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Former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino thinks the Blues got off lightly (Picture:Getty Images) Mauricio Pochettino believes Chelsea should be stripped of the 2016-17 Premier League title and it should be handed to Tottenham Hotspur. The Argentine, who went on to …

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard (Picture: Getty) Steven Gerrard did not hide his delight at Arsenal’s failure to land one of their key targets in this summer’s transfer window. Arsenal, who won their first league title since 2004 last season, …

Chelsea legend Joe Cole (Picture: Getty) Joe Cole insists he’s ‘not been this excited’ about Chelsea ‘for a long time’ and has praised ‘unbelievable’ summer signing Morgan Rogers. Cole’s former club finished just 10th in the Premier League last season, …

Mikel Arteta during Arsenal’s win over Napoli (Picture: Getty) Mikel Arteta was seen ‘raging’ at three of his players during Arsenal’s Champions League win over Napoli. The Gunners won all eight of their European league phase games last season and …

Former Liverpool winger Steve McManaman (Picture: Reuters) Steve McManaman snubbed last year’s finalists, Arsenal, as he named his two favourites to win the Champions League this season. Arsenal continued their perfect start to the season with a well-earned 1-0 win …

Martin Keown after Arsenal’s win over Napoli (Picture: TNT Sports) Martin Keown felt World Cup winner Mikel Merino ‘missed an opportunity’ in Arsenal’s Champions League win over Napoli. The Premier League champions kick-started their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 …

Former Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Picture: Sky Sports) Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink praised Xabi Alonso’s decision to sign experienced former England striker Danny Welbeck as Chelsea beat Leeds United in a thrilling Carabao Cup tie. The Blues looked set to …

Former England striker Gary Lineker (Picture: YouTube) Gary Lineker insists Arsenal are ‘one of the favourites’ to win the Champions League but could be denied by Barcelona following the signing of Manchester City legend Rodri. Premier League champions Arsenal kick-started …

Cody Gakpo has made a fast start this season (Picture: AP) Andoni Iraola confirmed Cody Gakpo has missed Liverpool’s opening Champions League fixture with Atletico Madrid due to an adductor problem. Gakpo has made a fast start to the Premier …

Former Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs (Picture: Webby & O’Neill) Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has lauded the potential of Max Dowman, insisting the Arsenal midfielder is an ‘unbelievable’ talent. After impressing in Arsenal’s academy set-up, Dowman, 16, broke into Mikel …

Manchester United full-back Luke Shaw has had a tough start to the season (Picture: Getty Images) Luke Shaw has come in for criticism already this season but Manchester United legend Gary Pallister has urged patience with the defender. The 31-year-old …

Martin Odegaard has impressed Paul Merson in Arsenal’s first three matches (Picture: Sky Sports) Paul Merson has heaped praise on Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard following the side’s derby victory over Chelsea, claiming the midfielder is looking like a ‘new £100million …

Mark Williams is planning to go on and on (Picture: Getty Images) Ronnie O’Sullivan and John Higgins may see the end of their careers in sight, but Mark Williams has no intention of hanging up his cue any time soon. …

Paul Scholes has ruled Chelsea and Manchester United out of the Premier League title race (The Good, The Bad and The Football) Paul Scholes believes Manchester United and Chelsea will not challenge Arsenal for the Premier League title this season. …

Arsenal’s failure to sign a ‘superstar’ may cost the club in Europe, says Paul Merson (Picture: Getty) Paul Merson has predicted Arsenal will fall short in the Champions League again this season after the club failed to strengthen their attack …

Judd Trump has been on the professional tour for 21 years (Picture: Getty Images) Judd Trump would not be drawn on the top snooker players of all-time, but has named the best five in his era in the sport. The …

Shaw was not in training on Wednesday morning (Picture: Every Second Media/Shutterstock) Luke Shaw was absent from Manchester United’s training session ahead of their Champions League clash with Sabah. The left-back started every one of United’s Premier League games last …

Arsenal fans ‘forget’ how ‘important’ Gabriel Martinelli was at times, says Freddie Ljungberg (Picture: Getty) Freddie Ljungberg has questioned Arsenal fans’ treatment of Gabriel Martinelli, accusing supporters of ‘forgetting’ what the attacker did for the club before his summer exit. …

Rasmus Hojlund has scored in Napoli’s last two matches (Picture: Getty Images) Former Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has warned Arsenal they will face a ‘special’ atmosphere in Napoli on Wednesday night. The Champions League got underway for the season …

The Premier League admits Arsenal were wrongly denied a penalty against Aston Villa (AMA/Getty) The Premier League has acknowledged that Arsenal were wrongly denied a penalty in their 1-0 win against Aston Villa last week. Bukayo Saka’s second half goal …