Gunners boss proud of his players after three huge games in seven days, but feels they should have beaten 10-man Blues

Barcelona midfielder faces lengthy spell outBlow to Spain’s chances in second leg of finalThe three-time Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí has been ruled out of Spain’s Nations League final second leg at home against Germany after fracturing her left fibula in training.The Barcelona midfielder, who has topped the Guardian’s list of the 100 best …

The Manchester City manager said it was a ‘gift’ to have Foden in his side, with the 25-year-old rediscovering some of his best form

Heavyweight champion saw his title defence ended prematurely

Paquetá critical of lack of support during spot-fixing case‘It’s ridiculous to have your life affected for two years’West Ham’s Lucas Paquetá hit out at a lack of “psychological support” from football authorities, in an astonishing online outburst in the wake of his bizarre sending-off late on during his side’s 2-0 defeat by Liverpool.The …

Ajax were forced to abandon their league match against Groningen on Sunday night after fans let off an inferno of pyrotechnics in the stands of the Johan Cruyff Arena. 

Max Verstappen and Christian Horner have now been apart for four months.

Formula 1 is heading into its first final-race championship showdown between more than two drivers for 15 years, and anything can happen.

West Ham star accuses football authorities of not providing ‘psychological support’ during spot-fixing investigation

Under-fire Reds boss made some bold calls in much-needed 2-0 win over West Ham

Cricket Regulator launches investigation into claimsAndrew Cornish understood to deny misconductThe Middlesex County Cricket Club chief executive, Andrew Cornish, has taken leave of absence from the club following an allegation of misconduct made by another member of staff.The Guardian has learned that Middlesex have handed the complaint over to the Cricket …

For the first time in 15 years, Formula 1 has a three drivers in contention for the title at its season finale as Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri battle for the championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Toto Wolff has described Max Verstappen's Red Bull colleagues as "brainless" following their suggestions that Kimi Antonelli intentionally allowed Lando Norris to pass him in the closing stages of the Qatar Grand Prix.

Bryce Young excels in Carolina victoryBills QB scores record 76th rushing touchdownBryce Young completed 15 of 20 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns – two of them coming on fourth down – and the Carolina Panthers (7-6) forced three turnovers by Matthew Stafford to beat Los Angeles (9-3) and snap the Rams’ six-game winning streak. Carolina’s …

Duplantis named World Athletics’ male athlete of yearSydney McLaughlin-Levrone wins top female awardArmand Duplantis has capped a remarkable 2025, in which he broke four world records and won another world title, by being named World Athletics’ male athlete of the year.Immediately after picking up the award, the Swedish pole vaulter took aim at Michael …

McLaren driver squandered chance to become world champion

British record signing breaks top-flight duck for new club in much-needed win over West Ham

Moisés Caicedo was too pumped up before his rash red card but the Blues’ progress under Enzo Maresca is undeniableThis was the resumption of a bitter rivalry. It felt spicy from the moment Marc Cucurella sent Bukayo Saka flying with the first foul of the afternoon and, although it ended with Arsenal still dominant in first place, they will look at …

North Carolina beaten 42-19 by NC State in finaleBelichick’s debut season has been beset by problemsBill Belichick stood at the microphone in a crowded room of reporters. North Carolina’s season had just ended with a lopsided loss to a fierce nearby rival to cap a four-win season.And the six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach wasn’t in much of a mood …

Moises Caicedo was impacted by comparisons with Arsenal's Declan Rice ahead of his red card against the Gunners, says Jamie Carragher.