Arsenal have carefully managed Martin Zubimendi’s workload ahead of the festive schedule, instead of being injured he has been rested ahead of upcoming matches.
According to The Athletic, Maresca is considered “high among the candidates” as City develop contingency plans amid ongoing speculation over Guardiola’s future.
Chelsea have been handed a fresh injury concern with Enzo Maresca confirming that winger Estevao is set to miss the match at Newcastle on Saturday.
Stellenbosch have announced the signing of former Orlando Pirates defender Wayde Jooste.
Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), Mohamed Salah (Egypt), Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), Yves Bissouma (Mali) and Ronwen Williams of South Africa will star in AFCON 2025.
Manchester City booked their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals with a controlled 2-0 win over Brentford at the Etihad Stadium.
Frank Onyeka has tipped Nigeria teammate Victor Osimhen to leave his mark at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has revealed the reason for omitting Nicolas Pepe from his 2025 Africa Cup of Nations squad.
Bafana coach Hugo Broos expects Oswin Appollis to be fit to face Angola in their opening game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday.
Bafana coach Hugo Broos admits his side were below their best despite seeing off a second-string Ghana 1-0 in their final friendly match before AFCON.