Arteta: I have ‘book of people’ who say Arsenal most exciting team in Europe PA Multiple Authors Feb 2, 2026, 11:10 PM Email Print Mikel Arteta has launched a passionate defence of Arsenal’s style of play by revealing he has a “massive book of people” who feel his side are the “most exciting in Europe.”…

PFA wants fewer headers for pros, none for kids to stop CTE Associated Press Multiple Authors Feb 2, 2026, 11:34 PM Email Print The union representing British soccer players will announce on Tuesday the first comprehensive protocol for preventing the brain disease CTE, expanding the heightened concern over concussions to include the damage that can…

Axel Disasi joins West Ham on loan from Chelsea Axel Disasi has joined West Ham United on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season. Harry Murphy – Danehouse/Getty Images Tom Masters Multiple Authors Feb 2, 2026, 11:21 PM Email Print West Ham have signed defender Axel Disasi on loan from Chelsea until the end…

Liverpool confirm signing of defender Jérémy Jacquet from Rennes play Is the race for a top four spot down to Manchester United and Liverpool? (1:10) The “ESPN FC” crew discuss who they think will finish in the top four of the Premier League. (1:10) Beth LindopFeb 2, 2026, 10:30 PM Close Based in Liverpool, Beth…

Man City, Villa win transfer window; Liverpool biggest losers play Guehi: Manchester City the ‘perfect place’ to improve (1:36) Marc Guehi speaks for the first time after signing for Manchester City from Crystal Palace to bolster Pep Guardiola’s defensive options. (1:36) Sam TigheFeb 2, 2026, 07:45 PM Close Sam is a writer, broadcaster and podcaster…

Fed by the Wolves: Mascot gets kid’s chicken nuggets back ESPN Multiple Authors Feb 2, 2026, 07:15 PM Email Print When Wolverhampton Wanderers hosted Newcastle United in the Premier League on Jan. 18, a young fan, Rory, found himself in a situation that would have made Joey Tribbiani rage. As a 0-0 bore draw played…

Jean-Philippe Mateta’s future unclear after AC Milan withdraw interest James OlleyFeb 2, 2026, 05:33 PM Close James Olley is a senior soccer writer for ESPN.com. Read his archive here and follow him on Twitter: @JamesOlley. Follow on X Multiple Authors Email Print Jean-Philippe Mateta’s future is unclear after AC Milan withdrew their interest in the…

Arsenal could make late deadline day midfield swoop after Merino foot injury play Are Manchester City out of the Premier League title race? (2:00) The “ESPN FC” crew react to Manchester City’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham, a result that sees them drop crucial points in the Premier League title race with Arsenal. (2:00) Adriana GarciaFeb…

David Beckham changes trading card partner, signs Fanatics deal Dan HajduckyFeb 2, 2026, 03:00 PM Close Dan Hajducky is a staff writer for ESPN. He has an MFA in creative writing from Fairfield University and played on the men’s soccer teams at Fordham and Southern Connecticut State universities. Follow on X Multiple Authors Email Print…

Liam Rosenior: Chelsea know how to play in ‘big games’ ahead of Arsenal tie play Rosenior: Comeback win shows Chelsea have something special (0:55) Liam Rosenior speaks after Chelsea came from 2-0 down to defeat West Ham 3-2 in the Premier League. (0:55) Aiman KhalidFeb 2, 2026, 01:30 PM Multiple Authors Email Print Liam Rosenior…

What will defender Jérémy Jacquet bring to Liverpool this summer? play Why are Liverpool signing Jérémy Jacquet ahead of next season? (0:57) Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens discuss Liverpool’s decision to secure the defender Jérémy Jacquet ahead of next season. (0:57) Multiple contributors Multiple Authors Feb 2, 2026, 01:00 PM Email Print Liverpool have agreed…

Stick with Carrick or hire another coach? Man United must decide now play What has Michael Carrick changed at Manchester United? (1:26) Mark Donaldson and Shaka Hislop discuss how United have looked different since Michael Carrick replaced Ruben Amorim. (1:26) Mark OgdenFeb 2, 2026, 11:00 AM Close Mark Ogden is a senior soccer writer for…

Fulham to revisit USMNT’s Ricardo Pepi transfer in summer – sources play Is the race for a top four spot down to Manchester United and Liverpool? (1:10) The “ESPN FC” crew discuss who they think will finish in the top four of the Premier League. (1:10) Tom HamiltonFeb 2, 2026, 10:25 AM Close • Joined ESPN…

Yaya Toure’s Premier League penalty record is quietly broken James Dielhenn Multiple Authors Feb 2, 2026, 09:54 AM Email Print A Premier League record held by Yaya Toure has been snatched by Raúl Jiménez. The Fulham striker scored his 12th Premier League penalty on Sunday in a 3-2 defeat to Manchester United. Jiménez is the…

Rodri criticises referees after Tottenham draw – ‘it’s not fair’ play Hislop: It felt like Manchester City were ‘about to implode’ vs. Tottenham (1:11) Shaka Hislop criticises Manchester City’s display against Tottenham after they surrendered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2. (1:11) PA Multiple Authors Feb 2, 2026, 08:58 AM Email Print Manchester City midfielder…