A fresh insight into the stance of the powers-that-be at Premier League giants Chelsea when it comes to the future of shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga has been provided on Thursday. The name of Spanish international Kepa has of course come back to the fore in a major way in west London over the course of the last month. This comes with the 27-year-old having been forced to step up as Chelsea's...Full Story »

Boss Mikel Arteta has demanded an explanation for Gabriel Martinelli’s quickfire red card at Wolves and defended Arsenal’s disciplinary record.The striker was sent off – the Gunners’ fourth red card in 2022 – for two yellow cards in a matter of seconds as Arteta’s side hung on to win 1-0 at Molineux.Gabriel Magalhaes’ first-half strike moved the Gunners ...Full Story »

Gabriel Magalhaes breathed fresh life into Arsenal’s Champions League hopes as the 10-man Gunners hung on for a gritty win at Wolves.The defender’s first-half winner settled an ill-tempered game with the visitors earning a 1-0 victory.Gabriel Martinelli was sent off for two yellow cards within seconds of each other – the Gunners’ fourth dismissal in their last six games &...Full Story »

CHELSEA could lose Antonio Rudiger for nothing at the end of the season when his contract expires. Chelsea are growing more confident that they can reach an agreement with Antonio Rudiger over a new contract. Bayern Munich had been interested over a free transfer but have turned their attention to Andreas Christensen instead. Chelsea are near to an agreement with Rudiger over a new contract at...Full Story »

But if the Blues are to see off Brazilian side Palmeiras and win this competition for the first time, they will have to do a hell of a lot better than this laboured semi-final win here in Abu Dhabi. Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku broke the deadlock after firing home in the 32nd minute Credit: Getty Lukaku reacts after grabbing his ninth goal of the season for the Blues Credit: AFP What should ...Full Story »

Memphis could leave Barcelona this summer (SPORT)Just a year after signing with the Blaugrana, he could be pushed out for alternative forwards Memphis Depay could leave Barcelona this summer as the club prefer other attacking options, according to SPORT. Because of the recent additions of Ferran Torres, Adama Traore and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and the pursuit of Erling Haaland, the Blaugra...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom reasoned that a 2-0 win over fellow promotion hopefuls West Brom highlighted the progress his team has made since the start of the Championship season.The Blades were thrashed 4-0 by the Baggies back in August, but Billy Sharp’s two goals, either side of a first-half Jake Livermore red card for the Midlanders, secured a fourth straight victory fo...Full Story »

Veljko Paunovic insisted Reading have what it takes to escape relegation from the Sky Bet Championship after hearing travelling fans call for his head in the 2-1 defeat at Bristol City.There were chants for the manager’s dismissal in the second half after Antoine Semenyo’s 44th-minute strike and a Michael Morrison own goal shortly after the break had deepened fears about the drop.Sub...Full Story »

Ange Postecoglou praised his Celtic side’s resilience after their 3-2 win over Aberdeen stretched their unbeaten run in the cinch Premiership to 20 games.The visitors to Pittodrie were two goals to the good after 20 minutes with counters from the Portuguese winger Jota and midfielder Matt O’Riley.Celtic were well in control until goals after the break from Dons striker Christian Rami...Full Story »

Jota grabbed a delightful double as Celtic emerged from a pulsating Pittodrie encounter with a 3-2 win over Aberdeen.The visitors were two goals to the good after 20 minutes with counters from the Portuguese winger and midfielder Matt O’Riley, both back in the side.Celtic looked well in control until goals after the break from Dons striker Christian Ramirez and midfielder Lewis Ferguson dr...Full Story »

Dundee United returned to winning ways in the cinch Premiership with a comfortable victory over Motherwell at Tannadice.The home side took the lead in the first half thanks to a stunning strike from on-loan Manchester United midfielder Dylan Levitt.The Tangerines then increased their lead after the break with Tony Watt coming back to haunt his former side.The result sees United leapfrog Motherwe...Full Story »

Billy Sharp bagged a brace to seal Sheffield United a 2-0 win over 10-man West Brom and move them one point off the Championship play-off places.In a crucial contest for the Blades’ top-six prospects, Sharp took his tally to four goals in three games after netting either side of a Jake Livermore 39th-minute red card for dangerous play.The result also represented a losing start for new boss...Full Story »

Preston and Huddersfield extended their unbeaten runs as they contested an entertaining 0-0 draw.Carlos Corberan’s Terriers remain in fifth place in the Sky Bet Championship table as they extended their unbeaten streak to 11 games.Preston, meanwhile, drew for the fourth consecutive home match, but have now lost just once in 10 matches since Ryan Lowe took over at Deepdale in early December...Full Story »

Michael McKenna scored a late equalising penalty to secure a point for Arbroath in a 2-2 draw with 10-man Hamilton in the cinch Championship.Daniel O’Reilly’s opener for Hamilton was cancelled out by Nicky Low’s first-half penalty before Andrew Ryan’s goal put the visitors ahead for a second time.In stoppage time, Jack Hamilton was fouled in the penalty area with Lewis Sp...Full Story »

Chelsea hope Romelu Lukaku’s lucky goal can spur the Belgium hitman into top form and drive the Blues to a maiden Club World Cup crown.Lukaku pounced on Yasir Alshahrani’s moment of misfortune to blast home and seal Chelsea’s 1-0 Club World Cup semi-final win over Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal.Chelsea’s £98million club-record signing Lukaku ended a five-game goal dr...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku’s gift-wrapped goal proved enough for Chelsea to overcome a resolute Al Hilal 1-0 and reach the Club World Cup final.Belgium hitman Lukaku spurned a clutch of fine openings but could not miss when presented with Yasir Alshahrani’s unwitting deflection just yards from goal.The 28-year-old lashed into the net in Abu Dhabi, to end a five-match goal drought and book the Blu...Full Story »

AFCON winner Sadio Mane reportedly paid for a boy's life-saving treatment during his own hospital stay last month. The Liverpool star suffered concussion after being knocked out cold during Senegal's quarter-final win over Cape Verde. Sadio Mane paid for a boy's life-saving treatment while in hospital for concussionCredit: https://twitter.com/CAF_Online Mane was taken to hospital in Bafoussam...Full Story »

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has opened the door to playing into his 40s. The veteran remains one of the top midfield players in the world and has no plans to stop just yet, confident he still has plenty to offer, and who could argue based on his performances this season? Speaking at the launch of the 'Sportening' app, in which he is an investor, Modric spoke about his career and about...Full Story »

The winger says he will not return to the national team and is now solely focused on his club career Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech says he will not return to the Morocco national team amid an ongoing war of words with head coach Vahid Halilhodzic. Ziyech was excluded from Morocco's Afcon squad and, after their elimination, Halilhodzic said Ziyech would not be welcomed back into the team "even if...Full Story »

Mascherano begins Argentina U20 job Javier Mascherano as the new Argentina U20 coach at his first training session. pic.twitter.com/EaJg4NrxFK— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) February 8, 2022 Ajax want Dest back from Barcelona (Fichajes) Right-back could return to his former club this summer Ajax want Sergino Dest back from Barcelona and could execute a swap deal involving Nicolas T...Full Story »