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• Fifa proposes injured players spend a minute outside in aim to curb time-wasting

  The International Football Association Board is set to approve a new rule requiring treated players to remain off the pitch for 60 seconds to improve game tempo and discourage simulated injuries. ​FIFA has proposed a mandatory one-minute sideline wait for players receiving on-field medical treatment to combat time-wasting. Set for approval at Saturday’s IFAB meeting, the rule aims to streamline play. FIFA referees’ chief Pierluigi Collina stated the measure is “intended to reduce time-wasting and improve the flow of the game.” Concerns remain that teams could be unfairly penalized while playing with ten men. ​The proposal follows trials of a stricter two-minute rule, which faced significant pushback from leagues. One minute is viewed as a “halfway house” compromise, though critics fear unintended consequences during critical match phases. Exceptions will exist for goalkeepers and incidents resulting in cards. Collina noted the goal is ensuring players don’t use “supposed injuries as a way of breaking up play.”

• James Milner downplays historical Premier League achievement

  Following his record-breaking 654th Premier League appearance in Brighton’s 2-0 win over Brentford, James Milner maintained his trademark modesty, insisting team success outweighed his individual achievement.

  ​James Milner officially became the Premier League’s all-time appearance leader on Saturday, but the veteran midfielder remained characteristically deflective regarding his personal glory.

  After surpassing Gareth Barry’s record of 653 games, Milner emphasized that his primary focus was Brighton’s victory.

  Speaking to Sky Sports, he remarked: “I’ve been asked about it but it was so important to get the win today. I’m delighted.”

  ​The 40-year-old expressed gratitude toward those who supported his 24-year journey from Leeds to Brighton.

  “It’s a good opportunity to give the nod to everyone who’s helped me to get there,” Milner said, highlighting the “sacrifices” made by his family and the work of club staff.

  Despite the massive scale of the achievement, he concluded: “Anyone that knows me knows that it’s all about the team.”

• Mikel Arteta has called for Arsenal fans to “love me after I draw and I lose” and not just when the side is winning.

  Mikel Arteta has called on Arsenal supporters to remain steadfast and show “love” to his squad after back-to-back draws against Brentford and Wolves saw the Gunners’ lead at the top of the table significantly diminish.

  ​Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal fans to stand by his players following a run of just two wins in seven league matches.

  After a late collapse against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Arteta emphasized the need for emotional support during difficult periods.

  He stated: “I was a player, love me when I draw and when I lose. To love when I win is very, very easy.”

  ​The manager remains focused on the upcoming north London derby against Tottenham Hotspur to regain momentum.

  Arsenal currently sit five points clear of Manchester City, though City hold a game in hand.

  Arteta addressed the recent frustrations, adding: “I you have to love the players and be next to them when they need it the most.”

  Stars Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard may return.

• Glenn Hoddle questions Bukayo Saka’s leadership after comments on Wolves draw

  Arsenal squandered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with bottom-placed Wolves, leaving them just five points ahead of Manchester City and facing a captaincy crisis.

  ​Bukayo Saka has faced sharp criticism for a “flat” post-match interview following Arsenal’s 2-2 draw at Wolves.

  Despite Saka and Piero Hincapie putting the Gunners in control, a stoppage-time collapse allowed Tom Edozie to level for the hosts.

  Former England manager Glenn Hoddle questioned Saka’s leadership demeanor, remarking, “Your demeanour needs to be a little bit more up… he was very flat.”

  ​The draw marks a worrying trend for Mikel Arteta’s side, who have won just twice in their last seven league outings.

  Manchester City now trail by five points with a game in hand, meaning the gap could shrink to two points by Saturday night.

  The result has reignited fears of a late-season crumble, with pundits suggesting “doubt is creeping into the minds” of the squad.

  ​Arsenal must now travel to 16th-placed Tottenham on Sunday for a high-stakes North London Derby.

  Spurs will be led by new interim manager Igor Tudor, who replaced Thomas Frank following their slide toward the relegation zone.

  With Saka and Leandro Trossard both nursing knocks from Molineux, the Gunners’ depth and mental fortitude face their most rigorous test of the campaign.

• Jamie Carragher: Arsenal duo have stagnated despite title push

  Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal’s title charge could be hindered by a lack of world-class “superstar” quality, claiming Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard have failed to progress into the league’s best players.

  Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has sparked debate by suggesting Arsenal stars Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard have “stagnated” this season.

  Despite the Gunners leading Manchester City by four points, Carragher argues the squad lacks an “absolute superstar” in the final third.

  He noted that while Viktor Gyokeres leads their scoring with eight league goals, Saka and Odegaard have failed to reach the world-class levels he previously anticipated.

  Carragher clarified that Arsenal’s primary hurdle isn’t mentality, but rather a deficit in elite attacking quality compared to rivals like Erling Haaland.

  “I thought Saka and Odegaard were going to get there a few years ago,” Carragher stated on The Overlap.

  “I thought they were ready to almost become the best players in the Premier League. I still don’t think Arsenal have got one of them.”