Five players will miss Arsenal vs Nottingham Forest as Mikel Arteta issues major injury update

Mikel Arteta and Nuno Espirito Santo are both expected to miss some big names this weekend. Arsenal will host Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon as both sides look to climb the Premier League table. The Gunners have pocketed just five points from their last five games in the English top-flight, with their …

Mikel Arteta will reach a significant milestone as Arsenal manager when his side hosts Nottingham Forest on Saturday

Mikel Arteta will reach a significant milestone in his managerial career on Saturday when Arsenal host Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. The Spaniard will oversee his 250th game as Arsenal boss, cementing his place as the most successful manager in the club’s history at this stage of their tenure. Since taking charge in December …

Barcelona’s fans will love Hansi Flick’s latest update on status of Gavi

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has on Friday provided an update on the wellbeing of midfield starlet Gavi. And the news will no doubt be met with collective delight on the part of the Barcelona faithful. This comes amid confirmation that the youngster is now ready to feature from the off in competitive fixtures once …

Lionel Messi provides his take on Hansi Flick’s Barcelona

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has on Friday spoken out on the stellar start to the campaign being enjoyed by the current crop of stars. Barca, of course, are in the midst of nothing short of a brilliant opening to the term. All told, across 17 fixtures in all competitions to date, the Catalans have racked …

Arsenal have received a significant injury boost with star player making a surprise return from injury

Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard has made a swift and unexpected return to training after concerns about an injury sustained during international duty with Belgium. The 28-year-old was forced off the pitch during Belgium’s 1-0 defeat to Israel in a European Championship qualifier. Starting the match, Trossard managed just 37 minutes before being substituted for Johan …

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has given an update on the fitness of his side ahead of their against Nottingham Forest, amid a devastating blow for Ben White

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal right-back Ben White is facing “months” on the sidelines after suffering a knee injury. The 27-year-old has been dealing with different issues all season and has missed games against PSG, Leicester, Southampton and Bolton. After struggling through until the November international break though, the decision was taken for him to undergo surgery in order …

Mikel Arteta wants his players to ‘show their teeth’ as Arsenal throw themselves into an unforgiving festive fixture schedule

Mikel Arteta will be eager to return to winning ways after the international break. Arsenal will lock horns with Nottingham Forest at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon as both sides look to climb the Premier League table. The Gunners have won just five points from a possible 15 in the English top-flight since October, with their …

How will Barcelona line up against Celta Vigo in a crucial La Liga trip?

Barcelona return from the international break to begin their end of the year schedule with a very difficult La Liga trip against Celta Vigo at Balaídos, looking to return to winning ways after a defeat to Real Sociedad last time out. The had won seven games in a row in all competitions before the loss at Anoeta, and will hope …

Barcelona youngster wins admiration from French World Cup winner- ‘Best young player in the world’

All three of Barcelona’s forwards have been unstoppable this season. While Lewandowski has led the way in terms of goalscoring, Raphinha has been a stunning playmaker and Lamine Yamal has led counterattacks lethally. The teenage sensation, in particular, has enjoyed a lion’s share of the limelight for his ability to play at such a level …

Arsenal handed Premier League title race boost chance that Mikel Arteta must not squander

Arsenal have the chance to reduce the gap between themselves and Liverpool when Premier League action resumes this weekend. The Gunners have not played a competitive game since their 1-1 draw with London rivals Chelsea on November 10, with the November international break offering Mikel Arteta’s squad the perfect chance to rest and recover. Martin Odegaard remained in north London instead of joining …