Switzerland and Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has confirmed he has been placed on a two-year probation period following his admission regarding the acquisition of a fraudulent Covid-19 vaccination certificate. The veteran midfielder took to social media to address the legal resolution of a case that has recently overshadowed his international career.
Mikel Arteta has revealed the staggering gamble he took on his very first day as Arsenal manager, admitting he feared his tenure could have ended before it truly began. The Spaniard, who inherited a fractured squad in December 2019, resorted to a piece of high-stakes "theatrical" motivation to reset the culture at London Colney.
Arsenal teenager Max Dowman has officially received three Guinness World Records certificates following his remarkable breakthrough into the senior squad under Mikel Arteta. The England youth international has rewritten the record books across domestic and continental competitions, cementing his status as one of Europe's premier rising talents.
Fabio Vieira has opened up on his decision to leave Arsenal on a permanent basis following a period of significant uncertainty regarding his future at the Emirates Stadium. The Portuguese playmaker, who enjoyed a productive loan spell in Germany last term, has now committed his long-term future to the Bundesliga side.
Manchester United have reportedly entered the high-profile race alongside Arsenal to sign highly-rated Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane. Contract extension talks between the German side and the player have stalled, giving several Premier League clubs renewed hope of securing his signature.
The fallout from Manchester City’s landmark financial fair play case continues to send shockwaves through English football after sensational claims emerged regarding the timing of the verdict. It has been reported that a select group of the club's biggest rivals were granted a massive head start on the news that the Etihad giants had been found guilty of over 100 breaches.