Arteta hails Saliba’s consistency ahead of new deal

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised William Saliba’s consistency and maturity on Friday, with the French defender understood to be close to extending his contract at the Emirates.

Busquets to call time on career after MLS season

Inter Miami’s former Barcelona and Spain star Sergio Busquets said on Thursday that he will retire from football at the end of the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

Guardiola hails Kyle Walker as one of the greatest

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hailed Kyle Walker as “one of the greatest full-backs ever” ahead of his return to the Etihad with Burnley on Saturday.

Harry Kane edges closer to record-breaking century

Just over two years since moving to Bayern Munich, in-form striker Harry Kane can set yet another record in Friday’s home clash with Werder Bremen.

Guardiola hails Manchester City’s renewed fight and spirit

Pep Guardiola said Tuesday that Manchester City had “recovered many things” after last season’s trophyless campaign, pledging there was more to come from his team.

Howe confident Newcastle will find their missing spark

Eddie Howe is confident that goal-shy Newcastle will discover their “X factor” as they adapt to life without star striker Alexander Isak.

Ballon d’Or spotlight returns with Dembele in contention

Paris Saint-Germain star Ousmane Dembele is tipped to hold off Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal and win the men’s Ballon d’Or on Monday, while Aitana Bonmati’s chances of claiming a third straight women’s prize hang in the balance.

Amorim relieved as United weather Chelsea storm

Manchester United eased the pressure on beleaguered boss Ruben Amorim with a chaotic 2-1 win against Chelsea as both teams finished with 10 men at Old Trafford.

West Ham manager Potter under scrutiny after loss

West Ham’s under-fire manager Graham Potter admitted that Saturday’s 2-1 defeat against Crystal Palace was a “tough moment” as he fights to avoid the sack.

Madrid impress with fifth straight La Liga win

In-form striker Kylian Mbappe netted again as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 2-0 on Saturday to extend their lead at the top of La Liga.