Mikel Arteta praises ‘extraordinary’ Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka after Arsenal defeat Newcastle

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang opened and closed the scoring against Newcastle The forward was substituted on 79 minutes, with Arteta suggesting the Gabon international’s exit was fitness-related.  “He had to go in, we decided to change him,” the Spaniard said, remaining vague. Thomas Partey, meanwhile, made just his second appearance – and first start – since picking up an injury in Arsenal’s […]

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PSG 'looking to hijack Barcelona's move for Eric Garcia'

Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino ‘looking to hijack Barcelona’s move for Manchester City centre back Eric Garcia’ as Ligue 1 giants aim to take advantage of the uncertainty plaguing the Nou Camp Barcelona have been in hot pursuit of Manchester City centre back Eric Garcia Garcia has made clear his intentions to leave the Etihad with Barca interested But Paris […]

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Kieran Trippier: FIFA dismisses Atletico Madrid's appeal against defender's punishment for breaching betting rules

FIFA has rejected Atletico Madrid’s appeal against Kieran Tripper’s 10-week ban for breaching Football Association betting rules The Atletico right-back was fined £70,000 and handed the ban, later given worldwide effect by FIFA, in December for breaching the FA’s betting regulations. Atletico appealed to FIFA arguing the FA’s 10-week ban was not applicable in Spain – and the suspension was […]

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Arzani should consider A-League return, says Socceroos boss

Graham Arnold has urged stranded Socceroos winger Daniel Arzani to consider a return to the A-League to revive his flagging career after copping a stinging assessment from his coach in Holland. Arzani rose to prominence with a series of eye-catching cameos for Australia at the 2018 World Cup but is facing a career crossroads, having played a total of just […]

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