Guardiola demands respect for Salford as Bernardo leads City’s Cup charge
Pep Guardiola has insisted Manchester City will not underestimate Salford City in Saturday’s FA Cup fourth-round clash, stressing that respect and focus remain the foundations of the club’s sustained dominance. With City already booked into next month’s League Cup final, attention now turns to progressing further in the FA Cup. Despite facing League Two opposition […]
Igor Thiago commits future to Brentford with emotional contract extension
Brentford striker Igor Thiago has pledged his long-term future to the club, signing a new deal that will keep him in west London until the summer of 2031, with the option of a further year. The 24-year-old has been one of the Premier League’s standout performers this season, and his decision to extend his stay […]
Flick sends bold comeback message after Barca’s Copa blow against Atletico
Hansi Flick has backed Barcelona to overturn their heavy first-leg defeat to Atletico Madrid, insisting the tie is far from over despite a painful night in the Spanish capital. Barca were handed a 4-0 loss at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final, leaving the Catalan giants with […]
Arne Slot hints at rotation ahead of Liverpool’s FA Cup clash against Brighton
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has hinted at the possibility of making several changes to the team ahead of their FA Cup fourth round clash against Brighton on Saturday. Both sides previously met at this stage in the 2022-23 season, with Brighton edging the tie 2-1 to advance to the fifth round. The Reds will be […]
Simeone hails ‘incredible’ Alvarez as Atletico Madrid thrash Barcelona
Diego Simeone has expressed satisfaction with the display of Julian Alvarez and Atletico Madrid’s attackers, following their 4-0 rout of Barcelona in Thursday’s Copa del Rey semifinal first leg clash. The Argentine forward had not scored an open play goal in over two months, but was very instrumental to his side’s demolition of their rivals […]
Arteta defends Eze’s substitution in Arsenal’s draw at Brentford
Mikel Arteta has revealed that Eberechi Eze had to come off at halftime in Thursday’s 1-1 draw against Brentford as he struggled to cope with the opponent’s tactics in the game. The England international got the nod to start ahead of Martin Odegaard, but was very quiet and had only 17 touches of the ball, […]
Raheem Sterling joins Feyenoord after Chelsea departure
Raheem Sterling has completed a move to Dutch side Feyenoord until the end of the season, following his departure from Chelsea. The England international mutually terminated his contract at the London club last month, with his last match in their colour coming in 2024. The 31-year-old joined the Blues in 2022 from Manchester City, but […]
Brentford’s Andrews hails the Bees’ spirit after comeback display against Arsenal
Brentford head coach Keith Andrews praised his side’s character and attacking intent following their dramatic 1-1 draw against Arsenal on Thursday night. In a contest packed with momentum swings and high-tempo action, the Bees showed resilience to respond after falling behind in the second half. Arsenal briefly seized control after the interval, but Brentford refused […]
Rice sends title message after Arsenal’s hard-fought Brentford draw
Declan Rice believes Arsenal’s hard-fought 1-1 draw against Brentford could prove significant when the title race reaches its climax. The Gunners left west London with a share of the spoils after Noni Madueke’s superb second-half header was cancelled out by Keane Lewis-Potter at the Gtech Community Stadium. From there, the contest opened up into a […]
Arteta demands ruthlessness after Arsenal held by Brentford in London clash
Arsenal were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, and Mikel Arteta did not hide his frustration after the final whistle. The Gunners showed flashes of dominance, especially after the opening quarter of an hour, but ultimately lacked the clinical edge required to secure all three points in […]
