Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and James from @gunnerblog. In this episode we chat about the 2-0 win over Lyon in the Emirates Cup, and focus on how a familiar looking team won a game in a familiar way as our set-piece prowess was on show again. There’s discussion of some key individuals, the debut …

The first weekend of the new EFL Championship season rounds off on Monday night in a meeting of two relegated sides, as Luton Town host Burnley. Ahead of the fixture, we have picked out the best betting offers and free bets from some of the best UK betting sites that can be claimed and used on the match. 18+ Gambling …

Chelsea defender Bashir Humphreys is all set to leave the club during the summer transfer window. The England under-21 international needs to play regularly at this stage of his career and the likes of Leeds United and Burnley are keen on signing him. Bundesliga clubs are keeping tabs on his situation as well and Chelsea are open to letting him …

August 12 – Following in the footsteps of United States manager Emma Hayes, Brazilian player Rafaelle Souza (pictured) has called on FIFA to review the Olympic football tournament, citing exhaustion.  In the aftermath of Brazil’s 1-0 Olympic final defeat to the US, Rafaelle, Brazil’s captain and one of the their players but who was forced to the subs bench for …

According to reports on Monday morning, Newcastle United look set to launch a third and potentially final bid for top centre-back target Marc Guehi. This comes from The Mail’s chief reporter Sami Mokbel, who reveals that we’re returning with a third offer for the 24-year-old as talks with Crystal Palace head towards a ‘crucial stage.’ He reports that our second …

August 11 – With two extra-time goals from Sergio Camello, Spain defeated the host nation France 5-3 in a spectacular Olympic final to claim a gold medal and conclude a perfect summer after wins at Euro 2024 and the U-19 European championship.  Substitute Camello – only on standby at the start of the Olympic Games – became Spain’s hero with goals …

Manchester United are hoping to complete the signings of two key players in time for their Premier League opener. The Red Devils will kick off the 2024-25 season with a home game against Fulham on Friday evening. Looking to improve on his side’s disappointing eighth-place finish last season, Erik Ten Hag has prioritised bolstering several positions. The 20-time league winners …

Barcelona have reportedly begun to monitor the contract situation of Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool as they feel a move could be possible next summer.  The England international is out of contract with the Merseyside club in 2025 and so far there has been no sign of a new deal arriving for the 25-year-old. The right-back’s current position at the Premier League …

Liverpool are keen on signing the Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi this summer. The 25-year-old central midfielder has been linked with a move to the Premier League and Liverpool are keen on securing his signature. According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Liverpool have been granted permission to speak to the midfielder and his agents regarding a summer move. They are yet to …

Even as the transfer tug-of-war continues between Barcelona and Athletic Club for Nico Williams, the Basque club have dropped a huge hint that the winger will not be leaving this summer. Reports have been going back and forth over whether Nico will join Barcelona or stay with Athletic for one more season. Last night, it was suggested that the Spanish …