Mikel Arteta has praised Declan Rice for taking on a leadership role at Arsenal, even without wearing the captain’s armband. The midfielder has proven to be an inspired signing for the Gunners since joining them in the summer from West Ham for £105 million. Declan Rice has been outstanding for Arsenal this season, delivering in crucial matches, such as last …

Mauricio Pochettino has acknowledged that Chelsea might currently hold a higher position in the Premier League table if they didn’t have such a young squad. In Wednesday’s FA Cup fourth-round replay win at Aston Villa, Chelsea fielded a team with an average age of 22.8. Despite their success in cup competitions, Premier League form has been more challenging, with the …

Through 53 games this season, the Pacers are 29-24. That is sixth in the Eastern Conference with the all-star break on the horizon. Tyrese Haliburton is Indiana’s star player and he’s proved to be a legit PG in the NBA. Ahead of the trade deadline, the Pacers showed they were all in when made a move to acquire Pascal Siakam.  …

Arsenal and Manchester City have expressed interest in Frenkie De Jong’s situation, as the midfielder could potentially leave Barcelona. According to HITC, both Arsenal and Manchester City could compete for De Jong’s signature in the summer, as they have approached Barcelona and requested to be kept informed about the midfielder’s situation. Barcelona may consider selling him to bolster their finances …

Kalvin Phillips recently confessed to feeling “useless” during his time at Manchester City, having only featured in four league games this season. The midfielder has been limited to a bit-part role at the club since his £45 million move from Leeds United to the Premier League champions in 2022. In the 18 months since he arrived in Manchester, he has …

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has issued a warning to Liverpool and Arsenal as the Premier League title race intensifies. His team could temporarily overtake Liverpool in the table if they defeat Everton in Saturday’s 12:30pm kickoff. Meanwhile, Liverpool, heavy favourites, will face Burnley at 3pm at Anfield. With the two clubs once again vying for the title, Rodri has expressed …

Tiago Djalo has been sidelined from competitive football since March 2023 due to a serious injury sustained while playing for Lille. Before this setback, he had established himself as one of the premier defenders in the French Ligue 1, garnering attention from clubs like Juventus. Recognising his talent and potential contribution to their squad, Juventus initiated their pursuit of Djalo. …

Ademola Lookman has refrained from commenting definitively on whether his Nigeria teammate Victor Osimhen will be playing in the Premier League next season, during a recent interview with talkSPORT. Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis confirmed last month that the striker is set to depart in the summer. De Laurentiis suggested that the 25-year-old could potentially join a top English club, …

Diego Costa, a striker who had previously played for Chelsea and Atletico Madrid, will continue his career in Brazil with Gremio. Following Botafogo’s decision to let the 35-year-old’s contract end after four months, he found himself without a club. Costa had a brief stint with Wolves before. However, his effect in England was much less than it had been during …

Brentford are reconsidering their decision to make a significant investment in Antonio Nusa, who is also being targeted by Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, for the summer transfer window. Antonio Nusa was on the verge of joining London club Brentford during the winter transfer window after a deal was struck with Club Brugge. An agreement worth €37 million was in …