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Arsenal stars ‘didn’t take Carabao Cup shock well,’ reveals Fleetwood hero | Football

Jay Lynch saved Bruno Guimaraes’ penalty in the shootout (Picture: Getty Images) Fleetwood Town goalkeeper Jay Lynch claims Arsenal’s superstars didn’t take defeat well after their shock Carabao Cup defeat at the hands of the League Two side. In one of the greatest upsets in the competition’s history, Fleetwood beat the Premier League champions 5-3 […]

Carabao Cup quarter-final draw as Liverpool avoid Manchester City | Football

Eight teams remain in the Carabao Cup (Picture: Getty) Holders Manchester City will face Bradford City in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup after a penalty shootout win over Brighton. Man City twice trailed in-form Brighton but Vitor Reis’ 72nd-minute equaliser took the last-16 tie at the Etihad Stadium to penalties. Stand-in goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli […]

Thomas Tuchel’s Trent Alexander-Arnold treatment reveals England fear that led to World Cup failure | Football

Time to trust Trent? (Picture: Getty/ Metro) How do you solve a problem like Trent Alexander-Arnold? To start with, it’s probably best to acknowledge that there might not be that much of a problem at all. The England and Real Madrid defender/midfielder/playmaker/nobody-quite-knows-what-er made his first start under Thomas Tuchel against Czechia on Tuesday and proved […]

Martin Johnson tells England veteran to give Steve Borthwick World Cup ‘nightmare’

England legend Martin Johnson spoke exclusively to Metro during SADS Week (Picture: UK Coaching) Martin Johnson is pleased to hear Courtney Lawes throw his hat back in the ring for England and has called on the veteran lock to help make Steve Borthwick’s selection process a ‘nightmare’ ahead of next year’s World Cup. Lawes announced […]

What Jude Bellingham said to Cristian Romero as World Cup row erupts during Madrid derby | Football

Bellingham and Romero clashed during Sunday’s derby (Picture: Getty Images) Jude Bellingham and Cristian Romero renewed England vs Argentina hostilities in a bad-tempered Madrid derby, with the brutal digs shared between the two now revealed. Atletico Madrid beat neighbours Real in a lively showdown on Sunday where Jose Mourinho accused officials of making huge errors […]

Thomas Tuchel drops Arsenal and Chelsea stars in first England squad since World Cup heartbreak | Football

Thomas Tuchel has named his first England squad since the 2026 World Cup (Photo: Getty) Thomas Tuchel has named his first England squad since the 2026 World Cup with Arsenal and Chelsea stars among the surprise names left out. Chelsea captain Reece James has been a stalwart under Tuchel but the right-back has been dropped, […]

Carabao Cup fourth round draw: Arsenal and Chelsea learn next opponents | Football

The fourth round ties have been confirmed (Picture: James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images) Liverpool will host Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with Arsenal heading to Fleetwood Town. Xabi Alonso will be heading back to Anfield with his Chelsea side in the pick of the fourth round fixtures. The lowest ranked team […]

Why Arsenal star Piero Hincapie missed Carabao Cup win over Ipswich

Piero Hincapie was expected to start against Ipswich Town in the Carabao Cup last night (Credits: Images/NurPhoto/Shutterstock) Arsenal have another defensive injury concern ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Brighton. The Gunners continued their flawless start to the new season with convincing 4-2 Carabao Cup third round win over Ipswich Town. Teenage sensation Max […]

Thomas Tuchel makes bizarre admission about eating World Cup grass | Football

Thomas Tuchel looks back on Mexico City celebrations with some regret (Picture: PA Wire) England manager Thomas Tuchel has a strange regret about the World Cup over the summer, wishing he had eaten some Mexican grass when he got the chance. The Three Lions had an eventful journey at the World Cup, reaching the semi-finals […]

Rene Meulensteen says Man Utd should have signed Spain’s World Cup hero | Football

Manchester United should have explored a transfer move for Unai Simon, says Rene Meulensteen (Picture: No Tippy Tappy Football) Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen says the club should have made a move for Athletic Bilbao and Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon in the summer transfer window. The Red Devils replaced the error-prone Andre Onana by […]