Mikel Arteta hinted Folrain Balogun will only get further first team opportunities when his performances in training force his hand. The talented teenager has been prolific at Under-23 level for the Gunners and made his senior debut in last week’s…
Arteta calls for VAR in Europa group games despite Molde win
Mikel Arteta called for the introduction of the video assistant referee in Europa League group games despite Arsenal running out comfortable winners against Molde. The Gunners reached the halfway point of Group B with a 100% winning record courtesy of…
*Customer molests food seller’s five-year-old daughter in Lagos (Punch)*We’re tactically ready to resist any protest in Lagos, Police warn (Vanguard)
Customer molests food seller’s five-year-old daughter in Lagos (Punch) A man, Nnamadi Emdriuokhe, has been arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly molesting a five-year-old girl in the Festac area of the state. PUNCH Metro gathered…
Arsenal provide positive update on David Luiz’s fitness ahead of Molde clash
Arsenal have confirmed David Luiz is fit to play in Thursday night’s Europa League clash against Molde after recovering from a thigh injury. The Brazilian was forced off the pitch in the 1-0 loss to Leicester City on October 25…
AC Milan sign Norwegian striker Hauge
Norwegian forward Jens Petter Hauge on Thursday signed a five-year contract with AC Milan, a week after scoring a goal against the Italian club in the Europa League. The 20-year-old scored FK Bodo/Glimt’s second goal in a 3-2 third qualifying…
Tottenham advance to Europa League play-off after scare
Jose Mourinho successfully complained to Uefa about the size of the goalposts before Tottenham’s Europa League play-off victory against Shkendija in North Macedonia. Goals by Erik Lamela, Son Heung-min and Harry Kane earned Spurs a 3-1 victory, with boss Mourinho…
UEFA okays return of fans for Bayern, Sevilla clash
UEFA announced Tuesday that 30 percent of stadium capacity would be filled at the Super Cup in Budapest where Champions League winners Bayern Munich face Europa League victors Sevilla. The game is scheduled for September 24 and will become the…
Sevilla beat Inter Milan to win record sixth Europa League title
Europa League kings Sevilla won the tournament for a record sixth time thanks to victory over Inter Milan in a thrilling final in Cologne. The drama started when Sevilla defender Diego Carlos fouled Romelu Lukaku for an Inter penalty –…
Harry Maguire: Manchester United release statement after reports of club captain’s arrest in Greece
Manchester United are aware of an “alleged incident” involving Harry Maguire in Greece and say their club captain is co-operating with authorities. Reports in Greece on Friday morning claimed that Maguire had been arrested while holidaying in Mykonos. The 27-year-old…
Man Utd punished for missed chances as Sevilla reach Europa League final
Sevilla wrecked Manchester United’s hopes of ending the season with silverware as they edged a hard-fought Europa League semi-final in Cologne. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side lost their third semi-final this season despite taking the lead when Bruno Fernandes scored their…