Mbappe ruled out of France trip to Azerbaijan

France captain Kylian Mbappe will miss Les Bleus’ World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan this weekend with an ankle injury, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Friday.

Doan strike seals confident Japan win over Ghana

Goalscorer Ritsu Doan said Japan had “a different kind of pressure” in Friday’s 2-0 friendly win over Ghana after the high of beating Brazil for the first time last month.

Wolves appoint Rob Edwards in bid for survival

Premier League strugglers Wolves confirmed the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new head coach on a three-and-a-half year contract on Wednesday. Edwards has left Championship club Middlesbrough and replaces Vitor Pereira, who was sacked by Wolves earlier this month.

Maresca’s rotation pays off in convincing Chelsea win

Chelsea quelled criticism of Enzo Maresca’s rotation policy with a 3-0 win against Wolves featuring the first goal of Malo Gusto’s career on Saturday.

Arsenal’s winning streak ends with Sunderland draw

Arsenal’s 10-game winning run in all competitions was ended by Brian Brobbey’s stoppage-time equaliser that salvaged a 2-2 draw for Sunderland on Saturday.

Kane strikes late as Bayern drop points at Union

Harry Kane snatched Bayern Munich a point in stoppage time but their record-breaking start to a season came to an end in a 2-2 draw at Union Berlin in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Amorim hails progress despite United’s dramatic draw

Ruben Amorim said Manchester United are “in the beginning of becoming a very strong team” after extending their unbeaten run to five Premier League games with a dramatic 2-2 draw at Tottenham.

City and Liverpool clash as Arsenal eye crucial advantage

Manchester City host Liverpool this weekend in the latest chapter of a compelling rivalry that has dominated the Premier League for nearly a decade — but this time both clubs are playing catch-up.

Gyokeres adds to Arsenal injury woes

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed Viktor Gyokeres will miss Tuesday’s Champions League clash away to Slavia Prague after he became the latest Gunners’ forward to be sidelined by injury.

Sunderland stay unbeaten as Xhaka rescues Everton draw

Sunderland climbed into the Premier League’s top four after Granit Xhaka’s deflected strike salvaged a 1-1 draw at home to Everton on Monday.