Saturday, 24 October 2026
Friday, 23 October 2026
MIKEL ARTETA ADMITS 'NOT GOOD SIGNS' AS ARSENAL SUFFER HUGE BUKAYO SAKA INJURY BLOW
Arsenal will be without star winger Bukayo Saka for their upcoming Premier League fixture against Everton after he sustained a thigh injury. Manager Mikel Arteta admitted the early signs are concerning, with the player set for an MRI scan to determine the full extent of the issue.
Arsenal suffer major Saka injury blow
Saka has been officially ruled out of Saturday's Premier League fixture against Everton. The 25-year-old is dealing with a thigh injury and requires further medical assessment before a return timeline can be established.
The England international sustained the issue just ten minutes into 2-2 Champions League draw against Bayern Munich. He attempted to continue but was ultimately forced off the pitch due to the problem.
Arteta admits concerning signs for winger
The precise severity of the injury remains unclear, prompting significant concern for Arsenal. Arteta confirmed that the player is undergoing further evaluation to understand the true extent of the damage.
"He's going for an MRI this afternoon because he had a lot of fluid in the area, so it was difficult to understand the severity of the injury. We will know tomorrow," Arteta told a press conference on Friday.
"We need a few more scans and opinions from the specialists. When a player is struggling to walk off the pitch and he's restricted in his movement, they are not good signs. So again, let’s be a little bit patient so we can give a definitive assessment and then let you know."
Arsenal boss frustrated by fixture congestion
The timing of the setback has amplified concerns over player welfare at the highest level. Following the injury to his star winger, Arteta took the opportunity to highlight the immense physical strain placed on modern squads.
The Arsenal manager actively called for greater consideration from football's governing bodies. He stressed that teams are being pushed to their absolute physical limits.
"If they can support the amount we are putting into these players, it would be really appreciated," he said. "We have to play three times in less than six days, the games are so demanding, we are chasing until the last minute."
A demanding schedule awaits the squad
Arsenal must now navigate their immediate domestic duties without one of their most influential attackers. The club will eagerly await the weekend MRI results to establish whether the winger faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
The immediate focus shifts to securing three points at home against Everton this Saturday. Arteta will need to shuffle his attacking options to compensate for the significant absence on the right flank.
The relentless run of fixtures will not ease up after the league clash. Arsenal are subsequently scheduled to visit fourth-tier Fleetwood Town in the League Cup fourth round on Tuesday.
Starting his career as an intern at GOAL Indonesia in early 2021, Yosua was promoted to journalist that same year and has consistently written, focusing primarily on English and European football.
Covering the 2023 U-17 World Cup in Indonesia was one of his most memorable experiences. At the tournament, Yosua had the opportunity to meet and interview young talents who are now starting to shine at the elite level: Marc Guiu, Franco Mastantuono, and Claudio Echeverri.
- Yosua Arya
VINCENT KOMPANY TAKEN TO HOSPITAL AFTER COLLAPSING DURING BAYERN MUNICH TRAINING
The Belgian had been nursing a virus in recent days and had missed some of his team’s training sessions
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| Vincent Kompany, manager of FC Bayern Munich. Photograph: Leonhard Simon/Getty |
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was rushed to hospital on Friday after collapsing during a training session, the German champions said.
The Belgian had been nursing a virus in recent days and had missed some of his team’s training sessions.
“On Friday, Vincent Kompany required medical attention after collapsing during a training session for Bayern’s reserve team,” the club said. “The head coach of the professional squad had been observing the second team’s session.”
“Kompany is currently undergoing a thorough examination in the hospital and will remain under medical care. For the time being, his coaching staff will manage all training and match-related operations.”
The Bundesliga leaders, who drew 2-2 at home against Arsenal in the Champions League earlier this week, are due to travel to Freiburg on Sunday.
“Vincent Kompany’s health is our top priority,” said Max Eberl, Bayern’s Board Member for Sport. “At Bayern, we will do everything we can to ensure he makes a speedy recovery.”
“Vinnie is receiving all the necessary medical care and support, and he will be given as much time as he needs. Everyone at FC Bayern wishes Vinnie a quick recovery.”
- The Irish Times
EVERTON STAR SPENDS 24 HOURS WITH YOUTUBERS AND SHOWS OFF HIS BATMAN-ESQUE HOUSE
While Everton prepare to take on champions Arsenal on Saturday, striker Thierno Barry has been doing some extra curricular work.
Sadly, for Everton fans, that is not shooting training or anything of that nature. No, the Frenchman has been showing off his house on YouTube.
Sportune explain that the Everton man recently showed off his ‘magnificent home’ to YouTuber Just Riadh.
He joined the Everton striker for a special episode titled “24 Hours in the Life of a Premier League Player”. That saw Barry walking the YouTuber around his home. And it seems the content creator was left so impressed that he likened the property to a “small manor”.
Batman-esque residence
Watch the video and it’s easy to see why. Barry’s house boasts features including an indoor swimming pool, cinema room and a garage designed in a way that ‘evokes Batman’s lair’.
The video, though, does not disclose the property’s total area nor it’s price. But we’re sure you can imagine given it had the visitors likening it to Wayne Manor and the Batcave.
It wasn’t all just showing off his magnificent home, though. The Everton striker also spends the episode reflecting on his early days in professional football.
Success wasn’t nailed on
He’s followed a less conventional path than most, coming through Sochaux’s youth ranks before heading to Beveren in Belgium.
From there he joined Basel in Switzerland before then joining Villarreal in a €20m deal in 2024. A year later he was in the Premier League with Everton in a €30m deal. He’s since managed 14 goals in 50 games for the Toffees.
He feels that his experience can serve as an example for young players like himself.
“I signed with Sochaux’s reserve team at just 18—it goes to show that anything is possible,” he explained in the segment.
For now, he can clearly reflect on his success so far. His massive Batman-esque house is a testament to that success. It’s already impressed his recent visitor from YouTube.
- Sean Lunt
ANAHAT SINGH DEFEATS TOP SEED AND WORLD NO. 3 NOUR ELSHERBINI
A HUGE result! 🤯
Anahat Singh defeats top seed and World No.3 Nour ElSherbini in straight games to progress to the Silicon Valley Open quarter-finals! 😮💨
Result:
🇮🇳 Anahat Singh beats [1] Nour ElSherbini 🇪🇬
3-0: 11-8, 11-8, 11-7 (30m)
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