Goals from Declan Rice, Kai Havertz, and Martin Ødegaard secured a comfortable 3-0 victory for Arsenal over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League, bringing Mikel Arteta’s side closer to automatic qualification for the knockout rounds. Rice, who had gone 15 matches without scoring in Europe’s premier competition, opened the scoring just two minutes in with a stunning half-volley. Havertz laid the ball down for Gabriel Martinelli’s drilled cross, which Rice expertly rifled home from 12 yards to give Arsenal an early lead. The goal eased any lingering nerves following Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa, where Arsenal had surrendered a…
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Cristina Serra, wife of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, has spoken out for the first time since news broke of their separation, confirming that she is “feeling great.” Spotted shopping alone in Barcelona just a week after the news became public, Cristina greeted a Spanish reporter with a smile. When asked how she was doing, she responded, “Perfecta, gracias” (“Perfect, thanks”) and added, “Everything’s fine” when further inquired about her state of mind. However, she chose to remain silent when asked directly about the reasons behind the split. Speculation suggests that Guardiola’s decision to extend his contract with Manchester City…
Chelsea have joined Manchester City in expressing interest in Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz, according to reports. Since his £42.4m move to Juventus this summer, Luiz has struggled for game time, and the former Aston Villa player has been frequently linked with a return to the Premier League. These rumors gained traction earlier this week when it was revealed that City, one of Luiz’s former clubs, were considering a move for the Brazilian. Meanwhile, Juventus are working on their own signings, with director Cristiano Giuntoli recently in London for talks with Chelsea about Portugal international Renato Veiga. According to La Gazzetta…
Mikel Arteta shared “very positive news” regarding Arsenal’s injury updates ahead of their Champions League clash with Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday night. The Gunners have faced a series of injuries this season, losing several key players for extended periods. William Saliba was the latest addition to the treatment room, picking up a muscular issue that forced him to miss Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Aston Villa. Initial reports indicated a two-week absence due to a hamstring strain, but Arteta remained cautious, saying Saliba is “evolving really well.” “The last few days he’s been feeling much better,” Arteta explained. “However, this game…
Barcelona sporting director Deco has downplayed rumors linking the club to a potential move for Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford, emphasizing that the club’s immediate priority is securing contract renewals rather than pursuing new signings. Barcelona is one of several European clubs reportedly monitoring Rashford, who has struggled for regular playing time at United. While AC Milan’s interest has cooled and doubts linger over Rashford’s interest in a move to Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona has been described as the England international’s “dream” destination. Despite reports suggesting Barcelona was preparing a bid for Rashford, Deco has been quick to temper expectations. Speaking…
Liverpool secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over a ten-man Lille side in the Champions League on Tuesday, extending their flawless record in the competition to seven consecutive wins this season. Lille arrived at Anfield riding a 21-game unbeaten streak stretching back to mid-September and looked confident in the early stages. The French side successfully stifled Liverpool’s potent attack and subdued the Anfield crowd with disciplined defending and sharp organization. However, it took a moment of brilliance in the 34th minute to spark the hosts into life. Jonathan David, Lille’s star forward, lost possession deep in Liverpool’s half, allowing Curtis Jones…
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed rumours suggesting he has already decided to leave the club at the end of this season. Spanish radio station Onda Cero reported on Monday that Ancelotti had made up his mind to depart, regardless of how the rest of the season unfolds. However, the Italian coach, whose contract with Madrid runs until 2026, addressed these claims in a press conference. “No. I want to be very clear. I won’t decide when I leave this club,” Ancelotti stated. “I know that day will come, but I don’t know when. I won’t make that decision.…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca provided a concerning update on the injuries of midfielders Enzo Fernandez and Romeo Lavia following Monday night’s 1-0 Premier League victory over Wolves. The win was crucial for Chelsea, marking their first league victory in over a month and lifting them back into the top four. However, the absence of both Fernandez and Lavia meant that Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall was given his first Premier League start for the club. The duo had started together in midfield against Bournemouth, with Lavia featuring due to Moises Caicedo temporarily playing as a right-back. Unfortunately, both players picked up muscle injuries…
Manchester City have reportedly reached an agreement with AC Milan for the loan of Kyle Walker, allowing the veteran full-back to join the Serie A giants for the remainder of the season, according to French outlet L’Equipe. Pep Guardiola recently revealed Walker’s desire to end his career abroad after leaving the 34-year-old out of the FA Cup victory over Salford City earlier this month. Milan quickly emerged as the frontrunners for Walker’s signature, despite brief speculation that Inter might attempt to hijack the move. Walker, eager to embrace the opportunity, gave his approval to Milan’s initial approach. According to reports,…
Serie A champions Napoli are reportedly offering Manchester United a reduced fee for Victor Osimhen, provided the Red Devils include young forward Alejandro Garnacho in a swap deal. Garnacho, 20, has been strongly linked with a move to Napoli as part of Manchester United’s strategy to restructure and offload players. According to reports from Il Mattino and Sky Sports Italia, the Argentine forward has already agreed to personal terms with the Naples-based club. New details suggest that Napoli are willing to lower their asking price for Osimhen, in exchange for Garnacho’s inclusion in the deal. Osimhen, who scored 31 goals…