Manchester City secured a mouthwatering Carabao Cup showdown against Premier League pace-setters Arsenal after cruising past Newcastle United 5-1 across two legs in a thoroughly dominant semi-final. Eddie Howe’s team arrived at the Etihad Stadium already facing a steep uphill climb after a two-goal deficit from the opening match, and their hopes were dented almost…
Manchester United supporters hoping for an early glimpse of teenage sensation JJ Gabriel may not have long to wait. The 15-year-old forward was asked to take part in first-team training this week after being noticed by interim head coach Michael Carrick. Gabriel has been one of the standout performers at the youth level this season,…
Standing atop the hoardings behind the goal, Luka Vuskovic spread his arms wide and soaked in the roar from the Hamburg supporters. The teenager had just dragged his side level against Bayern Munich and made sure the moment belonged to him. At only 18, the defender celebrated with the assurance of someone far older. That…
Arsenal moved a step nearer ending their wait for a major honour by eliminating Chelsea in the Carabao Cup semi-final at Emirates Stadium. Carrying a 3-2 advantage from the opening meeting, the north London side needed a dramatic finish to complete the job, finally breaking through in the 97th minute of a nervy second leg.…
Barcelona approached the quarter-final as favourites and quickly established authority over possession. Their first opening arrived inside eight minutes, when Marcus Rashford drifted into space but sent his attempt beyond the target following Dani Olmo’s inventive pass. Despite sustained pressure, clear chances were scarce for Hansi Flick’s team. Albacete stayed organised, forcing the visitors to…
Pep Guardiola said he feels a responsibility to use his public role to call for compassion, explaining that images of violence around the world cause him deep pain. The Manchester City coach returned to media duties ahead of Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Newcastle, after missing interviews last Friday following comments he made…
Sunderland never looked back after taking the lead inside the opening 10 minutes against a Burnley side stuck deep in trouble. Habib Diarra’s effort took a deflection off Axel Tuanzebe, wrong-footing the visiting defence and giving the hosts an immediate advantage. From that point, the contest felt one-sided. The home side controlled the tempo, pressed…
Crystal Palace has finalized a major deal to bring centre-forward Jorgen Strand Larsen to Selhurst Park from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The agreement, which could rise to £48 million, represents the biggest outlay in the club’s history. The 25-year-old Norway international has committed to a four-and-a-half-year contract and will take the number 22 shirt with the Eagles.…
Eddie Howe has insisted there is no concern surrounding Sandro Tonali’s situation at Newcastle United despite speculation connecting the midfielder with Arsenal late in the transfer window. Reports on deadline day claimed the league leaders were considering a move, but Newcastle maintained the player was unavailable and confirmed no discussions had taken place. Tonali’s representative,…
أشاد مدرب أرسنال ميكل أرتيتا باحترافية نوني مادويك بعد تقديمه عرضاً رائعاً أمام ليدز يونايتد رغم دخوله التشكيلة الأساسية في اللحظات الأخيرة. دخل الجناح أرضية الملعب بديلاً لبوكايو ساكا الذي تعرض لإصابة أثناء الإحماء، وبرغم ضيق وقت الاستعداد، أدى مادويك دوراً حاسماً بصناعة الهدف الأول ثم تسجيل الهدف الثاني، ليضمن لفريق شمال لندن الفوز الخارجي…