Premier League clubs express concerns to PGMOL over Arsenal’s use of ‘dark arts’ - Paper Talk

Tuesday’s headlines and transfer rumours…

Daily Mail

Arsenal are embroiled in a time-wasting storm after it emerged teenager Miles Lewis-Skelly appeared to convey a message to David Raya during Sunday’s frenetic draw with Manchester City and was booked for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Premier League clubs have raised concerns with the PGMOL about Arsenal’s repeated use of “game tactics” and the “dark arts” throughout last season.

Barcelona are considering signing another goalkeeper after Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered a season-ending knee injury during the 5-1 win over Villarreal on Sunday afternoon.

Phil Jones has revealed who the Manchester United manager was who “infuriated” and “humiliated” him before a violent dressing room disturbance erupted.

Times

Premier League clubs plan to grill referee chief Howard Webb over a series of refereeing errors this season.

Ticket prices for the Wimbledon singles final have exceeded £300 for the first time, as the All England Club looks to capitalise on record interest in the 2025 tournament.

Athletic

Rodri is expected to be out for a long time after suffering a serious knee injury in the Premier League match against Arsenal and there are fears he may not return this season.

Ferland Mendy has extended his contract with Real Madrid for a further three years.

Daily Mirror

Leandro Trossard told his teammates he didn’t hear the whistle before being sent off against Manchester City.

Jordan Henderson has slammed Ajax’s summer transfer strategy after their draw with the Go Ahead Eagles left them ninth in the Eredivisie.

Trent Alexander-Arnold remains cautious about his Liverpool future beyond the summer, insisting winning trophies will be a key factor in contract negotiations.

Daily Express

Arsenal sporting director Edu has reportedly identified four transfer targets to bolster Mikel Arteta’s squad when the trading reopens. Arsenal have undergone a rebuilding process over the past few years which has seen them successfully transform into Premier League contenders.

Gareth Southgate could return to the Premier League after being named as a target, according to reports, with the former England manager having been out of a managerial role since leaving the club after leading them to the Euro 2024 final.

Gary Neville has told of the terrifying moment he believed he was having a heart attack while on a plane and feared for his life.

solar

Former Manchester United star Scott McTominay is “under scrutiny” over his dining habits in Napoli, according to reports in Italy.

Erling Haaland was photographed using his mobile phone while driving a brand new £250,000 car as he left the Etihad Stadium on Sunday night.

Anthony Taylor has been caught up in fresh refereeing mayhem for Nottingham Forest after showing three red cards in a heated draw with Brighton.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused by a former Real Madrid star of not knowing “how to play football”.

Genoa star Ruslan Malinovskiy suffered a severe ankle fracture and was taken to hospital for emergency surgery.

Evening Standard

Gabriel told Manchester City that Arsenal would be “waiting for them at our ground” after the “battle” at the Etihad Stadium.

The Daily Telegraph

The Football Association is set to take action after what it described as an “egregious” crackdown on free speech, with Telegraph Sport’s chief sports writer being banned from Wembley Stadium following Anthony Joshua’s shock defeat to Daniel Dubois.