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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted Gabriel Martinelli was “unable to continue” as he picked up fresh injury concerns during the Gunners’ Carabao Cup quarter-final win. Martinelli was replaced by Leandro Trossard just before time expired in Tuesday’s encounter, which the north London side won on penalties. Kepa Arrizabalaga proved a hero, getting Maxence Lacroix sent off from the spot and sealing Arsenal’s place in the semi-finals, where they will face Chelsea.In normal times it looked like Lacroix’s own goal would lead to a draw in Arsenal’s favor, but a late shot from Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehy forced a…
As Liverpool prepare for Saturday afternoon’s Premier League clash with Wolves, it remains unclear who will be available for the game against underground club Conor Bradley, who was sent off at half-time after colliding with Spurs defender Jed Spence during last Saturday’s 2-1 win over Tottenham, with manager Arn Slott saying there is a “50-50 chance” he will be available. Kodi Gakpo, who has missed the past three games with a muscle issue, is given the same odds of playing.If neither player is available, he is likely to feature in the home game against Leeds United on New Year’s Day.…
Arsenal have made a strong start in the Premier League this season after a memorable 2025, reaching the Champions League semi-finals, but one player stands out.Declan Rice named Arsenal’s Player of the Year in 2025(Image: Stuart McFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta decided during the summer that he needed a new deep midfielder to get the best out of Declan Rice. The Gunners have made their intentions clear by signing Martin Zvimendi in a £55m deal, making the Spain international their first outfield addition of the summer.While Zvimendi has been successful in his own right, the freedom his…
The Carabao Cup semi-final pairings have been decided, with four Premier League clubs still in the running to lift the trophy at Wembley early next year. Arsenal became the last team to qualify for the last four by defeating Crystal Palace on penalties on Tuesday, a week after drawing in the quarter-finals.Chelsea survived a powerful comeback from League One side Cardiff City on Tuesday night to book their place in the semi-finals. The Club World Cup winners initially took the lead in Cardiff, but the in-form Bluebirds equalized. However, the home fans’ dreams of a historic victory were dashed when…
If Semenyo remains at the Vitality Stadium beyond January, his release clause will be significantly reduced ahead of the summer. However, given the strong interest from top-flight clubs, in particular City, it seems most likely that he will leave in the winter.Ornstein suggested Semenyo’s ambition to win a silver medal played a key role in his preference for City. Josep Guardiola’s side have won the Premier League title six times since 2018, with Liverpool the only team to have beaten them twice.In 2023, City won the Champions League against Inter Milan, completing a historic treble of league and FA Cup…
Liverpool’s Alexander Isak has commented after suffering a disappointing injury during the Reds’ win over Tottenham Hotspur. The Sweden international suffered a broken leg after being tackled by Spurs’ Micky van de Ven and underwent surgery for an “ankle injury including a fractured fibula”.Liverpool scored a goal after coming on as a substitute, but he was forced to leave due to injury soon after. Isak is clearly in pain and now faces a recovery period off the pitch. In an Instagram Story, he said: “I’m disappointed to be out for a while. Time to recover and support from the sidelines.…
Challenge that led to Alexander Isak’s broken leg sparks debate, with Thomas Frank launching strong defense after Arne Slott’s criticismThomas Frank defended his players(Image: Katherine Ivill – AMA/Getty Images)Tottenham manager Thomas Frank hit back at Arne Slott and launched an inspired defense of Spurs star Micky van de Ven. This comes after the Liverpool manager claimed that the Dutchman’s challenge on Alexander Isak was sure to result in injury.Isak broke his leg following a challenge from Van de Ven and the Sweden international was thrown into chaos after he sent the ball into the net in north London. The striker…
Arsenal qualified for the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a penalty shootout victory over Crystal Palace. Mikel Arteta made eight changes to the team that beat Everton 1-0 and his new side dominated the first half, missing only a crucial goal to break the deadlock.For 80 minutes, the gamble to poach too many big names from the team seemed to have backfired, when Maxence Lacroix accidentally put the ball into his own net from a corner kick. It was a familiar route to goal for Arsenal. However, Emirates were left reeling when Marc Guehi was quickest to react and equalize in…
Cristiano Ronaldo is already 40 years old, but his physique and excellent football still captivate people. The Portuguese striker is aiming to improve his record further and, most importantly, wants to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Achieving all that CR7 has accomplished is not easy. That is why former Juventus teammate Juan Guillermo Cuadrado recently appeared to explain the reason for Ronaldo’s success.Cuadrado was CR7’s teammate at Juventus and was able to observe up close all the discipline of Cristiano Ronaldo, who never gave up and whose hard work and leadership kept him at the top for so long.Cuadrado…
Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi enters the final six months of his contract at Selhurst Park and will be allowed to speak to other clubs from January as both clubs queue for his signature.Mark Gehi is said to have a gentleman’s agreement(Image: Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)According to Sky Sports, Liverpool have reached a “gentleman’s agreement” with Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi after his move fell apart when he left the Eagles last summer. However, the Reds could face a nervous wait in January as the England international attracts a lot of interest from across Europe.Guehi will be allowed to speak to…