West Ham’s Nuno faces West Brom selection dilemma following Bowen injury update

West Ham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo faces several selection decisions ahead of Saturday’s Championship meeting with West Brom, with captain Jarrod Bowen and defender Dinos Mavropanos among the players being assessed. The Hammers are monitoring a number of fitness concerns as they prepare for the encounter, leaving Nuno waiting on the condition of key […]
Iraola sends warning ahead of Arsenal’s Liverpool showdown

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has warned his side to prepare for a demanding encounter against Arsenal, insisting they must raise their performance level to compete with Mikel Arteta’s team on Sunday. The Reds face one of their toughest tests of the season when Arsenal visit, with Iraola under no illusion about the quality and understanding […]
CAF scraps four-year plan as AFCON returns to biennial schedule

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will return to its traditional two-year schedule after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially reversed its controversial plan to stage the competition every four years. CAF’s Executive Committee unanimously approved the return to a biennial format on Thursday, October 29, bringing an end to months of uncertainty over […]
Arsenal lose Max Dowman red card appeal as three-match ban confirmed

Arsenal have suffered another setback following their shock Carabao Cup exit, with the Football Association rejecting their appeal against Max Dowman’s red card in the defeat to Fleetwood Town. The decision means the 16-year-old midfielder will serve a three-match suspension after an independent regulatory commission dismissed Arsenal’s claims of wrongful dismissal and excessive punishment. Dowman […]
Jaissle demands faster learning after Newcastle United’s Everton defeat

Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle has demanded greater maturity and sharper decision-making from his players after their 3-1 Carabao Cup defeat to Everton, describing the loss as a familiar reflection of their struggles this season. Despite dominating large spells of the contest and registering 28 shots at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Newcastle were punished for […]
Moyes backs Everton decision as Jack Grealish absence raises questions

David Moyes has declined to explain Jack Grealish’s absence from Everton’s 3-1 victory over Newcastle United, insisting the decision was made by the club and that he fully supports it. The Everton manager faced questions about the England international after his side secured an impressive win over Newcastle. However, Moyes was reluctant to provide details […]