Mikel Arteta has reiterated Arsenal's need for strikers in the January transfer window and confirmed the Gunners have identified potential targets. Injuries have increased pressure on Arteta to enter the transfer market, with the Gunners without Bukayo Saka until at least March and sidelining Gabriel Jesus for the season. Internal talks at Arsenal have continued […]
Valencia are unbeaten in their last four games in all competitions, although that form will be tested against Barcelona this weekend. New head coach Carlos Corberan has breathed new life into the La Liga strugglers and they will go into the match at the Estadi Olimpic confident they can add to the Catalans' league woes.
If there is one criticism of Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid this season, it starts with their two Clásico defeats to Barcelona. The Italian coach has built a seven-point lead over their fierce rivals in La Liga, but their two defeats, 4-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu and 5-2 in Saudi Arabia, have left a prickly will
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Sheffield United's defensive performances this season have been outstanding. Not as excellent as that of promotion rivals Burnley – who conceded a freakishly impressive nine in 28 games – but 18 goals in 28 games is still excellent. In fact, third best in English football's top four divisions. What makes it all the more satisfying
UFC bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov may return to the Octagon sooner than expected after suffering a broken hand over the weekend. Umar Nurmagomedov's bid to become the latest UFC champion as part of Team Khabib fell short at UFC 311 against Merab Dvalishvili last Saturday. Despite entering the Octagon as a modest favorite, Nurmagomedov struggled
Jaap Stam wants to see fellow Manchester United legend Roy Keane back in management – and has even made him an offer. Keane – a seven-time Premier League champion with the Red Devils – has not held a senior coaching position since being sacked as Ipswich Town boss in January 2011. He has since held
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On Wednesday, Girona will take on AC Milan in the Champions League, knowing that anything short of a win will see them exit the competition. As things stand, the Catalans are five points off the final play-off spot, so they would need two wins in their last two games, among other results going their way.
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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has told the press that he has tried to simplify the game for Kylian Mbappe in recent months after the French striker explained that he was getting in his way mentally on the pitch. After a difficult start, Mbappé now seems to be back in form. This season, Real Madrid
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has admitted his side are in a battle to revive their hopes of winning the Liga title after falling seven points behind Real Madrid at the weekend. In his view, the German coach had reason for optimism. Flick believes that although the Blaugrana once again dropped points against Getafe this weekend,
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Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has made no attempt to hide his frustration at La Liga's performance this week, backing his president's comments about a penalty the Blaugrana failed to concede against Getafe. In a late corner, Jules Kounde went down under pressure from Chrisantus Uche in the penalty area, but neither the referee saw enough
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti may be the perfect example of how you can't get too high on the wins and not too low on the defeats, but even the Italian is subject to the ups and downs of morale. However, Los Blanco's 4-1 win over Las Palmas has eased tensions. Against Celta Vigo, Ancelotti
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Vitor Pereira came to Wolves with a blank canvas, a tactical philosophy – and a desire to paint a picture at Molineux. Listening to the Portuguese manager, his desire to turn football into an art is clear. He often compares managers who build teams to painting, calling Pep Guardiola, Roberto De Zerbi and other influences