Bukayo Saka is at a critical point in his Arsenal career… their recruitment has stifled him, the numbers reveal his influence is waning – but here’s how he can prove he’s still Gunners’ beating heart, writes ISAAN KHAN

Much of Arsenal's play still goes through their best-paid player. It's a complex picture, but his…

Newcastle cult hero LIAM O’BRIEN on THAT derby day goal against Sunderland, and how it changed his life forever: ‘Nobody says hello to me on Tyneside, they just sing my song…’

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE: O'Brien scored twice in Wear-Tyne derbies, but the winner at Roker…

‘Not being able to wave goodbye to our fans still hurts me. I’ll cherish their love forever’: DAVID SILVA reveals the lingering pain of his Man City farewell, his favourite moments in Manchester and how Pep Guardiola unlocked his full potential

The man who would become Pep Guardiola 's brain in that awe-inspiring, greatest team in Premier…

Inside Chelsea’s week from hell: KIERAN GILL reveals how Liam Rosenior responded to PSG humiliation with ‘painful’ experience at Cobham, his summit with Enzo Fernandez after controversial exit talk and the transfer plans that prove boss is here to stay

It's been a bruising week for Chelsea. Rosenior has been at the club for a smidge…

Why Archie Gray is Tottenham’s best survival hope: The personality trait that separates him from his team-mates, how he dovetails with Xavi Simons, the unseen moment that proves his character and heavyweight clubs keen to sign him

Gray has emerged as a hero of these troubled times for Tottenham and his performance against…

Arne Slot tweaked his system against Galatasaray – and Mo Salah had his best game this season. This is why Egyptian’s new role gets the best out of him, masks his flaws… and could even prolong his Liverpool career, writes LEWIS STEELE

Almost out of nowhere, Salah came up with a vintage performance in the 4-0 win over…

CARLOS VICENS INTERVIEW: This is how I turned Man City into record-breaking set-piece specialists, the motivational tricks I used on John Stones and Ruben Dias, and the advice from Pep Guardiola I’ll carry with me for rest of my career

Much has been made of a perceived ugliness returning to English football - the set-piece culture,…

Revealed: When Pep Guardiola will decide Man City future and the clues he’s giving about if this really is the end as City sound out possible replacements, writes JACK GAUGHAN

Usually Guardiola would circle the pitch to applaud those who stayed behind, especially on a night…

Chelsea moles have nothing to do with Champions League humiliation – team news has been sent to me too… and here’s why it didn’t make a blind bit of difference against PSG, writes KIERAN GILL

KIERAN GILL: Nearly five hours before Chelsea versus Arsenal in the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge…

Arne Slot is 100 not out: Our Liverpool expert LEWIS STEELE gives his verdict on Dutchman’s century of games, the major surgery required if he’s to reach a double ton – and reveals what Reds insiders are saying about Slot’s future

Slot has a Premier League winner's medal - an achievement that should never be forgotten or…

‘If your daughter brought him home, you’d be happy’: Newcastle insiders reveal how Lewis Hall became England’s best left back, why Thomas Tuchel loves ‘the Slough Maldini’, overcoming fears Eddie Howe thought he was ‘s***’, and his hidden talent

CRAIG HOPE: Eddie Howe did not welcome mention of 'The Slough Maldini', but he knew without…

‘If there’s one difference now, it’s that we knew what it meant for Tottenham to go down’: We are the last Spurs team to be relegated – this is the story of our ‘hell on earth’, what caused it and why we fear current side may not come back up

The last remnants of a talent cycle, managerial upheaval, suspect recruitment and a crippling schedule. This…

Chelsea Confidential: Latest on Axel Disasi and why permanent West Ham move ISN’T a done deal, huge goalkeeper dilemma for Liam Rosenior, comeback updates on Levi Colwill and Estevao and why Blues are going to use adult mascots

West Ham will look at signing Disasi permanently if and when they secure survival. They do…

The boardroom battles fuelling Nottingham Forest’s floundering season: Lopsided team behind the scenes that botched transfer windows, why Ross Wilson exit is still hurting the club and the ‘smart move’ that can win back fans

TOM COLLOMOSSE: Before one fixture at the City Ground during the early part of the season,…

How Arsenal’s William Saliba and Gabriel became the perfect centre-back partnership: The coach who’s had a major impact behind the scenes and the vital role that titanic duo play at both ends of the pitch

Defend 40 yards of space. Break the midfield lines with incisive passes. Beat the press. Score…

EXCLUSIVE: ICE says El Paso detention facility will stay open under new contractor after $1.2B deal scrapped

ICE detention facility Camp East Montana gets operational upgrade under Secretary Noem's new contract, expanding medical…

The Tottenham leadership void is dragging them towards relegation. No matter who the manager is, this is why the squad is not built for a hardcore fight and has its eyes elsewhere… with one player who epitomises their flaws, writes MATT BARLOW

MATT BARLOW: These are all good players. Maybe not as good as they think, but good.…

The huge call Eddie Howe got right and the reason this is NOT a corner turned just yet: CRAIG HOPE’s verdict on Newcastle’s last-gasp win over Manchester United

After five defeats in six, they had dropped to 13th in the table amid fears of…

Man United Confidential: Kobbie Mainoo’s contract stand-off revealed as Premier League rivals circle around midfielder and the academy star on England radar

Mainoo's long-term future at Manchester United is still up in the air as talks over a…