Manchester United have been dealt an untimely blow as a key defender was ruled out of their clash at Everton hours before kick off with a calf injury. Michael Carrick's side can tighten their hold on fourth spot in the Premier League, with a victory in their first visit to the Hill Dickinson Stadium set to take them three points ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool.

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres says the team feel more united following a heated meeting ahead of the north London derby win over Tottenham. The players held a discussion after throwing away a two-goal lead to draw with bottom side Wolves and responded by thrashing Spurs 4-1. The victory means Mikel Arteta's side are now five points clear at the top of the table, although second-placed Manchester City do have a game in hand.

Manchester City may be forced to make do without a key player for April's potential Premier League title decider against Arsenal. Pep Guardiola's side sit five points behind the Gunners in the table but do have a game in hand on Mikel Arteta's side. The two teams are also scheduled to meet again in the top flight at the Etihad in April in a game that could well decide which team are crowned champions.

Arsenal's 4-1 hammering of Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday was marred by two lengthy delays due to communication problems between the match officials. The delays at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium brought plenty of criticism in a game which saw Arsenal return to winning ways with a comfortable win that restores their five-point lead at the top of the table over Manchester City.

Michele Di Gregorio is facing an uncertain future as the number one at the Allianz Stadium less than a year after his arrival from Monza for €18 million. A string of high-profile blunders across the last fortnight against Lazio, Inter and Como has forced the Bianconeri to reassess their options as the lack of consistency required to follow in the footsteps of legends like Dino Zoff, and Gianluigi Buffon is becoming a major concern for the club’s leadership.

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have been called out for making “very naive” comments about Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson. Hollywood co-owners in North Wales have claimed that a coach looking to deliver a record-extending fourth successive promotion has a “job for life”. There have, however, been suggestions that the Red Dragons would “outgrow” their current boss in the Premier League.

Football can be a cruel game, but few will experience a Saturday as nightmarish as former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi. The 24-year-old shot-stopper, who once walked the halls of the Spurs training ground under the watchful eyes of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, found himself at the centre of a sporting catastrophe during Wellington Phoenix’s 5-0 thrashing at the hands of rivals Auckland FC.

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The honeymoon period for Endrick in France appears to be well and truly over. Despite a sensational start to life at Lyon, the Real Madrid loanee found himself at the centre of a storm following a dismal performance in a 3-1 defeat to Strasbourg on Sunday. The 19-year-old, who previously looked untouchable in Ligue 1, was hauled through the coals by former France national team manager Raymond Domenech, who did not hold back in his assessment of the Brazilian's contributions at the Stade de la Meinau.

Real Madrid defender Dean Huijsen has found himself at the centre of a social media storm after sharing offensive content to the Asian community. The 20-year-old Spain international sparked immediate backlash after reposting an image on his Instagram that featured derogatory comments. The controversial post, which has since been scrubbed from his profile, included a picture of an Asian person accompanied by captions that Chinese netizens slammed as racist.

Kylian Mbappe has emerged victorious in his lengthy legal dispute with Paris Saint-Germain after the Ligue 1 champions officially decided not to appeal a court ruling ordering them to pay their former star €61 million. The Real Madrid forward had been locked in a bitter stalemate with his former employers over unpaid wages and various contractual bonuses that were withheld during his final months at the Parc des Princes. The conclusion of the case marks the end of a saga that shadowed Mbappe’s blockbuster move to the Spanish capital last summer.

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho has remained tight-lipped regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding Gianluca Prestianni’s alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior. As the Eagles prepare for a pivotal Champions League second-leg showdown at the Bernabeu, 'the Special One' insists his squad's focus remains entirely on their professional duties on the pitch.

Real Madrid find themselves at the centre of a brewing storm regarding the management of teenage sensation Franco Mastantuono. Despite arriving at the Santiago Bernabeu with a massive reputation and a €45 million price tag last summer, the 18-year-old has suddenly become a forgotten man in the Spanish capital. The situation reached a boiling point following Los Blancos' disappointing 2-1 defeat to Osasuna. head coach Alvaro Arbeloa opted not to use the youngster even as his side chased an equaliser in the dying stages of the match.

The magic of the Clasico travelled across the Atlantic at the weekend as Los Angeles played host to a star-studded exhibition between Barca and Real Madrid Legends. While the competitive fires may have dimmed since their professional heydays, the technical quality on display at the BMO Stadium proved that class is indeed permanent. In a contest that balanced high-level nostalgia with genuine entertainment, the two Spanish giants fought out a 1-1 draw in front of a captivated American audience.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta claims that Lionel Messi refused to greet him when both men attended the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony. Argentine icon Messi was, on the back of his World Cup triumph with Argentina, the star of the show that night as he collected a record-extending eighth Golden Ball. He had no desire to meet up with a familiar face from Camp Nou.

Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended by UEFA as an investigation into the events of a Champions League clash with Real Madrid continue. The Argentine stands accused of directing racist comments at Blancos forward Vinicius Junior. He will sit out the second leg of a knockout phase play-off clash at Santiago Bernabeu.

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni has already given his version of events in UEFA's investigation into his alleged use of racist language against Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior. The incident followed Vinicius' stunning winning goal in Tuesday night's Champions League knockout play-off first leg in Lisbon, as the two players exchanged words before the Brazilian ran over to the referee to report something the Argentine said while he had his face covered with his shirt.

Vinicius Junior is said to have found Jose Mourinho’s response to the racism allegations that he levelled against Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni “repulsive”. Former Real Madrid manager Mourinho spoke with Brazil international Vinicius during an unscheduled break in play at Estadio da Luz. The Portuguese refused to condemn his player afterwards, leading to widespread criticism of the so-called ‘Special One’.

Uncle Ben's eternally wise 'with great power comes great responsibility' warning to Peter Parker, aka Spiderman, is also applicable to Lamine Yamal, a real-life superhuman still at the beginning of his career. At the tender age of 18, the Barcelona wonderkid has already achieved more than most players dream of, and is held up as the beacon of excellence underpinning the Blaugrana's bid for another era of domestic and European success.

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has criticised Benfica manager Jose Mourinho for bringing Eusebio’s name into the Vinicius Junior racism row that has been sparked on the back of an eventful Champions League clash at Estadio da Luz. Ex-Real Madrid coach Mourinho has sought to defend his player, Gianluca Prestianni, and Portuguese supporters.

Real Madrid legend Keylor Navas has condemned the alleged racist abuse directed at Vinicius Jr during the midweek Champions League clash clash with Benfica. The veteran goalkeeper called for "strong punishment" against Gianluca Prestianni if the accusations prove to be correct to ensure such incidents never happen again.

Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon has branded rumours linking him with moves to Arsenal or Liverpool as a “load of rubbish”. The England international has been making headlines again after registering four goals for the Magpies in their 6-1 Champions League mauling of Qarabag. Transfer talk has resurfaced, but the 24-year-old forward is paying no attention to that gossip.

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior has spoken out in support of Vinicius Jr after the alleged racial abuse suffered by the Real Madrid forward in their Champions League play-off tie with Benfica on Tuesday. Rosenior drew on his own experiences in the game and stated that those convicted of racial abuse do not deserve a place in football, as an ongoing investigation continues into the comments made by Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni.

AC Milan bypassed the traditional glitz of social media teasers and marketing campaigns by springing a major surprise on the San Siro faithful during Sunday’s Serie A clash against Parma. With 73,000 fans watching on, the Rossoneri opted for an unconventional reveal of their brand-new 2025-26 fourth kit, which was hidden until the very moment the players emerged from the tunnel. Led by USMNT talisman Christian Pulisic, the squad stepped out under the floodlights sporting a bold new look that caught the supporters completely off guard.

England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is set to undergo surgery after sustaining a horror injury in AC Milan's Serie A clash with Parma. The former Chelsea ace has sustained a fracture of the alveolar bone that forms and supports the sockets of the teeth, a serious injury that could lead to a lengthy lay-off.

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Scott McTominay has addressed the growing speculation surrounding a potential return to the Premier League. The Scotland international remains fully committed to life in Naples despite reported interest from former club Manchester United.

Scott McTominay has hit out at the tender nature of modern officiating, claiming the physical grit he learned as a youngster is being whistled out of the game. The Scotland international also opened up on his tactical evolution under Antonio Conte and his ongoing struggle with injury heading into a crucial Serie A game.

Manchester United have identified Barcelona’s Alejandro Balde as the primary solution to their long-standing left-back issues. However, the Red Devils face a significant battle to land the Spanish international, with Serie A giants Inter also monitoring his situation ahead of a potential summer bidding war for a player who still holds a vital role in Hansi Flick's team.