Ivory Coast star Haller ruled out of Afcon

A hamstring injury sustained in a Dutch league match means Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller misses out on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Morocco on Sunday.

Guardiola ‘excited’ by Man City future, not pondering exit

Pep Guardiola said Friday that his departure from Manchester City is “not on the table” at the moment as he focuses on trying to wrest back the Premier League title.

Arsenal in the ‘right place’ as Arteta marks six years at club

Mikel Arteta believes his transformation of Arsenal has put the Gunners in a position to win major trophies as he celebrates six years as manager.

Liverpool have ‘moved on’ from Salah furore, says upbeat Slot

Arne Slot said Liverpool have “moved on” from the furore caused by Mohamed Salah’s explosive outburst at being dropped and are showing signs of growing into the side he wants to see.

Key betting trends for Premier League round 17

With title chases tightening and relegation pressure mounting, matchday 17 presents betting value driven by defensive records, form trends and goal-heavy fixtures.

Maresca shuts down Manchester City move

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca labelled reports linking him to Manchester City as pure speculation, reaffirming his commitment to the Stamford Bridge project.

Arsenal battle to stay top of Christmas charts

Could fast-charging Manchester City top the Premier League at Christmas or will Arsenal cling on to the festive number one spot?

Five African stars who never got to lift Afcon trophy

AFCON kicks off on Sunday with the opening match between host nation Morocco and Comoros. Here we look at five African stars who have failed to lift the Africa Cup of Nations trophy.

AFCON spotlight on Morocco and Salah

All eyes turn to Morocco as AFCON begins, with Mohamed Salah chasing international silverware for Egypt in a tournament shaped by injuries, expectations and calendar congestion.

How will AFCON affect Premier League sides?

Premier League sides are preparing for their most intense spell of the season over the festive period, but many squads will be depleted by the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).