With the Premier League title chase firmly looking like it will be going down to the wire, the fixtures have really started to come thick and fast. On a Tuesday schedule that offers five Premier League showdowns, the likes of Newcastle and Tottenham will steal centre stage. For those of you who are looking to stick on a midweek flutter, …

In what was billed as a season-defining showdown from the Etihad on Sunday afternoon, Manchester City and Arsenal settled for what was a largely uneventful 0-0 stalemate. While Sunday’s meeting might have been pencilled in as a real title six-pointer, neither side managed to find much fluidity in the final third and chances came at a real premium here. Watching …

Arsenal allowed just two shots on target, and none from open play, in both Premier League games against Manchester City this season. According to stats man David Wall below, Arsenal limited Man City to just two shots on target at the Emirates Stadium and the Etihad Stadium, with both efforts coming from corner kicks for Pep Guardiola’s side… Man City …

Arsenal’s defence is earning rave reviews after yesterday’s 0-0 draw away to Manchester City in what could prove to be a hugely important game in the context of this season’s Premier League title race. The Gunners went into the game with a poor record at the Etihad Stadium, where their title challenge fell apart last year with a 4-1 defeat …

Estevao Willian, famously known as ‘Messinho’, is widely regarded as the next big thing coming through in Brazil, and a host of top clubs, including FC Barcelona, are said to be interested. The 16-year-old wonderkid has been making waves in youth football with Palmeiras and Brazil and has broken into his boyhood club’s senior setup as well, making five appearances. …

Leeds United are reportedly ready to try re-signing Manchester City flop Kalvin Phillips this summer if they win promotion back to the Premier League. The England international has struggled for playing time at Man City, whilst also failing to make much of an impression since moving on loan to West Ham United this January. Still, Phillips was a star player …

Italian journalist Michele Criscitiello expects Juventus to replace Max Allegri with Thiago Motta this summer. The Italo-Brazilian manager is enjoying a sensational campaign with Bologna who currently sit fourth in the Serie A table while playing an attractive brand of football. The 41-year-old’s contract will expire at the end of the season, and the Bianconeri have emerged as his main …

Last year, Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad was at the top of the wishlist for FC Barcelona as they sought a replacement for Sergio Busquets. However, the Catalans’ financial situation, coupled with his contract extension at La Real, albeit without increasing his €60 million release clause, meant that a move did not materialise. Despite that, Zubimendi has been constantly linked …

Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly both among the transfer suitors for Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong ahead of this summer. The Netherlands international has been one of the finest full-backs in Europe this season, making a great contribution to Leverkusen going unbeaten and taking a huge lead at the top of the Bundesliga table. Frimpong will surely be …

Eddie Howe has been speaking to the media ahead of tomorrow night’s clash with Everton at St James’ Park, offering an update on the injury front. He’s revealed that Matt Targett is the latest player to be sidelined with an achilles issue. He’s expected to be “back soon”, but the left-back joins a long list of players struggling to be …