Matthew Judge

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi scored his first Premier League goal with a stunning volley which drew comparisons to similar strikes from Real Madrid and France legend Zinedine Zidane. Zubimendi showed incredible technique as he opened the scoring with a fabulous effort in the Gunners’ 3-0 Premier League victory over Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon.

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has slammed Spain’s handling of Lamine Yamal after confirming the winger will miss his side’s La Liga clash with Valencia at Camp Nou on Sunday. Flick has said Spain were aware that Yamal was already nursing an injury when they decided to start the teenager in both their World Cup qualifiers against Bulgaria and Turkey this week.

Liverpool could face stiff competition to sign Marc Guehi on a free transfer next summer, with Bayern Munich reportedly weighing up a move for the Crystal Palace defender. Guehi was on the brink of joining the Reds on deadline day after they agreed a £35 million fee (€40.5m/$47m) for the centre-back, only for Palace to pull the plug at the last moment.

Former England international James Beattie has described how unwelcoming the Three Lions’ squad was during its famous golden generation, revealing just four players introduced themselves following his first call-up. Beattie was in the prime of his club career with Southampton when he received the news that he had been called up for England in 2003.

Real Madrid are reportedly set to be without defender Antonio Rudiger for two-and-a-half months in a huge blow for the Spanish giants. Xabi Alonso’s side confirmed on Friday that the Germany international was set for a spell on the sidelines with a thigh injury suffered in training. Rudiger has been plagued by a number of fitness issues in what has been a difficult past year for the centre-back.

Liverpool have secured a big victory off the pitch after it was revealed the club only had to part with a small sum this summer in order to land both Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak. The Reds signed Wirtz, 22, and Isak, 25, in eye-catching deals which could eventually reach a combined total of £241 million (€278m/$326m).

Arne Slot is adamant he has no concerns over the attitude of new signing Alexander Isak following the forward's decision to go on strike in order to force through his move to Liverpool from Newcastle. Isak, 25, joined the Reds for a British transfer record fee of £125 million (€144.5m/$169.3m) on deadline day, ending the summer-long saga surrounding his future.

Roy Keane snapped at Ian Wright after the Arsenal legend refused to criticise his old club's performance in their recent 1-0 defeat against Liverpool. The Gunners suffered their first Premier League loss of the 2025-26 season before the international break after Dominik Szoboszlai scored a wonderful late free-kick to decide the game at Anfield.

West Ham United have banned half-and-half scarves ahead of their derby clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening.

Liverpool will not start record-signing Alexander Isak when they return to Premier League action against Burnley on Sunday, according to Joe Cole.

Former Manchester City winger Kiki Musampa has reportedly been arrested over alleged tax fraud.

Aymeric Laporte has joined Athletic Club from Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr after FIFA reversed its initial decision and approved the transfer.

Gianluigi Donnarumma has revealed his "dream" is to win the Champions League with Manchester City following his summer switch from Paris Saint-Germain.

Daniel Farke has urged Leeds United to "prove the doubters wrong" in a defiant message following the club's disappointing end to the summer transfer window.

Liverpool made an audacious offer to swap Luis Diaz for Julian Alvarez last summer, only for the idea to be quickly rejected by Manchester City.

Ruben Neves has hit back at a Portuguese magazine over speculation around his relationship with Diogo Jota's widow Rute Cardoso following the Liverpool forward's tragic death.

Arsenal have opened talks with William Saliba over a new contract as they look to fend off interest from Real Madrid.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher fears the club's failure to sign Marc Guehi could come back to haunt them in the Premier League title race.