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PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG may not play again for Arsenal until mid-February. The striker, 31, has already been frozen out for two matches as punishment for returning late back to the UK last week from a trip to France to see his mother. Aubameyang arriving at Arsenal training Boss Mikel Arteta has revealed he will not consider the deposed captain for Saturday’s clash with Leeds, and his...Full Story »

West Ham are ready to meet the asking price of Liverpool for Divock Origi. The Daily Express says West Ham are ready to pay up for Origi. The Belgian, who has already secured cult hero status at Anfield, was placed up for sale this summer but Jurgen Klopp struggled to find a buyer for the forward for the second year running. According to journalist Pete O'Rourke, West Ham are now ready to m...Full Story »

Juan Mata is a target for Barcelona - once again. The struggling Spanish club failed to land the Manchester United winger last summer after he opted to extend his stay at Old Trafford by another year. But with Mata, 33, having very little input in United’s current campaign, it seems he would be keen to make the move to the Nou Camp. He has made only three appearances this season - and n...Full Story »

SOUTHAMPTON are setting up a surprise raid for French super kid Mohamed-Ali Cho — who is already in the £20million bracket. Saints plan to be first in the queue for Cho, 17, who is starring for Angers and has become the talk of Ligue 1 for his quick and skilful displays. Youngster Mohamed-Ali Cho has impressed in Ligue 1 this season Cho was previously with the Everton and Paris Sai...Full Story »

Ronaldo Nazario is the new owner of Cruzeiro, the team where he rose to fame and allowed him to move to Europe. Also owner of Spanish side Real Valladolid, Ronaldo confirmed the agreement alongside the president of the Brazilian team, Sergio Santos Rodrigues. The deal was signed on Saturday in Sao Paulo, with more details to be confirmed in the coming days. Ronaldo's aim is to take Cruzeiro...Full Story »

Phillips to ignore 'silly' rivalry and sign for Man Utd Leeds United star Kalvin Phillips has been tipped to transcend the rivalry between the Whites and Manchester United and line up at Old Trafford.  “Phillips will go wherever is good for him and wherever is good for his career," former Aston Villa man Gabi Agbonlahor told Football Insider. “Those rivalries are silly. I kn...Full Story »

Manchester United look set to rival title chasers Chelsea in the race to sign highly rated Sevilla defender Jules Kounde. Kounde was the subject of intense interest from Chelsea during the summer that resulted in a £50m transfer offer, but according to reports from Spanish outlet AS, there is “palpable” interest from Man United in terms of signing the Frenchman. AS have also...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admits he hasn't been fair to Saul Niguez. The versatile midfielder arrived at Stamford Bridge on loan from Atletico Madrid in August but has failed to impress in England and has come under fire for a series of dismal displays. Saul was in action for the Blues on Thursday night as he came off the bench during their 1-1 draw with Everton. The 27-year-old was woeful th...Full Story »

Carlo Ancelotti has said he now does not consider Barcelona "a direct rival" for the LaLiga title, with Real Madrid top of the table and Barca 18 points behind them in eighth place. Madrid have won 10 consecutive games in all competitions -- including against top four contenders Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad and Sevilla -- while Barca have dropped points against Real Betis and Osasuna in the...Full Story »

Leeds are braced for a Premier League investigation after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirmed some of his players had been racially abused by a fan during his side’s 4-1 win at Elland Road, with the club stating an arrest had been made.Gabriel Martinelli’s first-half brace and further goals from Bukayo Saka and substitute Emile Smith Rowe secured Arteta’s impressive side a thir...Full Story »

Gabriel Martinelli fired a first-half double as Arsenal chalked up a third straight Premier League win with a classy 4-1 victory at injury-hit Leeds.Martinelli’s brace put the Gunners 2-0 up in 28 minutes and when Bukayo Saka added a third just before half-time, Leeds appeared set for another thrashing.But Marcelo Bielsa’s side improved markedly after the break and reduced the defici...Full Story »

Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson bemoaned his side’s poor defending as they slipped to a 3-2 Championship defeat to Huddersfield.Andreas Weimann put City ahead after just two minutes but goals from Duane Holmes, Danel Sinani and Danny Ward, who also missed a penalty, turned it around for the visitors.Weimann added a second for the hosts in the seventh minute of stoppage time after the ga...Full Story »

Giovanni Van Bronckhorst admits Rangers had to “dig deep” for their narrow 1-0 cinch Premiership win over a weakened Dundee United side at Ibrox.The Taysiders suffered from a Covid-19 outbreak in midweek and boss Tam Courts fielded a much-changed and youthful team but they turned in an impressive performance before and after defender Scott McMann conceded a 71st-minute penalty for ha...Full Story »

Wigan manager Leam Richardson praised his side for not letting their heads drop after surrendering a 2-0 lead at fellow promotion hopefuls Oxford before snatching a dramatic late winner through James McClean.Republic of Ireland international McClean scored a superb 86th-minute decider after injury and illness-hit Oxford had hauled themselves back from two goals down to level.Richardson admitted ...Full Story »

Steve Cooper is hoping empty stadiums will not return to football after admitting Nottingham Forest’s 25,000 fans inspired his players to a 2-1 comeback victory over Hull.A first-half goal by Keane Lewis-Potter was cancelled out by a controversial penalty, awarded in front of a raucous home crowd and converted by skipper Lewis Grabban.Brennan Johnson then almost lifted the roof off the Cit...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale insists a point was the least his team deserved after Ayo Obileye headed in a late equaliser against Ross County.David Cancola put the visitors ahead in first-half stoppage time with a stunning curling effort that found the top corner.Following a dire opening 45 minutes, the Lions took the game to the visitors after the break and created a handful of chances.B...Full Story »

Fleetwood caretaker boss Stephen Crainey felt his side deserved victory at Morecambe for their endeavour as they claimed a point from a 0-0 draw.The former Scotland international saw his side extend their unbeaten run to three games in a vital match against a side two points behind them in League One.Crainey said: “It was a well-contested game with both teams at it.“It was ...Full Story »

Paul Warne was relieved to see League One leaders Rotherham come away from Cambridge with three points.Warne’s side remain two points clear at the top of the table courtesy of a 1-0 success at the Abbey Stadium, their hard-fought win secured courtesy of Daniel Barlaser’s strike midway through the second half.Warne spoke highly of Cambridge despite beating the U’s twice in the l...Full Story »

Blackburn boss Tony Mowbray labelled captain Darragh Lenihan a “special footballer” after his side hammered hapless Birmingham 4-0 to close in on the Sky Bet Championship’s automatic promotion places.Lenihan was instrumental in the victory, setting up one goal and marshalling a defence that has completely transformed since their 7-0 humbling by Fulham.In seven games since, they...Full Story »