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1 month ago | 
football.london | Sam Truelove |Dan Marsh
Wayne Rooney has tipped Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta as a perfect fit for Arsenal amidst transfer speculation. The French forward has been in scintillating form since Oliver Glasner took the helm at Palace in February 2024, ending the 2023-24 season with a bang and maintaining his goal-scoring prowess this term.
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1 month ago | 
football.london | Sam Truelove |Dan Marsh
Wayne Rooney has sent a clear message to Arsenal and Manchester United following the 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Gunners now trail Liverpool by a whopping 15 points in the title race, while United hover in the bottom half of the Premier League table. With both teams struggling to find the back of the net consistently, rumours are brewing that they’ll be hunting for a new striker come the summer transfer window.
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2 months ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Bruna Reis |Dan Marsh
Erik ten Hag might be given a surprising opportunity to return to his homeland, with Feyenoord reportedly considering him for their managerial vacancy. The 55-year-old Dutchman was dismissed by Manchester United in October after a two-year stint and has previously enjoyed success in the Eredivisie with Ajax, Feyenoord's arch-rivals. Since leaving Old Trafford, Ten Hag has been linked with various positions across Europe, most recently with Borussia Dortmund.
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2 months ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Bruna Reis |Dan Marsh
Manchester United icon Ryan Giggs has criticised the club's powerbrokers for overseeing a decade of decline at Old Trafford. The 51-year-old, who is now co-owner and director of football at Salford City, has watched as United have struggled to reclaim their perch at the top of English football since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure in 2013.
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2 months ago | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Bruna Reis |Dan Marsh
Alan Smith has advised Alf-Inge Haaland to 'get back in his box' following a jibe aimed at Arsenal after their recent 5-1 victory over Manchester City. Haaland, father of City's star forward Erling, took to social media to criticise Arsenal when Myles Lewis-Skelly imitated his son's goal celebration during the match. He sarcastically commented on an image of the young player's celebration posted on Arsenal's X account, captioned 'THIS TEAM', writing: "This team that wins everything.
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Jan 24, 2025 | 
football.london | Sam Truelove |Dan Marsh
Arsenal transfer target Benjamin Sesko could have been showcasing his talents at Manchester United if things had taken a different turn, as he was on the list of recommendations from Ralf Rangnick during his brief tenure as interim manager at Old Trafford. Rangnick, who later took over the reins of the Austria national team, famously claimed that United needed "open-heart surgery" before his departure in 2022, viewing Sesko as a prime candidate to bolster a struggling squad.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
manchestereveningnews.co.uk | Amie Wilson |Dan Marsh
Plymouth's chief, Simon Hallett, has dismissed claims that Wayne Rooney was hired as a publicity stunt, confirming that a planned documentary will no longer go ahead. Rooney, 39, took on the role of Plymouth's head coach last summer, despite a disappointing spell at Birmingham City the previous year.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
liverpool.com | James Findlater |Phoebe Tonks |Dan Marsh
Rodrigo Bentancur has reassured fans on social media that he is "all good" following a frightening injury scare on Wednesday night. The Tottenham midfielder took an awkward fall during the early stages of the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg victory over Liverpool, requiring medical attention for 10 minutes before being stretchered off the pitch after receiving oxygen. It was announced at half-time that the Uruguayan star had been taken to hospital but was conscious and communicating.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
football.london | Sam Truelove |Dan Marsh
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has opened up about the traumatic robbery that resulted in him suffering a broken jaw. The ex-Arsenal forward, now 35, was targeted by thieves during the August 2022 transfer period, amidst rumours of a move to Chelsea. Aubameyang has revealed the harrowing incident continues to haunt both him and his family.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
walesonline.co.uk | Mathew Davies |Dan Marsh
Former Cardiff City boss Neil Harris is set to step down as Millwall head coach after the upcoming match against Middlesbrough, the club has confirmed. Harris, who is revered at The Den, took charge in February last year when the team was struggling with relegation fears. He quickly turned things around, securing a 13th place finish for Millwall by the end of the season, having signed an 18-month deal.
