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Chelsea captain Reece James has ended speculation over his future by signing a new six-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until the summer of 2032, committing the peak years of his career to the boyhood club he joined as a six-year-old . The deal, confirmed by the club on Thursday, secures the…
Former Manchester United winger Michael Owen has expressed disbelief over lingering doubts about Michael Carrick’s suitability for the permanent manager’s role at Old Trafford, arguing that the caretaker boss has demonstrated the quality needed to lead the club beyond the current season. Carrick, 44, was appointed interim head coach in January 2026 following the dismissal…
The English Premier League has formally adopted a new financial framework allowing member clubs to allocate up to 85% of their revenue toward squad costs, a threshold that substantially exceeds the 70% limit imposed by European football governing body UEFA on clubs competing in continental competitions. The decision, finalised through a vote of Premier…
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been handed an £80,000 fine by The Football Association for comments he made questioning the neutrality of referee Robert Jones following the club’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur on 1 February. The Spain international escaped a playing suspension after an independent regulatory commission determined that the threshold…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot offered no excuses after his side’s 2-1 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Tuesday night, describing the result as emblematic of a pattern that has defined his team’s Premier League campaign. The Dutchman did not hide behind misfortune following a stoppage-time deflected strike from Andre that sealed victory for the…
Premier League leaders Arsenal are set for a pivotal clash against London rivals Chelsea on Sunday as they seek to maintain their title bid, while Manchester City keeps up the pressure with a vital match against Leeds. Meanwhile, troubled Tottenham’s relegation battle intensifies, with their manager, Igor Tudor, under pressure to steer the club clear…
Football’s global governing body, FIFA, is pushing for a new rule that would compel players who receive on-field medical treatment to remain off the pitch for at least one minute before returning to action — a measure designed to address one of the most persistent complaints in the modern game: deliberate time-wasting disguised as…
Lisandro Martínez will not feature for Manchester United in their Premier League fixture against Everton on Monday evening after the Argentine defender was ruled out with calf discomfort, adding another injury concern to a campaign that has already been significantly shaped by his availability. Medical examinations carried out by the club’s medical department confirmed…
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, has delivered a blunt message to his squad, urging them to embrace the intense scrutiny of a Premier League title pursuit or consider finding another club, amid a faltering run that has tightened the race at the top. The Gunners currently hold a slender two-point lead over challengers Manchester…
Arsenal Football Club has officially completed the signing of Evan Mooney from Scottish Premiership side St Mirren. The 18-year-old forward arrives at the Emirates Stadium following a series of impressive displays in the Scottish top flight. Both clubs confirmed the permanent transfer late on Monday night as the winter window reached its climax. While…
