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The Independent - Football

Mikel Arteta provides Arsenal injury update on Gabriel Martinelli after penalty shoot-out victory over Crystal Palace

Martinelli picked up a knock in the first half and is now a doubt for the home fixture against Brighton on Saturday

7 hours ago

The Independent - Football

Mikel Arteta provides Arsenal injury update on Gabriel Martinelli after penalty shoot-out victory over Crystal Palace

The Mirror - Football

Managing Arsenal: Arteta repeats transfer trick for 'next Maldini' as £61m star signs deal

Arsenal are currently top of the Premier League and have been tipped to plan for the future during the January transfer window

8 hours ago

The Mirror - Football

Managing Arsenal: Arteta repeats transfer trick for 'next Maldini' as £61m star signs deal

The Mirror - Football

Mikel Arteta gives immediate injury update after Arsenal suffer fresh scare in Carabao Cup

Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace on penalties with Kepa Arrizabalaga earning the victory with a save from Maxence Lacroix after the Gunners netted their eight efforts

9 hours ago

The Mirror - Football

Mikel Arteta gives immediate injury update after Arsenal suffer fresh scare in Carabao Cup

The Mirror - Football

Transfer news LIVE: Amorim's Man Utd January statement, Liverpool told fee, Arsenal latest

The January transfer window opens in just over a week and Premier League clubs are jostling for position, with Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo one of the in-demand stars

9 hours ago

The Mirror - Football

Transfer news LIVE: Amorim's Man Utd January statement, Liverpool told fee, Arsenal latest

The Mirror - Football

Arsenal's runaway best player of 2025 instantly justifies Mikel Arteta's transfer call

Arsenal have enjoyed a memorable 2025, reaching the Champions League semi-finals before making a fast start this season in the Premier League, and one man has stood out

10 hours ago

The Mirror - Football

Arsenal's runaway best player of 2025 instantly justifies Mikel Arteta's transfer call

The Mirror - Football

Andrea Berta can finally complete three-year Arsenal transfer mission with bargain January agreement

Arsenal have long admired Dusan Vlahovic and the Juventus striker could become available on a free transfer

10 hours ago

The Mirror - Football

Andrea Berta can finally complete three-year Arsenal transfer mission with bargain January agreement

The Guardian - Football

‘This is something he is never going to forget’: Arsenal stars bring festive joy to Great Ormond Street

Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Magalhães among those playing games with children, some of whom have been receiving treatment for several years There’s a buzz going around Great Ormond Street hospital’s Koala ward. After the England captain, Leah Williamson, and her Arsenal teammate Steph Catley visited ...

8 hours ago

The Guardian - Football

‘This is something he is never going to forget’: Arsenal stars bring festive joy to Great Ormond Street

The Guardian - Football

Arrizabalaga is Arsenal’s shootout hero at expense of Lacroix and Crystal Palace

This competition may not be Mikel Arteta or Oliver Glasner’s top priority this season but that didn’t stop their sides from producing a spectacle full of blood and thunder. It was one-way traffic for Arsenal in the first half but they found Crystal Palace’s second-string goalkeeper Walter Benítez ...

18 hours ago

The Guardian - Football

Arrizabalaga is Arsenal’s shootout hero at expense of Lacroix and Crystal Palace

The Sun Football News

Arsenal fans set to be disappointed over Marc Guehi transfer after Palace star set tongues wagging after Carabao Cup tie

MARC GUEHI is expected to STAY at Crystal Palace in January - despite nearing the end of his contract. The centre-back, 25, sparked rumours of a potential move to Arsenal when speaking to Bukayo Saka and Noni Madueke after the Carabao Cup quarter-final clash between the two clubs on Tuesday. However, ...

2 hours ago

The Sun Football News

Arsenal fans set to be disappointed over Marc Guehi transfer after Palace star set tongues wagging after Carabao Cup tie

The Sun Football News

Arsenal files: Havertz's generous donation on kids' hospital trip as Mertesacker forced to defend young Gunners' woes

CHRISTMAS is a time for giving and footballers often spend it doing hospital visits on club duty. However, Arsenal striker Kai Havertz, 26, took time out of his own schedule to visit Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice with his wife. It was the third year that the couple had visited the hospice in Barnet. ...

3 hours ago

The Sun Football News

Arsenal files: Havertz's generous donation on kids' hospital trip as Mertesacker forced to defend young Gunners' woes

The Mirror - Football

Top football stadium almost unrecognisable as 'giant snow globe' for fans to visit at Christmas

One of football's most iconic stadiums has been transformed into effectively a huge snow globe which fans can access and take part in activities over the festive period

3 hours ago

Top football stadium almost unrecognisable as 'giant snow globe' for fans to visit at Christmas

The Guardian - Football

Answering your questions from the Christmas mailbag – Football Weekly Extra

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and John Brewin for a special festive Q&A Rate, review, share on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acast and Stitcher, and join the conversation on email. On the podcast today: in what is now a Christmas tradition, the ...

11 hours ago

Answering your questions from the Christmas mailbag – Football Weekly Extra

The Guardian - Football

David Squires on … the Premier League enjoying a rare Christmas at home

With just one top-flight Boxing Day fixture this year, our cartoonist takes a look at how players, coaches and officials might spend their time David’s favourite cartoons of 2025 | Buy one here And his latest book, Chaos in the Box: get it now Continue reading...

1 day ago

David Squires on … the Premier League enjoying a rare Christmas at home

BBC sport

'Why I was always driving home for Christmas'

In his BBC Sport column, ex-Premier League boss Tony Pulis reflects on what the festive period was like as a player and manager.

10 hours ago

'Why I was always driving home for Christmas'

BBC sport

The final Christmas Day fixture in England - 60 years on

This year marks the 60th anniversary since the final Football League match was played on Christmas Day in England.

1 hour ago

The final Christmas Day fixture in England - 60 years on

BBC sport

How to survive Christmas period - the FPL talking point

With four deadlines in 11 days, FPL expert Pras Singhal gives five tips to stay ahead of the curve over the festive period.

9 hours ago

How to survive Christmas period - the FPL talking point

BBC sport

Why football at Christmas is a very British tradition

Mob football, Bank Holiday legislation and the strange tradition of too much football at Christmas.

7 hours ago

Why football at Christmas is a very British tradition

The Sun Football News

Phil Foden and family wrap up for festive fun on trip to snowy LAPLAND to meet Father Christmas and his reindeer

MANCHESTER CITY star Phil Foden has shared some adorable snaps from his festive family trip to Lapland. The 25-year-old is enjoying his break away from the stress of the title race as he traded Manchester for snowy Finland on a family getaway. He was pictured in Lapland with his long-time girlfriend ...

3 hours ago

Phil Foden and family wrap up for festive fun on trip to snowy LAPLAND to meet Father Christmas and his reindeer

The Sun Football News

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reveals he's serving DOUBLE ban this Christmas... after mum kicked him out of the kitchen

CHELSEA boss Enzo Maresca has revealed he will serve a DOUBLE Christmas ban. Blues boss Maresca is suspended from the dug-out for Saturday’s game with Aston Villa after his second yellow card of the season in the draw at Newcastle. But the Italian admitted he has been told he is not allowed in the ...

4 hours ago

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca reveals he's serving DOUBLE ban this Christmas... after mum kicked him out of the kitchen

The Sun Football News

Scholes dubbed 'dirty b*****d' by disgusted Butt over Man Utd icon's Christmas dinner but is Rooney's 'red flag' worse?

PAUL SCHOLES has been labelled a "dirty b*****d" by a disgusted Nicky Butt over his Christmas dinner choices. Manchester United icon Scholes shared that he likes to put KETCHUP over his brussels sprouts - a move that left both Paddy McGuinnes and his former Old Trafford team-mate stunned. His revelation ...

5 hours ago

Scholes dubbed 'dirty b*****d' by disgusted Butt over Man Utd icon's Christmas dinner but is Rooney's 'red flag' worse?

The Mirror - Football

Liverpool face Marc Guehi transfer problem after strange injury in Crystal Palace game

Marc Guehi is attracting attention from several clubs across Europe after missing out on a move to Liverpool from Crystal Palace last summer, and his future remains up in the air

45 minutes ago

Liverpool face Marc Guehi transfer problem after strange injury in Crystal Palace game

The Mirror - Football

Man Utd's biggest weakness exposed as Ruben Amorim urged to act in January transfer window

Man Utd have been called on to address their issues in the January transfer window after the team's mentality was questioned

3 hours ago

Man Utd's biggest weakness exposed as Ruben Amorim urged to act in January transfer window

The Mirror - Football

Marcus Rashford sends Man Utd clear message on future ahead of January transfer window

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has found a new lease of life on loan at Barcelona and has once again stressed that he would like to join the club permanently

7 hours ago

Marcus Rashford sends Man Utd clear message on future ahead of January transfer window

The Sun Football News

West Ham ordered to pay £200MILLION after shock transfer enquiry for Championship star from Frank Lampard’s Coventry

WEST HAM have been quoted a monster £200MILLION price tag for Coventry City star Haji Wright - according to a report. The Hammers are deep in a relegation battle and will be hoping to add firepower as part of their January recruitment drive. Nuno Espirito Santo and his troops already have ground to ...

5 hours ago

West Ham ordered to pay £200MILLION after shock transfer enquiry for Championship star from Frank Lampard’s Coventry

The Mirror - Football

Three Man Utd stars called out in brutal message to ruthless Ruben Amorim

Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has seen a number of his Red Devils stars brutally put down by former Tottenham and Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood

1 hour ago

Three Man Utd stars called out in brutal message to ruthless Ruben Amorim

The Mirror - Football

Ruben Amorim rules out two Man Utd stars and issues new Bruno Fernandes update

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was injured in the Red Devils' Premier League defeat away at Aston Villa and head coach Ruben Amorim has now provided an update

3 hours ago

Ruben Amorim rules out two Man Utd stars and issues new Bruno Fernandes update

The Mirror - Football

Ruben Amorim accused of 'taking the p***' out of Kobbie Mainoo with Man Utd gesture

Kobbie Mainoo has been restricted to limited game time under boss Ruben Amorim at Manchester United this season despite an impressive breakthrough 2023/24 campaign

3 hours ago

Ruben Amorim accused of 'taking the p***' out of Kobbie Mainoo with Man Utd gesture

The Mirror - Football

Man Utd FINALLY ready to address major problem after years of Glazers ignoring issue

Manchester United have been making changes on the pitch and in the backroom but another major priority has been looming large throughout Sir Jim Ratcliffe's time in charge

4 hours ago

Man Utd FINALLY ready to address major problem after years of Glazers ignoring issue

The Mirror - Football

Four Man Utd players can agree to join new clubs next week as huge decisions loom

Manchester United face uncertainty heading into the January transfer window with Ruben Amorim's side left with decisions to be made on a number of their players

5 hours ago

Four Man Utd players can agree to join new clubs next week as huge decisions loom

The Sun Football News

Antoine Semenyo's preferred club revealed with Man Utd set for misery and Chelsea pulling out of race for £65m star

ANTOINE SEMENYO has set his sights on a move to Manchester City. The in-demand Bournemouth winger, who has a £65million January release clause, wants to join Pep Guardiola’s men with the two Prem clubs in talks. Semenyo has attracted interest from cross-city rivals United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham ...

22 hours ago

Antoine Semenyo's preferred club revealed with Man Utd set for misery and Chelsea pulling out of race for £65m star

The Independent - Football

Cole Palmer headlines triple Chelsea injury boost ahead of crunch Aston Villa clash

Palmer is ready to play a full 90 minutes for Chelsea again, while Liam Delap and Estevao are also fit again

2 hours ago

Cole Palmer headlines triple Chelsea injury boost ahead of crunch Aston Villa clash

The Mirror - Football

Chelsea injury boost as Enzo Maresca gives Cole Palmer update for Aston Villa

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has given an update on his side's injury situation ahead of the Premier League clash with Aston Villa

5 hours ago

Chelsea injury boost as Enzo Maresca gives Cole Palmer update for Aston Villa

The Guardian - Football

Afcon roundup: Tapsoba seals dramatic injury-time comeback for Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso win 2-1 against 10-man Equatorial Guinea Two goals in three minutes of added time cap turnaround Edmond Tapsoba headed Burkina Faso to a dramatic 2-1 Africa Cup of Nations victory over 10-man Equatorial Guinea as they struck twice in stoppage time to snatch the points. The Stallions ...

1 hour ago

Afcon roundup: Tapsoba seals dramatic injury-time comeback for Burkina Faso

The Guardian - Football

Amorim challenges Manchester United to ‘step up’ after Bruno Fernandes injury

‘It’s impossible to replace Bruno … we need more leaders’ United host Newcastle in Premier League on Boxing Day Ruben Amorim has described Bruno Fernandes as “impossible to replace” but has told Manchester United’s players the captain’s injury is a chance for them to step up. Fernandes ...

1 hour ago

Amorim challenges Manchester United to ‘step up’ after Bruno Fernandes injury

BBC sport

Impossible to replace Fernandes - Amorim

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says it is "impossible" to replace captain Bruno Fernandes, who is set for up to a month out with injury, but other players "must step up".

51 minutes ago

Impossible to replace Fernandes - Amorim