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Mikel Arteta has thrown down the gauntlet to Bukayo Saka. The Arsenal manager wants his talismanic winger to seize the defining moments of a breathless title race. Saka stands ready to answer the call. He trained in "great spirits" on…

Arsenal host Newcastle United on Saturday evening, desperate to return to the Premier League summit after Manchester City's midweek victory knocked them off top spot for the first time since early October. Mikel Arteta's side sit second on…

Tottenham Hotspur travel to Molineux on Saturday for a relegation six-pointer against already-relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers, desperately seeking to end their winless run and escape the drop zone. Roberto De Zerbi remains without a…

West Ham United host Everton on Saturday in a Premier League encounter where relegation fears meet European ambitions, with David Moyes returning to face his former club. Nuno Espírito Santo's side demonstrated defensive resilience in…

Liverpool welcome Crystal Palace to Anfield on Saturday, desperate to strengthen their grip on Champions League qualification, but face opponents who have become their unexpected nemesis. The Reds have won their last two Premier League…

Fulham host Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in Saturday's lunchtime kick-off with contrasting objectives shaping the encounter. Villa cling to fourth place and the final Champions League spot, while the hosts search for a meaningful victory…

Manchester City will attempt to reach a record fourth successive FA Cup final when they face Championship high-flyers Southampton at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. The Citizens are chasing an unprecedented domestic treble, while the…

“My political victories are more important than any victories as a professional player. A match finishes in ninety minutes, but life goes on.” - Sócrates Can football truly change society? Is it more than just a game, or even greater than…

False 9 has become the most common tactical term after 2008. Pep Guardiola used Messi in this role, and after their huge success, other teams also adopted it, like Fermino, who was one of the pillars of Liverpool's success. Luka Toni, The…

To most football fans of our times, Sunderland has always been an average, if not categorically weak, football club that, despite its huge support base, has had no notable successes in the modern era. The club's biggest claim to fame in the…