Reds in danger of early exit – 5 Champions League talking points

The Champions League group stage concludes this week with a host of issues still to be resolved.

Ljungberg: Arsenal will not get carried away after ending winless run

Freddie Ljungberg insists Arsenal will not get carried away after ending a nine-game run without a win at West Ham on Monday night.

Arsenal fight back as Ljungberg celebrates first win at West Ham

Arsenal hit three quickfire goals to seal a 3-1 comeback victory at West Ham and end a nine-match winless run in the process.

Man arrested in connection with alleged racist abuse in Manchester derby

A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the allegations of racist abuse by a Manchester City supporter during Saturday’s derby at the Etihad Stadium.

Lampard’s Chelsea honeymoon may be coming to an end

The transfer ban allowed Frank Lampard the room to be bolder than he otherwise might have been, but defeats by West Ham and Everton have had some grumbles rising.

Real plot swap deal involving Bale, Rodriguez for Pogba

Zinedine Zidane’s desire to bring Paul Pogba to the Bernabeu could lead to two of their most high-profile players heading in the opposite direction.

Maguire has his sights set on a top-four place

Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United’s thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City.

Walker insists title race is ‘not over until it’s over’

Kyle Walker insists Manchester City are not ready to surrender their title despite another damaging defeat.

Dortmund say Sancho is not for sale in January

Jadon Sancho has been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League ever since he began to break into the Borussia Dortmund team, but it’s unlikely we’ll see him back this season at least.

Aubameyang pulls out of contract talks at Arsenal

Arsenal have been dealt a new blow with the news that star striker and captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has pulled out of talks over a new contract.