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Brazil have dropped defender Maicon from their squad ahead of Tuesday’s friendly with Ecuador following an “internal problem”. The Roma […]...

Giovanni Trapattoni is adamant that Rafael Benitez can steer Napoli to Serie A success this season. The former Italy, Milan, […]...

Wigan wiped the floor with beleaguered Birmingham in a horribly one-sided Sky Bet Championship encounter at the DW Stadium....

Lee Clark admitted Wigan Athletic were full value for their 4-0 victory at the DW Stadium on a "horrible day" for his Birmingham side....

With the end of the summer transfer window drawing nearer, Arsenal fans can start bracing themselves for a brand new signing. Reports in Goal.com have revealed that the Gunners are nearing a move for Sporting Lisbon defender William Carvalho, with the English side having tabled a £21.3m bid to bring him to the Emirates. The north Londoners have been among the favourites to sign the highly rated youngster,...

Gunners face double blow in striker pursuit. Read more Arsenal transfer news. Arsenal look set to miss out on both Danny Welbeck and Loic Remy, with the Daily Mirror reporting that the two strikers are set for moves to Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, respectively. Manchester United misfit Welbeck has supposedly held talks over a possible move to the Emirates Stadium, but Spurs are now leading the race...

It has been reported that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has defended Mesut Ozil’s low-key start to the season. The French tactician claimed that Ozil, who played every game in Germany’s World Cup-winning campaign, is unfairly criticised and does not get enough credit for his achievements. “People are very harsh with Ozil because he’s a player […] ...

Ten top players linked with transfers this summer, but haven't moved yet... SEE ALSO: Best Premier League players 2014/15 The transfer window closes on Monday, and there are still a whole host of big-name, big-money players waiting on potential moves. Here are the top ten stars who could seal switches before time runs out: 10) Xherdan Shaqiri (Bayern Munich) Eager to escape Bayern Munich, where he...

Juve tipped to land in-demand striker. SEE ALSO: Hot pictures of Marcos Rojo's wife. Juventus are being tipped to win the race to sign AS Monaco striker Radamel Falcao ahead of Manchester City, according to an Italian football insider on Twitter. Dhubai-based journalist Tarek Khatib has tweeted about the ongoing Falcao saga, with the in-demand Colombian international being linked with a whole host...

Arsenal target Alessio Cerci has told Torino that he wants to leave the Serie A club this summer. The tricky winger, who can also play as a striker, has been linked with a move away from Turin for the past few months, with Premier League side Arsenal touted as potential suitors. Now club president Urbano […] ...

Everton Manager Roberto Martinez lashed out at Chelsea striker Diego Costa for his behaviour yesterday on the pitch, especially his celebration in the face of Seamus Coleman after the youngster inadvertently scored an own goal in Everton's 6-3 defeat at the hands of Chelsea at Goodison Park. Martinez said of Costa, "There are certain foreign players who come to the Premier League who need to understand...

Arsenal have joined Chelsea in the battle to sign Loic Remy after triggering the release clause in the QPR striker's contract. ...

Arsenal are reportedly confident of signing Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos after launching an improved bid for the player, according to reports in the Metro. The Greek international has now fallen down the pecking order following the recovery of first-choice defender Neven Subotic who missed the most of last season through injury, and will now partner new Dortmund captain Mats...

Gunners in surprise link with City misfit. Read more Arsenal transfer news. Arsenal could make an audacious attempt to sign Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo after missing out on a number of their other targets, it has emerged. The Gunners are desperate to bring in a new signing upfront before the summer transfer window closes on Monday night, but look like missing out on the likes of Loic Remy...

A review of Saturday's action in the Barclays Premier League as Manchester City suffered a surprise home defeat to Stoke....

Newport applied the brakes to Portsmouth's fast start to the season as Andy Sandell's late winner gave the Welsh side a 1-0 win....

Look Arsenal fans, before you start slating me for being anti-Wilshere, I am actually one of the writers on here that have been supportive of the young midfielder over the last year. And I have been really pleased to see the real Jack Wilshere start to appear on the pitch again recently. I still think […]...

There have been a few rumours linking Arsenal with the Torino winger Alessio Cerci, who has reportedly told his club that he is ready to leave if a suitable offer comes to the table, with Arsenal being mentioned by his club President. Cerci has played for Italy at all levels and was included in their […]...

If the Arsenal transfer rumours of this week are to be trusted, the Gunners were beaten to one of our main defensive transfer targets by the Italian Serie A club Roma. The player in question was the Greece international centre back Kostas Manolas and then we were linked with his international colleague Sokratis. But having […]...

Leicester City vs Arsenal: Arsenal MUST pick up their first away win of the season by SE Match week 3 of the 2014/15 Barclays Premier League campaign for Arsenal sees them travel to King Power Stadium to take on Leicester City, who have been the brightest of the three newly promoted sides this season. Leicester […]...