Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has, on Sunday, provided an insight into the readiness of star wingers Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli to step back into the fold in north London Both Saka and Martinelli, of course, have spent the last month away from base at Arsenal, amid the respective World Cup adventures of England and Brazil. With Gabriel Jesus having yesterday been joined...Full Story »

Russell Martin had some harsh words for his Swansea side despite seeing them come from three goals down to salvage a 3-3 draw against Coventry at the CBS Arena.Jonathan Panzo, Jamie Allen and Viktor Gyokeres had put the Sky Blues in the driving seat before a 16-minute turnaround from Joel Piroe, Jay Fulton and Liam Cullen saw Swansea snatch a point.“I’m battling how to feel about it ...Full Story »

Martin Canning stood in for under-the-weather Stoke boss Alex Neil and spoke of his pride at the visitors’ efforts in their 2-1 come-from-behind victory at Bristol City.Jacob Brown scored a second-half winner after Liam Delap had cancelled out Nahki Wells’ opener.Neil was struggling as he watched from the dugout and missed his post-match press conference, and assistant manager Cannin...Full Story »

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has confirmed he will leave his role following his team's early exit from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar on Thursday. Belgium were eliminated from the group stage following a 0-0 draw with Croatia, finishing third behind the Croatians and group winners Morocco. A victory in their final group match would have been enough to send Belgium into the round of 16. "My situ...Full Story »

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez fought back the tears as he confirmed his side’s 0-0 draw with Croatia was his last game in the job.The 49-year-old Spaniard said he will not be extending his contract, which expires at the end of Qatar 2022, after Belgium failed to get out of their group.Martinez, who led Belgium to a third-placed finish at Russia 2018 after taking on the role in 2016, ...Full Story »

Barnsley first-team coach Martin Devaney praised the performance of Devante Cole as his side cruised to a 3-0 victory over Crewe to seal a place in the FA Cup third round.Cole scored Barnsley’s first, with Adam Phillips netting after the break and Josh Benson adding a third from the penalty spot.Devaney said: “We played some good football, we had to stay patient. Crewe are a good sid...Full Story »

Arsenal are working on a new deal for Gabriel Martinelli. The Brazilian's current contract expires at the end of the 2023/24 campaign. And transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has tweeted: "Arsenal are still working on Gabriel Martinelli's new contract. "Talks are ongoing as new deal for Brazilian star is considered one of the priorities. "Negotiations will continue as current deal includes an op...Full Story »

Arsenal sent out a title warning after Martin Odegaard’s double sent them five points clear at the top of the Premier League.The captain’s second-half brace earned a 2-0 win at Wolves and showed Manchester City their crown is under threat.Mikel Arteta’s side are genuine contenders, grinding out a victory to put daylight between them and the reigning champions.Martin Odegaard ce...Full Story »

Swansea boss Russell Martin expressed his pride at a “brilliant” performance but also his frustration after seeing his side held to a goalless draw at rock-bottom Huddersfield.The visiting Swans failed to return to the play-off fray as they slipped to a fifth successive match without victory.Martin’s side enjoyed 76 per cent of possession and had Michael Obafemi rattle the cros...Full Story »

Swansea manager Russell Martin insists his side could have gone on to beat Wigan but he remains content with his young squad after securing a point to get themselves back on track following a tough loss in midweek against Preston.The hosts struck late with an 84th-minute Joel Piroe penalty to earn a 2-2 draw, having found themselves 2-0 down after just 16 minutes.Wigan remain winless in six game...Full Story »

Martin Boyle will miss Hibernian’s last two matches before the break for the World Cup.The winger sat out Friday’s defeat at Aberdeen with a knee injury which also keeps him out for the home game against Ross County on Tuesday night and the trip to Kilmarnock at the weekend although boss Lee Johnson remains confident he can make the trip to Qatar with Australia.Lewis Miller is out wi...Full Story »

Unai Emery takes charge of Aston Villa for the first time for the visit of Manchester United.Goalkeeper Emi Martinez is expected to be fit after going off in the 4-0 defeat at Newcastle with a head injury.Diego Carlos (Achilles), Boubacar Kamara (knee) and Ludwig Augustinsson (hamstring) all remain out for the hosts.Manchester United will be without suspended midfielder Bruno Fernandes after he ...Full Story »

Brazilian winger Tete set for Premier League moveLyon's Brazilian winger Tete could be set for a move to the Premier League clubs after attracting plenty of interest. The Sun report report that West Ham and Leicester are both monitoring Tete ahead of a potential January move. Southampton and Brentford are also believed to be interested in the 22-year-old attacker. Leicester eye Tielemans re...Full Story »

Hibernian manager Lee Johnson is keeping his fingers crossed that Martin Boyle’s injury is not serious after the winger was forced off in Saturday’s comfortable 3-0 victory over St Mirren.Boyle had given Hibs the lead in first-half stoppage time from the penalty spot before being replaced in the 54th minute with what initially looked like a knee complaint.Given his importance to Hibs...Full Story »

Goals from Devante Cole and Josh Martin saw Barnsley beat Forest Green Rovers 2-0 in the first ever meeting between the two teams.Barnsley went ahead on 15 minutes. On his return from injury, Jordan Williams found space to the right of the box and delivered a looping cross. Top scorer Cole rose highest to head the ball past a stretching Lewis Thomas.Halfway through the second half, Cole had a pe...Full Story »

Spezia set their asking price for highly-rated Kiwior Jakub Kiwior is another young player impressing in Europe and his performances in Serie A have not gone unnoticed. The 22-year-old has attracted interest from the likes of AC Milan, Juventus and West Ham. Amid the ongoing rumours regarding his future, Tuttomercatoweb are reporting that Spezia want a fee in the region of €30m for the...Full Story »

Russell Martin felt Cardiff forward Callum Robinson was guilty of making an “easy mistake” for the seventh-minute red card that allowed Swansea to continue their South Wales derby dominance.Ollie Cooper and Michael Obafemi were on target as Swansea ran out comfortable 2-0 winners to secure a sixth win in eight derby meetings.Cardiff have won just once in that time and their fate on S...Full Story »

Martinelli joined Arsenal in July of 2019. The Gunners are understood to have paid just over £6m for the Brazilian. And Martinelli proved one of Arsenal’s bright sparks during his debut 2019/20 season. The 21-year-old scored 10 and assisted four across 26 outings for the club, including a stunning individual effort vs Chelsea in the Premier League. However, the Brazilian’s ...Full Story »

Swansea boss Russell Martin insists Ollie Cooper is good enough to be named in Wales’ World Cup squad for Qatar – but does not expect the talented midfielder to make Robert Page’s party.Cooper underlined his growing credentials again by scoring in Swansea’s 3-2 Sky Bet Championship comeback win over Reading.It was the 22-year-old’s second goal in as many home games,...Full Story »

Manchester United have reportedly made calls to Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez in hope of signing the Argentine in January, though they will have to fend off interest from Paris Saint-Germain if they are to secure his signature. Reports are still circulating that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to depart, and Martinez could be the ideal replacement for the Portuguese star. United have made a soli...Full Story »