Arsenal conceded a goal on Sunday. Yes, you read that correctly. After keeping out Coventry City and Aston Villa, the Premier League champions were breached by Chelsea in the second minute of their London derby. The location of Morgan Rogers’ volley was as significant as the fact that it beat Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya. Arsenal’s … Read more
Andoni Iraola told his Liverpool team they have work to do after squandering a 2-0 lead against Monaco to lose a second successive pre-season friendly. The former Bournemouth coach last managed a game at Anfield almost exactly a year ago in the memorable opener to the 2025-26 Premier League season, a game the Cherries were … Read more
It was reported today that Osasuna have enquired about Tierney, although that same article suggested Celtic chiefs will knock back any offers for the 29-year-old. Given the lack of options in that position, and also Tierney’s importance to the league champions, that is hardly a surprise. “Kieran’s going nowhere, he loves the football club,” said … Read more
Benjamin Nygren was quickly back on the goal trail as Celtic began the defence of their Premiership title with a 1-0 home win over Dundee. Before the game, Celtic fans cheered as the captain, Callum McGregor, unfurled the flag which confirmed again a 14th title win in 15 seasons. It was all a bit flat … Read more
After beating MK Dons 3-0 in a training-ground friendly last weekend, Arsenal truly begin their pre-season programme against Girona on Saturday evening. It marks a return to action for the Premier League champions, who will want to show their success last season was not a one-off. Retaining the English title is incredibly difficult if you … Read more
Recent developments in Africa indicate a noticeable intensification of security cooperation with the Gulf states. The military agreements that Somalia signed with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, the UAE’s investments in defense technologies in Nigeria, and the strengthening of military relations between the UAE and Egypt all raise important questions. Why are African countries turning to … Read more