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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised Cristiano Ronaldo’s inspirational influence on Gunners striker Bukayo Saka after team-mate Jorginho said the England international could also become a Ballon d’Or winner. Ronaldo won the first of his five Ballon d’Or awards while playing for Manchester United, who visit Arsenal in the Premier League on Wednesday (8.30pm GMT),…

Newcastle face Liverpool on Wednesday in the Premier League.

Real Madrid travel to Athletic Bilbao as they look to close the gap on Barcelona. The LaLiga title race has closed in recent weeks with Hansi Flick’s men dropping points. Now just a point and a game in hand, Los Blancos can mount a challenge to retain their crown. And with Kylian Mbappe back among…

Manchester United must be brave at Arsenal, says new manager Ruben Amorim. Amorim will be looking for his first away win in charge when the Red Devils travel to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. United moved up to ninth in the Premier League with Sunday’s 4-0 win over Everton, moving them just six points…

Plymouth Argyle chairman Simon Hallett has admitted the board are feeling the pressure after a recent run of poor form but insisted there are “no discussions” about sacking manager Wayne Rooney. Argyle dropped to 21st in the Championship after Saturday’s 4-0 defeat at Bristol City, a result which came four days after a 6-1 drubbing…

Amad Diallo has given a cheeky response to the news that Noussair Mazraoui has won Manchester United’s Player of the Month award for November. Mazraoui impressed under caretaker manager Ruud van Nistelrooy and then new boss Ruben Amorim as United went through the month unbeaten. The Morocco international showed his versatility in five games in…

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side are back on all cylinders ahead of a “big and beautiful” meeting with Manchester United on Wednesday. The Gunners have won their last three games following a dip in form and go into midweek games in second place – albeit nine points adrift of leaders Liverpool. Arteta said:…

The Football Association has chosen not to take disciplinary action and will instead issue a reprimand to Marc Guehi for writing ‘I love Jesus’ on the rainbow captain’s armband. The Crystal Palace skipper wore the armband during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle at Selhurst Park, a game which was part of the Premier League’s Rainbow…

Paris Saint-Germain “never considered” signing Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, according to chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi. Salah is out of contract at the end of the season and has expressed his frustration that a new deal has yet to be agreed. This has put many clubs on alert with the Egypt star potentially talking to non-English…

Pep Guardiola says his side cannot think about retaining their Premier League title after their recent dip in form and are instead focused on a top-four finish. Guardiola has won the league in each of the last four seasons and six of the last seven – but Liverpool look well placed to match their 2020…