New Barcelona manager Hansi Flick praised striker Robert Lewandowski and the “great atmosphere” in his team after a 2-1 home win over Athletic Bilbao gave them six points from six in the 2024-25 La Liga. Spain sensation Lamine Yamal put Barca ahead with a 24th-minute deflected shot from distance, only for Oihan Sancet to equalise from the penalty spot 20 …

James Maddison has labelled Yves Bissouma a “ridiculous player” at times following Tottenham’s win against Everton. Spurs bounced back from a disappointing draw against Leicester on Monday night to record a comfortable 4-0 win with Son Heung-min scoring a brace, whilst Bissouma and Cristian Romero also found the back of the net. It’s a big season for Ange Postecoglou’s side …

Juventus’ biggest obstacle in their pursuit of Teun Koopmeiners may not be a competing club, but Atalanta themselves. La Dea is fully aware of the value they hold in the Dutch midfielder and remain determined to keep him despite Juventus’ persistent interest. Juve has been tracking Koopmeiners since last season, with their intention to sign him being one of the …

Christian Pulisic ended up being AC Milan’s lone bright spot Saturday in a road loss to Parma. Pulisic scored his first Serie A goal of the new season in the Rossoneri’s 2-1 loss toParma. He played 86 minutes on the right side of Paulo Fonseca’s attack.  Dennis Man propelled Parma in front after six minutes but AC Milan battled back …

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole believes Manchester United are trying to sell Antony and that the Brazilian cost his team in the defeat to Brighton. United suffered their first defeat of the season as they lost 2-1 to the Seagulls thanks to Joao Pedro’s 95th minute winner. There’s been a lot of change at United over the summer and despite …

Mikel Arteta has hinted that Arsenal may yet remain active in the final week of the transfer window. The Gunners have had a measured summer window so far, with Italian defender Riccardo Calafiori their marquee signing alongside making David Raya’s loan from Brentford permanent. Going the other way, Emile Smith Rowe was sold to Fulham, while the likes of Mohamed …

Mikel Arteta has hailed Leandro Trossard’s ‘unbelievable’ impact in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa, admitting he now has a selection ‘headache’ on his hands. Trossard came off the bench in the 65th minute with the score still 0-0 at Villa Park on Saturday but within two minutes, he popped up inside the box to fire the Gunners into the …

Juventus is serious about securing the signing of Nicolás González in this transfer window and has now submitted a new offer for the Fiorentina winger. González has been on Juve’s radar since last season, with Thiago Motta keen to bring him into his squad. However, Fiorentina has been firm in their stance, indicating they would only consider a sale if …

Mikel Arteta has revealed Gabriel Jesus will need an MRI scan to determine the extent of his groin injury. The Gunners continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 2-0 victory away at Aston Villa thanks to goals from Leandro Trossard and Thomas Partey, but it could have been a different story if Ollie Watkins had his shooting boots …

David Raya’s remarkable double save for Arsenal vs Aston Villa was “unbelievable”, Gunners manager Mikel Arteta has said after his side’s 2-0 Premier League win at Villa Park. Spain goalkeeper Raya diverted Amadou Onana’s deflected shot against the crossbar and saved spectacularly from the rebound to deny Ollie Watkins with the score goalless nine minutes after the break. “It was …