Arsenal League hopes hit by Newcastle defeat

Newcastle put a huge dent in Arsenal’s title aspirations on Saturday, winning 1-0 to give leaders Manchester City the chance to move eight points clear of the Gunners at the top of the Premier League.

Emery says Villa are underdogs against Spurs

Unai Emery said Tottenham are “favourites” to finish above his Aston Villa team due to their bigger budget as the top-four hopefuls prepare to meet in the Premier League on Sunday.

Wasteful Leverkusen held by Stuttgart

Bayer Leverkusen were made to pay for wasting several chances in a scoreless home draw with Stuttgart on Friday, dropping more points in their Bundesliga title defence.

Amorim handed challenge of restoring glory days

Ruben Amorim revealed Friday that he was told by Manchester United “it was now or never” after being handed a brief midway through the season to restore the struggling Premier League giants to the pinnacle of English and European football.

Watch: Liverpool v Brighton | Preview

Anfield host a 6th placed Brighton at Anfield as Arne Slot looks to break yet another record as Liverpool manager.

Yorke named coach of Trinidad and Tobago

Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke was named head coach of the Trinidad and Tobago national team on Friday ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifying.

Watch: Newcastle United v Arsenal | Preview

Third place Arsenal travel to Newcastle as they search for a win following their recent “disappointing” draw to Liverpool.

Flick’s Barca face Espanyol in Catalan derby

La Liga leaders Barcelona have the chance to move nine points clear of Real Madrid this weekend with victory in the Catalan derby against city rivals Espanyol.

Napoli players in Conte’s good books

Antonio Conte is a hard taskmaster but the exploits of his Napoli side so far this season have him eulogising about how the “players are ready to die, in football terms, for this jersey.”

Watch: Best stops from Martinez, Hermansen and Travers

Villa’s Emi Martinez, Bournemouth’s Travers all made fine stops in match day nine of the Premier League.