BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arteta shocked by City’s UEFA punishment

Mikel Arteta admits he was 'shocked' by Manchester City's two-year Champions League ban because he just wants the best for them.

Japan to set female staff targets for new league

Japan's newly formed fully professional women's league will require that at least half the staff roles at clubs are filled by women when it kicks-off its first season in September 2021.
Lucy Staniforth of England talks to the press during the England Women's Senior Team Media Day at St Georges Park on October 02, 2019 in Burton-upon-Trent, England.

Staniforth sent off for celebrating in front of abusive supporter

Lucy Staniforth was shown a red card for reportedly running the length of the pitch, Adebayor-style, to celebrate in front of a fan who had been taunting her all game, except that isn't really an accurate description of what happened.
Craig Ramage of Notts County in action during the Nationwide League Division Two match against Millwall at Meadow Lane in Nottingham, England. Millwall won the match 4-3. Picture by Mike Finn-Kelsey.

BBC sack pundit for racist comment

The BBC have sacked former Derby County player, Craig Ramage, after he criticised the Ram's 'young black lads' on a local radio station.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal looks on prior to the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Arteta on considering the Newcastle United job and his own serious injury

Mikel Arteta believes the serious injury he picked up while playing for Everton against Newcastle was one of the biggest challenges he faced in his career while he also admits seriously considering taking the Newcastle job before Steve Bruce was appointed.
Harry Redknapp, Manager of Birmingham City looks on prior to the Carabao Cup Second Round match between Birmingham City and AFC Bournemouth at St Andrews (stadium) on August 22, 2017 in Birmingham, England.

BT Sport drop Harry Redknapp for Arsenal game amid safety fears

BT Sport have dropped Harry Redknapp from their coverage of Arsenal's FA Cup game against Portsmouth as they are concerned over his safety amongst the home fans.
BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 26: Luke Shaw of Manchester United makes his way out during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between Tranmere Rovers and Manchester United at Prenton Park on January 26, 2020 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Luke Shaw thinks Arsenal get no criticism from media

Whatabbouttery is a stupid game but it's one that Luke Shaw has decided to play, using Arsenal's awfulness to demonstrate Manchester United aren't that bad, they're just picked on.
Martin Dubravka of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on January 21, 2020 in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

Arsenal and Arteta warned by Newcastle

Newcastle United's Martin Dubravka has warned Arsenal that his side are “mentally and physically refreshed” as they look to shock Arsenal, who are referred to as the Magpies 'midtable rivals'.
Andy Carroll of Newcastle United looks on during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Newcastle United at The King Power Stadium on September 29, 2019 in Leicester, United Kingdom.

Newcastle without Andy Carroll for Arsenal game as doubts hang over others

Newcastle's Andy Carroll will not be lining up against Arsenal on Sunday and the Magpies have no clue what the problem is or when he will return.
A detailed view of the corner flag inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Norwich City at Old Trafford on January 11, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Manchester United trying to bring in safe standing at Old Trafford

Manchester United are formalising plans that would see them introduce a safe-standing area at Old Trafford.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 04: Referee Robert Madley gestures during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on March 4, 2017 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Sacked referee to return despite being sacked for mocking disabled person

Bobby Madley is set for a return to refereeing in England, despite being sacked by PGMOL for mocking a disabled person.

Community Shield will not be played at Wembley in 2021

The Community Shield will not be held at Wembley at the start of the 2020/21 season.

Brighton fan jailed for racist abuse towards Tottenham players

A Brighton and Hove Albion fan has been jailed for eight weeks after being convicted of shouting 'vile and racist' abuse during a match against Tottenham Hotspur at the Amex in October.
A picture taken on January 23, 2020 shows the European Union flag and the British Union Jack waving in front of the European Parliament in Brussels. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

Football sets up Brexit party to decide foreign quotas

A Premier League shareholder meeting held last week came to the conclusion that a Brexit working party was required to find consensus between the...
JANUARY 28: Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City looks on prior to The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round between Cardiff City and Manchester City on January 28, 2018 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp looks on during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St. James Park on October 1, 2017 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

FA drop Manchester City hacking complaint about Liverpool

The FA will take no action against Liverpool for an alleged hack into Manchester City's scouting system.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 26: A detailed view of the Premier League logo is seen on an umbrella prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Premier League consider Premflix-style direct streaming for fans

The Premier League have finally realised that they might be able to make more money by streaming football matches directly to fans Netflix-style and are intending to do just that.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa during the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Leeds United at Craven Cottage on December 21, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

1 win in 7 for Leeds since Nketiah returned to Arsenal

Leeds United lost again at the weekend leaving them with just one win in seven games since Eddie Nketiah was recalled from his loan.
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 27: Edward Nketiah of Arsenal looks on during the FA Cup Fourth Round match between AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal at Vitality Stadium on January 27, 2020, in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Marcelo Bielsa goes on bizarre rant about Eddie Nketiah

It's over a month since Eddie Nketiah left Leeds United to rejoin Arsenal, but Marcelo Bielsa is still ranting about it in his press conferences.

Arsenal fans urged to support Manchester City supporters foodbank this weekend

As the UK Brexits because it can apparently do better on its own, groups of football supporters are trying to bridge rivalries to feed those who are driven to foodbanks because of the conditions in this country.
Arsenal mental strength

Clubs warned by Premier League not to arrange games during winter break

The Premier League have reportedly warned clubs not to arrange games over the upcoming mini-winter break because they risk the safety of their player's mental health.

Premier League propose another transfer window change

The Premier League have come up with a way to fix the mess they made of the summer transfer window by making it even stupider.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City speaks with the media during a Press Conference at The Academy Stadium on September 30, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Manchester City supporters hit out at Guardiola fan dig

Pep Guardiola has annoyed Manchester City's Official supporter's club after he suggested more of them should have turned up to support his side in their FA Cup game against Fulham showing it's not just at Arsenal where they get it badly wrong.
1936: Arsenal's Alex James and the FA Cup trophy are lifted in victory after Arsenal's 1-0 victory over Sheffield United in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

FA bow to TV companies FA cup games

The magic of the FA Cup will be ruined further after the FA agreed to spread fifth round ties over five days, including three weekdays instead of the usual two.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 30: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City speaks with the media during a Press Conference at The Academy Stadium on September 30, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola calls for League Cup to be scrapped because of Rashford and Kane...

Pep Guardiola has called on English football to scrap the League Cup after injuries to Marcus Rashford and Harry Kane in comments I can only imagine being taken completely differently had Arsene Wenger uttered them a few years ago.

Mark Sampson racism charge dropped

An FA charge against Mark Sampson that he used racist language (again) has been dropped as 'unproven'.
A picture taken on January 23, 2020 shows the European Union flag and the British Union Jack waving in front of the European Parliament in Brussels. (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) (Photo by KENZO TRIBOUILLARD/AFP via Getty Images)

FA and Premier League discuss post-Brexit ‘credits’ for using English players

The FA and Premier League are seriously discussing rewarding clubs post-Brexit with credits to allow them to buy more foreign players if they field more English ones first.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manager of Manchester United speaks to Aaron Wan-Bissaka of Manchester United after the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 01, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Manchester United cancel trip to Qatar

Manchester United have cancelled their planned winter training camp in Qatar due to rising political tensions in the area.
MILAN, ITALY - OCTOBER 20: Hakan Calhanoglu of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between AC Milan and US Lecce at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 20, 2019, in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

1 in, 2 out, expected deals and gossip: Arsenal’s weekend

Arsenal's weekend was a relatively eventful one, so let's recap what happened.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: Referee Paul Tierney shows a red card to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Arsenal FC at Selhurst Park on January 11, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang apologises to Max Meyer for red card tackle

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has apologised for his challenge on Max Meyer.
ENFIELD, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Gedion Zelalem of Arsenal is closed down by Tom Carroll of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League 2 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 18, 2016 in Enfield, England. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Gedion Zelalem signs for New York City FC

Gedion Zelalem has signed for New York City FC less than a year after joining Sporting Kansas City who declined to take up his option.

IFAB open roads to video refereeing

The International Football Association Board has opened the door to video refereeing by allowing experiments to start soon. This is a big step forward for...