at the Mazuma Stadium.The visitors took the lead after just seven minutes when a long ball found Emil Riis who produced a fine low finish to beat Jokull Andresson from just inside the area.Morecambe bit back with Ryan Cooney slashing an effort wide from a good position before Brad P...Full Story »

Arsenal youngster Emile Smith Rowe has signed a new long-term contract, the Premier League club have announced. The 20-year-old youth product, who joined the club at the age of nine, made 33 first-team appearances during a breakthrough campaign last season. As is club policy, the length of the new contract has not been made public but the PA news agency understands it is a five-year deal, wi...Full Story »

Colombia singer Maluma has taken to social media to hit out at Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for gestures made during the penalty shootout against Colombia in the Copa America semi-final. Maluma claimed that some of Martinez's celebratory gestures were sexist and believes that the Aston Villa shot-stopper didn't show respect towards his opponents. "What this boy has done is lack of ...Full Story »

Sweden edged closer to the last 16 of Euro 2020 after a 1-0 victory over Slovakia in St Petersburg on Friday. After beating Poland on matchday one, Stefan Tarkovic's side knew another victory would secure their place in the next round before their final group game with Spain. But it was Sweden who produced more of a consistent attacking threat – certainly compared with their goalless d...Full Story »

Sweden closed in on reaching the European Championship knockout stages for the first time since 2004 with a 1-0 victory over Slovakia.Emil Forsberg’s 77th-minute penalty settled an encounter which was low on chances and entertainment but lifted Jan Andersson’s side on to four points, leaving Slovakia likely needing to get a result against Spain in their final Euro 2020 Group E fixtur...Full Story »

Jorginho’s misplaced back-pass helped gift Emile Smith Rowe the only goal as Arsenal beat Chelsea 1-0 to stop the Blues moving third in the Premier League.Italy midfielder Jorginho’s miscued pass left the out-of-position Kepa Arrizabalaga scrambling across goal, with the Spain stopper forced to parry off the line.Smith Rowe capitalised on a rare Chelsea error under Thomas Tuchel and ...Full Story »