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Arsenal — Premier League champions competing in the 2026/27 Champions League and Carabao Cup, managed by Mikel Arteta.
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An uncharacteristic performance from Arsenal saw them ship three goals at Brighton – but boss Mikel Arteta believes their first Premier League defeat this season could prove a “big lesson.” The defending champions have been tipped by many to retain the title they won last season …
Brighton humbling ‘a big lesson’ for Arsenal – ArtetaJoy Online
… However, there was no stopping Nketiah in the 89th minute of the encounter as the former Arsenal man wrapped up the win with his first goal of the new season, with Palace picking up a 4-0 victory. …
Europa League: Eddie Nketiah scores first goal of 2026/27 season in Palace win over Lech PoznanJoy Online
… Maresca’s side faced questions when they began the campaign with a heavy defeat by Arsenal in the Community Shield, but they have since recovered by winning six games in a row in all competitions. …
Samba with debut double as Man City thrash NorwichJoy Online
… Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Arsenal’s Declan Rice join Kane, the favourite for the award, on the 30-player shortlist. …
Becham backs Messi for Ballon d’Or after 100th Miami goalJoy Online
… younger players – their welfare, their well-being, their exposure – we’ve got to be really conscious of that in this situation.” Sources close to Gabriel have dismissed concerns over the player’s age and physicality and feel the likes of Max Dowman, who made his debut for Arsenal …
Real Madrid keen on Man Utd forward Gabriel, 15Joy Online
… The first group includes Premier League trio Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Kevin Schade (Brentford) and Anton Stach (Leeds), while Jamal Musiala is selected after twice collapsing during pre-season games for Bayern Munich. …
Klopp wants to ‘reclaim’ flag amid German electionsJoy Online
… Fellow Ghana international Brandon Thomas-Asante was an unused substitute and continues to struggle for regular playing time, having last started for Coventry against Arsenal on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Jordan Ayew, Yirenkyi feature as Ghanaian trio exit Carabao CupJoy Online
Liverpool will host Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, while Premier League champions Arsenal have drawn the lowest-ranked side left in the competition, Fleetwood Town. …
Carabao Cup fourth-round draw: Liverpool to host Chelsea as Arsenal drawn away to League Two FleetwoodDaily Guide
… In four years at Chelsea – including a season-long loan at Arsenal – he made 59 league appearances after signing from Manchester City in 2022. …
Sterling Admits Dangerous Driving After CrashThe Ghanaian Times
… He has played for a number of England’s top teams Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal and was at Dutch club Feyenoord on a short-term deal last season.-AP You can now read the *Ghanaian Times* and *The Spectator* newspapers digitally on [TimesNewsPlus](https://timesne …
Sterling admits dangerous driving after highway collisionArsenal lost 3-0 to Brighton, their first Premier League defeat of the season. Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the defeat as a "big lesson," citing technical errors and lack of physicality from his side.
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Arsenal lost 3-0 to Brighton, their first Premier League defeat of the season. Manager Mikel Arteta acknowledged the defeat as a "big lesson," citing technical errors and lack of physicality from his side.
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English-born Ghanaian-descent forward Eddie Nketiah scored his first goal of the 2026/27 season as Crystal Palace defeated Polish side Lech Poznan 4-0 in their Europa League title defense opener at Selhurst Park. Nketiah came off the bench to score the final goal in the 89th minute.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Manchester City defeated Championship side Norwich City in the Carabao Cup, with 17-year-old Floyd Samba scoring twice on his first-team debut. The win sets up a fourth-round tie against Brighton.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in a 2-0 Campeones Cup victory, prompting co-owner David Beckham to say the 39-year-old Argentine deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Messi, who has been nominated for the award, scored eight goals and registered four assists as Argentina reached the World Cup final.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 15-year-old Manchester United academy player JJ Gabriel has sent formal notice requesting to cancel his registration, and Real Madrid is among several major European clubs—including Barcelona, PSG, and Bayern Munich—seeking to sign him. Real Madrid's efforts are described as particularly strong, with plans to place him in Real Madrid Castilla, the club's reserve team that competes in senior football.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
New Germany coach Jürgen Klopp said his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after the far-right Alternative for Germany party won 43.8% in regional elections. Klopp stressed he wants to "reclaim the flag" and promote "positive patriotism" that combines German pride with openness and diversity.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Jordan Ayew came off the bench as Sheffield United lost to Fleetwood Town, while Caleb Yirenkyi started for Coventry City in their 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa in Carabao Cup third-round matches. Brandon Thomas-Asante remained an unused substitute for Coventry.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Liverpool will host Chelsea in the Carabao Cup fourth round, while Premier League champions Arsenal have been drawn away to League Two side Fleetwood Town. The fourth round takes place the week commencing October 26.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has admitted dangerous driving after crashing a Lamborghini on the M3 motorway in May, and also admitted possessing nitrous oxide and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
16 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Former England forward Raheem Sterling pleaded guilty to dangerous driving after a May 28 highway collision on the M3 in southern England. Sterling also admitted possession of six nitrous oxide canisters and failing to provide a specimen; no other vehicles were involved and no injuries were reported.
16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
UEFA selected Barcelona's renovated Camp Nou over Wembley Stadium to host the 2029 Champions League final, marking improved relations after the European Super League dispute. Bayern Munich's stadium was confirmed to host the 2028 final, and the 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Max Dowman, 16, scored twice in Arsenal's Carabao Cup third-round victory over Ipswich Town, with goals in the seventh minute and after the break. Arsenal won 4–2 with Noni Madueke and Mikel Merino also scoring.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Former England footballer Raheem Sterling has admitted to dangerous driving after crashing a Lamborghini into motorway barriers on the M3 in May. He also admitted to possessing nitrous oxide for wrongful inhalation and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal will contact Pro Ref to seek explanation for a penalty awarded against defender Ezri Konsa in Saturday's win over Sunderland, after manager Mikel Arteta criticised referee John Brooks' decision for excessive holding. The penalty was confirmed by VAR.
15 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Erling Haaland scored the winning goal in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite City playing with 10 men for over 70 minutes after Phil Foden was sent off. The goal was contentious after a lengthy VAR check determined Haaland was onside while Enzo Fernandez, who was offside, was not deemed to be affecting play.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he intentionally disrupted the team's pre-season training and travel routines—including delayed meals, changed routes, and uncomfortable conditions—to prepare players to handle unexpected disruptions like their recent Champions League flight delay to Italy.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal is finalising a new contract with manager Mikel Arteta, with well-placed sources indicating discussions have moved forward recently and full confidence from those involved that he will renew. Arteta's new deal is expected to significantly improve on his current package of £10 million a season plus an extra £5 million upon Champions League qualification, making him one of the best paid managers in world football.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah is in the process of switching his international allegiance from England to Ghana, with FIFA paperwork being assembled for submission. The 27-year-old made one senior appearance for England in a non-competitive friendly and remains eligible to apply for a change of association.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Italian club Como made a winning Champions League debut, beating RB Leipzig 4-1 at home in their opening league-phase match. Goals from Martin Baturina, Tasos Douvikas, Assane Diao, and Maximo Perrone secured the victory on a historic night for the club, which waited 119 years to play their first European competition match.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Arsenal are close to finalising a new contract with manager Mikel Arteta, with well-placed sources indicating discussions have progressed and full confidence among those involved that he will renew. Once signed, Arteta can expect to become one of the best-paid managers in world football, with Arsenal committed to significantly improving on his current deal worth £10m a season plus an extra £5m upon Champions League qualification.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Martin Odegaard scored a late winner as Arsenal defeated Napoli 1-0 in Naples in their opening Champions League group game, extending the captain's excellent form with his fourth goal in five games.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Barcelona defeated Feyenoord in the Champions League with Raphinha scoring twice to extend his tally to eight goals in the campaign. Gabriel Jesus also scored his first Barcelona goal late in the game as Barcelona added a fourth through Lamine Yamal's free-kick.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Luis Enrique says PSG must step out of its "comfort zone" to win a third successive Champions League title, joining only Real Madrid, Ajax, and Bayern Munich in that achievement. The coach backs his team despite a slow Ligue 1 start, saying they deserve better results and that small defensive improvements will pay dividends.
9 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Real Betis' Troy Parrott scored the winner as the Spanish side came from behind to beat Lille in a Champions League fixture, with Lille reduced to ten men after Mbappe received a red card.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Como's president and several directors are giving up their tickets for the club's Champions League debut against RB Leipzig to allow elderly supporters to attend. The Serie A club is hosting the match at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, whose capacity was reduced to about 11,000 due to UEFA requirements, and the president announced on Instagram that executives will yield their seats to fans born in 1950 or earlier.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazilian forward Gabriel Martinelli has left Arsenal for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in a £60m deal, signing a four-year contract after being told he was not part of manager Mikel Arteta's plans. The 25-year-old, who spent seven years at the Gunners, will earn significantly higher wages than his reported £180,000 per week at Arsenal.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Aston Villa have signed Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain for €55 million and English defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis from Southampton in a deal reaching £29 million, as manager Unai Emery strengthens the squad.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Barcelona have signed Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal on a three-year contract. British media reported the deal was worth about £8.6 million ($11.5 million), making Jesus Barcelona's sixth signing of the transfer window.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Bukayo Saka scored in the 59th minute to secure a 1-0 victory for Arsenal over Aston Villa in the Premier League, lifting Arsenal to six points. Villa remain pointless after the loss and are without a goal.
2 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Folarin Balogun decided not to proceed with a renegotiated £40m transfer from Monaco to Everton after a medical issue. Everton signed Jack Grealish on a season-long loan from Manchester City on transfer deadline day.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →