Jesus set for first start since injury nightmare

Mikel Arteta has hinted that he is ready to hand Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus his first start in nearly a year in Arsenal’s League Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace.

City players face Xmas weigh-in as Pep serves ‘fatty’ warning

Manchester City’s players face a Christmas Day weigh-in to check they have not over-indulged over the festive period – with Pep Guardiola warning they will be dropped if they have piled on the pounds.

Nigeria seek strong start against Tanzania

Nigeria open their AFCON 2025 campaign on Tuesday night knowing that a fast start is essential after recent continental disappointment.

Egypt target AFCON title push against Zimbabwe

Egypt open their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign on Monday night against Zimbabwe, with the Pharaohs targeting a fast start in their quest for a record-extending eighth continental title.

Liverpool striker Isak feared out with broken leg

Liverpool are awaiting scan results they fear will confirm record signing Alexander Isak has suffered a broken leg after he was injured in their win against Tottenham, reports said Monday.

Watch: 10 Premier League stars on show at AFCON 2025

AFCON 2025 is underway, and these 10 Premier League stars are ones to keep an eye on.

No jacket required for Emery as Villa dream of title glory

Unai Emery insists Aston Villa will not win the Premier League, but the Spaniard’s ecstatic celebration of Morgan Rogers’ decisive strike against Manchester United revealed his true feelings about their surprise title charge.

Bafana Bafana primed for AFCON lift-off

Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has dismissed travel fatigue and logistical hiccups as excuses ahead of South Africa’s Africa Cup of Nations opener against Angola, insisting his side are ready to embrace the challenge of AFCON 2025.

Three talking points from the Premier League weekend

Arsenal held off Manchester City to stay top of the Premier League at Christmas courtesy of a Viktor Gyokeres penalty in the 1-0 win at Everton. Here we look at three talking points from the weekend’s action:

Morocco coach ‘taking no risks’ with Hakimi fitness

Morocco coach Walid Regragui said Sunday he would continue to be “very careful” with star man Achraf Hakimi at the Africa Cup of Nations as the Paris Saint-Germain full-back recovers from an ankle injury.