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Arteta defends Arsenal's 60 redundancies a week after signing £20m-a-year contract

Mikel Arteta has publicly backed Arsenal's decision to cut 60 jobs, saying the move will help the club 'evolve and improve', despite the announcement coming just seven days after he signed a new £20m-a-year deal.

Football Oct 16

Arteta defends Arsenal job cuts as Premier League champions shed 60 roles

Mikel Arteta has responded to news that Arsenal will cut 60 jobs — up to seven per cent of permanent staff — just months after winning the Premier League title, saying the redundancies were explained to him as necessary to "achieve the success we want to create".

Football Oct 16

Gibbs-White doubt for Forest as Arsenal arrive with Milenkovic also racing to be fit

Nottingham Forest manager Oliver Glasner has confirmed Morgan Gibbs-White is a doubt for Sunday's Premier League visit of Arsenal after the midfielder missed the entire week of training with a calf injury sustained at Crystal Palace.

Football Oct 16

Arbeloa dismisses sack speculation as bottom-placed Fulham face must-win Hull clash

Alvaro Arbeloa insists he is blocking out talk of his dismissal as Fulham sit bottom of the Premier League with just two points from six games, ahead of a home fixture against Hull he has called a 'final'.

Football Oct 16

Maresca flags five City players — Haaland included — who need rest amid nine-game run

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has identified Erling Haaland, Ruben Dias, Elliot Anderson, Enzo Fernandez and Marc Guehi as players requiring rest during a gruelling stretch of nine games in 28 days.

Football Oct 16

Carrick defends Martinez and dismisses pundits after United's worst start in 40 years

Michael Carrick has pushed back against outside criticism of Manchester United, insisting pundits do not know 'the truth' about the dressing room following Lisandro Martinez's public outburst over the club's summer recruitment.

Football Oct 16

Maresca signals Bouaddi is ready for bigger role after PSG comeback

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has indicated Ayyoub Bouaddi will get more opportunities after the £85m Moroccan midfielder impressed off the bench in Manchester City's Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

Football Oct 16

Carrick reprimands Amad over cryptic social media post backing Martinez at Man United

Michael Carrick has confirmed Amad was reprimanded after posting a cryptic message in support of Lisandro Martinez, who publicly criticised Manchester United's leadership following their defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Football Oct 16

Shaw and Mainoo face late fitness tests as Sesko ruled out for United's trip to Leeds

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has confirmed Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo will undergo late fitness checks before Sunday's Premier League visit to Elland Road, while striker Benjamin Sesko remains sidelined with a recurring shin injury.

Football Oct 16

Arteta confirms Saliba squad photo absence was logistical as Arsenal plan retake

Mikel Arteta has explained that William Saliba missed Arsenal's 2026/27 squad photo due to a medical appointment, not a falling-out, and confirmed the club will arrange a retake once the injured defender is available.

Football Oct 16

Luis Enrique dismisses Maresca's criticism of Ligue 1 standard

After PSG's victory over Manchester City (4-2), the Paris coach responded on Friday in a press conference to Enzo Maresca's insinuations, who suggested the club was benefiting from a weak league to manage its players.

Football Oct 16

Maresca says Man City have grown closer as a club since 115 guilty verdict

Enzo Maresca believes the fallout from Manchester City's guilty verdict in the 115 charges case has united players, staff and supporters, with captain Ruben Dias helping set the tone in the dressing room.

Football Oct 16

Maresca reveals Guardiola visit after Man City's PSG defeat: 'It'll always be his house'

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has described a post-match conversation with Pep Guardiola following Manchester City's Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, with Guardiola attending the Etihad amid the club's 115-charge verdict fallout.

Football Oct 16

Carrick says Martinez's United outburst has galvanised squad after showdown talks

Michael Carrick held clear-the-air talks with Lisandro Martinez, Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada on Thursday following the defender's public criticism of Manchester United's hierarchy. The head coach says the episode has brought the squad closer together rather than causing a dressing-room split.

Football Oct 16

Alonso rules out January signing as Reece James faces weeks out after knee surgery

Reece James has undergone successful minor knee surgery and faces several weeks on the sidelines, but Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso says he expects the captain to return before the January transfer window opens, ruling out a replacement signing.

Football Oct 16

Carrick declares Martinez saga 'done' after defender apologises for Man United hierarchy attack

Lisandro Martinez is available to face Leeds United this weekend after apologising for publicly criticising technical director Jason Wilcox over a lack of transfer backing following Tuesday's 2-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid.

Football Oct 16

Saha urges Fulham to back Arbeloa despite winless Premier League start

Former Fulham striker Louis Saha has called on the club to resist sacking head coach Alvaro Arbeloa, insisting the Spaniard deserves more time despite Fulham sitting bottom of the Premier League after six games without a win.

Football Oct 16

Luis Enrique defends Dembélé amid criticism over repeated rest periods

At a press conference ahead of the trip to Strasbourg, Luis Enrique defended Ousmane Dembélé, who has faced criticism for his numerous rest days this season, having played only 426 minutes out of 720 possible.

Football Oct 16

Hadjar calls Verstappen 'prime of the prime' after first months as Red Bull team-mate

Rookie Isack Hadjar says he feels 'very, very lucky' to share a garage with four-time champion Max Verstappen, admitting the Dutchman's relentless consistency across every corner of every lap is what separates him from everyone else on the grid.

Formula 1 Oct 16

Carragher clarifies his Liverpool ownership criticism after blasting Martinez's Wilcox attack

Jamie Carragher has defended his past public criticism of Liverpool owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr, arguing it was fundamentally different from Lisandro Martinez calling out Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox after the Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Football Oct 16