Xhaka says he is ready to battle for Arsenal place

Granit Xhaka may have been stripped of the Arsenal captaincy due to his public run-in with the club's fans but he says he will be staying and fighting for his place in the team.

Arsenal really are desperate for a donkey

If you were to Google the phrase “no-nonsense footballer” the picture that should appear on your screen would be that of Tony Adams, the former Arsenal captain who made 504 appearances for the north London club between 1983 and 2002.

Bellerin calls for Arsenal unity after Xhaka tantrum Hector Bellerin has called for everyone at Arsenal to come together following club captain Granit Xhaka's tantrum on being substituted on Sunday during the 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.

David de Gea signs new deal at Man Utd

David de Gea has signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United, the Premier League club announced on Monday, ending months of speculation over his future.

Messi and Ibrahimovic nominated for FIFA goal of the year Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are the star names on the 10-player short-list announced on Monday by FIFA for its Puskas award for goal of the year.

Algeria beat Ivory Coast on penalties to reach semi-finals Africa Cup of Nations title favourites Algeria defeated the Ivory Coast 4-3 on penalties in Suez on Thursday to the relief of Baghdad Bounedjah and set up a semi-final showdown with Nigeria.

Emery cautious as Lacazette, Aubameyang edge Arsenal towards Europa League final Arsenal manager Unai Emery insisted his side's Europa League semi-final against Valencia is still "50-50" despite the Gunners taking a 3-1 first leg lead to Spain.

Liverpool run riot as Man City stay in touch with narrow win

Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk both struck twice as Liverpool demolished Watford 5-0 to stay ahead of a charging Manchester City at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday.

No giant-killings as Palace and Wolves into FA Cup quarter-finals

Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton Wanderers ensured they avoided becoming the latest Premier League clubs to be on the wrong end of a giant-killing in the FA Cup as they each beat lower league opposition on Sunday to book their places in the quarter-finals.

Man City snap Liverpool winning streak to reignite title race

Manchester City inflicted Liverpool's first Premier League defeat of the season to breathe new life into their title defence with a 2-1 victory at the Etihad on Thursday.