Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: April 10, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Premier League Management & Contracts

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta confirmed that discussions regarding his contract extension have been paused until the conclusion of the season, stating there is "no time to discuss" the new terms while the team is fully committed to the title pursuit Arteta: No time to discuss Arsenal contract right now. In contrast, at Tottenham Hotspur, incoming manager Roberto De Zerbi insisted he is not superior to predecessors Thomas Frank or Igor Tudor, but expressed confidence that his "passion" could successfully restore the club's core identity as he prepares for his initial fixture with the relegation-threatened side De Zerbi: I am not better than Frank or Tudor but passion can restore Spurs' DNA. Furthermore, De Zerbi publicly stated his intent to take the Spurs managerial role "no matter what," while Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior confirmed that midfielder Enzo Fernández, despite offering an apology for past comments regarding a potential switch to Real Madrid, remains unavailable for the critical home fixture against Manchester City Fernandez sorry but will miss Man City - Rosenior.

Top Flight Squad Updates & Transfers

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola stated he remains uncertain regarding the future of captain Bernardo Silva, although Guardiola admitted he would "love" for Silva to complete his playing career at the club Guardiola would 'love' Silva to stay at Man City. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira called for the Premier League to implement scheduling protections for clubs competing in European competitions to mitigate fixture congestion. In injury news, AFC Bournemouth will welcome the return of midfielder Tyler Adams from a quadriceps injury for their challenging road match against league-leaders Arsenal on Saturday. On the transfer front, Liverpool has secured an agreement to bring in German international forward Vivien Endemann in July when her contract with Wolfsburg expires.

Scottish Football Developments

A review has been commissioned by the Scottish FA into the disorder that erupted following the March Scottish Cup quarter-final showdown between Rangers and Celtic, with sports event consultant Mark Blackbourne appointed to lead the investigation. For Celtic, long-term absentee Alistair Johnston has rejoined training, although manager Martin O'Neill indicated that Julian Araujo, the injured loan defender, may have already played his final match for the club. Separately, Rangers face potential personnel issues ahead of their crucial Scottish Premiership run-in match against Falkirk, as manager Danny Röhl disclosed that Ryan Naderi sustained a "serious" injury that likely ends his season, with other key players also remaining doubtful Rangers without Naderi as other players in doubt ahead of title run-in.