David Raya’s remarkable run of form continued as Arsenal equalled a 122-year-old club record with their eighth consecutive clean sheet in all competitions, following a 3-0 win over Slavia Prague. The Spanish goalkeeper, who has yet to concede in this season’s Champions League, nearly had his streak broken late on when Slavia were awarded a penalty. Raya immediately sprinted to consult goalkeeping coach Iñaki Caña, his long-time mentor from Brentford, before the VAR overturned the decision. Despite facing just seven shots on target across four European games, Raya remains vigilant: “You never know when the other team is going to…
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Chelsea remain firmly behind Enzo Maresca’s approach to rotation and squad management despite the 2-2 Champions League draw with Qarabag on Wednesday. The Italian made seven changes for the trip to Azerbaijan, a decision that drew questions after Chelsea dropped points, but the club’s hierarchy is said to have no concerns about his selection strategy. Chelsea view Maresca’s rotation as part of a long-term plan to keep players fit and competitive across four major competitions. With injuries to Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, and Benoît Badiashile, and several others carrying knocks, the head coach opted to rest key midfielders…
Tottenham Hotspur defender Destiny Udogie has been identified as the Premier League player allegedly threatened at gunpoint by an agent in north London on 6 September. Police were called to Cockfosters Parade in Barnet after reports that a man in his 20s had been threatened with a firearm. Udogie was reportedly with a friend at the time. The suspect, a 31-year-old man, was arrested two days later on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, blackmail, and driving without a licence. He has since been released on bail while investigations continue. There is no suggestion…
Sir David Attenborough’s new BBC series Kingdom captures extraordinary animal behaviour in Zambia’s Luangwa Valley — including a lion rescuing a pregnant hyena from wild dogs. Filmed over five years, the documentary follows lions, hyenas, leopards and wild dogs, revealing their fierce rivalries and surprising alliances. Executive producer Mike Gunton said: “Only nature could write this script.” Narrated by Attenborough, the series features rare scenes such as a wild dog surviving a crocodile attack and a hyena hiding food underwater to outsmart rivals. Researchers say the footage provides crucial data on animal survival and the threats of snares, habitat loss…
A new report shows the first decline in the number of U.S. states with very high obesity rates. In 2024, only 19 states had adult obesity rates of 35% or higher. This is down from 23 states in 2023. While obesity remains a serious national health challenge, experts say this drop may be an early sign of progress in some regions. The report analyzed adult obesity rates across all 50 states. Obesity is a key risk factor for heart disease, diabetes, stroke, and other health conditions. Reducing obesity is a national priority because it improves overall health, lowers healthcare costs,…
Jon Gorrotxategi’s stoppage-time strike gave Real Sociedad a thrilling 3-2 win over Athletic Club in a rain-soaked Basque derby that had everything — five goals, chaos, and pure emotion. The homegrown defender’s late winner came after a frantic exchange in the box, his first attempt scuffed before slamming home the rebound from close range. “I hit it with all my soul,” Gorrotxategi said after sealing a victory that lifted his team out of a difficult spell. The game began with similar intensity. Real’s Ander Barrenetxea, injured minutes earlier, hobbled back onto the field and instantly created the opener, crossing for…
Erling Haaland struck twice as Manchester City beat Bournemouth 3–1 to climb to second in the Premier League table. The Norwegian’s first-half brace — his 13th league goal of the season — punished Bournemouth’s high defensive line, while Nico O’Reilly added a third after the break. Haaland opened the scoring after sprinting onto a through ball from Rayan Cherki, finishing coolly past Djordje Petrovic. Bournemouth equalised when Tyler Adams pounced on a fumbled corner from City keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, but Haaland quickly restored the lead with another clinical breakaway goal. After the interval, O’Reilly sealed the result with a low…
Senator Josh Hawley (R‑Mo.) has introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during government shutdowns. The legislation seeks to ensure that benefits for millions of Americans remain uninterrupted even when federal funding lapses. SNAP, which provides food assistance to low-income families, plays a critical role in U.S. social welfare. During previous government shutdowns, delays in funding caused uncertainty and hardship for recipients. Hawley’s proposal aims to prevent such disruptions in the future. The bill has drawn bipartisan support, reflecting widespread agreement on the importance of maintaining essential services. Lawmakers from both parties recognize that…
Britain ranks near the bottom of a new global survey measuring people’s emotional connection to nature, placing 55th out of 61 countries — well below nations such as Nepal, Iran and South Africa. The study, published in Ambio, surveyed 57,000 people worldwide and found that Nepal is the most “nature-connected” nation, followed by Iran, South Africa, Bangladesh and Nigeria. At the other end, Spain, Japan, Israel, Germany and Canada joined the UK among the least connected. Researchers from the University of Derby and Austria found that spirituality and religious faith were the strongest predictors of closeness to nature, while urbanisation,…
Enzo Maresca slammed Liam Delap for his “very stupid red card” as Chelsea edged a chaotic 4–3 Carabao Cup win over Wolves to reach the quarter-finals. Chelsea were cruising 3–0 at half-time through goals from Andrey Santos, Tyrique George, Estêvão, and Jamie Gittens, but Wolves launched a fierce comeback after the break. Tolu Arokodare struck first before David Møller Wolfe scored twice to make it 4–3, leaving the home crowd applauding their fight despite another defeat. Delap, returning from injury, was sent off late on for two reckless fouls in seven minutes — prompting fury from Maresca. “It’s embarrassing,” the…