Arsenal set for shake-up in defence for Nottingham Forest clash with decision made over Mikel Merino

Arsenal boss Arteta could shuffle up his side for the club's trip to Forest

Mikel Arteta may be in the middle of an attacking injury crisis – but he could be set to name his starting defence for the first time since November. Arsenal face high-flying Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on tonight – live on talkSPORT. 6 Arsenal boss Arteta could shuffle up his side for the … Read more

Supercomputer predicts exactly where Manchester United will finish as top five debate settled

Manchester United players applaud fans after a Premier League match.

Manchester United might be teasing an unprecedented relegation from the Premier League but fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Opta’s Supercomputer has predicted Ruben Amorim’s side to avoid the drop despite being 15th in the table with their last outing a 1-0 loss against Tottenham on Sunday. 7 United are set for their worst … Read more

Introducing the most dangerous pass in football

A sharp, anxious intake of breath, followed by a round of applause that carries a mixture of quiet admiration and, more than anything, relief. On other occasions, it ends with supporters shaking their heads and asking why. We are talking about the crowd reaction to — and I’m borrowing this description from a colleague who … Read more

Nuno Espirito Santo tipped for major award as Pep Guardiola and Ipswich fans’ nightmare continues

Nuno Espirito Santo will rival Arne Slot to win the Premier League’s Manager of the Year award. That’s the view of ex-Chelsea defender Jason Cundy, who has waxed lyrical over the 50-year-old with Nottingham Forest to spend Christmas in the top four. 8 Santo has guided Forest to fourth in the table after 17 Premier … Read more