Ian Darke believes Mikel Arteta is attempting to bridge the gap between players and fans at Arsenal. LONDON — It had just gone 11.30 p.m. on New Year’s Day when new Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta left Emirates Stadium victorious against Manchester United, driving off in his Mercedes with his wife, Lorena, beside him, flashing a
Month: January 2020
Real Madrid beat Getafe 3-0 on Saturday to start the year with their first win in four games thanks to an own goal from keeper David Soria, and efforts from Raphael Varane and Luka Modric. Soria diverted Ferland Mendy‘s cross into his own net under pressure from Varane, while at the other end Thibaut Courtois
When all the murmurs out of David Beckham’s Inter Miami CF hinted at the club naming a head coach with substantial Champions League credentials, the assumption was that it would be someone with recent experience in the European edition. The newest Major League Soccer franchise, set to debut in 2020, was linked with several high-profile
Neither Manchester United nor Wolves could find a goal despite many good chances. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN +. Steve Nicol says the draw between Wolves and Manchester United was the worst possible result for both sides. Manchester United will have to go again in the FA Cup third round after a dull 0-0
2:20 PM ET Manchester City defeated Port Vale 4-1 to advance to the fourth round of the FA Cup at the Etihad on Saturday. Oleksandr Zinchenko scored his first goal in nearly a year to put City up early — the left-back’s shot from outside of the box taking a deflection off a sliding defender
2:42 PM ET Defender Felipe was the hero of Atletico’s 2-1 win over Levante. EPA/DAVID FERNANDEZ Atletico Madrid made it three La Liga wins in a row by beating Levante 2-1 at home on Saturday to climb up to third in the standings following an action-packed game in which three goals were scored in the space
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says the allure of Real Madrid may be enough to lure Sadio Mane away from Liverpool. Liverpool, Gareth Bale and Brendan Rodgers’ head all feature in the Exploding Heads’ resolutions for 2020. Liverpool restored their 13-point lead at the top of the Premier League table thanks to a comfortable 2-0 victory
It didn’t take Liverpool long to score against Sheffield United as they cruised to a 2-0 victory at Anfield. Stewart Robson dives into Liverpool’s aggressive style of play and how it elevates the team to a new level. Liverpool, Gareth Bale and Brendan Rodgers’ head all feature in the Exploding Heads’ resolutions for 2020. Jurgen
Alexander Nubel, 23, will join Bayern Munich this summer. Bayern Munich have signed a precontract agreement with Schalke goalkeeper and captain Alexander Nubel, who will move to the Bundesliga champions on a free transfer on July 1. Nubel, 23, had been linked with a number of top clubs, including Manchester United and Barcelona, after Schalke failed
ESPN FC’s Stewart Robson explains how Chelsea allowed Brighton back into the game in the 2nd half. Alireza Jahanbakhsh’s stunning late goal costs Chelsea the win on their visit to Brighton. BRIGHTON, England — What did we all realistically expect from Chelsea at the beginning of the season? This was a team with a new
The FC crew break down the implications Arturo Vidal’s pay dispute with Barcelona could have in January. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol isn’t entirely sold on Barcelona’s attacking threat, despite their 4-1 win over Alaves. Midfielder Arturo Vidal‘s decision to sue Barcelona over a dispute about bonus payments will not affect his standing in the team,
The FA Cup third round signals the entrance of the Premier League and Championship clubs to the tournament. Nick Miller previews the action, which kicks off this weekend on ESPN+, focusing on some of the bigger games and storylines to watch for. JUMP TO: Will Rooney announce himself back into English football? | Will history
It’s go time as the winter window opened on Jan. 1 in England, Germany, France and China. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Arsenal make move for Bayern’s Boateng Arsenal needed to improve their defence even before the season-ending injury to Calum
Alejandro Moreno explains why MLS is hopeful expansion side Charlotte can follow Atlanta United’s lead. One of the toughest tickets in Atlanta will be slightly easier to come by in 2020 as Atlanta United FC will go to full capacity at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for six games in the upcoming MLS season. The team opened the
Shaka Hislop outlines the edge Borussia Dortmund had to get the signature of FC Salzburg’s Erling Haaland. Liverpool, Gareth Bale and Brendan Rodgers’ head all feature in the Exploding Heads’ resolutions for 2020. Matteo Bonetti joins the FC crew to delve into Inter Milan’s chances of dethroning title holders Juventus. Juventus have signed Sweden international
The FC crew question if Zlatan will have enough service to surpass the bookmakers’ line of goals for Milan. The FC crew share their doubts about Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s ability to be the focal point of Milan’s attack. Julien Laurens says Milan signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic at 38 years old goes against the club’s policy. Shaka Hislop
It’s go time as the winter window opened on Jan. 1 in England, Germany, France and China. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. Manchester United set price for Pogba Manchester United have set £150 million as the price tag for any potential sale of
With Paul Pogba rumoured to be having an operation, the FC TV crew speculate on his future at Manchester United. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backs Mason Greenwood and Man United’s forwards as he discusses the January window. Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Lyon’s Moussa Dembele after the Ligue 1 side released
Pep Gaurdiola heaps praise on new Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti ahead of their New Year’s Day fixture. Don Hutchison explains why this will not be Manchester City’s year in the Champions League. Pep Guardiola says Manchester City are out of the title race with Liverpool 14 points ahead of them. Manchester City beat Everton for
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, England — Former Newcastle defender Steve Howey can vividly recall the day he was on the open-top bus that was welcomed back to the city by 250,000 supporters, the day after the 1998 FA Cup Final against Arsenal. As it snaked towards St James’s Park, there was a sea of black-and-white shirts, all the