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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed a double injury blow following their 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday.

Leandro Trossard scored what proved to be the winner in the 82nd minute.

The result keeps the Gunners five points clear of Manchester City, but it came at a cost.

Ben White was taken off with a knee injury in the first half and replaced by Martin Zubimendi.

After the break, Riccardo Calafiori did not reappear with the rest and was replaced by Cristhian Mosquera.

When asked for an update on White’s condition at this post-match press conference, Arteta told reporters: “We don’t know [the severity] but it doesn’t look good at all.

“He needs some further testing tomorrow probably and I will know a bit more.”

EPL: Arteta confirms double Arsenal injury blow after West Ham win

Barcelona have been confirmed as this season’s LaLiga champions, following a comfortable 2-0 win over Real Madrid on Sunday.

Hansi Flick’s men were already 11 points clear of their bitter rivals at kick off.

And they blew Los Blancos away in a sensational opening half at the Camp Nou.

Marcus Rashford opened the scoring with a sublime free-kick, before Ferran Torres fired in a second.

Madrid tried to fight back in the second half, but there were no goals.

The result takes Barcelona up to 91 points and they cannot be caught by Alvaro Arbeloa’s men who stay on 77 points.

It is a 29th title for the Catalans, who successfully defend their title.

BREAKING: LaLiga: Barcelona beat Real Madrid in El Clasico, confirmed as champions

Former West Bromwich Albion attacker, Peter Osaze Odemwingie, has named three clubs Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen should consider joining over Manchester United.

The former Nigerian international wants Osimhen not to join Man United, but should move to clubs like Barcelona, Arsenal or Real Madrid if they come for his signature.

Osimhen has been linked with a summer transfer move away from Galatasaray.

Several top European clubs, including Arsenal, Man United, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, have been linked to sign the 27-year-old.

Speaking on the development, Osaze  Odemwingie said in a recent interview with Brila FM, “I will say Arsenal and Barcelona will be good. Real Madrid is also a class for him.

“Anywhere he goes, when they move the ball nicely, he can make a call for the ball. He is good in the air as well.

“I’m not saying Manchester United because the wahala there is too much. The pressure on strikers — we have seen it with Lukaku and so many other strikers. They will always find a scapegoat because the club is so big.”

Transfer: Osaze Odemwingie names three clubs Osimhen should join

Benfica manager, Jose Mourinho, has insisted that he has not been contacted by Real Madrid regarding becoming the club’s next head coach.

Mourinho stated this at his pre-match press conference ahead of Benfica’s clash with Braga on Sunday.

Recall that the Portuguese has been heavily linked with the Real Madrid coaching job in the past few days.

Real Madrid is still searching for a permanent coach after sacking Xabi Alonso a few months ago.

The Los Blancos appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as a caretaker manager until the end of the season.

However, when asked about whether Real Madrid has contacted him, Mourinho said, “I have not had any contact with the Real Madrid club management, and due to my own decision, especially at the end of the season.

“I will not discuss these matters with anyone. I will not talk about it,” he further stated.

LaLiga: Mourinho speaks on Real Madrid contacting him to coach club

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has claimed that it looks like Arsenal’s name is on the Premier League trophy after the Gunners dramatic 1-0 win over West Ham United on Sunday.

Recall that Arsenal looked set to drop two points in the Premier League title race against Man City as they were held by West Ham for over 80 minutes during the encounter.

However, the break through came after  Leandro Trossard scored a late goal to give the Premier North London club the win against the hosts.

Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville said, “This is one of those moments where Arsenal might think their name is on the trophy.

“The drama, if Arsenal are going to go on and win a title, this is the game that will go down in folklore.

“The late goal, late VAR decision from Stockley Park from Darren England, and Arsenal get over the line.”

EPL: Gary Neville makes fresh title claim after Arsenal’s win over West Ham

Former Beşiktaş midfielder, Sinan Engin, has insisted that the behaviour of Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, has changed.

Engin said this while urging Galatasaray to sell the Nigeria international if they receive an offer of 120 million Euros from Real Madrid or Bayern Munich for his signature in the summer transfer window.

Speaking on the Asist Analiz YouTube channel, the 61-year-old also insisted that Osimhen gets angry, adding that he is not behaving as he used to when he first joined the club on loan from Napoli.

“If clubs like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are making offers around 120 million Euros, or even more, then I’m in favor of selling Osimhen,” Engin said.

“We need to have a detailed conversation with Osimhen. There have been changes in his behavior. He’s not performing or behaving like he used to.

“His behavior within the team is important. When Yunus Akgün gets the ball, he tries to pass it to Osimhen because Osimhen gets angry.

“Sometimes, even when there’s a more suitable teammate, he still plays to Osimhen and can’t pass.

“These kinds of things are problematic. Osimhen is useful to Galatasaray, but he was even more useful during his loan spell.”

Turkey: His behaviour has changed, he gets angry – Engin tells Galatasaray to sell Osimhen

Bendel Insurance will miss the services of Promise Itoro for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 37 clash against Rangers.

Itoro is currently recuperating from a fracture he suffered last week.

The defender has made 25 appearances for the Benin-based club in this campaign.

Bendel Insurance technical crew will have to look inward for a good replacement for the defender.

Bendel Insurance will trade tackles with Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday (today).

The Benin Arsenals are in contention for a continental ticket.

NPFL: Itoro to miss Bendel Insurance’s clash against Rangers

Rangers will welcome the duo of Chimobi Igwilo and Emmanuel Essien for the crucial matchday 37 encounter against Bendel Insurance.

The players missed the Flying Antelopes away victory to Bayelsa United last week due to injury.

The duo’s return is a motivation for Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side who are pushing to win a ninth title.

Meanwhile, Kenechukwu Agu and Waheed Adebayo are the only absentees for the game.

A win for Rangers in the tie against Bendel Insurance could help them secure the league title depending on the outcome of Rivers United’s match against Wikki Tourists.

Rivers United trailed Rangers by one point on the league table.

NPFL: Rangers get Igwilo, Essien boost for Bendel Insurance clash

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle will be in attendance when Rangers host Bendel Insurance in a matchday 37 encounter at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu on Sunday (today).

Chelle is scouting for local players ahead of the 2026 Unity Cup.

The 48-year-old was in attendance during Shooting Stars’ clash with Nasarawa United last weekend.

The Malian was also at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena Onikan, Lagos on Tuesday to scout  players.

Chelle is expected to release his squad list for the invitational friendly tournament this week.

The Super Eagles will face the Warriors of Zimbabwe in the semi-final at the Valley, London on Tuesday, 26 May.

Unity Cup: Chelle watches Rangers, Bendel Insurance clash ahead tourney

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has paid tribute to two of the club’s legends, Fernando Muslera and Felipe Melo, following his side’s Turkish Super Lig 4-2 win against Antalyaspor on Saturday.

Osimhen, who led Galatasaray to win the league title on Saturday evening, described Muslera and Melo as great legends of the Turkish Super Lig club.

“Felipe Melo, great legend, greetings to you! Muslera, great legend, greetings to you! Even when Muslera is away from us, he motivates us,” Osimhen said during a livestream on Instagram.

“He is wholeheartedly devoted to Galatasaray. We miss you. We hope you return one day.

“We always need you. I feel like a little child when I’m with you. You have taken such good care of me. Galatasaray legends are truly great.”

Turkey: They’re great – Osimhen pays tribute to two Galatasaray legends after league title win