Mikel Arteta has said he is a “big believer” that Kai Havertz can be Arsenal’s 30-goal-a-season man. Havertz is set to lead the line for Arsenal in their clash at Nottingham Forest on Sunday as he continues to be preferred to the out-of-favour Viktor Gyökeres. The German joined Arsenal from Chelsea in 2023, scoring 14 goals in his first season at the Emirates Stadium before netting 15 in the following…
Unai Emery praised Johan Manzambi after his goal helped Aston Villa claim a 1-0 win over Newcastle at St. James’ Park. The Switzerland midfielder had looked set to join the Magpies over the summer before eventually signing for Villa and his goal was the difference on Tyneside. João Gomes edged towards the box to curl a cross in for Manzambi, who easily nodded past Lukáš Horníček in the 36th minute.…
Michael Carrick has said his future as Manchester United head coach is “not important” ahead of a crucial clash against Leeds United. Man United head to Elland Road on Sunday with Carrick under pressure following a run of five games without a win. Another poor result will ramp up the questions about his suitability for the role, but Carrick insists his own job prospects are the last thing on his…
United States midfielder Gio Reyna continued his recent impressive form, scoring for Strasbourg against Paris Saint-Germain in the French league on Saturday. Reyna broke the deadlock in the 17th minute with a low shot that took a slight deflection past Matvei Safonov in the PSG goal. – USMNT players are beefing online again: A look at the most memorable, pettiest feuds – U.S. prodigy Sullivan sets latest MLS record, says…
Real Betis coach Manuel Pellegrini blamed “incomprehensible and inexplicable decisions” for his side’s 5-2 loss at home to Barcelona on Saturday in LaLiga. Pellegrini bemoaned the call which led to a stunning Giovani Lo Celso strike being ruled out, claimed Barça’s third goal should have been disallowed for a foul by Fermín López and lamented the red card shown to Facundo Bernal. Abde Ezzalzouli had just made it 3-2 when…
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick hailed Lamine Yamal as the best player in the world after his side thrashed Real Betis 5-2 to equal the best ever start to a LaLiga season. Yamal, 19, opened the scoring in Seville with a stunning solo goal as Barça notched a ninth straight win to match Real Madrid’s record, set in 1961-62 and 1968-69. – Mourinho praises Vini’s Madrid grit: If I were him,…
Harry Kane scored his 102nd goal in his 100th Bundesliga game on Saturday, the most by any player in the league’s history after a century of appearances. During Bayern Munich’s 6-1 victory over RB Leipzig, Kane tapped home from Nathaniel Brown’s cutback in the 53rd minute to make it 5-0 and mark the milestone with a goal. In doing so, Kane ensured he smashed the existing record of 72 after…
LONDON — Andoni Iraola questioned the decision to overturn a penalty awarded to Liverpool in the first half of their 2-1 win at Brentford and shared injury concerns over Dominic Szoboszlai and Jeremie Frimpong after both were forced off. Liverpool became the first team to defeat Brentford this season, with Keith Andrews’ side finishing with nine men. Brentford took the lead 44 minutes in through Keane Lewis-Potter, but the hosts…
Enzo Maresca has played down fears over Erling Haaland‘s fitness after the striker limped off at the end of Manchester City‘s 3-2 win over Ipswich on Saturday. Haaland, who scored twice, looked in pain after a heavy challenge with Jack Clarke in stoppage time. The Norwegian was already heading off the pitch before the full-time whistle was blown and went straight down the tunnel at the end of the game.…
Emi Martínez has been taken to hospital, it has been confirmed, after he suffered a head injury during Chelsea‘s Premier League match against Everton on Saturday. Chelsea coach Xabi Alonso told reporters that the Argentina international was conscious when leaving the stadium and has been taken to hospital for “precautionary tests,” adding: “for now we need to wait.” Martínez, 34, collided with Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite when rushing from his goal…