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Aged 17 years and 286 days, Nwaneri is the third-youngest player ever to start a Premier League game for Arsenal.
He sits behind Cesc Fàbregas (17y 103d v Everton in August 2004) and Theo Walcott (17y 212d v Watford in October 2006).
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8 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson
Just over five minutes gone in London.
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14 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson
We're underway at the Gtech Community Stadium!
Arsenal are eyeing second place in the Premier League after dropping below Nottingham Forest.
It should be a very interesting clash, so stick with us for regular updates on all the action...
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37 minutes agoBy Joe Moore
Ethan Nwaneri is set to make his first Premier League start for Arsenal in a big day for the teenage midfielder.
Nwaneri made his first Premier League appearance for Arsenal against Brentford back in 2022 at the age of just 15.
Now, two years later, he's due to make his first start, again vs the Bees, as a 17-year-old.
Full team news below - kick-off: 5:30pm
Brentford starting XI: Flekken, Roerslev, Collins, van den Berg, Lewis-Potter, Janelt, Yarmolyuk, Norgaard, Damsgaard, Wissa,
Mbeumo.
All tickets from the New Year's Day clash will remain valid for the rearranged game."
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Today, 12:20By Joe Moore
One Premier League club sealed a deal before the January transfer window even opened.
Bournemouth have agreed a £1million deal with DC United for highly-rated 18-year-old defender Matai Akinmboni - who was given his debut by Wayne Rooney during his spell in charge of the MLS side.
Akinmboni, who was just 15 when he was given his first-team breakthrough, is regarded as one of the MLS' leading young talents and has drawn interest from a host of European clubs after impressing in the States.
The imminent deal would likely make the US Under-19 star the Premier League's first done deal of the January window, with Bournemouth moving quickly to secure his services.
Seen as a player with a huge future, it is hoped that Akinmboni will be able to provide cover in the second half of the season, as the Cherries look to build on their strong start.
He is set to fly into the UK today to undergo a medical.
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Today, 11:45By Joe Moore
Manchester United are not in a good way.
Ruben Amorim has suggested the 20-times champions of England could be in a relegation battle after their 2-0 defeat to Newcastle - a game which showed how the Red Devils are unravelling on and off the pitch.
Fans who jeered Joshua Zirkzee's substitution after just 34 minutes against the Magpies have been slammed for their 'disgusting' behaviour, with the young striker said to have been in tears as he walked down the tunnel.
It was also claimed there were 'fisticuffs' in the stadium between home supporters during the game as frustration and unrest boiled over in the stands.
But many fans believe the real blame should be levelled at the very top - with serious questions over owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS.
Besides the club's misfortunes on the pitch, Ratcliffe has caused widespread upset among supporters with numerous cost-cutting measures.
“All we’ve got is broken hearts,” said Alan, a Manchester United fan of 50 years who called into talkSPORT.
“People keep looking at the scores, they don’t realise how bad the club actually is.
“This club is in the gutter.
We don’t look forward to coming anymore.”
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Today, 11:08By Joe Moore
Mark Robins has this morning been named the new manager of Stoke City.
Robins was keen to make a swift return to the dugout after being sacked by Coventry City in November - but won't take charge of today's New Year's Day clash with Burnley.
That job will go to Potters legend Ryan Shawcross who helped them to a win over Sunderland in his previous game in interim control of the Potters.
Robins will then assume control for the clash against managerless Plymouth Argyle on Saturday - who recently sacked Wayne Rooney.
Paul Nevin and James Rowberry, who are currently England Under 20s and Wales senior team’s Assistant Coach, respectively, will be his Robins' assistant managers at the bet365 Stadium.
Stoke's sporting director, and former striker, Jon Walters said: “We are delighted to welcome Mark, Paul and James to the Stoke City family.
“At Coventry, Mark built something successful with a real identity and longevity and he left the Club in a significantly better place than he found it.
“That’s exactly what we want to achieve at Stoke City, and he has all the pedigree and experience to help us do that.
“With a record like that behind him, Mark was always going to be in great demand, so we’re delighted that he sees an exciting opportunity to build something special in the Potteries.
“Welcoming two Assistant Managers of such calibre and with such innovative and progressive mindsets in Paul and James is another important part of how we will seek to progress and grow.
“The immediate mission is to climb as high as we can up the Championship table during the second half of this season, whilst also laying foundations for a long-term successful future for our club.”
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Today, 10:58By Joe Moore
Liverpool have rejected an approach from Real Madrid to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in January, talkSPORT understands.
The Reds have made it clear they are not willing to entertain losing Alexander-Arnold mid-season.
It's believed no figures were discussed but the move was still immediately rebuffed, with the player not keen on leaving immediately.
The right-back is out of contract at the end of the season but can sign a pre-contract agreement with Real if he desires given they are a foreign club.
Liverpool are still hoping to persuade Alexander-Arnold to pen a new deal at Anfield.
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Today, 10:46By Joe Moore
Marcus Rashford has denied signing with a new agency to help him leave Manchester United.
The was believed the striker had enlisted the CAA Stellar agency to find him a new club after being frozen out at Old Trafford by new manager Ruben Amorim.
However, Rashford has himself shut down that claim.
He posted on Instagram: "Been a lot of false stories written over the past few weeks but this is getting ridiculous - never met with any agency and don't have any plans to..."
Fans have backed the manager's call to ditch the 27-year-old from the team in recent games, having been left at home for four straight matches at the end of 2024.
He returned to the matchday squad for Monday's 2-0 defeat to Newcastle, but was left on the bench with the writing on the wall for the frontman's future.
Rashford has been linked with possible moves to Arsenal, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and clubs in Saudi Arabia.
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30th Dec 2024, 22:51By Ciaran Wiseman
Gary Neville believes the challenge Ruben Amorim faces at Manchester United is 'far bigger' than he imagined.
The Portuguese has lost his last three Premier League matches.
It is United's worst run of league results for 45 years, dating back to 1979.
Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville admitted: "Worrying times for Manchester United and Ruben Amorim.
"He came in as a young manager and knew it was going to be a big job, but it is far bigger than he could have ever imagined."
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30th Dec 2024, 22:14By Ciaran Wiseman
Joelinton is refusing to get carried away despite Newcastle's fourth consecutive Premier League win.
The midfielder told Sky Sports: "There is still a long way to go but the team is improving.
"A good performance away from home today, three points, two goals, clean sheet.
The first half an hour they were in blistering form.
"They have had some pain at Old Trafford in the past but those fans will travel back up north tonight really happy.
"They won the game in the first half hour and controlled it for the next 60 minutes."
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30th Dec 2024, 21:55By Ciaran Wiseman
Aston Villa and Brighton both have to settle for a point at Villa Park.
The visitors had taken the lead through Simon Adringra before Ollie Watkins equalised from the penalty spot.
Villa completed their turnaround just moments into the second half thanks to Morgan Rogers.
However, Tariq Lamptey snatched a late equaliser to steal a point for Brighton.
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30th Dec 2024, 21:53By Ciaran Wiseman
It's all over at Old Trafford and it's more unwanted history for Manchester United.
Their third consecutive league defeat matches a record dating back 45 years.
It is the first time since 1979 they have had such a run of results.
Meanwhile, Newcastle have won four in a row without conceding thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Joelinton.
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30th Dec 2024, 21:46By Ciaran Wiseman
Ipswich have their first home win of the season in their final match of 2024.
Goals from Liam Delap and Omari Hutchinson were the difference at Portman Road.
It is their first victory over Chelsea since 1993.
Meanwhile, the Blues end the year with back-to-back defeats in a blow to their title hopes.
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30th Dec 2024, 21:41By Ciaran Wiseman
Still no return to action for Marcus Rashford.
Amorim makes another change with Antony introduced in place of Matthijs de Ligt.
However, Rashford remains amongst the substitutes on the bench on his return to the matchday squad.
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30th Dec 2024, 21:38By Ciaran Wiseman
Brighton are level at Villa Park through Tariq Lamptey.
The visitors had been piling on the pressure after falling behind just moments into the second half.
Fabian Hurzeler's substitutions have paid off as his side looks on course to rescue a point as it stands.
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30th Dec 2024, 21:32By Ciaran Wiseman
United go close again as Leny Yoro rises highest from a corner.
The substitute's near post header flashes across the face of goal before going narrowly wide.
Newcastle have controlled the ball for large spells of the second half but the hosts remain dangerous in the final third.
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