• The Independent

    Man City vs Arsenal will be defined by tactical trend and a strange twist

    The Gunners must take on the champions without Martin Odegaard, yet Mikel Arteta faces a new dilemma after last season’s goalless stalemate and the latest attempt to dethrone Pep Guardiola’s side

  • BBC

    Single-minded Postecoglou approach splits opinion

    No matter what the conversation around Tottenham, Ange Postecoglou appears focused on what he believes is right - whether popular with sections of the supporters or not. The 59-year-old spoke at length in his news conference about the atmosphere around the club, injuries and getting Dominic Solanke firing after an ankle injury disrupted his process.

  • BBC

    Results 'my mistake and my problem' - Naismith

    Steven Naismith says he is solely to blame for Hearts' early-season troubles, but insists they have not been as poor as results suggest. The Tynecastle side finished third in the Scottish Premiership last season under Naismith, but have lost their last seven games in all competitions and are rooted to the bottom of the table with just one point from their opening five league games. Naismith believes a win is just around the corner, as he prepares his side for a trip to St Mirren on Saturday.

  • BBC

    Thelin welcomes the pressure as Dons eye Hampden

    Jimmy Thelin says the pressure is a positive as Aberdeen look to avoid a huge shock and reach the League Cup semis for the third season running. The Dons have won 10 out of 10 games in all competitions this season and are overwhelming favourites to see off fourth-tier Spartans at Pittodrie on Saturday night. "That is why we need to be strong in our identity," said manager Thelin.