Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been dealt a fresh injury blow as star striker Viktor Gyökeres has been ruled out of the club’s upcoming UEFA Champions League encounter against Slavia Prague. The Swedish forward suffered a muscle strain during Arsenal’s 2-0 Premier League win over Burnley and was forced to come off at halftime, raising fears about his availability for the club’s European campaign. Arteta confirmed in Monday’s press conference that Gyökeres had not trained with the team and would undergo medical tests to assess the full extent of his injury. The Spaniard expressed concern over losing a player who has been instrumental to Arsenal’s strong start to both their domestic and continental campaigns this season. “Viktor felt something in his muscle just before halftime,” Arteta said. “We didn’t want to risk him further. He’s undergoing scans, and we’ll know more in the next 48 hours, but it doesn’t look good for the next game.” The injury comes at a crucial time for Arsenal, w...
Everton  have taken control early in their Premier League  clash with Sunderland  at the Stadium of Light , thanks to a moment of brilliance from Iliman Ndiaye . The Senegalese forward scored a superb solo goal in the 15th minute, carving through Sunderland’s defence and firing a curling effort beyond the helpless goalkeeper. The goal has set the tone for a fiercely competitive fixture, as both teams fight for valuable points in their league campaign. The opening exchanges were intense, with Sunderland showing promise through energetic pressing and quick transitions. However, it was Everton who broke the deadlock in emphatic fashion. Ndiaye picked up the ball near midfield, glided past two defenders, and unleashed a left-footed shot that found the top corner. The finish drew applause even from some home fans, a testament to the quality of the strike. Sunderland attempted to respond immediately, pushing higher up the pitch and creating half-chances through Enzo Le Fée  and Adama Traoré....