North London derby in doubt after Arsenal squad hit by Covid and player absences

Sunday’s north London derby is in doubt, with Arsenal looking into the possibility of appealing to the Premier League for a postponement.

Afcon wrap: Morocco progress, Senegal fail to fire while Ghana see red after draw with Gabon

Morocco eased into the knockout phase of the Africa Cup of Nations on Friday but fellow title contenders Senegal again laboured in front of goal as they were held by Guinea, while chaotic scenes followed Ghana’s 1-1 draw with Gabon.

I want to play and help the team – Ronaldo confident on return against Villa

Cristiano Ronaldo hopes to be fit for Manchester United’s Premier League match against Aston Villa this Saturday.

Aubameyang trains with Gabon at Afcon after negative Covid-19 test

Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang returned to training with the Gabon squad ahead of Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations clash with Ghana after testing negative for Covid-19.

Afcon highlights: Aboubakar stars as hosts Cameroon cruise into knockouts

There was finally goals at the Africa Cup of Nations as Hosts Cameroon became the first team to qualify for the knockout stages of Afcon with a 4-1 demolition of Ethiopia while Burkina Faso edged Cape Verde. Catch up with the highlights here.

Arsenal rewarded for fight and spirit in draw at Anfield – Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the defensive effort which earned his side a goalless draw against Liverpool in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final – but fears it may have put Sunday’s north London derby in doubt.

Cameroon thrash Ethiopia to seal Afcon progression while Burkina Faso edge Cape Verde

Hosts Cameroon became the first team to qualify for the knockout stages of the Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday as captain Vincent Aboubakar and Karl Toko-Ekambi both scored twice in a 4-1 demolition of Ethiopia in Yaounde.

I can’t understand how he made his decision – Tunisia boss hits out at official

Tunisia coach Mondher Kebaier said he had “never seen anything like it” after the referee in his side’s Africa Cup of Nations opener against Mali on Wednesday blew the final whistle before the game had been completed.

Afcon highlights: Chaos on day 4 at Afcon as Mali, Ivory Coast and Gambia all win

Catch up with all the action from a chaotic day at Afcon where Mali controversially beat Tunisia in a clash marred by several refereeing mistakes while Ivory Coast and Gambia also picked up 1-0 wins.

Man United make ‘cut-price’ offer for Zakaria

Manchester United have made an offer for star Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria, who is out of contract this summer and available at a cut price deal.