Arsenal ‘plotted late transfer’ to sign ‘shock’ PL target after Mikel Arteta decided signing ‘wish’

Premier League giants Arsenal reportedly plotted a late move to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo during the summer transfer window.

The 25-year-old has gone under the radar in recent seasons but has consistently shone for Brentford in the Premier League.

Last season, Mbeumo was arguably Brentford s best player as he grabbed nine goals and six assists in his 25 Premier League appearances.

The Brentford attacker has made a stunning start to this season as he s scored three goals in his three Premier League outings.

were busy in the transfer market in the summer. They made five signings as they landed David Raya, Riccardo Calariori, Mikel Merino, Neto and Raheem Sterling.

One of their priorities heading into the summer window was to sign a right-…

Newcastle: Eddie Howe being ‘frozen out’ amid ‘sack update’ as Paul Mitchell hatches ‘new plan’

Eddie Howe is reportedly set to be frozen out at Newcastle United after it was claimed that he s fallen out with sporting director Paul Mitchell.

has been Newcastle s manager since the end of 2021 and has had a major role in their meteoric rise since PIF completed their takeover.

The Englishman came under pressure last season as an injury crisis saw struggle in the Premier League and Champions League, but they finished the campaign strongly.

The Magpies have been heavily impacted by Financial Fair Play rules in recent years and they endured an infuriating summer transfer window.

There have also been major changes behind the scenes at Newcastle in recent months. Former co-owner Amanda Staveley has left the club, while Mitchell has replaced former sporting…

Guardiola confirms Rodri out for season as Man City ‘will talk’ about January replacements

Man City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed that Spain midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season through a knee injury.

The club have now learned the influential Spain international in last .

The 28-year-old has undergone surgery and will not be available again until next season.

Revealing the news on Friday afternoon, boss Guardiola told reporters:  Surgery this morning, ACL and next season he will be here. This season is over. Unfortunately we got the worst but these things happen. We will be there to support him in his recovery step-by-step.

What he gives us, we don’t have a similar player. But the others can all together replace what Rodri has given since his arrival to us. We will have to do it as a team and find a way to play a lot of ma…

76ers vs Celtics Predictions, Player Props & Odds for Game 1

Online sportsbooks believe it would be a shock if Embiid plays, and have pegged as a result. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 pm ET at TD Garden in Boston, MA, with TNT providing the broadcast coverage.

 

Odds as of April 30 at . 

Philadelphia vs Boston Injury Report

Embiid went down in Game 3 of Philly s four-game Round 1 sweep of Brooklyn with a sprained knee, and hasn t done much basketball work since. The injury is reportedly considered more serious than a Grade 1 LCL sprain, which could spell a quick end to the Sixers hopes in the .

They got no chance without Joel Embiid. Zero.

Chuck on Joel Embiid s status heading into the Boston series

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Embiid led the league in scoring this year, aver…

New York Online Sports Betting Closing In On Second Straight $2 Billion Month

It wasn t long ago that people were wondering if a state would ever clear $1 billion in sports betting handle in a month.

Now, one state is close to crossing $2 billion in sports betting handle for two months straight.

New York stands on the precipice of clearing $2 billion for handle for the second straight month, as the Empire State has reported more than $1.97 billion in handle with four days left unreported in November.

$2 Billion Again in Reach

The New York State Gaming Commission reported $516,595,390 in online sports betting handle for the week ending Nov. 26. Through November, the state has reported $1.978 billion in online sports betting handle, with four unreported days remaining in the month.

The Empire State could cross the $2 billion handle…

New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers Game 6 Prediction, Odds & Props (Saturday, June 1)

The Florida Panthers are one victory away from advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season. Oddsmakers are bullish on the Cats getting the job done, pricing Florida as heavy home favorites over the New York Rangers in Game 6 on Saturday, June 1 at Amerant Bank Arena.

The Rangers face a must-win situation to keep their season alive and are priced as road underdogs. We ve made our Rangers vs Panthers Game 6 prediction to help you place an educated wager tonight. The puck drops at 8:00 pm ET from Sunrise on ABC and ESPN.

Here is our analysis for Game 6, including prediction, odds and player props.

New York Rangers vs Florida Panthers Game 6 Prediction

Our Panthers vs Rangers prediction weighs the advanced metrics in this series and New York s …

Missouri Sports Betting Lawsuit to Begin Sept. 5

A recently filed lawsuit to invalidate the results of a sports betting initiative campaign has an official start date.

The Circuit Court of Cole County has set an introductory hearing for the case on Thursday, Sept. 5, at 10:30 a.m. CST. The lawsuit asserts that Missouri Secretary of State John Jay Ashcroft  improperly certified the sports wagering petition for the upcoming general election.

The plaintiffs allege that Ashcroft incorrectly calculated the necessary number of valid signatures for the petition to appear on the ballot and the campaign did not reach the signature threshold for all necessary Missouri counties.

Incorrect Signature Calculation?

The lawsuit was filed on Aug. 21 by plaintiffs Jacqueline Wood and Blake Lawrence, who claim the Winning fo…

Will Javier Aguirre’s third stint as Mexico manager differ from his previous El Tri tenures? | Goal.com

Nations League or Gold Cup trophy would be a win for Mexico's demanding fan base

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Neymar reacts as ex-Brazil & Barcelona star Paulinho announces retirement from football in emotional video | Goal.com

Neymar has reacted to ex-Brazil and Barcelona star Paulinho announcing his retirement from football in an emotional video.

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  • Paulinho retires from football at 36
  • Neymar reacts to former team-mate's decision
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Atlanta Falcons vs Baltimore Ravens Odds & Picks (Preseason Week 2, Aug 17)

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