Matthew Abbott

1 week ago | football.london | Nathan Ridley |Matthew Abbott

Jude Bellingham and his Real Madrid teammate Antonio Rudiger reportedly had a heated exchange during training just days before their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal. The Gunners take a 3-0 lead to the Spanish capital after a dominant first-leg performance in north London last week. Bellingham, though, acknowledged afterwards Madrid are "still alive".

1 week ago | football.london | Matthew Abbott

Arsenal have hinted that Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard will feature against Brentford despite the expectation of rotation before their Champions League quarter-final second leg versus Real Madrid. Rice starred at the Emirates Stadium before being withdrawn because of a knock. Mikel Arteta acknowledged afterwards that it was just a kick, confirming during his pre-match press conference on Friday afternoon that the midfielder is fit and available for selection after recovering well.

1 week ago | football.london | Matthew Abbott

Victor Osimhen has revealed no decision will be made on his future until the end of this season - amid ongoing links with Arsenal and Chelsea among other Premier League sides. Osimhen was the Blues' top target last summer before backing out of negotiations during transfer deadline day due to the player's wage demands. The Gunners are another club continually credited with an interest in Osimhen amid their need for a striker.

2 weeks ago | football.london | Matthew Abbott

Chelsea return to action on Thursday evening as they face Legia Warsaw in the Europa Conference League. Enzo Maresca's side will be hoping to boost their chances of ending the season with some silverware with a win. It has been a mixed season for the Blues, with Maresca taking over from Leicester City in the summer. A fast start saw them vying among the Premier League title challengers before their form eventually faded.

2 weeks ago | football.london | Arsenal Matthew Abbott |Matthew Abbott

Footage of how Gabriel Magalhaes celebrated Arsenal's goals against Real Madrid has emerged in the aftermath of their dramatic 3-0 win. Gabriel was at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday night for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, barely a week after being ruled out for the season with a hamstring injury. The defender was in the home dressing room afterwards, asking Declan Rice to give him his right foot.