Kai Havertz could join an illustrious list of players whose careers have hit new heights after simple a positional change. The mercurial German was a constant source of frustration for various Chelsea managers prior to his £65million move to Arsenal in the summer. Mikel Arteta has also struggled to get a tune out of the 24-year-old on a regular basis. However, cracking the Havertz code may finally be within reach

Fans of Manchester United’s women’s team have been left fuming after a goal was controversially ruled out. United have been facing City in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford in the Women’s Super League, with the home side taking the lead through Katie Zelem’s 21st minute penalty. United then thought they had a second when Geyse found the net, only for the goal to be disallowed, with the officials ruling

In pictures: Tottenham v Chelsea Tottenham have been provided with a significant transfer boost as it has emerged that Juventus are considering parting ways with Samuel Iling-Junior in January. Spurs are keen to splash the cash in the winter transfer window to bolster their forward ranks, with Ange Postecoglou’s list of absentees continuing to grow and cause his team selection issues. The ex-Celtic manager has breathed a new lease of

Liverpool and Arsenal will push Man City for the title | Football Digest Alex Song has revealed that he once bought a flash car to emulate Thierry Henry during his time at Arsenal but was forced to return it after it proved too expensive to run. Song, who announced his retirement earlier this month, joined the Gunners in 2006 and spent six years in north London before leaving for Barcelona

Everton could be hit with a further points deduction that may push them closer to relegation from the top flight as rival clubs prepare to launch a legal challenge. The Toffees have already had 10 points deducted from them this season by the Premier League for breaching financial regulations, and the Merseyside club’s woes could be exacerbated with a second deduction of nine points, according to reports. Everton were referred

Arsenal need to improve their team in January | Football Digest Arsenal could have a defensive set up for the ages if they sign Sporting centre-back Ousmane Diomande. The 19-year-old has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium after starring for the Portuguese side. And his age would be a huge advantage for the Gunners, who already have one of the best centre-backs in English football. Arsenal signed

Chelsea boss Pochettino apologises to ref Taylor after storming pitch at whistle Chelsea’s total payout on their last five sacked managers is more than cross-city rivals Tottenham have ever spent on a single player. The Blues are known for chopping and changing in the dugout and have had no less than 16 permanent managers since the year 2000. Mauricio Pochettino will be looking to buck the trend by staying at

Tottenham may have the opportunity to strike a swap deal with Leeds United that will solve problems for both sides as Ange Postecoglou could land himself a bargain in January. Spurs have been rocked by a spate of injuries in recent weeks to leave them light in attack and the sudden availability of young winger Wilfried Gnonto might convince the Australian to propose a potential swap to the Championship side.

Arsenal need to improve their team in January | Football Digest Ex-Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein believes that Mikel Arteta damaged the image of his former club with his VAR outburst recently. The Gunners boss laid into the officials after his side were beaten 1-0 by Newcastle, feeling that the Magpies’ goal should have been ruled out for several different reasons. Anthony Gordon scored the all-important goal at St James’ Park,

Kylian Mbappe MISSES OUT on a 10 in L’Equipe’s player ratings despite netting a hat-trick and reaching 300 career goals in France’s record 14-0 win against Gibraltar Kylian Mbappe missed out on a perfect score despite netting three goals in Nice The PSG forward reached 300 career goals in the record victory for France England will struggle to win a trophy with Kalvin Phillips – It’s All Kicking Off Kylian