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The UK government has announced its plans to have an independent regulator for English football ahead of tomorrow’s release of the white paper on the game’s governance. The independent regulator will cover the top five tiers of men’s football, with a parallel review of the women’s game underway. The fan-led review of football, conducted by Tracey Crouch MP, called for the introduction of an independent regulator upon its conclusion in November 2021. The government endorsed the proposal in April 2022. There will be new tests for potential club owners and directors Power to stop clubs...

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Manchester United vs Brentford and Chelsea vs Liverpool are among the Premier League fixtures to have been rearranged after postponement, with the league also announcing its UK television picks for April. Manchester United’s visit of Brentford was postponed due to the Old Trafford clubs’ participation in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final, but will now take place on Wednesday, April 5. Liverpool’s trip to Chelsea was one of the games called off due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September, and has been rescheduled for Tuesday, April 4. That Tuesday will also house other previously...

Mohamed Elneny has signed a new contract at Arsenal until 2024. Elneny, 30, signed a one-year extension to his deal last May which had been due to expire at the end of this season. That contract did have the option to extend by a further 12 months. Elneny has endured an injury-plagued campaign in 2022-23, with a thigh problem and more recently a knee issue restricting him to just eight appearances in all competitions. He is excited, however, to continue as the club’s longest-serving player. “I’m so happy, I love this club and our supporters so much and I’ll give everything to help...

The FA is investigating an altercation between analysts of Aston Villa and Arsenal during the Premier League game between the two sides on Saturday. The incident occurred in the Villa Park press box amid the celebrations of Arsenal’s third goal, which made the score 3-2 in added time. Arsenal analyst Miguel Molina and Villa’s Victor Manas clashed following Emi Martinez’s own goal. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was asked about the incident after the game, saying: “Like anything that happens in the stands, we will look at it, address it and take action if it’s necessary.” The...

Chelsea star's contract talks delayed until summer, United takeover will not affect Rashford deal and Liverpool consider Eintracht executive

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez was the key player in their game with Arsenal, just not in the way he might have envisaged

The Athletic conducted a reader survey and spoke to fans worldwide to gauge views on the prospect of a new European football structure

Jorginho's passing and a second-half grind proved Arsenal are back on track... but those defensive lapses still need to be cut out

Oleksandr Zinchenko has hailed Arsenal’s fighting spirit following their 4-2 comeback victory against Aston Villa in the Premier League.  Arsenal won to remain top of the table despite twice falling behind. Ollie Watkins put the home side ahead before Bukayo Saka equalised, but Philippe Coutinho once again gave Villa the lead with a cool finish past Aaron Ramsdale. But second-half goals from Zinchenko and Gabriel Martinelli — as well as a decisive Emiliano Martinez own goal — secured a win that puts further pressure on champions Manchester City. Zinchenko told BT Sport: “From this...

Lee Mason has left his role as a Premier League VAR official less than a week after his high-profile error during Arsenal’s draw with Brentford. Mason, who officiated in the Premier League between 2006 and 2021 before taking up a role in the VAR booth, was stood down this weekend after Brentford’s equaliser at Arsenal was incorrectly given. The 51-year-old failed to rule out Ivan Toney’s equaliser in the 1-1 draw. Toney’s 74th-minute goal was deemed legitimate after a lengthy VAR check but Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta thought the goal should have been ruled out for offside...

Arsenal have not had much time to lick their wounds since the defeat to City, and they are back in action in the early kick-off on Saturday

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Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale has said an assault by a Tottenham Hotspur fan following the north London derby last month had a psychological impact on him, as a supporter was found guilty and sentenced. A 35-year-old man climbed on a billboard and attempted to land what appeared a kick on Ramsdale’s back after the 24-year-old appeared to go around the net to retrieve his water bottle after the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 15. At Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Friday, Joseph Watts pleaded guilty on three charges, including assault by beating. He also admitted...