… Webb confirmed the move after explaining why disallowing West Ham‘s last-ditch equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday was the correct decision. …
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… But Arsenal defender White is a major doubt for the World Cup with a knee injury suffered in Sunday’s win at West Ham, while Livramento is currently unavailable – though there is hope the Newcastle defender will be fit for the World Cup. …
Tuchel submits 55-man provisional World Cup squad… VAR has come under renewed scrutiny this week with a stoppage-time goal for West Ham against Arsenal ruled out following a lengthy review – a decision which had an impact at both ends of the Premier League table. …
VAR is a flip of a coin, says GuardiolaWest Ham United F.C. are set to contact the Professional Game Match Officials Limited following the controversial decision to disallow their late equaliser against Arsenal F.C. …
West Ham Seeks Explanation On Disallowed Goal Against ArsenalArsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the courage of referee Chris Kavanagh for disallowing a West Ham United equaliser as his side snatched a 1-0 victory to move closer to securing the Premier League title on Sunday. …
Arteta praises referee’s courage in pivotal decision… The Italian is learning quickly that no such territory as a comfort zone exists at Spurs, and certainly not when presented with the opportunity to put daylight between themselves and West Ham United and make their lives easier in the Premier League relegation battle. …
Spurs hit self-destruct button again as season agony prolonged… The ex-West Ham and Leeds player then carried on: “He used to be a team-mate of mine with England. …
‘Caption this’ – Ferdinand and Carragher’s social spat… Terzic had previously been Slaven Bilic’s assistant at Turkish club Besiktas and Premier League side West Ham. …
Terzic agrees to become new coach of Athletic Club… Pep Guardiola’s side are up against Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium today and then at home to Brentford before Arsenal’s next league outing against relegation-threatened West Ham. …
Gyökeres’ brace boosts Arsenal title race… Only Wolves, Burnley and West Ham have suffered more defeats than Newcastle‘s 16 in the Premier League this season, and there has been a recognition across the board that has not been good enough. …
Eddie Howe set to stay in charge of Newcastle after summit
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Referees chief confirms grappling consultation at season end
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Howard Webb, the referees' chief, has confirmed that a consultation about excessive grappling in the penalty area will take place at the end of the season. Webb defended the VAR decision to disallow West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday, saying the foul on goalkeeper David Raya had to be penalised because the goalkeeper's arms were being interfered with.
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Today
Referees chief confirms grappling consultation at season end
Howard Webb, the referees' chief, has confirmed that a consultation about excessive grappling in the penalty area will take place at the end of the season. Webb defended the VAR decision to disallow West Ham's late equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday, saying the foul on goalkeeper David Raya had to be penalised because the goalkeeper's arms were being interfered with.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
England coach Tuchel names 55-player World Cup provisional squad
Thomas Tuchel has submitted England's 55-player provisional squad for the World Cup, which begins on 11 June in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Luke Shaw, Danny Welbeck, Alex Scott and Trent Alexander-Arnold are believed to be included, though the final squad of 26 players will be announced on 22 May.
6 hours ago · Joy Online →
Guardiola likens VAR decision-making to flip of coin
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has compared video assistant referee decisions to a "flip of a coin," saying he has never trusted the system since its introduction in England. Guardiola cited disputed calls in City's FA Cup final defeats in 2024 and 2025, but added that players must take VAR out of the equation by performing better.
7 hours ago · Joy Online →
Yesterday
West Ham to seek explanation for disallowed goal versus Arsenal
West Ham United plan to contact the Professional Game Match Officials Limited after a VAR review led referee Chris Kavanagh to disallow Callum Wilson's late equaliser against Arsenal, with the club seeking clarification and access to audio conversations from the review process. Arsenal won the match 1-0, extending their lead at the top of the table to five points above Manchester City, while West Ham remain in the relegation zone.
18 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Arsenal beats West Ham 1-0 on disallowed corner goal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised referee Chris Kavanagh's decision to disallow West Ham's stoppage-time equaliser for interference on keeper David Raya, preserving Arsenal's 1-0 victory and five-point lead over Manchester City in the Premier League title race.
20 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Tottenham draws with Leeds after self-destructive play
Tottenham Hotspur squandered a 1-0 lead against Leeds United when Mathys Tel conceded a penalty after 74 minutes, allowing Leeds to equalize. New head coach Roberto De Zerbi witnessed another display of self-destruction, with Tel making reckless mistakes in both halves.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Wednesday 6 May
Ferdinand and Carragher exchange social media barbs ahead of match
Rio Ferdinand posted a photo on Twitter of himself and Manchester United teammates celebrating a 2004 goal in front of a dejected Jamie Carragher ahead of a Liverpool-United match. Carragher replied with criticism, and Ferdinand later responded via his YouTube channel, saying he was simply sharing a celebration moment.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
Edin Terzic appointed Athletic Club head coach on two-year deal
German manager Edin Terzic has agreed to become Athletic Club's new head coach on a two-year contract, replacing Ernesto Valverde. The 43-year-old, former Borussia Dortmund coach, will take charge at the start of next season.
5 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 4 May
Gyökeres brace leads Arsenal to emphatic 3-0 win
Viktor Gyökeres scored twice as Arsenal defeated Fulham 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium, extending their Premier League title lead over Manchester City to six points with a better goal difference of four.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Eddie Howe to remain Newcastle manager after leadership summit
Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe looks set to lead the club into next season after talks with the Saudi Arabian leadership. The 48-year-old, appointed in November 2021, faced difficult questions in a presentation to owners and the board but has felt their support this week as the club looks to bounce back after a difficult campaign that included 16 Premier League defeats.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 27 April
Kudus bears brunt of split from agent, Mendelewitsch says
Mohammed Kudus's former agent Jennifer Mendelewitsch says the midfielder is being punished most after their split, which occurred before his transfer to Tottenham Hotspur last summer; Mendelewitsch claims Kudus was pressured by family to end their working relationship that spanned from his time at FC Nordsjaelland through Ajax and West Ham.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Kudus' family pressured him to end agent deal, ex-agent claims
Mohammed Kudus' former agent Jennifer Mendelewitsch alleges that the Tottenham midfielder ended their relationship under pressure from his family, who she says wanted higher financial compensation. Mendelewitsch had worked with Kudus since his time at Nordsjaelland and facilitated his moves to Ajax and West Ham.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Chris Hughton reports full recovery one year after prostate surgery
Former Ghana national football team head coach Chris Hughton, diagnosed with prostate cancer in April 2025, underwent surgery the following month and reports a smooth recovery one year after the procedure, describing himself as feeling healthy and full of energy.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →