Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber will miss Arsenal’s crucial Champions League round-of-16 second leg against Bayer Leverkusen. The announcement comes as a significant blow to the Gunners, who are looking to secure a place in the quarter-finals following a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the first leg in Germany. DOWNLOAD THE The post Arsenal dealt injury setback before Leverkusen as Arteta confirms two absences appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Tottenham have decided to keep Igor Tudor as interim head coach for the time being, following a spirited 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield. According to a report from The Times, the Croatian tactician is set to remain in charge for this week’s critical fixtures against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and Nottingham Forest The post Tottenham make Igor Tudor decision after late draw against Liverpool appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Arne Slot could face the sack at the end of the season despite his historic debut campaign at Anfield, according to The Athletic reporter Adam Crafton. The Dutchman, who led Liverpool to the Premier League title just last year, is currently navigating a period of intense pressure as the club’s title defence has completely collapsed. The post “Very possible” – The Athletic reporter makes big Arne Slot sack claim after Tottenham draw appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Arsenal could be set for a significant financial windfall as Serie A giants Juventus plot a £30 million move for defender Jakub Kiwior this summer. The 26-year-old, who left North London in September to make room for the arrival of Piero Hincapie, is currently on a season-long loan at Porto, where his stock has risen The post Arsenal could be handed unexpected financial boost as European giants plot £30m transfer appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Chelsea have been handed significant sanctions following the conclusion of a Premier League investigation into historical financial breaches dating back to the ownership era of Roman Abramovich. An independent commission has imposed a £10.75 million fine, along with additional sporting penalties related to transfer activity and academy recruitment, according to journalist Ben Jacobs. The sanctions The post Chelsea fined and hit with transfer sanctions after Premier League investigation appeared first on CaughtOffside.