AFCON absences, Aston Villa's title hopes, questions over Kobbie Mainoo and more talking points ahead of Aston Villa's clash with Manchester United.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim does not believe Bruno Fernandes' injury will keep him out for very long but declined to put a timescale on his absence.

One of those games was the controversial fixture which saw Declan Rice sent off but across both games, Brighton generated more xG overall (3.28) than Arsenal did (3.02). With quite a few of his squad ...

Manchester United are in the market for a midfielder, with at least seven names are under consideration. But which one would fit best?

Man City haven't been their typical best this season -- at least not yet, though the festive period is when their title wins have been built. Should Arsenal be worried?

Enzo Maresca has confirmed Liam Delap and Estêvão Willian are available for Chelsea's Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Saturday.

Head coach Arne Slot said it should be impossible for Liverpool to be a top-four team with their poor record at set-pieces.

Nigeria showed all the qualities that could lead them to AFCON triumph; and all the frailties that could lead to an early exit.

Marseille midfielder Darryl Bakola is attracting interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

Ademola Lookman's second-half winner helped Nigeria overcome a Tanzania fightback and begin their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a bright 2-1 Group C victory in Fes on Tuesday.

Crystal Palace and United States defender Chris Richards was taken from the field on a stretcher during his team's Carabao Cup game against Arsenal on Tuesday.

Manchester City are pushing ahead with a move for Antoine Semenyo, sources have told ESPN, after positive talks with the Bournemouth winger.