“We are very, very short at the moment, but this cannot be the only argument to try to keep a player,” Arteta explained in the build-up to the Forest game, when giving the reasons for Maitland-Niles’ departure.
In addition to strike options like Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner, Chelsea also have Hudson-Odoi, Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic and Mason Mount as players that can play either out wide or centrally in the attack.
I've not seen the incident again, but they tell me that he's nowhere near it really and there's nothing involved in it, so he's got nothing to be concerned about.
It was an embarrassing turn of events for Newcastle's new owners but indicative of what could generously be described as a naive approach, or less charitably characterised as a lack of understanding of how these processes take place.
There are so many things that are wrong, but there's no excuse for coming second best all over the pitch and not fighting for this football club.
I spoke with Elizabeth Jenkins [deputy chief crown prosecutor for the north west], and she was very clear that they viewed this as something prosecutable, but it was not always as straightforward as a race crime.
It was a sensational solo goal that should ease any fears of Wolves being dragged into trouble down the bottom.
(watch) Lille - Rennes live 10.03.2024 2 hours ago 7 hours ago — Live stream the Stade Rennais vs. Lille OSC game on fuboTV LOSC Rennes en streaming tv Match Lille 1 hour ago — LOSC Rennes en streaming ...
There were a few incentives tonight. Dembele winking at the camera in the first leg and then their Twitter admin saying they can't see how they wouldn't get through.
Few loose touches but hunted and hustled well and kept England ticking; provides crucial platform from which others can threaten.
The hosts had Colombian midfielder Jefferson Lerma sent off in the second half, two minutes before Onel Hernandez briefly made it 2-1.
First Joules Kounde was - and continues to be - linked to Chelsea and Liverpool, and in January Newcastle came in for Diego Carlos. It's a challenge hanging on to his men, therefore, but Monchi is realistic about the situation.
You can take your pick of disappointing results. The losses against Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid, draws against Granada, Cadiz and Alaves. It’s not been pretty to watch. Their best result might have been the first game of the season when they beat league leaders Real Sociedad 4-2, the only defeat of the season for Imanol Alguacil’s side.
Rooney was reportedly paid a basic wage of £250,000 a week at Manchester United that rose to £300,000 when the value of his commercial rights was accounted for.
Sky Sports News reporter Paul Gilmour speaks at length to defender Alexander Djiku ahead of Ghana's crunch match against West African rivals Nigeria, discussing life on and off the pitch.
The game came to life after the restart, a misplaced pass allowing Lauren Hemp to tee up a shot which came back off the frame of the goal with Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez well beaten.
Charles Regan-Cook had a tame shot easily collected by Macey before Ross Callachan fired an effort wide from distance.
Their game in the Netherlands followed group matches in Baku and Rome, meaning all of their fixtures were held in countries on the British government's amber list.
Chelsea to face Tottenham in Carabao semisHakim Ziyech left out of Morocco's AFCON squadJordan Henderson: Nobody takes player welfare seriouslyHe said: For us it's the same situation as for anyone else.
Richardson-Walsh spoke about the role in an interview with BBC Sport, during which she also discussed her early memories of being a Spurs fan, winning Olympic gold and the importance of psychology in professional sport.
Where can he go? Well he is already pretty much at the top of the global food chain at Manchester City. Now it is just a question of whether he can bed in.
His only other goal for the club, somewhat ironically, was the last one scored during the reign of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the manager who signed him then chose not to play him.
A Premier League statement read: Following postponement requests from Leeds United and Watford FC as a result of COVID-19, the Premier League board met this morning and regrettably agreed to call off the two affected clubs' Boxing Day fixtures.
He has made over 60 appearances for the 1988 European Cup winners since making his debut over two years ago.
Stade Rennes vs. Lille OSC: Live Stream, TV Channel Feb 1, 2023 — Find out how to watch, live stream or TV channel and game time information for the Ligue 1 matchup between Stade Rennes and Lille OSC.
Sammie Szmodics headed in the rebound but was offside from the initial shot. What the managers said...Stoke's Michael O'Neill: It is great for Tyrese.
How talented is the Lyon squad?Lyon have some fantastic players who are capable of being some of the best in Ligue 1 on their day.
Kalvin Phillips, Liam Cooper and Patrick Bamford all sustained hamstring injuries in the fixture and are expected to be sidelined for a number of weeks.
The defeat against the Pharaohs ended Cameroon’s run to win a sixth Afcon title, having won in 1984, 1988, 2000, 2002 and 2017.
The playmaker quickly became a key member of the BVB squad and helped them win a league and cup double in his second season, attracting United's attention.
In this situation all our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine, so when that tie is played and how that is played out is irrelevant really.
Cristiano Ronaldo is the clear favourite to break the deadlock with the most prolific player in the history of men's international football offered at 9/4 (3.25) ahead of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva who can both be backed at 9/2 (5.50).
