Football

Chris Kavanagh will referee Arsenal’s trip to Anfield, a decision likely to worry fans after a series of controversial calls in previous high-profile games.

Bukayo Saka faces four weeks out with a hamstring injury, missing key clashes and England duty, though scans show no long-term damage.

Laila Harbert joins Portland Thorns on loan until January, a bold move that could shape her future in midfield as she continues her rapid rise.

Olivier Giroud has scored twice in his first two games for Lille at 38, including a stoppage-time winner against Monaco that marked his 350th career goal.

Liverpool suffer a defensive blow as Jeremie Frimpong is sidelined until mid-September, leaving Arne Slot short of options before key games against Newcastle and Arsenal.

Fabio Vieira is in talks over a £30m move to Stuttgart. Injuries, competition and Arteta’s system left him sidelined, but Germany may suit his style.

Arsenal lost 4-3 to Tottenham in a pre-season derby, with Renée Slegers and Victoria Pelova outlining key lessons ahead of the new campaign.

Leeds suffer a major setback as Ethan Ampadu is ruled out until after the break, though Noah Okafor and Dominic Calvert-Lewin could face Arsenal.

Arsenal are linked with Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins after Kai Havertz’s injury, but the move for Jackson divides opinion.

William Saliba says Arsenal must go beyond near misses and finally win the Premier League after three straight second-place finishes.

With Arsenal moving to sign Eberechi Eze, partially because of Kai Havertz’s knee injury, just how sturdy is the Crystal Palace man?

Eberechi Eze cried for a week when Arsenal released him in 2011. Now, after hijacking Spurs’ move, the Gunners are bringing him back to north London.

Tottenham were confident of signing Eberechi Eze, but Arsenal struck at the right moment to hijack the deal. Here’s how the transfer battle was really won.