Mikel Arteta and Arsenal ‘weighing’ January transfer after Thomas Partey setback

Arsenal are in a strong position to qualify automatically to the Champions League knockouts following a 3-0 win over Monaco on Wednesday night. It was their fourth victory in six games as Bukayo Saka bagged a brace in either half and Kai Havertz netted with two minutes from time. The result put Mikel Arteta’s side in third place …

Bukayo Saka heaps praise on Myles Lewis-Skelly after fabulous display vs Monaco

Arsenal registered their fourth win of the Champions League campaign with a 3-0 victory over Monaco at the Emirates Stadium last night. The Gunners had a slow start to the game, but they managed to pick up momentum and went into the break with a comfortable 1-0 lead. The London giants could have easily scored …

Saka shines again with a stellar performance in Arsenal’s victory

Bukayo Saka continues to cement his reputation as one of the world’s finest attackers, delivering a masterclass in Arsenal’s 3-0 Champions League win over Monaco. The 23-year-old scored twice and assisted a third, guiding Arsenal to the brink of a knockout stage spot. Saka’s first goal showcased his instinctive finishing, capitalising on precise work from …

Saliba’s support for Myles Lewis-Skelly after Saka’s goal, and Gabriel Jesus’ evolving role at Arsenal highlighted.

The last time Monaco came to the Emirates Stadium an out of form striker endured a frustrating night. Nine years later it seems that very little has changed. The Gabriel Jesus that signed for Arsenal two and a half years ago would have walked away with two goals against Monaco. The one on display on …

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal had a significant role to play after the win over Borussia Dortmund

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal had a significant role to play after the win over Borussia Dortmund, as he was one of the players chosen for the anti-doping control. Following this, he shared his thoughts on the game, expressing his satisfaction with the team’s overall performance. He emphasised the challenging nature of the match, highlighting the difficulty …

Manchester United might be experiencing a positive turnaround under Ruben Amorim, particularly during their visit to Plzeň.

There is progress away from the matches under the new Manchester United head coach. Ruben Amorim’s press conference started 20 minutes earlier than scheduled at the Doosan Arena. United were also bang on schedule for their 10.15am training session at Carrington on Wednesday morning. Erik ten Hag memorably dropped Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford for …

Ruben Amorim confirms ‘amazing’ Man Utd ace will start vs Viktoria Plzen

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed one guaranteed starter for today’s Europa League clash against Viktoria Plzen on the road. The Red Devils suffered a disappointing 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League last weekend. They have the opportunity to make amends this evening. The club take on Plzen at the Doosan …

Match-winner Ferran Torres was beaten to Man of the Match prize by Barcelona teammate vs Dortmund

Barcelona star Ferran Torres was not recognised for his efforts in the club’s meeting with Borussia Dortmund with the Man of the Match award. Introduced to proceedings off the bench during Barcelona’s Champions League meeting with the aforementioned Dortmund, the Spanish international went on to prove himself match-winner. This came by way of a fine …

Hansi Flick hails ‘wonderful’ Barcelona after Dortmund win

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick was a happy man after seeing his team beat Dortmund 3-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday. Goals from Raphinha and a brace from substitute Ferran Torres secured a good win for the Catalans, leaving Flick to praise his side. Flick also played down fears about Raphinha after taking off the Brazilian …

Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Barcelona: Player ratings as Torres fires Catalans to victory

Ferran Torres was the Barcelona hero on Wednesday night as he scored twice in their 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League. Much of Dortmund’s success in recent years, especially in this competition, has been predicated on their form at Signal Iduna Park. They’d enjoyed an 11-game winning run at home before their …