Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has stated that Bukayo Saka is keen to play as the Gunners prepare for their crunch London derby with Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday. Saka has been an integral part of Arteta's squad but has struggled with fitness issues of late which led him to miss the Gunners' 1-0 win over Manchester City before the international break. He also had...
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from professional football. The 32-year-old, who joined Los Angeles from Chelsea in 2019 for a whopping £130 million, including bonuses, played just 76 matches for Real across four seasons, struggling with numerous injuries and fitness issues. Hazard announced the news of his retirement on his official social media platform on Tuesday, bringing an end...
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says Nicolas Jackson's goal in the 1-0 EFL Cup third round victory over Brighton & Hove Albion was important for the forward. The Senegal international had scored just once since his summer arrival from Villarreal and had come under scrutiny lately for finding it difficult to score but rather accruing yellow cards, something that will see him suspended for this weekend's Premier...
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi starred in Fulham’s 2-1 win over Norwich City in the EFL Cup at Craven Cottage on Wednesday night. The 27-year-old former Everton midfielder got his first goal and assisted in his first start for Marco Silva’s side as they progressed into the fourth round of the tournament, where they will travel to face Ipswich Town. Iwobi off the mark! ???????? pic.twitter.com/rcUoSx5qvM...
Malo Gusto received the first direct red card of his career as Chelsea lost 1-0 to Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League on Sunday. The young French right-back has been deputising for Reece James who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. Gusto was making his fifth consecutive league start in the blue shirt but luck did not smile on him in the 58th...
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