David Raya is expected to be rested for Arsenal’s Carabao Cup tie against Bolton Wanderers after sustaining a knock during the match against Manchester City. The Spanish goalkeeper has been in outstanding form this season, with impressive performances in the north London derby against Tottenham and a remarkable double save in the UEFA Champions League draw with Atalanta. Raya also played a crucial role in Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. However, during the second half of the match against City, Raya required treatment for an injury. Though he completed the game, he is now set to…
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Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling believes Chelsea’s summer signing, Pedro Neto, may already be regretting his big-money move to the club. Stelling pointed out that the Portuguese forward has struggled to secure a starting spot for Chelsea since joining from Wolves last month in a £54 million deal. The 24-year-old signed a seven-year contract with the west London club, but Stelling feels Neto might already be questioning his decision. Speaking on talkSPORT, Stelling said, “I mentioned Pedro Neto earlier. I wonder if he’s regretting his move because he can’t get a start at Chelsea. You want to see him on…
Enzo Zidane, the eldest son of French football legend Zinedine Zidane, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 29. After his recent stint with Fuenlabrada in the Primera RFEF, Enzo has decided to leave the sport to focus on his business ventures, as reported by beINSPORT. His retirement marks the end of a career that didn’t quite live up to the expectations many had for him. Enzo spent over a decade training in Real Madrid’s academy and made his first-team debut in November 2016, under the management of his father, during a Copa del Rey match against…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has admitted that he would have preferred not to face FC Twente in their upcoming Europa League fixture. The Red Devils are set to play the Dutch side on Wednesday night in their first match of the competition. Ten Hag, who is from the Netherlands, confessed that he would have rather faced a different opponent, given his deep connection with Twente. Ten Hag started his professional career at Twente, spending seven years there across three separate stints. His assistant, Rene Hake, also managed the Dutch club from 2015 to 2017. Speaking at his pre-match…
Egypt faces serious risks of missing out on the 2026 World Cup in North America (Mexico, the United States, and Canada), according to the website “Kungfut,” which cites sources from the Swiss press. The Egyptian Football Federation allegedly refused to pay a fine to a Swiss company specializing in match organization for unilaterally terminating a contract. Despite multiple payment requests from FIFA, the governing body of Egyptian football has yet to settle the fine. Egypt is vying for its fourth World Cup appearance, having previously participated in 1934, 1990, and 2018. Currently leading Group A with 10 points, the North…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised Rodri as a potential Ballon d’Or winner. Guardiola made the comments following their 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday, during which Rodri exited the game in the first half due to a knee injury sustained in a challenge with Thomas Partey. Rodri’s significance to Guardiola’s squad is well-known; City lost three of the four Premier League matches he missed last season. “I don’t know; I haven’t spoken to the doctor,” Guardiola told reporters. “But Rodri is strong. He left the pitch because he felt something; otherwise, he would have stayed on. He’s the…
Juventus are preparing a move for Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen when the transfer window reopens in January. According to Rai Sports’ football chief, Paolo Paganini, the Italian club has lost confidence in Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic’s ability to become their leading forward. Vlahovic has struggled to make an impact since his transfer from Fiorentina to Juventus in January 2022. Osimhen is one of the top targets on Juventus’ list to strengthen their attacking options. The 25-year-old is currently on a season-long loan at Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray, from Napoli. Reportedly, Osimhen has a €75 million release clause in his…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that defender Ferland Mendy has signed a new contract with the club. Ancelotti made the announcement during his pre-match press conference ahead of Real Madrid’s LaLiga fixture against Alaves on Tuesday. Real Madrid enters the Alaves match following a 4-1 victory over Espanyol in their previous outing. Discussing Mendy’s performance, Ancelotti said: “We’re very pleased with him. He’s renewed his contract and is performing exceptionally well. Defensively, he’s been playing at a very high level. I don’t require him to be as involved with the ball like other full-backs because we have a…
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has pointed to Manchester United as a team unlikely to compete for the Premier League title this season. Murphy believes the Red Devils will find it challenging to secure a top-four finish, especially after their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace over the weekend. Currently, Manchester United sits in 11th place in the standings after five matches, having won just two games. “They brought in Zirkzee, who is their only attacking addition. He’s a young player and not really a goal scorer or a true centre-forward,” Murphy commented on Match of the Day. “That’s not going…
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be out for the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in his right knee during Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal. Tests on Monday confirmed the injury, which occurred just 21 minutes into his first start of the season, following two tough tackles from Kai Havertz and Thomas Partey. The Ballon d’Or contender is expected to undergo surgery in Barcelona, according to ESPN. This injury marks Rodri’s longest spell on the sidelines, having only missed eight matches throughout his entire career for both club and country. The 2-2 result against…
British boxing star Anthony Joshua has vowed to continue his pursuit of becoming a three-time heavyweight champion despite his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois. Joshua, known for his Nigerian roots and previous losses to Andy Ruiz and Oleksandr Usyk, faced Dubois in front of 98,000 fans at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Dubois delivered a crushing right-hand blow in the fifth round that left Joshua knocked out cold, dashing his hopes of reclaiming the heavyweight title. Following the defeat, many have called for Joshua to retire, but he remains determined to keep fighting. Taking to social media, he shared his thoughts:…
Victor Boniface acknowledged that Bayer Leverkusen faced a challenging match in their victory over Wolfsburg, as reported by DAILY POST. Die Werkself triumphed 4-3 in an exciting Bundesliga clash on Sunday. The game seemed destined for a draw until Boniface netted the decisive goal in injury time. The Nigeria international recognized the difficulties posed by the visitors. “We knew how Wolfsburg would play and what to expect,” Boniface said on the club’s official website. “At half-time, we reiterated our commitment to turning the game around for our fans, and we succeeded. Naturally, we’re very pleased with the result.”
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised three Arsenal players for their performances in Sunday’s Premier League match between the two teams. He highlighted the strong defensive work of Ben White, William Saliba, and Gabriel Magalhães against Manchester City. Erling Haaland opened the scoring for City early in the first half, but Arsenal responded with goals from Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhães to take the lead before halftime. The Gunners were later reduced to ten men after Leandro Trossard received a red card. However, a late equalizer from John Stones ensured the match ended in a 2-2 draw at the Etihad…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has dismissed speculation regarding Marcus Rashford’s absence from the starting lineup against Crystal Palace, attributing it solely to “rotation.” After a sluggish start to the season, Rashford had found his form, scoring three goals in two games against Southampton and Barnsley. However, Ten Hag chose to include Amad Diallo and Joshua Zirkzee in the lineup for the match at Selhurst Park, leaving Rashford and Antony on the bench. Despite United applying pressure in the first half and missing several chances, Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund were brought on in the second half, but the team…
Daniel Dubois defended his IBF heavyweight title in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley, defeating Anthony Joshua in just five rounds. Following Joshua’s surprising loss, Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk, who has beaten Joshua twice, pointed out what he believes to be Joshua’s major flaw in the fight. Usyk explained that Joshua’s poor footwork and dangerous habit of leaning back in the ring contributed to his defeat. “Not shocked [that Dubois defeated Joshua], because it’s boxing. Daniel Dubois was better today,” Usyk told Metro UK. “Anthony had one problem—this position [leaning back] is dangerous. If you want to step back, you…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has outlined two key factors he believes will help cultivate consistency in the unpredictable forward Darwin Nunez. Nunez scored an impressive goal in Liverpool’s comfortable 3-0 victory over Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, marking his first goal of the season and only his second in the league since March, following a goal drought at the end of the 2023/24 campaign. The £85 million signing has showcased his potential, netting 18 goals across all competitions last season, but he has also left fans frustrated at times for not consistently delivering outstanding performances since his arrival…
British boxer Daniel Dubois has expressed his ambition to reach the top of the sport and fulfill his potential after defeating fellow countryman Anthony Joshua on Saturday night. The 27-year-old ended Joshua’s hopes of becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion with a fifth-round knockout, retaining his IBF belt at Wembley Stadium. “I have only a few words to say: Are you not entertained?” Dubois declared after the victory. “I’m a gladiator, a warrior to the bitter end. I want to reach the highest level in this game and achieve my full potential. “I’ve been on a rollercoaster ride. This is…
Manchester City equalized in the 98th minute to deny Arsenal a victory at the Etihad Stadium, preventing the Gunners from winning there for the first time since January 2015 and keeping City at the top of the Premier League table. Despite playing the entire second half with ten men after Leandro Trossard’s red card just before halftime, Arsenal put in a remarkable performance. Erling Haaland’s 100th goal for City opened the scoring, seemingly ensuring the hosts would maintain their unbeaten start to the season. However, Arsenal responded with a stunning strike from Riccardo Calafiori, followed by a powerful header from…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised two Arsenal players following their 2-2 Premier League draw at the Etihad on Sunday. Guardiola highlighted Riccardo Calafiori for his “exceptional goal” and commended Gabriel Magalhães for being “so strong.” The match saw goals from Erling Haaland, Calafiori, Gabriel, and John Stones, with both teams earning a point. In his post-match interview, Guardiola said: “Calafiori scored an exceptional goal. We should have defended the second goal better, but credit to them. Gabriel is incredibly strong. They block players at the near post every game, so you have to give them credit.”
Enzo Maresca heaped praise on defender Wesley Fofana after Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday. Chelsea secured the win with a brace from Nicolas Jackson and a goal from Cole Palmer, taking advantage of West Ham’s defensive errors. The win marked another strong performance for Maresca, who has lost just once in the league this season, against Manchester City. Maresca singled out Fofana for his impressive form, as the French defender has started all five of Chelsea’s league games after missing much of last season due to injury. “Wes is a player that I…