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Mikel Arteta praised his side for the fact they “keep digging, keep believing” in the Premier League title race, knowing there is a “big reward” still in reach. Arsenal have faltered of late, allowing title rivals Manchester City back into …

Martin Odegaard helped to keep alive Arsenal in touching distance of league leaders Manchester City, winning a tough match against third-placed Newcastle United. The Norway international’s 14th-minute strike, his fifth goal in as many games, coupled with Fabian Schar’s unfortunate …

We’ve looked at who wins the most points from losing positions, so it stands to reason we’d follow that up by having a gander at who spaffs points away from winning ones. The answer is mainly Leicester, who have managed …

Chelsea have picked up only six points from behind all season. That’s worse than every other Premier League club. But Newcastle have developed the knack. 20) Chelsea – 6pts 16 deficits, 2 wins, 0 draws, 13 defeats They really have …

While most of the British Isles shivers and reaches for an umbrella, Spain has suffered an uncomfortably warm spring thus far – but nothing to match the heat of Vinicius Jr right now.   While most of the British Isles …

Three Premier League clubs – and probably Barcelona – will be happy to learn Raphinha is ‘considering’ a summer transfer. Also: West Ham want one of the Brazilian’s ex-Leeds teammate. RAPHINHA ‘CONSIDERING’ BARCA EXIT Both Chelsea and Arsenal made bids …

Manchester City have gone four points clear at the top of the Premier League table with all three points against Leeds United at the Etihad. Ilkay Gundogan scored twice but missed a penalty as Manchester City survived a late scare …

Frank Lampard finally got his first win as Chelsea boss this season with an away victory against Bournemouth which lifts Chelsea to 42 points. Strikes from Benoit Badiashile and Joao Felix in the final eight minutes at Vitality Stadium earned …

Watching a talented player complete a dribble is one of the most thrilling sites in football – but which players have got fans off their seats most often this season? The likes of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe are surprisingly absent …

Arsenal have reportedly been told that they will have to pay £18m to sign Croatia international Josip Sutalo from Dinamo Zagreb this summer. The Premier League club’s lack of depth has been exposed in recent weeks. Their first-choice players have …

The biggest party in Naples’ history hinged upon the result of a football match over 500 miles away towards the Croatian border. Napoli had already spurned their chances of winning the Serie A title at home by failing to beat …

Erik ten Hag bemoaned an “annoying” loss against Brighton and Hove Albion as Man Utd’s Champions League hopes were dealt a blow. Brighton standout Alexis Mac Allister smashed home his penalty in the ninth minute of added time after Luke …

Despite his consistent showings of superhuman abilities through the years, Lionel Messi remains a mere mortal and, like the rest of us, isn’t perfect after all. The Paris Saint-Germain forward finds himself suspended by the club for taking an unauthorised …

The Qatari bid for Man Utd wants you to think they’ll sign Kylian Mbappe this summer, when Arsenal want to make £200m stretch to a couple of midfielders, a forward and a centre-back… QATARIS WANT PSG, REAL, BAYERN STARS AT …

Erling Haaland had an imposing lead of five goals at one point but Karim Benzema can’t stop scoring hat-tricks in April and Marcus Rashford is firing. Kylian Mbappe led the 2022 top goalscorers list by six goals from the old …

Paris Saint-Germain have ‘suspended’ Lionel Messi for two weeks after he made an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia, according to reports. The Argentine forward made the move to the French capital in the summer of 2021 after Barcelona were unable …

Emmanuel Petit says he saw Chelsea players arguing on the bench as Frank Lampard’s side fell to yet another defeat on Tuesday night. That’s now six defeats in six for Lampard as interim manager, who watched his side fall apart …

Jose Mourinho is set for ‘showdown talks’ with Roma having received a ‘call from a Chelsea chief’ over the vacant manager’s position at Stamford Bridge. The Blues currently have Frank Lampard in interim charge of the club as they conduct …

According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo desires to depart from Al-Nassr only a few months after joining the Saudi Arabian club from Manchester United. The Portuguese icon and United came to a mutual agreement to terminate his contract after his controversial …

Liverpool could be preparing for a double raid on France, while Arsenal are looking at Crystal Palace for a defender, and Ten Hag’s ‘perfect’ striker is available for £70million… RENNES RIPE FOR REDS RAID With a huge summer ahead, Liverpool …

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments on the “dumb money” Manchester United have spent in the past have resurfaced as the takeover bidder seeks ‘immediate control’ of transfers if his offer to buy the club is accepted by the Glazer family. The …

The Football Association has been urged to hand Liverpool a points deduction after Jurgen Klopp’s behaviour in his side’s 4-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur. Klopp celebrated Diogo Jota’s stoppage time winner in the face of fourth official John Brooks before …

Netherlands international Tyrell Malacia insists there is no chance of Man Utd’s focus wavering as the FA Cup final against rivals Man City edges closer. Erik ten Hag has overseen a brilliant turnaround at Old Trafford since taking over from …

According to reports, Feyenoord boss Arne Slot is ’emerging as a serious contender’ as Spurs look to appoint a new permanent head coach. Tottenham have been on the lookout for a new manager since Antonio Conte was sacked at the …

Gary Neville has described Leeds’ apology for the players snubbing their fans over the weekend as ‘vanilla PR guff’. A clip of the players walking past supporters, including children, without acknowledging them in the lobby of the team hotel ahead of …

Roy Hodgson says Steve Parish should be worried about Michal Olise’s future at Crystal Palace amid interest from Arsenal. Olise racked up his ninth assist of the season in a virtuoso display against West Ham on Saturday, and has earned …