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Arsenal alliance urges owner Stan Kroenke to give fans some answers

An alliance formed by a band of influential Arsenal supporters calling for “better leadership” of the club insist they have not launched another campaign calling for owner Stan Kroenke to leave but for changes to be made at the highest level.

Joselu leaves Newcastle for Alaves

Joselu has left Newcastle to join Alaves, the Premier League club announced on Monday afternoon.

Iker Casillas takes on new role at Porto

Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas will become part of the club’s coaching staff as he continues his recovery from a heart attack.

Arsenal fans’ groups call on Kroenke to reinvigorate flagging Gunners

A group of influential Arsenal supporters’ organisations, fanzines and blogs have joined forces to call for “better leadership” of the club and hit out at Stan Kroenke’s “passive ownership”.

Mario Vrancic signs new two-year deal at Norwich

Norwich midfielder Mario Vrancic has signed a new two-year contract to keep him at Carrow Road until June 2021.

Aribo keen to emulate Toure and Vieira after comparisons to midfield duo

Rangers summer signing Joe Aribo admits he has studied the games of Yaya Toure and Patrick Vieira after being likened to the midfield pair.

Bolton administrators taking legal action against would-be owner Bassini

Bolton’s administrators are taking legal action against Laurence Bassini after accusing him of making and sending threatening phone calls and emails over the sale of the club.

EFL Trophy group stage fixtures announced

Liverpool Under-21s will face trips to Fleetwood, Oldham and Accrington Stanley in the group stages of the EFL Trophy.

Robinson tells recovering Turnbull: Imagine how good you will be now

Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson has told David Turnbull to imagine how good he will be now he has rectified the problem that scuppered a move to Celtic.

Aeroplane banner reminds United of Liverpool’s Champions League success

Manchester United were given a reminder of Liverpool’s recent Champions League victory as a plane carrying a banner flew above them ahead of an open training session at the WACA Ground in Perth on Thursday.

Konsa relishing top-flight challenge after joining Aston Villa from Brentford

Ezri Konsa has described the chance to play Premier League football as “a dream come true” following his move to Aston Villa.

Laurie Dalrymple leaves Wolves

Wolves’ managing director Laurie Dalrymple has left the club following a breakdown in his relationship with the board.

Early Sarajevo goal spurred Celtic on, admits captain Brown

Celtic skipper Scott Brown admitted conceding a Sarajevo goal on Tuesday night kickstarted the Hoops into action but believed the response was more than adequate.

South Africa head coach Baxter plays down favourites tag

South Africa head coach Stuart Baxter has played down his side being labelled as favourites for the Africa Cup of Nations title by Nigeria boss Gernot Rohr ahead of their quarter-final showdown.

Millwall sign Bournemouth winger Connor Mahoney on long-term deal

Millwall have signed England Under-20 international Connor Mahoney from Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee.

Bruce odds have tumbled as Newcastle look for Benitez replacement

Newcastle are considering Steve Bruce as a possible replacement for Rafael Benitez as they prepare to head off to China for the Premier League Asia Trophy.

Tunisia keep their cool to beat Ghana on penalties and reach quarter-finals

Ferjani Sassi struck the winning spot-kick as Tunisia beat Ghana 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out to secure their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.