Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali has broken his silence on Enzo Maresca's departure, claiming the club were forced into the "mysterious" change. The Blues chief suggested legal reasons are preventing the full truth from emerging following the shock exit in January.
Arsenal have received a significant fitness boost with the news that Noni Madueke is expected to be available for Sunday's pivotal Premier League clash against Manchester City. The winger sparked fears of a long-term layoff after being forced off during midweek Champions League action, but early indications suggest the damage is not as severe as first feared.
Bernardo Silva has confirmed he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season, bringing a trophy-laden nine-year spell at the Etihad Stadium to a close. The Portuguese playmaker released a heartfelt statement to supporters as he prepares to depart as a free agent this summer.
Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Paul Scholes have clashed over their predictions for Sunday's monumental Premier League title decider between Manchester City and Arsenal. While both agree the stakes at the Etihad could not be higher, their expectations for how the 90 minutes will unfold are worlds apart.
Juventus are preparing a transformative summer transfer window as Damien Comolli and Luciano Spalletti look to assemble an "instant team" capable of returning to the Scudetto race. The Bianconeri have identified world-class targets including Liverpool's Alisson Becker and Manchester City's Bernardo Silva to provide the leadership required in Turin.
Thierry Henry has issued a blunt challenge to Mikel Arteta, demanding that Arsenal back up their manager's claims of internal "fire" when they visit Manchester City this weekend. The club legend laughed off the suggestion that the Gunners could secure a result at the Etihad if they repeat the disjointed performances seen in recent outings.
Declan Rice has sent a defiant message to Manchester City, insisting that Arsenal are prepared to go all out for victory in Sunday’s monumental Premier League clash. The Gunners midfielder believes his side have the mentality required to handle the pressure of the Etihad Stadium as the title race reaches its boiling point.
The Premier League's financial power is once again threatening to deplete Serie A of its best prospects. Manchester City and Arsenal are currently targeting Atalanta's rising defender Marco Palestra, whilst Mikel Arteta's side also maintain a strong interest in Juventus standout Andrea Cambiaso, according to reports.
Barcelona have entered a high-stakes transfer battle against Manchester City to sign Palmeiras' 16-year-old attacking midfielder, Eduardo Conceicao. Determined to secure Brazil's latest wonderkid, the Catalan giants are intensifying negotiations to avoid repeating past mistakes of missing out on elite South American talents like Endrick and Estevao Willian to rival European clubs.
Manchester City have thrown their full support behind Antoine Semenyo after the forward revealed he has once again been the target of "unacceptable" racist abuse online. The Ghana international took to social media to highlight the latest incident appearing to target him, prompting a swift response from footballing authorities.
Liam Rosenior is beginning to feel the heat at Stamford Bridge after a disappointing run of form left Chelsea's European ambitions in serious jeopardy. Despite growing pressure and reported unrest among senior members of the squad, the club's hierarchy has reached a definitive conclusion regarding the manager's immediate future.
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has confirmed he is facing another period on the sidelines after suffering a fresh injury setback during the club's European campaign. The Norwegian midfielder, who has already endured a stop-start season due to fitness issues, admitted he is "desperate" to return with the Gunners currently navigating a season-defining run of fixtures.
Eintracht Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Brown has addressed the intensifying speculation linking him with a high-profile move to the Premier League, amid reported interest from Arsenal and Manchester City. The 22-year-old is reportedly subject to a massive €65 million valuation, a fee that would see the highly-rated left-back become the joint-most expensive player in his position.
Mikel Arteta has given an update on Bukayo Saka's battle with an ongoing Achilles injury, leaving the winger in significant danger of missing Arsenal's pivotal title showdown against Manchester City. While the Gunners' boss is hopeful for a return in "days not weeks", Saka will play no part in Wednesday's Champions League clash with Sporting CP.
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has sensationally claimed that Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes are over following a damaging weekend in the race for the crown. The former midfielder believes the momentum has swung firmly back in favour of Manchester City after the Gunners failed to maintain their cushion at the summit.
Mason Greenwood continues to generate plenty of transfer talk, but Marseille legend Marcel Desailly has told GOAL why the English forward would only be good enough for Aston Villa - not Arsenal or Manchester City - if he returned to the Premier League. Leading sides across Europe have been linked with the goalscoring winger, with a move away from France in 2026 being mooted.
Manchester City have been offered transfer advice when it comes to Rodri, with it possible that he could be replaced by “the best holding midfielder in England”. Real Madrid continue to be linked with a Ballon d’Or-winning star at the Etihad Stadium, with Gareth Barry telling GOAL what he would like to see happen in the summer window of 2026.
Rayan Cherki has been made aware of what he must achieve at Manchester City before mid-game keepy-uppies can become a habit, with Gareth Barry telling GOAL what Pep Guardiola’s message to the enigmatic Frenchman will be. Cherki has won a host of Premier League admirers as City’s on-field entertainer, but his demanding manager is all about end product.
Wayne Rooney has provided a definitive scoreline prediction for the upcoming Premier League title decider between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The former England captain believes the momentum has shifted significantly following a disastrous weekend for the Gunners, which has left Pep Guardiola’s side in a commanding position.
Gary Neville has condemned the "entirely selfish" conduct of senior Chelsea stars Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella following recent disciplinary issues within the squad. The Sky Sports pundit believes their lack of professionalism has undermined young manager Liam Rosenior and will ultimately result in the club missing out on Champions League qualification this term.
Jack Grealish has seen an emotional return to Aston Villa speculated on, with Gareth Barry telling GOAL who will have the final say on a stunning homecoming transfer. The England international playmaker has spent the 2025-26 campaign on loan at Everton from Manchester City, with a permanent deal somewhere expected to be agreed in the next window.
Rayan Cherki delivered a match-winning performance for Manchester City against Chelsea on Sunday, but it was his antics that have attracted the attention of online supporters. The France international took advantage of a stoppage for a player injury to entertain himself on the touchline before eventually being substituted later in the second half.
Manchester City's trip to Chelsea on Sunday afternoon came into a more intense spotlight than anticipated after Saturday's set of Premier League results. Table-topping Arsenal surprisingly lost at home to Bournemouth to open the door to Pep Guardiola's side in the title race, while fifth-placed Liverpool avoided another slip-up against Fulham to put pressure on the Blues, who are chasing Champions League qualification.
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