England defender signed by Arsenal from Aston Villa for £50 million in August 2026.
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… Villa rested World Cup campaigners Ezri Konsa, Emi Martinez and Ollie Watkins, but Unai Emery handed debuts to midfielder Joao Gomes and striker Madjo. …
PSG down Aston Villa to retain UEFA Super CupCitizen Digital
… placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); France made multiple changes from the line-up they used for the semi-final defeat to Spain -- and the new defence was in disarray as Declan Rice kicked off the scoring with a long-range effort before defender Ezri Konsa …
England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup finalThe Standard
… g so that's all we could really do and we've done it." Both coaches made multiple changes for the match in the oppressive heat of Miami, with a host of stars on the bench.Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice put England ahead with a goal from distance in the third minute and Ezri Konsa …
England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze matchCitizen Digital
… "We were close but couldn't keep the level up after we scored." Tuchel is likely to face serious scrutiny for his substitutions, notably the decision to bring goalscorer Gordon off for defender Ezri Konsa in the 72nd minute. …
Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream diesThe Standard
… British tabloid The Sun encapsulated the mood of recrimination among frustrated England fans as their headlines blared: 'Lost his Tuch?' and 'Thomas tanked it'.Tuchel was lambasted for sending on Dan Burn and Ezri Konsa to make a five-man defence, in a failed bid to hold on after …
'Lost his Tuch?' England boss hammered by media after World Cup exitThe Standard
… "We were close but couldn't keep the level up after we scored." Tuchel is likely to face serious scrutiny for his substitutions, notably the decision to bring goalscorer Gordon off for defender Ezri Konsa in the 72nd minute."I did also offensive substitutions in the last games, w …
Tuchel defends tactics after England World Cup dream diesCitizen Digital
… Tuchel could be forced into a defensive reshuffle with Ezri Konsa moving to right-back and John Stones coming in at centre-back. …
England chase World Cup glory as Haaland allows Norway to dreamCitizen Digital
… They were perhaps fortunate to avoid a worse outcome after Ezri Konsa's clumsy challenge on Ghana forward Prince Adu in the area went unpunished. …
Bellingham rues England's 'second game fever' after Ghana drawCitizen Digital
… They were perhaps fortunate to avoid a worse outcome after Ezri Konsa's clumsy challenge on Ghana forward Prince Adu in the area went unpunished. …
Bellingham rues England's 'second game fever' after Ghana drawThe Standard
… "The VAR went for a coffee," Queiroz said of the decision not to award "a clear penalty" for Ezri Konsa's challenge on Prince Adu. …
Brazil aim for last 32 as World Cup goes into hectic phaseArsenal beat Lille 3-0 with goals from Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka in the second half to extend their perfect Champions League start and share the league table lead with Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal beat Lille 3-0 with goals from Jurrien Timber, Eberechi Eze, and Bukayo Saka in the second half to extend their perfect Champions League start and share the league table lead with Barcelona and Sporting Lisbon.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England captain Harry Kane will draw level with Peter Shilton's 125 appearance record if he plays in Tuesday's Nations League match against Czech Republic. The 33-year-old striker is already England's record goalscorer with 89 goals.
5 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defender Nico O'Reilly has been ruled out of the Nations League match against the Czech Republic on Tuesday, while Ezri Konsa is set to be in the squad. Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha has been called up as O'Reilly's replacement.
29 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England winger Anthony Gordon, who plays for Barcelona, says England cannot copy Spain's football model and should instead use their own strengths as they seek to end a 60-year wait to win a major tournament, ahead of a Nations League match against Spain.
24 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the referee's decision to award Sunderland a penalty in the second half was "not acceptable" and could have cost his team the Premier League title, though goalkeeper David Raya saved Enzo Le Fée's spot-kick and Arsenal won 2-0 with goals from Bruno Guimaraes and Bukayo Saka.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said the decision to award Sunderland a penalty could have cost his side the Premier League title, despite Arsenal winning 2-0 at the Stadium of Light. The penalty, awarded when Ezri Konsa was penalised for wrestling Dan Ballard to the floor, was saved by David Raya.
13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said 17-year-old Brian Madjo's time to shine in the Champions League will come after being left out of Villa's European squad. Madjo scored in Villa's UEFA Super Cup loss to PSG last month but has been sidelined by injury.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he is happy with his squad after the Premier League champions failed to sign Morgan Rogers, Vinicius Junior, and Julian Alvarez during the summer transfer window, while losing Leandro Trossard, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli. Arteta told reporters he loves the players he has and pledged to support them.
5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is closing in on a £50 million move to Saudi side Al Hilal and will be replaced by Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson. Manager Unai Emery said Watkins's legacy should remain untarnished despite not playing in last weekend's 4-0 loss to Brighton, citing a disagreement over his availability.
29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa after several player departures, Tottenham seek returns on their £300 million transfer investment against Newcastle, and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home debut at Anfield against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United aim to recover from an opening weekend loss as Ipswich visit Old Trafford.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal's manager Mikel Arteta praised his team's desire after they won 3-0 against Coventry City in their opening Premier League match, with goals from Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium on Friday.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal won their Premier League title-defence opener 3-0 against Coventry at the Emirates Stadium, with Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard scoring. Manager Mikel Arteta's side brushed aside the promoted team in emphatic fashion on Friday.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal, champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, prepare to face Coventry in the season opener at Emirates Stadium. Manager Mikel Arteta said the team will embrace being "hunted" by rivals as they aim to cement their position as English football's dominant force.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal want to sign a defender and are active in the transfer market, with the Premier League champions reportedly close to sealing a deal for Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa after improving their offer to around £50 million. Konsa would join the defence alongside Gabriel Magalhaes with William Saliba and Jurrien Timber sidelined by injury.
21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has declared his intention to build the club into "the best club in the world" as the Premier League champions begin their defence against Coventry, with Manchester City's era potentially ending after Pep Guardiola's resignation.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million, after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta returned with an improved offer following an earlier rejected bid. Konsa, 28, recently featured for England at the World Cup and will undergo a medical before completing his move.
19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta told reporters he is happy at the club and fans need not worry about his future, despite heading into the final year of his contract. Arteta, who ended Arsenal's 22-year Premier League drought in May, joined the club in 2019 and last renewed his deal in 2024.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, heading into the final year of his contract, told fans they have no reason to worry about his future, stating he wants to stay and is "extremely happy" at the club. Arteta ended Arsenal's 22-year wait for a Premier League title in May, and he last agreed a new contract in 2024.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised incoming Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, expecting him to do an "unbelievable job" after Pep Guardiola's departure. The two clubs meet in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday in Maresca's first major test in the role.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain defeated Europa League winners Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue. PSG retained the title they won the previous year against Tottenham Hotspur.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.
19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England defeated France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham becoming the first English player to score seven goals at a single World Cup. Kylian Mbappe became the leading scorer in World Cup history during the match.
19 July 2026 · The Standard →
England's World Cup dream ended in a 2-1 semifinal defeat to Argentina on Wednesday. Manager Thomas Tuchel said his team became "too passive" after Anthony Gordon's early second-half goal, allowing Argentina to score through Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-final after going 1-0 up, with manager Thomas Tuchel's defensive substitutions drawing criticism from the British media. The Sun and Daily Mail blamed Tuchel's cautious tactics for squandering the lead as Argentina scored twice in the closing minutes.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
England's World Cup campaign ended in a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in a semi-final, with manager Thomas Tuchel defending his tactical decisions despite his team becoming "too passive" after taking an early second-half lead through Anthony Gordon.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
England advance to the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami against Norway, led by scoring machine Erling Haaland, who has seven goals in four World Cup appearances. England, featuring Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, are favoured to reach the semi-finals despite defensive vulnerabilities.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England drew 0-0 with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday, with Jude Bellingham attributing the result to "second game fever"—a pattern where England wins their opening match before drawing their second game in major tournaments.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
England was held to a goalless draw by Ghana in their second World Cup group match on Tuesday in Foxborough, with Jude Bellingham attributing the result to "second game fever" — a recurring pattern where England wins their opening match before drawing the second in major tournaments.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Brazil will seek to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup against Scotland as the tournament shifts to six games a day. Carlo Ancelotti's side expect to progress, though Scotland aims to qualify for the knockout rounds for the first time in their history.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →