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Arsenal are favorites to win the Champions League, according to Opta’s supercomputer, bookies Diego Simeone, and several pundits. Mikel Arteta’s side eliminated La Liga giants Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night. Beating them 4-0 And allowed just one shot on David…

When La Liga announced plans to stage a league fixture between Villarreal and Barcelona in Miami, it presented the idea as a bold step forward – one that would elevate the visibility of Spanish football, enhance the profile of its…

By BEN WILLCOCKS, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 12:29 BST, 22 October 2025 | Updated: 12:29 BST, 22 October 2025 Arsenal have launched a new strategy to improve the atmosphere at the Emirates, in a move set to encourage prawn sandwich…

Anthony Gordon revealed what Jose Mourinho told him after Newcastle beat Benfica 3-0 in the Champions League, before the elite manager praised the Magpies and their four players. The Magpies won their second Champions League game of the season on…

England’s most ruthless goalscorer is back in business after playing in non-league – four years after retiring. David Nugent, 40, rolled back the years on Saturday as he turned out for eighth-tier Anstey Nomads from Leicestershire against Loughborough Students. He…

Mikel Arteta is guaranteed to face the few remaining managers and clubs he has yet to beat with Arsenal. Can’t Barca just appoint Chris Coleman? Diego Simeone called Arsenal “the best team to face this season”, though. Mikel Arteta was…

By CRAIG HOPE, CHIEF FOOTBALL REPORTER Published: 12:00 BST, 22 October 2025 | Updated: 12:04 BST, 22 October 2025 Sandro Tonali signed a secret contract extension during the time of his betting ban – and it effectively ties him to…

By OLLIE LEWIS, DEPUTY SPORTS EDITOR Published: 11:28 BST, 22 October 2025 | Updated: 11:32 BST, 22 October 2025 Jamie Carragher set tongues wagging on Sunday evening by claiming Mohamed Salah should lose his status as a guaranteed starter for…

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has snubbed Liverpool and Real Madrid as he named Arsenal as the “best team” to face this season. The Gunners hammered Atletico to claim their third win in as many games in this season’s Champions…

By KIERAN GILL, MAIL SPORTS REPORTER Published: 11:14 BST, 22 October 2025 | Updated: 11:28 BST, 22 October 2025 Chelsea have added THIRTY-THREE new youngsters to their Champions League squad registered with UEFA ahead of tonight’s visit of Ajax, including…