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Ballon d’Or Winner Odds: The 5 main contenders for 2025-26

Could Lamine Yamal become the youngest Ballon d’Or winner? Or will Bayern marksman Harry Kane be the second Englishman to win it after Michael Owen?

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Saka out, Rice back… Arteta announces Arsenal’s line-up against Sporting

The official line-ups for the Champions League match between Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon

Arteta announces that two Arsenal stars will miss the match against Sporting Lisbon

A hat-trick for the Gunners ahead of their European clash

Arsenal receive TRIPLE fitness boost ahead of Sporting CP clash

Arsenal have received a significant fitness lift as they gear up for their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Sporting CP. Mikel Arteta welcomed three key first-team stars back into training on Monday as the Gunners look to move past a difficult period of domestic results.

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.

Trent & Watkins in, Foden out: GOAL's ideal England squad

The road to the 2026 World Cup is almost over for England. The next time the Three Lions convene, they will do so for two pre-tournament friendlies in the United States, against Costa Rica and New Zealand, before kicking-off their tournament against Croatia on June 17. They will do so as one of the favourites to go all the way, with the pressure on Thomas Tuchel and his players to finally end 60 years of hurt.

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Tuchel defends Rice and Saka withdrawals

Thomas Tuchel has plotted a diplomatic course through the storm that has followed the withdrawals of Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka from the England squad, saying the optics may look bad but he has “100% trust” in their integrity. The Arsenal duo will be unavailable for the clash against Japan at Wembley after reporting discomfort following their recent club commitments.

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‘Clear discomfort’ injury update will have Arsenal fans panicking

Arsenal’s Premier League title ambitions have been dealt a scare following the premature return of Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, and Noni Madueke from international duty. England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed the trio were in "clear discomfort" before being released back to their club ahead of a crucial run of fixtures. With major domestic and European knockout ties on the horizon, Mikel Arteta faces a race against time to have his key stars fit.

Arsenal trio among eight to leave England squad

Thomas Tuchel’s experimental international break has taken a significant hit with the news that Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka have returned to Arsenal for medical assessment. Despite only joining up with the squad on Friday after being rested for the 1-1 draw against Uruguay, the pair will play no part in the upcoming clash with Japan. The Football Association confirmed their departure alongside six other players, leaving the squad noticeably thinner for the Wembley encounter.

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Saka, Kane & Rice arrive to boost England squad

Thomas Tuchel has welcomed another batch pf senior stars back into the England fold following a frustrating 1-1 draw with Uruguay. The likes of Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, and Declan Rice are set to feature against Japan after being granted a period of physical and mental rest.

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Shock Wharton stat sees Rice named as perfect role model

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.

Declan Rice fires up Arsenal team-mates ahead of Man City cup final showdown

Declan Rice has challenged his Arsenal team-mates to seize the first available piece of silverware this season as they prepare for a high-stakes Carabao Cup final against Manchester City. Fresh from securing a Champions League quarter-final berth, the England midfielder believes a victory at Wembley could provide the essential momentum for a historic quadruple pursuit. Rice emphasised that the showdown will ultimately be decided by which side possesses the greater hunger for glory.

Merson hails 'outstanding' Arsenal ace after Leverkusen win

Paul Merson has singled out Declan Rice for special praise following Arsenal's clinical 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at the Emirates Stadium. The win secured the Gunners' progression to the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate scoreline, keeping their hopes of a historic quadruple alive.

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Eze scorcher & Rice beauty send Arsenal into UCL QFs

Eberechi Eze and Declan Rice fired Arsenal into the Champions League quarter-finals in sensational style with stunning goals as the Gunners saw off a stubborn Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 at Emirates Stadium to seal a 3-1 aggregate victory over the Bundesliga outfit. Eze's thunderous first-half strike sent Mikel Arteta's on their way and Rice put the seal on the victory with an excellent second after the interval to set up a meeting with Sporting CP in the final eight.

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Arsenal open talks over renewing another key contract

Arsenal have approached Declan Rice regarding a new long-term contract, as the Premier League leaders seek to secure the futures of their core group of players. Since his massive £105 million ($132m) move from West Ham in 2023, the 27-year-old has transformed into one of the most complete midfielders in world football, becoming the heartbeat of Mikel Arteta’s side.

‘Rice wouldn’t have an issue’ - Shock pick for PFA POTY

Declan Rice is considered to be a leading contender for the 2025-26 PFA Player of the Year award, but Sunderland legend Don Goodman says the Arsenal midfielder “wouldn’t have an issue” with missing out to Granit Xhaka. One former Gunners star remains in the running to pip a current Premier League title contender to the most prestigious of individual accolades.

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