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Iraola cautious on title talk despite Liverpool's four-game winning run ahead of Arsenal clash
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola insists it is too early to call Liverpool title contenders, even as his side arrive at Arsenal on Sunday on the back of four straight wins and with Dominik Szoboszlai potentially returning from injury.
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Palmer's name never raised in United-Chelsea talks despite Old Trafford links, Santos reveals good-luck message
Cole Palmer was not discussed during Manchester United and Chelsea's summer negotiations, despite widespread speculation over a move to Old Trafford. United's talks with Chelsea centred solely on Andrey Santos, who has since revealed Palmer sent him a personal good-luck message after the £50m deal was agreed.
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Maresca snaps at reporter over Chelsea red-card record ahead of Brighton clash
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca clashed with a journalist on Friday after being questioned about Chelsea's poor disciplinary record during his tenure last season, insisting the reporter 'lacked information' — though the statistics largely supported the question.
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Lacroix out for several weeks, fresh defensive headache for Zidane
Injured in the thigh during Chelsea's League Cup match at Liverpool on Wednesday, Maxence Lacroix will miss France's next two UEFA Nations League fixtures, while Saliba, Dembélé and Koné are already absent or doubtful.
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Luis Enrique wittily dismisses Le Havre's "near-comeback" against Marseille
Questioned about the dramatic Le Havre-OM match (4-3), Luis Enrique ironized about the notion of a comeback, having experienced a historic one with Barcelona against PSG in 2017.
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Maresca warns no Manchester City player is undroppable despite Donnarumma staying in goal
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed Gianluigi Donnarumma will keep his place for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton, but cautioned that no City player is guaranteed their starting spot regardless of reputation.
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Arteta defends angry reaction to Dowman red card: 'We are not in Disneyland'
Mikel Arteta has defended his visible frustration at 16-year-old Max Dowman's red card in Arsenal's Carabao Cup defeat to Fleetwood Town, insisting the teenager must earn his place and accept the physical demands of professional football.
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Glazers furious at Ratcliffe's 'travesty' as United sink to bottom five
Manchester United's majority owners, the Glazer family, are reportedly furious with Jim Ratcliffe's running of the club after INEOS's tenure produced heavy spending but continued decline, with United winning just two of 12 fixtures this season.
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2029 emerges as pivotal year for Ineos to seize majority control of Manchester United
Financial details from Manchester United's £411m refinancing deal point to the second half of 2029 as the most likely window for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos to acquire majority control from the Glazers, with two key debt milestones falling in the same year.
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Carrick insists he still loves managing United despite sack talk and 16th-place crisis
Michael Carrick has pushed back against Jamie Carragher's claim that he wants to be 'put out of his misery', saying he still enjoys the job as Manchester United sit 16th in the Premier League after eight matches.
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Munich air disaster memorial at Manchesterplatz vandalised and items stolen
The Manchester Munich Memorial Foundation has expressed deep sadness after a display case at Manchesterplatz in Germany was vandalised and items stolen from the site honouring the 23 victims of the 1958 Munich air disaster.
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Arteta remains 'very disappointed' over Dowman red card after Arsenal's Carabao Cup exit to Fleetwood
Mikel Arteta has doubled down on his criticism of referee Michael Salisbury after 16-year-old Max Dowman was sent off in Arsenal's penalty shootout defeat to Fleetwood Town in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday, insisting the teenager's reaction was minimal compared to the foul he received.
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Dale Vince sues Peterborough and Robbie Savage for £2m over alleged illegal approach
Forest Green Rovers owner Dale Vince has launched legal action against Peterborough United and head coach Robbie Savage, seeking £2m in damages — the exact value of the buyout clause he claims was circumvented when Savage left for Posh this month.
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Arsenal open to selling Odegaard for first time as Bayern Munich circle captain
Arsenal are reportedly willing to sell captain Martin Odegaard for the first time, with Bayern Munich having held discussions over a move for the Norwegian, who enters the final year of his contract next summer.
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Fernandes breaks silence with Instagram post ahead of Chelsea return after Carrick fallout
Bruno Fernandes has posted on Instagram for the first time since his public row with Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, signalling a likely return to the starting line-up against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
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Declan Rice fitness doubt for Arsenal's Premier League trip to Anfield against Liverpool
Declan Rice missed Arsenal's Carabao Cup exit to Fleetwood Town in midweek with a minor injury, casting doubt over his availability for Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield. The England midfielder has been involved in training but Mikel Arteta is yet to confirm his status.
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Ineos could seize Man United majority control from Glazers in 2029, finances suggest
Manchester United's £411m refinancing deal points to the second half of 2029 as a potential window for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos to buy out the Glazers and take majority ownership of the club.
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Valencia set to cut Harvey Elliott's loan short after red card nightmare at Mestalla
Harvey Elliott's troubled loan spell at Valencia looks increasingly likely to end early, with a Spanish football expert predicting the club will terminate the deal if given the option, following a dismal start that has yielded just 152 minutes of football.
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Larsonneur sidelined for several weeks, Saint-Étienne without starting goalkeeper before Guingamp
Suffering from a knee sprain, Saint-Étienne goalkeeper Gautier Larsonneur will miss several more weeks of competition. His replacement Mamour Ndiaye should therefore start in goal against Guingamp on Saturday evening, during Matchday 11 of Ligue 2.
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England Under-15s face second World Cup controversy as Bolivia goalkeeper allows late penalty to stand
England's Under-15s secured a 3-2 win over Bolivia in Azerbaijan after the South American side's goalkeeper made no attempt to save a stoppage-time penalty, sparking an angry confrontation. The incident follows Monday's abandoned match against the Republic of Ireland amid a racism allegation.
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