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… Arsenal depend on a staunch defence but Bukayo Saka's return from injury near the end of the season boosted Mikel Arteta's team as they clinched the Premier League title. …
Wing kings Kvaratskhelia, Saka can decide Champions League finalCitizen Digital
… Speculation has swirled about the Austrian's future since he announced his departure in January, with reports of a move to another Premier League club or a potential return to Germany. …
'No future plans, other than a hangover,' says Palace boss GlasnerCitizen Digital
… ANTOINE SEMENYO (Manchester City) Semenyo finished third in the Premier League goalscoring charts this season after netting his 17th for runners-up Manchester City in a 2-1 home defeat by fourth-placed Aston Villa. …
African players in Europe: Liverpool legend Salah bids farewellCitizen Digital
… "I maybe wasn't his best friend in the dressing room, or maybe I wasn't always loved, but I had an incredible belief in his style of leadership." In a decade at City, the former Barcelona and Bayern manager won the Premier League six times and the Champions League alongside a gli …
Pep 'made me believe I could be a coach', says KompanyCitizen Digital
… "I think Mo and I have the same interest - we want the best for this club," said Slot, who won the Premier League in his first season in charge last year. …
Slot says he shares Salah ambition for LiverpoolCitizen Digital
… Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed football By AFP May 20, 2026 09:34 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola reacts on the pitch after the English Premier League …
Pep Guardiola: Catalan genius who changed footballCitizen Digital
… rrick given permanent deal as Man Utd manager By AFP May 22, 2026 01:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's English Interim head coach Michael Carrick reacts after the English Premier League …
Michael Carrick given permanent deal as Man Utd managerCitizen Digital
Arteta on BBQ duty as Arsenal clinched Premier League title By AFP May 22, 2026 09:01 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Arsenal's Spanish coach Mikel Arteta reacts during the UEFA Champions League semi-final …
Arteta on BBQ duty as Arsenal clinched Premier League titleThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeManchester United on Friday rewarded Michael Carrick with a permanent deal as head coach for guiding the club to a third-placed finish in the Premier League. …
Michael Carrick confirmed as permanent Man United managerCitizen Digital
Eight Arsenal fans fined in Eldoret for rowdy Premier League title celebrations By Salome Murugi May 21, 2026 06:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image of a judge's gavel. …
Eight Arsenal fans fined in Eldoret for rowdy Premier League title celebrationsManchester United manager Michael Carrick believes the team is strong enough to compete with Europe's best as they return to the Champions League for the first time in three years, facing Azerbaijani champions Sabah in their league phase opener.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick believes the team is strong enough to compete with Europe's best as they return to the Champions League for the first time in three years, facing Azerbaijani champions Sabah in their league phase opener.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Paris Saint-Germain, having won the Champions League in back-to-back years under Luis Enrique, are now pursuing a rare third consecutive title. Captain Marquinhos acknowledged the difficulty of the objective but said the treble is PSG's target for the campaign.
8 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 →
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 →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi wants one more major signing to complete a transfer window in which he has already spent approaching £300 million, following the arrivals of Brazil winger Savio (£85 million) and Egypt forward Omar Marmoush on loan from Manchester City.
28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old signed by Manchester City from Lille for an initial 100 million euros, is set to make his Premier League debut at Crystal Palace on Friday. Manager Enzo Maresca said the midfielder is "ready to go" but called for patience with the most expensive teenager in Premier League history.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham Hotspur agreed a season-long loan deal with Manchester City for Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to buy for £60 million next year, following the signing of Brazilian winger Savio for a reported initial fee of £75 million.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi apologised for his side's 3-0 defeat at Brentford, saying his players did not fight hard enough. The loss marked Tottenham's joint-heaviest opening day defeat in the Premier League era, despite the club spending over £200 million in the transfer window.
23 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 →
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has called on the team to make amends for an "unacceptable" campaign in which they finished fifth in the Premier League, lost 19 of 56 matches across all competitions, and failed to win a trophy before manager Arne Slot was sacked.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona announced the signing of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri from Manchester City on a deal running until 2030, reportedly for around 75 million euros. The 30-year-old midfielder, a 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, joined Barcelona after seven years at Manchester City.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri for around 75 million euros, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. The 30-year-old World Cup winner and 2024 Ballon d'Or recipient joins after Manchester City's success since 2019, with Barcelona moving for him following injuries to midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
16 August 2026 · The Standard →
Evangelos Marinakis, owner of Nottingham Forest, has filed a defamation claim against Crystal Palace over a banner displayed by the London club's fans at a Premier League match depicting him holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White's head. The banner, displayed nearly a year ago at Selhurst Park during a 1-1 clash, included text sarcastically denying his involvement in blackmail, match-fixing, drug trafficking, or corruption; the FA later fined Palace £50,000 for failing to control supporter conduct.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for a reported £75 million, to "ignite something different" at the club. Arteta described the 28-year-old as a "warrior" with quality, intuition, leadership and charisma who will push the team's existing midfield of Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and Eberechi Eze.
10 August 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, signed from Newcastle for a reported £75 million, to "ignite something different" at the Premier League champions. Guimaraes was introduced to Gunners fans ahead of a pre-season friendly against Borussia Dortmund.
9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City have rejected Barcelona's opening bid of £38.5 million for midfielder Rodri, with City understood to want about £68 million for the 30-year-old World Cup winner who has one season remaining on his contract.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said he hopes new signings can help the club win the Champions League for the first time since 2020, after the club won the league and cup double last season but lost to Paris Saint-Germain 6-5 on aggregate in the semi-finals.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has completed a move to Turkish club Trabzonspor on a two-year contract, earning 17 million euros per season plus bonuses and merchandise revenue. The 34-year-old Egyptian international departs the Premier League after nine years with Liverpool, during which he scored 257 goals in 442 appearances.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi said the Brazilian forward Richarlison "sometimes" wants to leave, while the 29-year-old has recently scored in pre-season matches against Chelsea and Auckland FC.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said football must be kept out of private hands and remain "for the people," backing UEFA's opposition to FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in a commercial subsidiary that would run the World Cup.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Mancini has been appointed Italy head coach for a second time, replacing Gennaro Gattuso after Italy's World Cup qualification play-off defeat. The 61-year-old, who previously led Italy to the Euro 2020 title, said he aims to restore the team to winning ways after missing the last three World Cups.
30 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Roberto Mancini has been named head coach of Italy's national team for a second time, tasked with revitalizing the Azzurri after missing out on the last three World Cups. FIGC president Giovanni Malago announced the appointment, also revealing that technical director Roberto Maldini has been replaced by Claudio Ranieri.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo said on Monday he learned he is no longer a candidate for the national coaching job, expressing bitterness over the debate surrounding his candidacy. Pirlo had been favoured for the post after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third successive time, but questions about his limited coaching success and a contract with a Russian betting firm reportedly contributed to his withdrawal.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea to sign for Real Madrid for 55 million euros under Jose Mourinho, describing the move as a chance he could not refuse despite four years at Chelsea where he won the Club World Cup and Conference League.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
David Raya of Spain says the country is "in good hands" regardless of who starts in goal at the World Cup, as he competes with Unai Simon and Joan Garcia for the number one spot. Simon is expected to start despite Raya and Garcia's strong seasons at Arsenal and Barcelona respectively.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak revealed that Pep Guardiola considered quitting "100 times" during his 10 years as manager before finally stepping down after the season. Guardiola left after winning six Premier League titles and the Champions League, with the chairman noting that the manager's resignation threats during difficult periods were not always serious.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
The 23-year-old Chelsea right back was selected for France's World Cup squad and will compete with Jules Kounde for the starting position. Gusto joined Chelsea from Lyon for a reported 30 million euros in 2023 and has earned nine caps since his international debut in 2023.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta admitted that Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain are the best team in the world after Arsenal fell to defeat in the final on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra-time. PSG won the Champions League for a second consecutive season with a 4-3 penalty shoot-out victory.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal lost the UEFA Champions League final to Paris Saint-Germain 4-3 on penalties in Budapest, with Kai Havertz scoring early for the Gunners and Ousmane Dembele equalizing from a second-half penalty. Declan Rice said the defeat is "just the start" and believes Arsenal will eventually conquer Europe.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain face Arsenal in Saturday's final in Budapest. Arsenal, seeking their first Champions League trophy after winning the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years, aim to dethrone the French champions.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →