The Spaniard is confident that the Gunners will come through a testing period as a stronger collective unit Arsenal's poor start to the season could end up being "really good for the club", according to Mikel Arteta, who insists he "can see a lot of light" at the end of the tunnel at Emirates Stadium. The Gunners sat rock bottom of the Premier League table after the first three fixtures of t...Full Story »

David Moyes was left licking his lips at the prospect of how just good West Ham could be after they announced themselves on the Europa League stage with a 2-0 win at Dinamo Zagreb.Goals from Michail Antonio and Declan Rice gave the Hammers a comfortable victory on their debut in the group stages against a seasoned European side.“I was really pleased with the way the players played,” ...Full Story »

Chris Hughton insists he can still turn things around at Nottingham Forest, despite a nightmare start to the season that has seen them collect only one point from six Sky Bet Championship games.Sunday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Cardiff added to their misery, with two goals from substitute Rubin Colwell helping Mick McCarthy’s side bounce back to win after Lewis Grabban had given Forest ...Full Story »

Walsall boss Matthew Taylor believes the Saddlers will benefit from being George Miller’s last-chance saloon after the loan striker marked his home debut with a brace in a 3-1 win over Mansfield.The former Bury forward’s career has stalled since moves to Championship sides Middlesbrough and Barnsley – and he left the Tykes to join Walsall on loan on transfer deadline day.Miller...Full Story »

Kane Hemmings cancelled out Vadaine Oliver’s opener as Burton and Gillingham battled to a 1-1 draw at the Pirelli Stadium.The Gills started strongly and went in front in the 18th minute, their midfield winning possession back high up the pitch allowing Charlie Kelman to find Oliver who picked out the bottom corner from the edge of the box.Experienced winger Mustapha Carayol was denied at t...Full Story »

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira hopes his side’s emphatic 3-0 win over 10-man Tottenham can be the launchpad for their season.Vieira – a former Arsenal midfielder – celebrated his first win in charge of Palace with the familiar taste of success against Spurs.After Japhet Tanganga was sent off for Spurs, Wilfried Zaha’s penalty and Odsonne Edouard’s late double of...Full Story »

Players from Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Mexico will all be able to play after doubts over their availability Premier League clubs including Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea will be able to field their South American and Mexican international players in this weekend’s fixtures, Goal can confirm. Following extensive talks with FIFA, the Brazil, Chile, Paraguay a...Full Story »

Jadon Sancho has said he hasn't stopped smiling since joining Manchester United. The England winger joined United from Borussia Dortmund this past summer in a deal worth £73m. Speaking to UMM, Sancho has vowed to replicate his form from Dortmund at Old Trafford. He said: "I haven't stopped smiling. I'm just happy to be here and be part of the Red Devils and the team. "Especially when ...Full Story »

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has paid tribute to Juventus teenager Bryan Dodien, who has sadly passed away at the age of just 17, it has been confirmed Football is in mourning following news on Saturday that Juventus starlet Bryan Dodien has died from cancer at the age of just 17, two years after Paul Pogba praised his brave fight and Under-15s debut. Bryan was diagnosed in 2015 age...Full Story »

The midfielder, 23, was available late in this summer’s market — but no club would commit to a loan deal that would also include a guaranteed buy. Aston Villa have set their sights on Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie However, Villa are keen on the former Schalke player, who has been told he can find a new home as soon as possible. Meanwhile, Villa are likely to be without key m...Full Story »

Exeter manager Matt Taylor felt it was two good teams cancelling each other out as the Grecians were held to a goalless draw by Forest Green Rovers at St James Park.Rovers had the better of the chances, but Exeter perhaps shaded possession and were left to rue that lack of quality in the final third.At the other end, Cameron Dawson made two or three fine saves to repel a Rovers side that had plu...Full Story »

Managers Tony Mowbray and Neil Warnock were surprised by the late red cards that both Blackburn and Middlesbrough received during a competitive 1-1 draw at the Riverside Stadium.Boro captain Jonny Howson struck nine minutes before half-time with a tidy lob to cancel out Rovers’ brilliant opener when Sam Gallagher struck from distance in the 17th minute.Neither side did enough after that to...Full Story »

Cardiff are hopeful “warrior” Sean Morrison will make Saturday’s Severnside derby with Bristol City.Morrison was forced off with a sore knee during Tuesday’s Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton after overstretching for a ball by the touchline.Bluebirds boss Mick McCarthy is confident skipper Morrison will be ready for the Sky Bet Championship clash, saying: “I think with...Full Story »

AC Milan chief Paolo Maldini is delighted with the state of the squad. Ahead of victory at Sampdoria, Maldini says Milan enter the season with an improved team. "We start from last year's base, so I would say so," Maldini said. "In tonight's line-up, there are five key players missing compared to last year, but I would like to say that the team is stronger. "We must finish some things on th...Full Story »

Sheffield United manager Slavisa Jokanovic admitted the impending £24million sale of goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to Arsenal was “a huge deal for the club” and “difficult to stop” following the 4-0 loss at West Brom.Ramsdale was withdrawn from the United squad at The Hawthorns with the deal poised to go through after the 23-year-old rejected an improved contract offer ...Full Story »

Forest Green boss Rob Edwards is hopeful Udoka Godwin-Malife’s injury will not keep him sidelined too long.The defender was carried off on a stretcher while wearing an oxygen mask late on in his side’s 2-1 win at Rochdale in League Two.Godwin-Malife went down after an innocuous-looking collision near the halfway line and Edwards revealed his player had suffered a collarbone injury.Ed...Full Story »

Gerard Pique has insisted that Barcelona "will have fun this year" and "compete for all the trophies" despite the departure of Lionel Messi. Barca impressed in a 4-2 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday in their first match of the new LaLiga season. Pique opened the scoring and Martin Braithwaite found the net twice, while substitute Sergi Roberto scored in added time after Julen Lobete and Mikel O...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke could not hide his frustration after his Port Vale side had failed to find a breakthrough in their goalless League Two draw at home to Tranmere.The Valiants had created by far the better chances but a combination of poor finishing, good saves by Rovers goalkeeper Joe Murphy and plain bad luck denied them a first victory of the season.And the Vale boss admitted he was much happier ...Full Story »

Norwich expect to have midfielder Todd Cantwell available after an ankle problem for the Premier League opener against Liverpool.Poland winger Przemyslaw Placheta is not yet fully fit after struggling with the consequences of a positive Covid-19 test, but there are no other isolation issues within the squad after a recent outbreak at the club.Defender Andrew Omobamidele is another doubt as he re...Full Story »

Midfielder Fabinho considers himself one of the best in the world at the job he does for Liverpool but feels he still has more to offer. The 27-year-old last week signed a new contract which will keep him at Anfield until 2026, meaning the club should reap the benefits of him at the peak of his career. Despite a shortened pre-season because of his involvement in the Copa America with Brazil,...Full Story »