… He took the prize ahead of Arsenal’s David Raya, Gabriel Magalhaes and Declan Rice, Manchester City’ Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo, Brentford’s Igor Thiago and Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White. …
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Declan Rice — Arsenal player who called on the team to embrace history while pursuing a Champions League title.
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- May 2026
… But winning a title fight against a club of City’s calibre lifts Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and company into the rarified air occupied by Wenger-era greats such as Patrick Vieira and Thierry Henry. …
How Arsenal banished ‘nearly men’ tag to end 22 year title wait… Blessed with the precise delivery of Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, the Arsenal squad is packed with aerial threats their opponents have found impossible to keep out. …
Five factors in Arsenal’s Premier League title triumph- April 2026
Declan Rice has urged Arsenal to embrace the weight of history in their chase for a first Champions League crown ahead of Wednesday’s semi-final trip to Atletico Madrid. …
‘Bring it on’, says Rice as Arsenal chase Champions League history… AFP Sport looks at three talking points ahead of the weekend’s action: Arsenal must improve in ‘defining’ moment Declan Rice doesn’t care what the critics say about Arsenal’s untimely loss of form, but the midfielder is well aware they must improve to win their “title-defining” c …
Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown… Playing in the last eight for the first time since 1983, Sporting’s 17-game winning run at home made them dangerous opponents for Arsenal. – Super subs – Injury-hit Arsenal were still without Jurrien Timber, Piero Hincapie, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka, although Declan Rice retur …
Havertz strikes late as Arsenal steal Champions League advantage against Sporting… Arsenal were well below their best in the absence of injured England stars Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, while Brazil defender Gabriel Magalhaes limped off with a knee injury. …
Arteta demands Arsenal response after FA Cup shocker at Southampton- March 2026
… Among the 11 players who will skip the Uruguay match, “to give them a break mentally and physically”, are Declan Rice, Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka. …
England stars have ‘last chance' to earn World Cup spots: Tuchel… Arsenal were given a warning when James’ corner hit Declan Rice’s shoulder, forcing David Raya to make a superb save. …
Arsenal win set piece battle to sink Chelsea in title boost- February 2026
… Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice said the players spoke to each other in a “firm” way, leading to a cathartic victory at Tottenham that reestablished an five-point lead over second-placed Manchester City. …
Arsenal face Chelsea title test, troubled Spurs in spotlight
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Bruno Fernandes wins Premier League Player of Season award
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Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20. The 31-year-old scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure third place and Champions League qualification.
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Yesterday
Bruno Fernandes wins Premier League Player of Season award
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes was named Premier League Player of the Season on Saturday, equalling the record for most assists in a single campaign with 20. The 31-year-old scored eight league goals this term, helping United secure third place and Champions League qualification.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
Wednesday 20 May
Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year drought
Arsenal won their 14th English title after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, ending a drought since Arsene Wenger's unbeaten 2003/04 season. Manager Mikel Arteta, a former City assistant under Pep Guardiola, has restored the club to title contention after it finished 24 points behind City just four years ago.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year wait
Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth, ending a 22-year drought. Mikel Arteta's side held off City's challenge to seal the title with one game to spare, with goalkeeper David Raya's performances and set-piece dominance identified as key factors in their success.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 28 April
Declan Rice urges Arsenal to embrace history in Champions League pursuit
Arsenal face Atletico Madrid in a Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday, seeking their first European title. Declan Rice has called on the team to embrace the weight of history as they pursue a potential treble, having fallen short in the Premier League and Champions League in recent seasons.
28 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 17 April
Arsenal face Manchester City in Premier League title showdown
Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday nursing a six-point league lead but having lost form with just one win in their last five matches, while City have won their last three games including against Arsenal. Chelsea and Liverpool also face crucial weekend fixtures as they battle for Champions League qualification.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Wednesday 8 April
Arsenal win first Champions League leg against Sporting in stoppage time
Kai Havertz scored a late winner as Arsenal defeated Sporting Lisbon 1-0 in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, bouncing back after recent domestic defeats. Goalkeeper David Raya made key saves as Arsenal finished strongly despite struggling for momentum for much of the match.
8 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 5 April
Arsenal knocked out of FA Cup by second-tier Southampton
Arsenal suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to second-tier Southampton in the FA Cup quarter-finals, with Mikel Arteta criticizing his side's sloppy defending and inability to capitalize on chances. The loss compounds the Premier League leaders' recent struggles following a League Cup final defeat to Manchester City.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 21 March
Tuchel names England squad ahead of World Cup selection
England manager Thomas Tuchel announced a 35-man squad for friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, calling the matches the "last opportunity for players to compete for their ticket" to the World Cup in June. Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo return after recent good form, while Trent Alexander-Arnold, Luke Shaw, and Ollie Watkins are notably absent.
21 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 2 March
Arsenal secure title boost with set-piece victory over Chelsea
Arsenal defeated 10-man Chelsea 2-1 in a Premier League match decided by set-piece excellence, with Jurrien Timber's second-half header securing the win after William Saliba had opened the scoring from a corner. The victory reestablished Arsenal's five-point lead over Manchester City with nine games remaining in their pursuit of a first English title since 2004.
2 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 28 February
Arsenal face Chelsea in title showdown as City hunt them
Premier League leaders Arsenal host Chelsea on Sunday with a five-point lead over Manchester City, who have a game in hand and vow to keep fighting for the title. Tottenham face relegation fears and cannot afford another loss in their battle to stay up.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →