Mikel Arteta hails ‘high quality’ Thomas Partey as Arsenal shirt number is revealed

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta couldn’t hide his excitement after the Gunner finally completed a £45m deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey. The 27-year-old signed a long-term contract with the Gunners in the final hour before the transfer window closed…

Jack Wilshere posts statement after being released by West Ham

Jack Wilshere has been released by West Ham after making just 19 appearances in his two-year spell at the Premier League club. The England midfielder joined West Ham on a three-year deal in the summer of 2018 from London rivals…

Uncapped trio Calvert-Lewin, Saka and Barnes in England squad

Calvert-Lewin is in his first England squad after being selected for this month’s matches against Wales, Belgium and Denmark. Leicester’s Harvey Barnes and Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka also get first call-ups. Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden, who were sent home from…

Paris Saint-Germain open talks to sign Arsenal target Houssem Aouar

Arsenal’s hopes of signing Lyon playmaker Houssem Aouar have been dealt a blow after Paris Saint-Germain entered into negotiations over a deal for the Frenchman. The Gunners have had two bids turned down for the Frenchman, the last of which…

Liverpool fight back to beat Arsenal and maintain perfect start

Liverpool’s new £45m signing Diogo Jota grabbed a home debut goal as the champions demonstrated their determination to retain an iron grip on their Premier League crown by coming from behind to record an impressive victory against Arsenal at Anfield.…

*Controversy trails death of Lagos artiste on BRT lane (Punch)*Lagos refutes BudgIT report, says state is financially, economically stable (Guardian)

Controversy trails death of Lagos artiste on BRT lane (Punch) Controversy has trailed the death of a singer, Richard Dayom, who was allegedly crushed to death by a police patrol van in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. It was…

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reveals he rejected Barcelona to stay at Arsenal

Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has confirmed he turned down an offer from Barcelona in order to sign a new long-term deal at the Emirates. The 31-year-old finally put an end to the speculation over his future earlier this month by…

Lyon respond to rumours Arsenal have agreed transfer deal with Houssem Aouar

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has played down rumours Houssem Aouar could be on his way to Arsenal and insists the club are still counting on the midfielder for the new campaign. Aouar, 22, is regarded as one of the top…

*COVID-19: ‘Cut-off marks into Lagos model colleges will be very high’ (Nation)*3 dead as truck plunges into Lagos river (Punch)

COVID-19: ‘Cut-off marks into Lagos model colleges will be very high’ (Nation) The Lagos State Education Commissioner, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo, has said the cut-off mark for the Entrance Examination into the JSS1 classes in its 16 junior model colleges and…

Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal ‘have a lot of issues’ despite West Ham win

Mikel Arteta admits his Arsenal team has ‘a lot of issues’ and must ‘improve on many things’ despite a late 2-1 win over West Ham on Saturday night. The Gunners took an early lead thanks to an Alexandre Lacazette header…

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