FA Cup drama awaits title contenders

The Premier League title race takes a back seat as Arsenal and City target more silverware and underdogs eye famous FA Cup wins.

Arsenal must block out pressure, says Rice

Declan Rice insisted Arsenal must ignore growing talk of Manchester City’s charge after a 1-1 draw at Brentford tightened the title race.

Brentford frustrate Arsenal in title blow

Brentford rattled Arsenal in a tense draw that keeps Manchester City firmly in the Premier League title conversation.

Sean Dyche sacked by Forest after Wolves draw

Nottingham Forest sacked manager Sean Dyche on Wednesday after a dismal home draw with Wolves left them hovering three points above the Premier League relegation zone.

James Milner equals Premier League appearance record

Brighton midfielder James Milner equalled a Premier League record when he made his 653rd appearance in Wednesday’s 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa.

City pile pressure on Arsenal, Liverpool impress

Manchester City beat Fulham 3-0 to close in on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday, as Liverpool inflicted Sunderland’s first home defeat of the season to ease the pressure on Arne Slot.

UEFA and Madrid broker Super League truce

Real Madrid and UEFA have agreed terms to settle their long-running Super League dispute, bringing the breakaway project closer to a formal conclusion.

Spurs sack Thomas Frank

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank following a prolonged Premier League slide.

De Zerbi leaves Marseille after PSG defeat

Coach Roberto De Zerbi has left Marseille “by mutual agreement”, the French club announced, days after they were thrashed 5-0 by bitter rivals PSG.

Chelsea’s late collapse leaves Rosenior frustrated

Liam Rosenior said Chelsea’s failure to stay calm under pressure was a “bitter pill” as they blew a two-goal advantage in their 2-2 draw with Leeds on Tuesday.