Ramsey gives Arsenal fitness boost ahead of Carabao Cup final

The Wales international midfielder is back in full training ahead of Sunday’s meeting with Manchester City at Wembley Aaron Ramsey returned to full training on Wednesday morning ahead of Arsenal’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday. The Wales midfielder has been out with a groin injury for the past fortnight and was considered a …

Man City star Mendy 'absolutely' in France’s World Cup thoughts – Deschamps

The prospects of the 23-year-old gaining the level required to play in the summer remain bright, according to his national team boss France boss Didier Deschamps has backed Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy to be fit in time to make his World Cup 2018 squad. Mendy became the game’s most expensive defender when he moved …

Bailey: I'll make Man Utd and Arsenal wait until I'm ready

The 20-year-old attacker has been a sensation in Germany this season and has promised to bring an end to Leverkusen’s silverware curse Bayer Leverkusen striker Leon Bailey has indicated that he is prepared to make his long list of suitors wait, as he is not willing to depart before he has developed sufficiently. The 20-year-old …

Cech expecting watching brief as Arsenal trophy hunt at Wembley

Arsene Wenger is set to select David Ospina in goal for a Carabao Cup final clash with Manchester City, believes the Gunners’ usual first choice Petr Cech does not expect to be named in goal for Arsenal in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Manchester City, with David Ospina set to deputise. Ospina has made one Premier …

When is the Carabao Cup final? Date, venue and everything you need to know

Wondering when the first big final of the English season kicks off? What about the prize on offer to the victors? Goal has you covered Ninety-two teams have been whittled down to just two as Manchester City and Arsenal prepare to battle it out for the English season’s first piece of silverware. The past six months in …

Perfect? Man City are nowhere near, says Guardiola

The Catalan boss has been buoyed by a trio of players signing extensions, but urged caution regarding squad complacency Pep Guardiola warned against the pursuit of perfection and insisted Manchester City will always have work to do to maintain squad harmony. Key trio Kevin De Bruyne, Fernandinho and Nicolas Otamendi all committed to new deals …

Ramsey a doubt for Carabao Cup final, confirms Wenger

The Wales international is almost certain to miss both Europa League games against Ostersunds and could sit out the the Cup final against Man City Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is a major doubt for the Carabao Cup final against Manchester City, manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed. The Wales international scored a hat-trick in the 5-1 …

Conte continues to back Chelsea's plan despite cup exit

The Blues were unable to hang on to their lead in the EFL Cup semi-final at Arsenal, but the manager retains faith in his “small” squad Antonio Conte says he has full faith in Chelsea’s plan, despite elimination from the EFL Cup semi-finals at the hands of Arsenal. A bizarre Antonio Rudiger own goal and …

'We got Mkhitaryan in' – Wenger happy with Arsenal squad amid Aubameyang links

The French manager is happy with the squad at his disposal even if the Gunners can’t land the Dortmund forward Arsene Wenger suggested he is happy if Arsenal do not manage to sign Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before the January transfer window closes. Arsenal have been heavily linked with Gabon international Aubameyang following the …

Wenger outwits Conte again to kickstart Arsenal's season

Another Wembley final and two world-class arrivals in January could be enough to breathe new life into Arsenal’s 2017-18 campaign Arsenal have a League Cup final at Wembley to look forward to next month as Arsene Wenger aims to add the only domestic trophy in England he has yet to win into his trophy cabinet. In …