Mikel Arteta says 100 win milestone is not a ‘title’

Mikel Arteta has said that he’s delighted with reaching 100 wins as Arsenal manager, but was keen to insist that such a milestone isn’t a ‘title’. Arteta’s team were very impressive at Craven Cottage, putting Fulham to the sword in the Premier League with a dominant first half display in an eventual 3-0 win. The […]

European roundup: Raphinha puts Barcelona nine clear at top | European club football

Raphinha scored the only goal as La Liga leaders Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés to restore their nine-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid. The Brazil international struck in first-half stoppage time, with the effort being given after a VAR check after the flag had initially gone up for offside. Barça then benefited from […]

Player ratings as Barca survive late scare to earn win

Barcelona secured yet another 1-0 win at the San Mames Barria thanks to a first half goal from Raphinha. The Brazilian scored the all important goal in added time at the end of the first half, but Barca were made to sweat in the second half, conceding a disallowed goal in the final five minutes […]

Southampton’s key fixtures in the race against the drop

It’s been a season of ups and downs for Southampton. The Saints have won six games in cup competitions this term, although that’s as many as they’ve managed through their opening 26 league matches. The board finally gave in to the fans’ demands and got rid of Ralph Hasenhuttl but replaced him with Nathan Jones […]