Arsenal star Eberechi Eze revealed his footballing inspirations in an exclusive chat with GOAL at the London Football Awards, praising Trent Alexander-Arnold's elite passing and naming a surprise Nottingham Forest player as the toughest opponent he has ever faced.
Douglas Luiz appears to have moved on from Alisha Lehmann, after seeing their relationship brought to a close in 2025, with the Aston Villa midfielder being romantically linked to the daughter of Arsenal legend Edu. The Brazil international has been spotted getting cosy with 19-year-old model and influencer Duda Gaspar, with their relationship seemingly being made public on social media.
Manchester United are ready to raid Nottingham Forest as they step up their efforts to find a long-term successor for Casemiro. The Brazilian veteran has been a pillar of the United midfield, but the club are now transition planning for a post-Casemiro era. In a move that may surprise many fans, recruitment chiefs have reportedly set their sights on Ibrahim Sangare as the man to anchor their engine room.
In a shocking turn of events at the City Ground, Edu Gaspar has been brutally sacked by Nottingham Forest, bringing a swift and unceremonious end to his tenure as the club's global director of football. The former Arsenal executive, who was viewed as a major coup for Forest when he joined in July 2025, lasted less than a year in the role before the club's hierarchy decided to pull the plug on his project.
Our expert offers his best Premier League Predictions for Gameweek 29 this weekend, with all of Man City, Arsenal and Liverpool backed to claim three points.
Edu Gaspar's underwhelming tenure at Nottingham Forest appears to be nearing a sharp conclusion, with the former Arsenal chief reportedly instructed to stay away from the club's facilities. As his exit from the City Ground looms, rumors have intensified linking the Brazilian executive with a return to his homeland. Flamengo are said to be eyeing Edu as part of a major boardroom overhaul following a period of internal crisis.
The ambitious project involving former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar at Nottingham Forest appears to be reaching a bitter conclusion, marking a dramatic and unexpected shift in the club's long-term strategic vision. The Brazilian has reportedly been formally instructed to stay away from both the iconic City Ground and the club’s training facilities as his official departure from the Premier League side draws closer following a turbulent, high-profile, and ultimately disappointing eight-month spell at the helm of football operations.
Manchester City are reportedly closing in on a massive summer reinforcement, with Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson now considered a "done deal" for the club. The 23-year-old showcased exactly why City are so keen to acquire his talents on Wednesday night, popping up with a stunning equaliser at the Etihad Stadium to earn the visitors a hard-fought draw. While his strike dented City's title hopes, it appears to have cemented his future in Manchester as the club's hierarchy looks to overhaul their engine room ahead of next season.
Arsenal supporters turned the Amex Stadium into a carnival on Wednesday night as news of Manchester City dropping points filtered through the away end. While the Gunners secured a gritty 1-0 win over Brighton, the real euphoria erupted when it was confirmed their title rivals had dropped points against Nottingham Forest.
Manchester City’s grip on the Premier League title race loosened further on Wednesday night as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest. Despite leading twice through Antoine Semenyo and Rodri, Pep Guardiola's side were pegged back by stunning strikes from Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson.
The betting markets suggest Aston Villa have a 25% chance of lifting the UEL. In the last 16, they face a Lille side that were 18th in the League Phase.
Arsenal might be leading the way on the pitch as they chase a first Premier League title in over two decades, but off it, they have secured a much less desirable accolade. A comprehensive new study has revealed that the Gunners’ faithful have been named the most disliked fanbase in the English top flight. The research, which highlights the tribal nature of modern football, suggests that the north London club’s return to the summit of the game has brought with it a significant wave of external hostility from rival supporters across social media platforms.
Aston Villa will face Lille in the Europa League last-16, while Nottingham Forest must overcome Midtjylland in order to remain on course for continental glory in 2025-26. The Villans made light work of the league phase, securing automatic qualification, while the Reds had to overcome a testing knockout play-off clash with Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
Manchester United are reportedly interested in exploring a move for Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White in the summer transfer window. The Red Devils could look to trigger the £60 million release clause in the England international's contract, which he signed after a transfer saga involving Tottenham Hotspur.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pulled no punches after his side snatched a dramatic 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest, admitting that his team delivered their poorest showing of the season. Despite Alexis Mac Allister’s 97th-minute heroics, the Dutchman was visibly frustrated by a performance that was labelled a "horror show" by former Reds captain Jamie Carragher.
Arne Slot insists that Florian Wirtz has not sustained a "serious" injury after he was withdrawn from Liverpool's starting XI during the pre-match warm-ups before their 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest. The Germany international was replaced in the team by Curtis Jones and the Reds went on to snatch victory in the 96th minute.
Liverpool were dealt an injury blow just minutes before kick-off against Nottingham Forest on Sunday in the Premier League. Summer signing Florian Wirtz was named in the starting XI but was forced out of the game after sustaining an injury in the warm-up. Curtis Jones was subsequently called into the team to take over from the Germany international.
Our expert offers his best Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips as Vitor Pereira returns to the Premier League this afternoon (22/02/2026)
Our expert offers his best Premier League Predictions for Gameweek 27 this weekend, with all of Man City, Arsenal and Chelsea backed to claim three points.
During the November international break, Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate admitted that all of the speculation surrounding his future at Anfield was bothering him. "Some of the things that I read, I’m like, 'Oh la la! That puts me in a tight spot with Liverpool fans. And they don’t even know all the ins and outs,'" the France international told TF1.
Nottingham Forest star Ola Aina has mocked Fenerbahce's infamous "welcome to hell" mantra after his side won 3-0 in Türkiye. The Premier League side won 3-0 away from home in the first leg of their play-off tie, thanks to goals from Murillo, Igor Jesus, and Morgan Gibbs-White.
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