Arsenal host Cardiff City tonight as the Premier League returns but we don’t hold much hope for the Welsh side. The Bluebirds have had some recent good form in the top flight, winning once and drawing twice in their last five, leaving them 18th in the table. A victory against the Gunners is always going to be a tough ask although never impossible but over the years manager Neil Warnock hasn’t had much luck when it comes to visiting north London. During the manager’s previous tenures in the Premier League he has faced Arsenal away in the league just three times with all the games coming in different decades. Cardiff manager…

Chelsea have told Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and Juventus they have no interest in selling Andreas Christensen, according to reports. The Evening Standard claims all three clubs have approached the Blues in the past week over the Denmark international’s availability. They were met with a firm stance of ‘no’, with Christensen regarded as one of the best young centre-halves in the world. Despite that, the 22-year-old has started just one Premier League game this season for the Blues, with Maurizio Sarri preferring David Luiz. That is a complete role reversal from last season, with former boss Antonio Conte naming him in his starting XI 23 times in the top flight,…

West Ham United’s start to 2019 has been tempestuous, to say the least. After enjoying their best ever month in Premier League history in December, the Hammers confirmed Declan Rice had signed a new deal. However, just a fortnight later, the agent of star man Marko Arnautovic exclusively told talkSPORT his client wanted to leave the East End to secure a lucrative move to the Chinese Super League. A defeat away to Bournemouth soon followed, before an embarrassing FA Cup exit at the hands of League One strugglers AFC Wimbledon. As if that wasn’t enough drama, Arnautovic then signed a contract extension to quash rumours of a move this month.…

Yannick Bolasie has been linked with a move back to Crystal Palace as he is not a part of Marco Silva’s plans at Everton. The winger cut short a loan move at Championship side Aston Villa after invoking a clause within the deal that allowed him to return to Goodison Park. And Silva’s claims that Bolasie has no future at the club has led to suggestions he could be heading back to Selhurst Park on a loan deal. On Bolasie’s future, the Portuguese said: “For sure he knows [he won’t play]. “I took that [loan] decision last summer because I realised that it would be difficult for him to get…

Arsenal are yet to do any business in the January transfer window, but they could yet spring into life. While manager Unai Emery confirmed the club will only sign players on loan, there are some big names linked with a temporary switch to the Emirates. Reports in Italy claim Inter Milan have rejected a bid for Croatia star Ivan Perisic, while Barcelona outcasts Denis Suarez and Malcom are also reportedly on Arsenal’s radar. Here, talkSPORT.com rounds up all the of biggest rumours surrounding the Gunners as the January window nears its close…   Ivan Perisic bid rejected by Inter Arsenal are reportedly in talks with Inter Milan to take Perisic…

Marouane Fellaini is reportedly closing in on a transfer from Manchester United to the Chinese Super League. The Belgian midfielder has been at Old Trafford for five-and-a-half years but has struggled for game time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The 31-year-old has been in Belgium recovering from a calf injury, but is expected back at the Carrington training ground on Tuesday to discuss his future. The Daily Mail report that negotiations have opened between United and an unnamed Chinese club. A delegation is understood to have travelled to meet Ed Woodward to arrange the final details of the deal. The Chinese Super League transfer window does not close until February 28.…

Click:Custom Wedding Date Anniversary Ring Brighton have given three supporters lifetime bans involved in serious disorder at their FA Cup tie with West Brom last weekend. The three individuals have had their season tickets cancelled with immediate effect after the incidents including an assault on a female crowd doctor, an assault and threats to stab on a Brighton steward as well as assaults on away fans. Sussex Police, working closely with Albion’s safety and stewarding team, are also investigating. Brighton chief executive Paul Barber said: “Once again we find ourselves dealing with a number of issues we do not want at this club. “Firstly a small group of so-called supporters…

Laurent Koscielny was left in a bloody heap after an awkward tangle with Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku. The Arsenal captain required treatment on the Emirates turf, before being replaced during the fourth round FA Cup clash. United proved too strong for the rivals on Friday night, securing a 3-1 win to progress to the fifth round. However, boss Unai Emery will turn his attention back to his skipper, who seemed in quite some discomfort. As a high ball was played down the right-hand touchline, the former France international went out to try and stop Lukaku winning the header. However, as he went up to win the ball, a tussle…

Dean Saunders insists Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against Leicester is ‘not a disaster’ for the Reds’ Premier League title hopes. Jurgen Klopp’s side missed their chance to go seven points clear at the summit as they failed to win at Anfield for only the second time this season. They failed to take full advantage after rivals and defending champions Manchester City suffered a shock defeat to Newcastle on Tuesday. Still, the single point means Liverpool are now five clear of City at the top with 14 games left to play. Speaking on Thursday’s Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, former Reds striker Saunders said: “It’s not a disaster for Liverpool. “They’ve gained a…

Paul Merson wants Arsenal to sign Watford star Abdoulaye Doucoure who is “much better” than Lucas Torreira. The Gunners signed 22-year-old Torreira from Sampdoria last summer for £22million. He has played in all their Premier League matches this season but Merson is not a fan. Merson told Sky Sports: “Everyone was raving about Lucas Torreira, but he’s not that good. I said this a few months ago and everyone kicked up a stink. “He only looks good as he’s what Arsenal have needed for a long time, someone to run around and put their foot in. “But, if you put him up for sale tomorrow then none of the top…