Gabriel Jesus has returned to Palmeiras after being granted leave by Arsenal. During the current international break, the striker took the opportunity to use the training facilities at the Academia de Futebol, the very place where he developed as a young talent before moving to Europe.
The Azzurri midfielder is one of the most talked-about players ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window, and new rumours about his future are emerging from England.
Jamie Carragher has issued a stark warning to Arsenal following their Carabao Cup final defeat, claiming the squad lacks the "special" attacking talent required for the highest level. The Liverpool icon believes that while a first Premier League title in 22 years remains likely, Mikel Arteta must act decisively in the summer transfer window.
Declan Rice is being held up as the perfect role model for England international team-mate Adam Wharton, with the Crystal Palace midfielder having one obvious area of his game to address. The 22-year-old playmaker is considered to be one of the Premier League’s hottest prospects, but he is yet to score a goal for the Eagles. Clinton Morrison has addressed that shock statistic with GOAL and explained who Wharton needs to look at for inspiration.
Arsenal are reportedly investigating a blockbuster deal for Paris Saint-Germain star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Gunners are preparing for a major squad reshuffle this summer and view the Georgian winger as the ideal profile to elevate Mikel Arteta's attacking line.
England will head to the World Cup this summer as one of the favourites to lift the trophy after a run of strong tournament showings by a still relatively young core group of players. Football, though, moves fast, and soon there will be new stars who come along and usurp those established names. Fortunately for the Three Lions, the production line is showing few signs of slowing down.
Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has opened up on his unique passion for donkeys, describing them as "wonderful" animals while discussing his deep commitment to animal welfare. The 26-year-old, who has recently returned to the Germany national team fold, revealed that his affection for the creatures started at a very young age and remains a significant part of his life away from the pitch.
Arsenal legend Theo Walcott has issued a heartfelt warning to Gunners starlet Max Dowman regarding a potential fast-track into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad. The 16-year-old forward has become the talk of the Premier League after a historic goalscoring breakthrough under Mikel Arteta. However, Walcott believes that accepting a place on the plane for the 2026 World Cup could hinder the youngster's long-term development.
Arsenal’s pursuit of a historic treble has been rocked by the news that Eberechi Eze is set for a significant spell on the sidelines. The 27-year-old playmaker is facing at least a month out of action after picking up a severe calf injury during a crucial juncture of the campaign, delivering a brutal blow to Mikel Arteta's squad ahead of a demanding fixture schedule.
Deontay Wilder's former trainer Malik Scott has opened the door to coaching Arsenal legend Thierry Henry for a potential boxing debut. However, the husband of CBS Sports presenter Kate Scott has firmly ruled out working with Manchester United icon Roy Keane.
The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.
Rayan Cherki put himself in the spotlight at Wembley with a blatant piece of gamesmanship during Manchester City’s Carabao Cup final win over Arsenal. The Frenchman poked fun at the Gunners by flashing a grin at the cameras while feigning an injury after a challenge from Ben White.
Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes has been forced to withdraw from the Brazil squad after sustaining a knee injury during the Gunners' Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City. Despite completing the full 90 minutes at Wembley, the 28-year-old reported significant discomfort shortly after the final whistle. This development leaves the Gunners facing a growing defensive crisis as they prepare for a pivotal run-in following the international break.
The last time Manchester City beat Arsenal in a League Cup final signalled the start of Pep Guardiola's dynasty. And so Sunday's victory over the Gunners at Wembley to lift the trophy for a fifth time, more than any other coach in the competition's history, would certainly be a fitting way to bookend the Catalan coach's dominant decade in English football.
The Football Association has announced a significant change to the domestic football calendar, revealing that the 2026 FA Community Shield will be moved away from Wembley Stadium. Due to scheduling conflicts with pre-planned summer concerts, the annual season opener between the Premier League champions and FA Cup winners will take place at Principality Stadium in Wales.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was seen sharing a poignant embrace with his daughter, Maria, following his side's 2-0 Carabao Cup final victory over Arsenal. The Catalan made history at Wembley on Sunday, officially becoming the most successful manager in the competition’s history. Amid the post-match celebrations, the 55-year-old took a moment to share in the glory with his eldest child following a challenging period in his personal life.
Arsenal went into Sunday's League Cup final with Manchester City hoping it would be the first stop of their quadruple tour. The Gunners had entered the last third of the 2025-26 season as favourites to win all four competitions they were competing in. At the first Wembley hurdle, however, they fell apart.
Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has insisted that Mikel Arteta was correct to start Kepa Arrizabalaga in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City. Despite a high-profile error from the Spaniard contributing to the 2-0 loss at Wembley, Sagna believes the Gunners' failure to adapt their tactical approach was the primary reason for their heartbreak, insisting that that they must learn to "play dirty".
Arsenal defender William Saliba has officially withdrawn from the France squad for their upcoming friendly fixtures in the United States. The 24-year-old was forced to pull out just 24 hours after playing the full 90 minutes in the Gunners' Carabao Cup final defeat at Wembley. Consequently, Crystal Palace centre-back Maxence Lacroix has been handed his maiden senior call-up to replace the injured star.
Arsenal's Ben White has been added to the England squad for the upcoming March friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. The defender, and Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes, will replace Eberechi Eze and Jarell Quansah, who have both had to pull out after sustaining recent injuries. White last played for the Three Lions in 2022 and was included in that year's World Cup squad but left Qatar for personal reasons.
Thomas Tuchel has admitted that Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has a “chance” of making England’s 2026 World Cup squad, but would an opportunity such as that be arriving too early for the 16-year-old forward? GOAL has put that question to Michael Owen, a man that knows all about making a senior breakthrough with the Three Lions as a teen sensation.
A new video has shown Pep Guardiola embracing Rayan Cherki after the forward was substituted towards the end of Manchester City's Carabao Cup final triumph over Arsenal on Sunday afternoon. The France international was criticised in some quarters for juggling the ball with his side 2-0 up, with manager Guardiola seen shaking his head in response to the trickery.
Gary Neville was seen shushing a Manchester City supporter after being targeted by inane and witless jeers from the stands during Sunday's Carabao Cup final. The former Manchester United and England defender was at Wembley Stadium to co-commentate on City's victory over Arsenal as Nico O'Reilly scored a brace but was forced to engage with one fan who attempted to rile him up.
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