Arsenal to face Tottenham in EFL Cup quarter-finals

Arsenal will host bitter rivals Tottenham in the pick of the EFL Cup quarter-final ties, while title-holders Manchester City are set to face Leicester City or Southampton if they beat Fulham.

I’ll be back in football in 2019 – Wenger

Arsene Wenger has revealed he will return to management at the beginning of 2019 but would not be drawn on a potential destination.

Arsenal edge Blackpool in feisty affair

Arsenal bounced back from their draw with Crystal Palace by beating League One side Blackpool 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium to reach the EFL Cup quarter-finals, as both teams had a player sent off.

Fabregas nets winner Chelsea advance

Chelsea advanced to the Carabao Cup quarter-final after claiming a 3-2 victory over Derby County on Frank Lampard’s return to Stamford Bridge.

Messi returns to training at Barcelona

Having missed the Clasico due to a fractured arm, Argentine star Lionel Messi has returned to training for Spanish giants Barcelona.

Griezmann dreams of winning Ballon d’Or

He may prefer team success, but France and Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann said winning the Ballon d’Or would be a dream come true.

United players still behind Mourinho – Rooney

Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United’s players still want to perform for Jose Mourinho despite their struggles this season.

David ‘El Mago’ Silva joins Puma Football

Puma have announced that Spanish midfielder David Silva, whose extraordinary ball control and many assists earned him the name ‘El Mago’ (the magician), has signed with Puma Football.

Percy Tau continues goalscoring form in Belgium

Percy Tau netted his third goal of the season as Royale Union Saint-Gilloise secured a 2-0 victory against Beerschot Wilrijk to remain in second spot in the Proximus League.

Hazard to miss Derby match but Chelsea return is near

Eden Hazard will sit out Chelsea’s EFL Cup fourth-round match against Derby County but could return against Crystal Palace on Sunday.