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Alisson speaks out over 'new injury' claims

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has moved to clarify his fitness situation following concerns that a recurring hamstring issue could jeopardise his participation at the upcoming World Cup. While head coach Arne Slot has confirmed the Brazilian will miss a crucial run of fixtures, the shot-stopper is adamant that he has not suffered a fresh injury setback in his recovery process.

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Arsenal FC v Bayer 04 Leverkusen - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Arteta defends Arsenal stars after 11 international withdrawals

Mikel Arteta has hit back at suggestions that Arsenal players have prioritised club over country after a staggering 11 members of his squad withdrew from international duty. The Gunners boss insists that the medical decisions were necessary and the club maintains a transparent relationship with national team managers, including England's Thomas Tuchel.

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How Khusanov bounced back to become City's new cult hero

Hours after their side's Carabao Cup final victory over Arsenal, bleary-eyed Manchester City fans piled onto the Avanti West Coast train back from London Euston to Manchester - and there was one name on their lips. But it wasn't homegrown match-winner Nico O’Reilly. "How good is [Abdukodir] Khusanov?!" piped up one. "He is an absolute beast!" came the response. It was clear the City faithful had a new cult hero.

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Kepa & Arsenal highlight how promises create ‘real problems’

Kepa Arrizabalaga’s costly error in the 2026 Carabao Cup final has seen Arsenal highlight how selection promises can cause “real problems”. The Gunners goalkeeper quite literally dropped a clanger against Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, having been assured of his League Cup spot by Mikel Arteta. Respect has been retained at Emirates Stadium, but did that come at the cost of a major trophy?

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Salah farewell tour will fall flat if he can't rediscover old magic

There was always a chance that Liverpool would announce a high-profile departure during the international break and, just three days after their latest Premier League setback at Brighton, the Reds confirmed that Mohamed Salah would be leaving at the end of the current campaign. The timing of the announcement surprised some, but Salah had successfully pushed for the news to be made public more than two months before the end of the season in what felt like an obvious attempt to control the narrative surrounding his painful and unexpectedly early exit.

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Chelsea: The EPL's biggest losers of the international break

The ownership of Chelsea has been a hot topic of debate ever since they were formed in 1905, with the main purpose of the club being to simply fill the redeveloped Stamford Bridge stadium. When Roman Abramovich took over from Ken Bates in 2003, he pumped in billions to buy the world's best players and improve the infrastructure. It led to the Blues becoming a force in the Premier League and across Europe, but those days are over.

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Slot confirms Salah and Isak return for Liverpool

Liverpool have been handed a significant double boost ahead of their FA Cup quarter-final showdown with Manchester City this Saturday. Head coach Arne Slot has confirmed that both Mohamed Salah - who has already announced he will be leaving the club at the end of the season - and Alexander Isak are expected to return to team training this week.

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Frimpong adds to Liverpool's woes ahead of Man City clash

Liverpool have been handed a significant injury scare just days before their FA Cup encounter with Manchester City after Jeremie Frimpong was forced off during the international break. The wing-back, who has been a vital part of Arne Slot's system this season, lasted less than a quarter of an hour after being introduced for the Netherlands.