Premier League

Gabriel Martinelli told Mikel Arteta that he was ready to make amends for his midweek penalty miss - even after a sleepless night. The Brazilian star agonisingly saw his spot-kick saved as Arsenal crashed out of the UEFA Europa League at home to Sporting Lisbon through tense shootout in their round of 16 second leg. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But Martinelli wanted to put things right as soon as possible, telling his manager to select him for Sunday's Premier League game with Crystal Palace. Arteta trusted him and was rewarded with a key performance, as Arsenal ran out 4-1 winners at the Emirates to forge an eight-point gap between them and Manchester City. Martinelli took less than half an hour to break the deadlock, vindicating Arteta's fait...

Chelsea are now ready to listen to offers for Edouard Mendy this summer window, according to reports. The Senegal international has not played any game for Chelsea since November and has been working his way back to fitness after undergoing surgery on a fractured finger in January. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The goalkeeper will still have two years left on his current contract at the end of the campaign but rejected Chelsea’s offer of a new deal this season. According to the Sunday Mirror, the Blues are looking to trim the squad at the end of the season and Mendy has been told that he can leave Stamford Bridge. Meanwhile, Potter admitted after Chelsea’s 2-2 draw with Everton on Saturday that he understands Gallagher’s frustrations over his la...

Graham Potter has criticised Chelsea forward Kai Havertz after he appeared to mock Jordan Pickford with his goal celebration against Everton. The Germany International scored for the Blues once again on Saturday to give them the lead against the Toffees in their 2-2 draw. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); After scoring from the spot, Havertz looked towards Pickford and wagged his fingers with his hands to his ears, and also stuck his tongue out. But, speaking after the draw, Potter was not impressed with the player's celebration. He said: “When players score, they have something like an out-of-body experience. I didn’t score many myself so I wouldn’t know. “You should enjoy the celebration, I don’t think you need to involve the opponent. That wou...

On-loan Arsenal player Albert Sambi Lokonga has thanked Patrick Vieira for ‘giving his smile back’ in what appears to be a dig at Mikel Arteta. Vieira was sacked by Crystal Palace on Friday with the club failing to win a single Premier League game since the World Cup. And the decision brought his 18-month spell at Selhurst Park to an end after he replaced Roy Hodgson.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Sambi Lokonga has become one of the first players to give his response to Vieira’s departure. He posted to his Instagram story with a picture of the duo. The Belgian star wrote: “Thank you for giving me back the smile during this short period of time. See you soon coach!” Lokonga has played seven matches for Palace since his January move - five of thos...

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has criticised Alejandro Garnacho’s behaviour after Manchester United’s Europa League victory over the Spanish side and says he should be more ‘humble’. The two teams played out a thrilling play-off round game, with United winning 4-3 on aggregate after a draw at Camp Nou followed by a stunning second-half display at Old Trafford in which Fred and Antony netted the key goals.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Garnacho came on as a substitute and was a constant menace down the left wing, though it was his actions after the match that really caused a stir. After the game, the Spanish-born Argentine made a ‘binoculars’ gesture with his hands which appeared to mock Pedri’s celebration. He also uploaded a picture of the g...

Mason Mount has appointed a new agent in an indication that he will be leaving Chelsea in the summer transfer window, according to reports. Mount came through the Chelsea academy and has spent his entire career at Stamford Bridge, barring single-season loan spells with Vitesse and Derby County. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But with his contract expiring next year – and Chelsea currently unwilling to provide him the new deal he desires – a move away from the club is becoming likely. The Daily Mail claims Mount has hired Neil Fewings from the Roof agency as his new representative. The midfielder has been advised by his father Tony for the past 18 months after leaving Stellar Group. Mount is now earning around £80,000 per week at Chelsea – a figur...

Antonio Rudiger is relishing the opportunity to face his old team after Real Madrid were drawn against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League. After Friday’s quarter-final draw, Madrid will now face the Blues with the winner of the tie set to take on either Man City or Bayern Munich for a place in the final in Istanbul.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is the third campaign in a row that the two clubs will meet in the competition, with Real triumphing in last year’s quarter-final 5-4 on aggregate on their way to winning their 14th Champions League. Ancelotti sent Chelsea warning to Real Madrid players before Liverpool game Graham Potter reacts to Chelsea drawing Real Madrid in the Champions League Sporting boss Ruben Amorim reveals text from ...