Football news LIVE: Kepa OUT of World Cup LATEST, injured Chilwell blow too, Erling Haaland return updates
Kepa is out of the World Cup with a foot injury. Ben Chilwell is also out with hamstring injury picked up in the Champions League. Erling Haaland is expected to return to the Manchester City squad this weekend.
Arteta believes that Alejandro Garnacho will score more goals for Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes praises Alejjandro's attitude and believes he deserves his chance at Manchester Utd. Takehiro Tomiyasu limped off in the Europa League game against FC Zurich. Tottenham Hotspur host Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. Tottenham are yet to win in Premier League and Liverpool are struggling. Arsenal and Japan are worried about the fitness of Tomyasu. He limping off against Zurich last night. It was his first goal for the club. Alekandar Kolarov scored for Real Sociedad. The winger has been playing for Under-20s recently.
Aston Villa have unveiled two new designs for their badge. Frank Lampard questioned the statistics regarding set pieces this season. Everton have conceded just once from set plays this term. Tottenham have the best attacking set-pieces in the Premier League. Manchester United and Wolves have failed to score from dead balls.
Gerard Pique will forego wages worth £44m to help Barcelona. Aston Villa coach Unai Emery is learning English by watching Peaky Blinders. Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga is out until the World Cup with a foot injury. Chelsea and Spain keeper will not play again before the tournament later this month. British rapper Stormzy has named his dream 5-a-side team. He has three Manchester United legends in his team, including three former players. The rapper is a Manchester Utd fan. Wilfried Zaha is available for free transfer. Barcelona and Juventus are interested in signing him.
Erling Haaland is not sure if he will play for Manchester City against Fulham tomorrow. Mikel Arteta's captaincy at Arsenal was a success. Chelsea and Arsenal are going to meet on Sunday. Non-league sides are playing in the FA Cup this weekend. Coalville Town from the seventh tier will travel to League 1 Charlton. Bracknall Town will host Ipswich Town on Monday night. South Shields host Forest Green Rovers and Neeham Market travel to Burton. The FA cup draw takes place on Saturday. It will be held at Wembley. Manchester United are in action there on the same day.
James Milner will miss Sunday's game at Tottenham. Paul Scholes criticises Erik ten Hag's tactics against Real Sociedad. Leeds lose their appeal with the Court of Arbitration over the transfer of Jean-Kevin Augustin. BBC announce their line up of pundits for the 2022 World Cup. Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand, Micah Richards, Jermaine Jenas, and Alex Scott will be the hosts. Danny Gabbidon, Ashley Williams and Ian Rush will represent Wales. Liam Rosenior takes over at Hull. He replaces Shota Arveladze who was sacked in September.
Tottenham Hotspur host Liverpool on Sunday afternoon. Liverpool are 10 points behind Spurs in the league table. Tottenham are yet to win away from home in Premier League. Alejandro Garnacho has earned his first-team chance at Manchester United. Takehiro Tomiyasu limped off in Europa League game against FC Zurich. Tomyasu is set to go to the World Cup with Japan later this month. Mikel Arteta doesn't know how bad the injury is. He didn't want to take any risks. The Arsenal boss said last night that the team needs to be ready. It can happen in training and in games.
