Put to the test

Arsenal are preparing to open talks with winger Bukayo Saka over a new contract in the coming weeks, a report has revealed. Saka has established himself as one of the top players in the Premier League since his emergence from the Arsenal academy in 2019, and his importance to the Gunners has been made abundantly…

Robson said: “The fans were great, everybody was here to have a good time, and thankfully because of the support from the fans, I’m sure the Celtic Foundation will be really pleased and I know Manchester United Foundation will be too.” Following his first appearance for United Legends, Nani said: “It’s a good experience and…

Arsenal legend Ian Wright has suggested that Mikel Merino is a strong fit for the ‘number nine’ role he’s been asked to fill in recent weeks, even bringing attributes that Kai Havertz doesn’t. The Gunners didn’t have a striker when Havertz and Gabriel Jesus were both ruled out for the rest of the season through…

Most footballers would tell you they dread the ‘beep test’ in pre-season and there was a similar fitness drill planned that looked a real challenge in the sweltering conditions. The basic premise was to run different distances to staggered markers and back, as the group were timed on an individual basis. Discipline was required for…

Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers has urged her side to bounce back from last weekend’s loss to Liverpool in the Adobe Women’s FA Cup. An own goal from goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar was enough to send Liverpool through to the semi-finals after a tight battle at Meadow Park. Arsenal, currently ten points behind Chelsea at…

Real Madrid host Leganes in La Liga on Saturday evening in their first outing since the conclusion of the March international break. Barcelona’s victory over Osasuna on Thursday means Los Blancos are now three points behind the league leaders, but will eliminate that gap with victory against Leganes given their Clasico rivals are not in…