Sami Mokbel

SAMI MOKBEL: It is understood Berrada and Wilcox will spilt the majority of Ashworth's responsibilities as part of a reshaping of each individual's hierarchical responsibilities.

SAMI MOKBEL AT THE EMIRATES: The first half was a slow burner. Arsenal meandered out of the blocks and a Gabriel Martinelli chance was all they really had to show for their opening 20 minutes.

SAMI MOKBEL: Dan Ashworth's exit as Manchester United sporting director came amid concerns from his bosses that he lacked a clear vision for the club's head coach position.

SAMI MOKBEL: It is understood the Serie A side are open to loan offers for the centre back, who moved to Italy in the summer for around £11million.

SAMI MOKBEL: The man known as Misha is some mystery. One of European football's hottest properties to an expensive after thought.

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Talks are now at an advanced stage, with sources close to the deal hopeful the transaction can be ratified by the start of February 2025.

ARSENAL 3-2 CRYSTAL PALACE - SAMI MOKBEL AT THE EMIRATES: Arsenal progressed to the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup with an entertaining 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace.

SAMI MOKBEL: Some will say it's 12 months too late. On reflection there is credibility to those assertions, though full judgement should be reserved until May.

SAMI MOKBEL: Arsenal fear Bukayo Saka will miss around two months with the hamstring injury he suffered against Crystal Palace.

SAMI MOKBEL: The former Crystal Palace star, who is contracted to Turkish side Galatasarary, is in limbo following a loan move to Lyon at the start if the season that has failed to gather momentum.