Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been named the 2024 Men's Ballon d'Or winner following his outstanding performance during the 2023-24 season, in which he helped his club secure the English Premier League title for the fourth consecutive time.
The announcement event was attended by Bhaichung Bhutia, Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier, Director of Southampton Football Academy, Andy Martino, Football Development Manager Programs of Southampton FC, Tom Grevatt and Co-Founder & CEO of Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, Kishore Tai
Ahead of the second clash in the English Premier League, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta spoke about his team's rivalry against Aston Villa in the competition.
The English Premier League announced the schedule of the 2024/25 campaign where Manchester United will be locking horns against Fulham in the opening game of the competition on Friday, August 16.
English Premier League club Chelsea FC appointed Leicester manager Enzo Maresca as the new manager of the team on a five-year contract with the option of an extra year on Monday.
In what could be a potential title-decider in the ongoing season of the English Premier League, table-toppers Arsenal will go to battle against arch nemesis Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester in a blockbuster clash on Sunday.
City completed the signing on Thursday without any delay after the Argentine transfer market opened on Wednesday. The 18-year-old midfielder will join 'The Blues' next year in January and will remain with the club until June 2028.
During his time at the club, the 22-year-old has also been out on loan to both Salford City and Hull City, accumulating experience in all three divisions of the Football League
Arsenal will face Everton after losing to them at Goodison Park three weeks ago. Arsenal will be keen to widen the gap between the first two points by 5 points. Along with this, they will look to achieve a special record by becoming the first team to achieve 100 wins against a single club.
Asked if his squad will have a chance to narrow the gap against another contender Manchester United on Sunday, Guardiola argued it wouldn't matter until they improved their own performance.