Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has explained the reason behind Declan Rice's absence for their Champions League clash against Inter Milan. Rice didn't travel to Milan for Wednesday's clash at the San Siro and there were fears that he could be set for a spell on the sidelines. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta addressed Declan Rice's absence for his side's Champions League clash The Spaniard had alre...Full Story »

The highly-rated sporting director has helped transform the Gunners from has-beens into title contenders. Mikel Arteta has been dealt a blow with Edu Gaspar set to quit Arsenal Credit: PA But Edu's time at the Emirates has come to an end. He has been in talks with the club's hierarchy after a reshuffle of key positions. And although his reasons remain unclear, Edu has decided to walk away fr...Full Story »

Declan Rice's girlfriend, Lauren Fryer, 25, recently became the target of nasty keyboard warriors calling for the player to leave her as he "could do better". Dani Dyer, 28, has defended Declan Rice's long-term partner Lauren Fryer, 25, after she faced 'cruel' trolling earlier this yearShe claimed that "no one deserves to be criticised" how Lauren wasDani and her footballer man got engaged in J...Full Story »

Van Nistelrooy has stated he wants to stay with the club as new manager Ruben Amorim arrives with his own staff. After Sunday's 1-1 draw with Chelsea, the Dutchman said: "Over the coming days we will be in communication and I am waiting for that. "What is more important is that we are in training tomorrow and prepare for the game on Thursday. I haven't spoken to him yet but it will happen. ...Full Story »

Philippe Clement wants Rangers’ 2-1 Premier Sports Cup semi-final win over Motherwell at Hampden Park to be a reference point for the rest of the season.Former Light Blues midfielder Andy Halliday opened the scoring in the 24th minute but second-half strikes from striker Cyriel Dessers and attacker Nedim Bajrami set up a final meeting with Celtic on December 15.The Belgian boss came in for...Full Story »

But the new Manchester United boss refuses to rule out a summer move for sensation Viktor Gyokeres. Viktor Gyokeres has been linked with Man Utd but is also being monitored by Arsenal United have only scored eight goals in nine top-flight games this season. Ex-Coventry striker Gyokeres, 26, has already netted 18 times so far — having hit 43 last term — but the Swede's release clau...Full Story »

Karl Robinson was delighted as Salford advanced to the FA Cup second round with a 2-1 win over Shrewsbury.Salford raced into a lead through Matthew Lund’s early goal before John Marquis pulled Shrewsbury level after 15 minutes.Lund completed his brace before half-time as Salford re-gained the lead, before George Lloyd had his second-half strike chalked off for off-side.Robinson, who rotate...Full Story »

Head coach Tom Cleverley lauded four-goal Vakoun Bayo after Watford climbed into the top six of the Championship with a stunning 6-2 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.Michael Smith quickly cancelled out Ryan Porteous’ opener before penalties from Tom Ince and Bayo put Watford in the driving seat.Bayo bagged his second and claimed the match ball either side of Pol Valentin&rs...Full Story »

Barnsley manager Darrell Clarke praised the professionalism of his side after they booked their place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 win over his former club Port Vale.Goals from Marc Roberts and Davis Keillor-Dunn were added to by substitute Adam Phillips’ coolly-taken penalty to secure victory for Clarke on his return to Vale Park, while Ronan Curtis replied for the Valiant...Full Story »

Yu Hirakawa controversially gave Bristol City a helping hand in their 3-1 victory over Preston in the Sky Bet Championship.The 23-year-old used his hand to take the ball away from Preston goalkeeper Freddie Woodman to score a sixth-minute opener for the visitors.Sam Greenwood’s free-kick in the 48th minute levelled proceedings but Nahki Wells’ header quickly put the Robins back in fr...Full Story »

Nottingham Forest soared to their highest league position in 26 years after they beat 10-man West Ham 3-0 at the City Ground.Goals from Chris Wood, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Ola Aina saw off a ragged Hammers team, who had Edson Alvarez sent off, to take Forest third in the Premier League.Not since August 1998, when a 2-1 win over Southampton left Dave Bassett’s side second in the standings, h...Full Story »

Adam Armstrong scored an 85th-minute winner as Southampton beat Everton 1-0 to earn their first Premier League victory of the season.The left winger’s late goal helped lift the Saints off the foot of the table on a day where they were also indebted to the heroics of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.Everton’s Beto thought he had equalised minutes before the end but, after a lengthy review, t...Full Story »

Bruno Amorim wants Kvicha Kvaratskhelia at Man United. Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images Ruben Amorim has finally been announced as the new Man United head coach, and he’ll begin his new journey in the Premier League on November 11. It’s already been rumoured that he could be making the same mistake as predecessor Erik ten Hag, however, Stan Collymore has given his own opinion on...Full Story »

Jose Castillejo has died in flooding in Spain A former Valencia star, 28, has died as a result of flooding in Spain. Spain has been hit by freak flashing flooding, which has been dubbed as Spain's worst natural disaster in a century. Valencia has been among the cities most affected by the floods, with the total death tally at least 158 at the time of writing, with fears it will climb higher. ...Full Story »

WHAT HAPPENED? Real Madrid are planning to revitalise their midfield with the addition of Manchester City midfielder Rodri, according to a report from Spanish outlet AS. The reigning Champions League and LaLiga winners haven't hit the ground running following the retirement of Toni Kroos and believe that Rodri's addition could elevate the team to another level. THE BIGGER PICTURE Real Madr...Full Story »

The three Reds stars will see their current deals expire at the end of the season and there are huge question marks about each player's future at Anfield, having played huge roles in the team's success under previous manager Jurgen Klopp. Alexander-Arnold raised eyebrows earlier this week by admitting he wants to become the first full-back to win the Ballon d'Or, fuelling speculation of a dep...Full Story »

Philippe Clement insists that Rangers can claw back the nine-point gap behind William Hill Premiership leaders Celtic and Aberdeen following the 2-1 defeat by the Dons at Pittodrie.Dons full-back Nicky Devlin fired in the opener after 31 minutes and Rangers keeper Jack Butland saved a Jamie McGrath penalty six minutes from the interval before Light Blues winger Ross McCausland had a goal chalked...Full Story »

David Gray said Hibernian were looking for more than a point at Ross County considering the position they find themselves in the William Hill Premiership.A drab goalless draw was enough to lift Hibs off the foot of the table after rivals Hearts lost 2-1 against Kilmarnock.But Gray was looking to take more away from Dingwall with a result that could have got them further up the table.However, he ...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp's £4million mansion is up for sale as photographs offer a glimpse inside the seven-bed home, after Liverpool FC's new manager Arne Slot turned down an offer to move in. The mansion, in Formby, is on the market with Berkeley Shaw Real Estate for £4.25million. The property has been owned by Liverpool FC for a number of years and tenants included Brendan Rogers and Steven Ge...Full Story »

Manchester City midfielder Rodri may have won the Ballon d'Or last night but Mats Hummels and Nicola Cavanis were the centre of attention on the red carpet. The German defender, who is a free agent after leaving Borussia Dortmund at the end of last season, was nominated for the award and placed 29th. He attended the ceremony in Paris on Monday evening alongside his beautiful new girlfriend, who...Full Story »