Bukayo Saka injury concern emerges for Arsenal after derby victory
Arsenal are waiting to discover the extent of an injury to Bukayo Saka after the winger was forced off during their North London Derby victory over Tottenham.
Saka limps off in derby win
Reports in the Mirror suggest the Gunners were left with a late fitness worry despite securing bragging rights over their fierce rivals.
The England international appeared in discomfort before being substituted in the closing stages of the encounter.
Mikel Arteta will be hoping the issue is minor as his side continues their Premier League campaign.
The 24-year-old has been pivotal to the club’s title aspirations this season.
Wilshere involved in fan confrontation
Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere had to be separated from angry supporters following Luton Town’s stalemate with Burton Albion.
The Mirror claims the Hatters manager was dragged away after emotions boiled over following the 1-1 draw in the EFL.
Wilshere took charge at Kenilworth Road earlier this season looking to steer the club up the table.
Guardiola makes surprise Italy trip
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wasted no time leaving the country after his side’s victory over Newcastle United.
According to the Sun, the Catalan coach flew immediately to Italy to watch a Serie C fixture.
It remains unclear if the visit was for scouting purposes or personal reasons, given the lower-league status of the match.
City remain in the hunt for silverware on multiple fronts.
Van der Sar reveals Old Trafford discussions
Edwin van der Sar has disclosed that he previously held discussions about a return to Manchester United in an executive capacity.
The Daily Mail reports the former Dutch goalkeeper spoke with former executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward on two separate rounds of talks.
Van der Sar established a strong reputation as an administrator during his time at Ajax.
Loftus-Cheek hospitalised in Milan
AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been taken to hospital following a serious head injury.
The Sun reports the England World Cup hopeful requires urgent medical attention following the incident.
The former Chelsea man has been a key figure in Serie A since his move to Italy.
In other news
- Dele Alli has expressed his determination to return to professional football after five months as a free agent.
- Scotland fans face a potential ban on sporrans inside stadiums at the 2026 World Cup in the US due to security concerns.
- Israel’s bobsleigh team has been disqualified from the Winter Olympics following accusations regarding a faked illness to enable a substitution.