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Mikel Arteta must drop 24yo Arsenal star vs Tottenham 21/02/2026
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta must consider dropping right-back Jurrien Timber for the Premier League derby against Tottenham Hotspur on the road on Sunday evening.
Michael Carrick to make one big Man Utd change vs Everton 21/02/2026
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick could make one big change in the starting line-up against Everton in the Premier League.
Arsenal handed double injury boost for Spurs clash 21/02/2026
Arsenal have been handed a double injury boost ahead of the Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur on the road on Sunday evening.
Man Utd without three players for Everton game 21/02/2026
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has confirmed that the club will be without three players for the Premier League clash against Everton on the road on Monday night.
Arsenal want to sign Ousmane Diomande 21/02/2026
Arsenal could compete with Chelsea and Newcastle United to land Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande during the summer transfer window, according to Record.
Chelsea in contact to sign Ousmane Diomande 21/02/2026
Chelsea are in contact with the representatives of Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande ahead of a potential transfer this summer.