Arsenal scored more goals from set-pieces than any other Premier League team last season, and somehow that became a criticism. Apparently, scoring from a corner does not count in quite the same way as finishing a 20-pass move. Nobody has explained why. The goal still goes on the scoreboard, and the points remain exactly the […] The post Arsenal’s Set-Piece Critics Are Missing The Point appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles hopeful Bamidele Yusuf delivered a one-goal, two-assist Celtic Park masterclass to inspire Ferencvaros' 3-1 UEFA Europa League league-phase opening victory over Celtic in Glasgow on Thursday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a deflected drive off Celtic defender Liam Scales, before setting up Kristoffer […]

Nigerian youngster Olasunkanmi Abass Ayomide has followed in the footsteps of compatriot Taiwo Alao by completing a move to Brazilian giants Atlético Mineiro, Soccernet.ng reports. The South American heavyweights had earlier reached an agreement to sign Alao on a two-year deal with their youth setup and have now added Abass as their second Nigerian signing […]

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been publicly ranked among the best forwards in world football by legendary former Galatasaray head coach Fatih Terim, Soccernet.ng reports. Terim, who guided Galatasaray to their historic 2000 UEFA Cup triumph and remains arguably the most decorated Turkish head coach in the club's history, dedicated his most recent analysis […]

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has moved to ease any concerns surrounding his future at the club, insisting there is nothing to worry about regarding his contract situation. Arteta’s current deal with the Gunners runs until 2027, but reports have been circulating for some time suggesting he is keen to extend his time in north London […] The post Mikel Arteta Confident New Arsenal Contract Will “Get Done” At The Right Time appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Arsenal are preparing to reignite their chase for a new forward in the January transfer window, with manager Mikel Arteta keen to strengthen his attacking options. The Gunners have been monitoring their top striking targets for some time, and the upcoming window is expected to provide a fresh opportunity to act. Arteta has made no […] The post Arsenal And Mikel Arteta Set To Revive Forward Pursuit In January Transfer Window appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf will miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau later this month after he was left out of head coach Eric Chelle’s squad, Soccernet.ng reports. The Franco-Malian coach released two separate squad lists for Nigeria’s upcoming fixtures, with one covering the AFCON qualifiers and another for the […]

Lionel Messi was caught on video in an intense exchange with MLS commissioner Don Garber following Inter Miami’s Campeones Cup final win over Cruz Azul. The incident took place on the field in Miami during postgame celebrations on Wednesday, with the 39-year-old wagging his finger directly in Garber’s face. After the initial confrontation, Messi briefly […] The post Lionel Messi Caught In Heated Confrontation With MLS Commissioner Don Garber After Campeones Cup Victory appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Nigeria’s Falconets have learned their quarter-final opponents at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with Colombia standing between them and a place in the last four, Soccernet.ng reports. The match is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, at 6:30pm Nigerian time (18:30 WAT) at the Stadion Miejski ŁKS in Łódź, Poland. The Falconets booked their […]

England striker Princess Ademiluyi has expressed her disappointment over her side’s 3–0 loss to Nigeria's Falconets in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Ademiluyi played the full 90 minutes for England, but she failed to deliver the goods. Despite registering five shots — three of which were […]

Nicolas Fernandez Mercau has put an end to transfer speculation by confirming he turned down a reported $25 million offer from Sporting Kansas City. The 26-year-old Argentine made clear his intention to remain with New York City FC, shutting down what had been a summer of growing rumour and uncertainty. Fernandez Mercau has established himself […] The post Nicolas Fernandez Mercau Confirms He Rejected $25 Million Move To Stay With New York City FC appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler has explained what Super Eagles forward Femi Azeez must do to be in contention for his debut, Soccernet.ng reports. Azeez completed a move worth just over £15 million to the Seagulls on summer transfer deadline day but is yet to make an appearance as he continues his recovery from injury. The 25-year-old picked […]

England’s squad selection continues to be one of the most debated topics in football, with several high-profile players facing uncertain international futures. Cole Palmer has been among the most consistently discussed names, with his club form making him difficult to ignore for any England manager. Phil Foden’s international standing has similarly been a topic of […] The post Will Cole Palmer, Phil Foden And Trent Alexander-Arnold Face Another England Snub Ahead Of World Cup appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho has found himself at the centre of fresh transfer speculation following activity on social media that has caught the attention of fans. The Argentine forward has been one of United’s standout performers in recent seasons, making him the subject of intense interest from clubs across Europe. Garnacho’s social media interactions […] The post Alejandro Garnacho’s Social Media Activity Sparks Fresh Transfer Debate At Manchester United appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion have both issued strong warnings to supporters ahead of their highly anticipated local derby fixture. The two clubs are urging fans to behave responsibly and avoid any conduct that could lead to disorder inside or outside the stadium. Derby matches between the two Black Country clubs have historically carried […] The post Wolverhampton Wanderers And West Bromwich Albion Warn Fans Against Derby Day Disorder appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro have completed the signing of youngster Taiwo Maamun Alao from the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL), Soccernet.ng reports. Alao rose through the ranks at 36 Lion FC before eventually moving to Sporting Lagos, where he continued his development with the club’s youth setup. The 17-year-old later joined Ikorodu City for the […]

Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has revealed the major factor that helped Nigeria secure a stunning 3-0 victory over England at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria produced an impressive performance to thrash England in the Round of 16 and book their place in the quarter-finals of the competition. The […]

Isaac James' first senior Nigeria Super Eagles call-up has been celebrated by his Portuguese club Alverca after the defender earned a place in Eric Chelle's squad for the opening AFCON 2027 qualifiers, Soccernet.ng reports. The 22-year-old left-back was included in Nigeria's 24-man squad for the matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, marking his first invitation to […]

Former Rangers and Scotland striker Kevin Kyle has weighed in on Emmanuel Fernandez’s difficult start to the season and has revealed what could help the Nigerian defender return to his best, Soccernet.ng reports. Fernandez has endured a tough start to the 2026/27 campaign with the Light Blues, with his performances falling well below the level he showed […]

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to trigger Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams’ €90 million release clause ahead of the January transfer window. The Spanish international has attracted interest from several top clubs for some time, yet has remained at Athletic Bilbao despite persistent speculation about his future. According to a report from Fichajes, Chelsea are now […] The post Chelsea Plot €90m Move For Nico Williams As Jamie Gittens Future Remains In Doubt appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Victor Osimhen's inclusion in Eric Chelle's Super Eagles squad for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers came as a surprise, Soccernet.ng reports. The Galatasaray striker has not played since suffering a right-groin injury on September 4, leaving his availability for Nigeria's matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in serious doubt. Chelle picked him anyway. Nigeria […]

Sweden manager Graham Potter has moved to ease concerns over Viktor Gyokeres, insisting the striker’s difficult start at Arsenal is nothing to worry about. Gyokeres was named in Sweden’s squad for the September-October international break this week, with his inclusion never seriously in doubt despite his struggles for club minutes. The 28-year-old has found Premier […] The post Graham Potter Backs Viktor Gyokeres Despite Slow Start To Arsenal Career appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Lionel Messi was caught in a striking on-camera exchange with MLS commissioner Don Garber following Inter Miami’s Campeones Cup victory on Wednesday night. Video footage from after the match showed Messi pointing his finger directly at Garber while the two engaged in what appeared to be a heated conversation. After the initial exchange, Messi walked […] The post Lionel Messi Caught On Camera Pointing Finger At MLS Commissioner Don Garber In Tense Postgame Exchange appeared first on Gooner Daily.

The United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has aligned with MLS in promoting a long-term, patient philosophy when developing young football talent. Youth development in American soccer has long been a topic of intense debate, with parents often placing enormous pressure on children to perform and progress at an accelerated pace. Pochettino, […] The post Mauricio Pochettino And MLS Advocate For Patient Approach To Youth Athletic Development appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Xabi Alonso has delivered a glowing assessment of Cole Palmer, insisting the Chelsea forward has even greater performances still to offer this season. Palmer, who is 24 years old, has made an electric start to the Premier League campaign, scoring twice and contributing two assists across the opening four matches. The encouraging return comes after […] The post Xabi Alonso Insists There Is “More To Come” From Cole Palmer As Thomas Tuchel Squad Decision Looms appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Chelsea striker João Pedro has reportedly called for a fresh collective nickname to capture the potent attacking partnership forming at Stamford Bridge this season. The Brazilian forward has been central to Chelsea’s offensive output, contributing regularly alongside his fellow attackers in what has become one of the Premier League’s most exciting frontlines. João Pedro’s desire […] The post João Pedro Pushes For New Name To Define Chelsea’s Deadly Goalscoring Trio appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Alejandro Garnacho has found first-team minutes hard to come by since joining Aston Villa, with manager Unai Emery offering an explanation for the situation. Emery has suggested the Argentine winger is still adapting to the demands and rhythms of life at his new club following his arrival. The Villa head coach described Garnacho as being […] The post Unai Emery Reveals Alejandro Garnacho Is “A Little Bit Behind” At Aston Villa appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Brighton are dealing with a new injury concern ahead of their upcoming match against Arsenal, adding to the pressure on head coach Fabian Hurzeler. The news will concern Brighton supporters who were already watching their squad’s fitness situation closely going into a demanding fixture. Arsenal represent one of the toughest tests in the Premier League, […] The post Brighton Confirm Fresh Injury Concern Ahead Of Arsenal Clash As Fabian Hurzeler Faces Selection Headache appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has officially confirmed his two squads for the September AFCON 2027 qualifiers, and the Russia friendly, and most of the usual suspects are there, Soccernet.ng reports. See Super Eagles Full Squad List: More loading…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set to begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2027) qualifiers later this month with games against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Nigeria are in Group L of the qualifying series, and it is crucial that they start on a strong note, especially since only one team will […]

Super Eagles hopeful Bamidele Yusuf has opened up about the difficult childhood and life-changing sacrifice that shaped his journey from Nigeria to European football, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigerian forward, who currently plays for Hungarian giants Ferencváros, was born and raised in Jos, Plateau State, where his parents and two younger sisters still live. Yusuf's journey […]

Celtic’s recent performances have raised serious questions about the state of the squad heading into one of the most important stretches of their season. The Scottish Premiership giants have been scrutinised heavily, with pundits and supporters debating whether the club is facing structural problems or simply a temporary dip in form. A run of matches […] The post Celtic Face Defining Four Days As Questions Mount Over Team’s Form appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Falconets forward Tosin Rafiu opened the scoring as Nigeria dumped England out of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with a stunning 3-0 victory in Poland, Soccernet.ng reports. Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and Mercy Mamudu all found the net as Moses Aduku's side comfortably progressed to the tournament quarter-finals, where they will meet either Poland […]

Newcastle United midfielder Nico Gonzalez faces a race against time to be cleared for his side’s upcoming Championship clash against Hull City on Saturday. FA regulations surrounding head injuries mean the Spaniard may not have passed the required deadline to return to action following a concussion scare. Gonzalez picked up the injury early in Newcastle’s […] The post Nico Gonzalez Set To Miss Newcastle’s Hull City Clash Due To FA Concussion Rules appeared first on Gooner Daily.

Victor Osimhen's hopes of returning for Galatasaray's trip to Trabzon have suffered another setback after the Nigeria striker trained away from the main group again on Thursday, Soccernet.ng reports. According to Aslan Report, the Nigeria international completed an individual gym session alongside Mario Lemina rather than joining Okan Buruk's squad. The report says the chances […]

England will take charge of Arsenal’s Matchweek 5 trip to Brighton and Hove Albion, with the fixture scheduled for 3pm on Saturday, September 19th. Scott Ledger and Alistair Nelson will serve as England’s assistants on the day, with Michael Salisbury appointed as the fourth official for the match. Tim Wood has been named as the […] The post Darren England Confirmed As Referee For Brighton vs Arsenal Premier League Clash appeared first on Gooner Daily.