Neither Arsenal nor Manchester United will have too many complaints about their week, given the context of the 10 days between Arsenal’s meeting with Portsmouth and the win in San Siro, but desperation is already setting in after back-to-back draws in the league. Manchester United welcome the second stint of Michael Carrick as interim coach with an impressive derby win over struggling City, extending the former midfielder’s record at the club to three wins and one draw, but an inevitable first loss is what the Gunners will hope to inflict on Sunday. Arsenal and Manchester United clash in another installation…
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West Ham United are on the verge of securing the services of Spanish winger Adama Traore after reaching a verbal agreement with the player. The deal is now in its final stages, with paperwork expected to be exchanged in the coming days before Traoré undergoes a medical. Traoré, renowned for his blistering pace and physical presence, is set to bring a fresh attacking dimension to Nuno Espírito Santo’s side. The Portuguese coach, who took charge of the Hammers earlier this season, is known for his tactical discipline and counter‑attacking style — a system that could suit Traoré perfectly. His direct…
Manchester United haven’t made the headlines with big signings despite the buzz of the January transfer window, there’s plenty of rumour, strategy talk, and squad reshaping around Old Trafford. Here’s the latest on who’s leaving, who might arrive, and what the club’s plans look like right now. Big Exit Confirmed: Casemiro to Leave Manchester United confirmed that Casemiro will depart at the end of the 2025-26 season when his contract expires. The club chose not to trigger his one-year extension, signalling a push toward a younger midfield setup and freeing up significant wages for future signings. The Brazilian midfield powerhouse,…
Tammy Abraham is close to a return to Aston Villa after striking a verbal agreement with Besiktas. The deal, worth €21 million plus add-ons, also includes highly rated defender Yasin Özcan as part of the package. Personal terms with Abraham were finalized days ago, and Villa directors are now in Turkey to complete the paperwork and officially seal the move. Tammy Abraham returning to Aston Villa The English striker, who previously impressed during a loan spell at Villa Park, is expected to provide a major boost to Unai Emery’s attacking options as the club continues its push for European success.…
2025 AFCON Team of the Tournament The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco delivered a spectacular showcase of continental football as every nation brought immense pride and passion to the pitch in the quest for glory in Africa’s biggest competition. From Morocco’s win in the curtain raiser to Senegal’s triumph in the drawer, the players at the 2025 AFCON displayed incredible skill and resilience. Their collective efforts across the month created unforgettable memories, proving why African football remains so captivating. In the wake of its conclusion, we reveal our 2025 Team of the Tournament, selecting only the most standout…
Aston Villa Manager Unai Emery tore into his team following their 1-0 home loss to Everton on Sunday, stating his team is not a contender to be in the top five.Thierno Barry struck from a rebound a minute before the hour mark to inflict a first home loss in 12 games across all competitions on Aston Villa, bringing an end to an 11-game winning run at Villa Park. Unai Emery’s team had dominated all the visiting teams at their home ground since a 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in Birmingham back in August, including top teams like Arsenal, and the…
Eric Chelle must be retained as Super Eagles head coach. Despite football being much more about how far rather than how well, the Nigerian Football Federation can not turn a blind eye to what the Super Eagles team looked like under Eric Chelle, because, when have they been that good? Amid the criticism by some Nigerians, who are calling for his sacking after falling short of Jose Peseiro’s second-place finish in the previous AFCON tournament, the numbers tell a different story, and as they say, numbers don’t lie. Eric Chelle may not have led Nigeria to the title, but from…
Impact of managerial change on season ambitions. All three of Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Chelsea won their first league games under their new managers on the back of chaotic days, but the outcome of the weekend games does not mean their season objectives haven’t been altered with the forced hand decisions. Back in the summer, when Xabi Alonso was confirmed as Real Madrid’s new boss, and Enzo Maresca led Chelsea to the Club World Cup title, only at Manchester United could anyone have believed a managerial change could occur mid-season, but all the glitters proved to be dust. Even…
Xabi Alonso reportedly resigned as Real Madrid manager because the players, led by Kylian Mbappé, undermined his authority after the Spanish Super Cup final loss to Barcelona by refusing to give their Clasico rivals a guard of honour. This revelation has brought a lot of criticism for the players, especially from the Barcelona corner and neutrals, but Real Madrid faithfuls remain divided on the matter, as some see Xabi Alonso as clueless, while others join the non-Madridistas in calling Kylian Mbappé and co. classless. Yet as Real Madrid’s crisis deepens, it is more to Barcelona’s delight, and the fact that…
Arsenal extended their dominance over their London rivals on Wednesday night with a 3-2 victory at Stamford Bridge to establish a slender advantage ahead of their Carabao Cup semi-final second leg at the Emirates Stadium in a few weeks. Goals from Ben White, Viktor Gyokeres, and Martin Zubimendi proved too much for Alejandro Garnacho’s brace for the host, as Liam Rosenior joined a long list of Chelsea managers who failed to win their first home games in charge of the club. The result means Mikel Arteta’s team will reach the final if they avoid defeat in the second leg, where…