Summary

  • Spurs sign Arnaut Danjuma on loan from Villarreal

  • Arsenal news conference: Arteta says players and supporters 'believe'

  • Latest transfer news: Bernardo Silva to PSG? Danjuma for Spurs? Leeds interested in Juve's McKennie; Arsenal's Soares set for Fulham loan?

  • Nottm Forest v Man Utd in EFL Cup semi-final (20:00 GMT)

  • Football's best turnarounds in form - inspired by Joelinton

  • Get Involved: #bbcfootball, WhatsApp 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only - standard message rates apply)

  1. Tottenham sign Danjuma on loan from Villarrealpublished at 20:58 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

    Tottenham Hotspur sign Netherlands forward Arnaut Danjuma on loan from Villarreal until the end of the season.

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  2. Forest Green part company with boss Burchnallpublished at 15:30 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

    Forest Green Rovers part company with head coach Ian Burchnall with immediate effect, with the club bottom of League One.

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  3. Bye for nowpublished at 15:03 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

    So that's all from Mikel Arteta's news conference and we'll be heading off now ourselves too.

    Thanks for sending in your suggestions for the biggest transformations in Premier League players after seeing Joelinton's continued improvement as the Brazilian scored the only goal in Newcastle's EFL Cup win at Southampton.

    We'll be back later for live text and radio coverage of the first leg of the other semi-final between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United (from 19:00 GMT).

    Until then, we'll leave you with some of today's top stories:

  4. Jesus & Elneny injury updatepublished at 14:58 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

    Man City v Arsenal (Fri, 20:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Mikel Arteta was happy to report that he has no new injury concerns ahead of Arsenal's trip to Manchester City in the FA Cup, but he did issue a word of caution over the progress being made by two players currently on the treatment table.

    The Gunners boss says that while Gabriel Jesus would love to be back within a week, he believes the Brazil forward could be out for at least another month with the knee injury he picked up at the World Cup.

    Mohamed Elneny is also struggling to overcome a knee injury and Arteta says it is more serious than first anticipated - to such an extent that he continues to look for possible midfield reinforcements.

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    Get Involved - biggest transformationspublished at 14:56 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

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    Sergei RebrovImage source, Getty Images

    Tim, York: Biggest reversal in form - Rebrov to Spurs?

  6. 'He has no business being that good' - Rahm on Bale's golfpublished at 14:54 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

    And could Gareth Bale now become a golfer? World number three Jon Rahm played alongside the former Wales and Real Madrid forward in the Pro-Am before this week's Farmers Insurance Open on the PGA Tour.

    "I told Gareth, 'you can't be so good at professional football and golf at the same time, it just doesn't seem fair'," said Rahm.

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    Get Involved - biggest transformationspublished at 14:50 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

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    Gareth BaleImage source, Empics

    Kyle Hawkins: Gareth Bale. Started off on a 24 game losing streak [at Spurs] and then became one of the best players the league produced.

  8. Why the EFL Cup is close to Forest heartspublished at 14:48 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

    Nottm Forest v Man Utd (20:00 GMT)

    Split picture of former Nottingham Forest boss Brian Clough and Kenny Burns with the League Cup, and current Reds boss Steve Cooper with Morgan Gibbs-WhiteImage source, Rex Features/Getty Images

    Before Nottingham Forest rose to conquer England, and when miracles of Munich and Madrid were still unfathomable European ambitions, there was the League Cup.

    It was the first major trophy the Reds won under the late, great Brian Clough.

    The success of 1978 - in which they beat European Cup holders Liverpool in a replay at Old Trafford thanks to a controversial penalty - is seen by Forest legend Martin O'Neill as "a springboard" for all that was to come.

    Within two months the Reds, a team that was just in its first season back in the top flight, were First Division champions.

    Twelve months later they had collected the first of their two European Cups.

    Forest reached the League Cup final six times and collected the trophy on four occasions in 15 years of unparalleled success for the East Midlands club.

    Tonight, for the first time in 31 years, they will feature in the semi-final of a cup competition.

    Again, it is what was known as the League Cup - now the EFL Cup - in their first season back in the top flight.

    Read Andrew Aloia's feature here.

  9. Players aware of cup history - Cooperpublished at 14:46 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

    Nottm Forest v Man Utd (20:00 GMT)

    Nottingham Forest

    Nottingham Forest last won the EFL Cup in 1990Image source, Getty Images

    Nottingham Forest's players have been made aware of the club's history in the EFL Cup as they prepare to host Manchester United in the first leg of their semi-final.

    Steve Cooper's side - who last reached the final of the competition in 1992, losing to Manchester United at Wembley - are in good form going into the game, with just two defeats in their past 11 matches.

    That 1992 defeat was the most recent of their six final appearances in a competition they won four times between 1978 and 1990.

    "Even before this round, we have been very clear about the club's history in this competition to the players - they are aware," said Cooper.

    Forest will be without on-loan goalkeeper Dean Henderson, who is out with an injury but would have been ineligible to face his parent club anyway.

  10. Ten Hag bids to end trophy droughtpublished at 14:41 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

    Nottm Forest v Man Utd (20:00 GMT)

    Manchester United

    Manchester United Erik ten HagImage source, Getty Images

    Erik ten Hag says he is determined to end Manchester United's longest trophy drought in 40 years as they prepare for tonight's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Nottingham Forest.

    The Red Devils have not won any silverware since beating Ajax in the 2017 Europa League final.

    They last went six years without winning a trophy between 1977 and 1983 and United boss Ten Hag wants to bring back that winning feeling to the club.

    "It is a period Manchester United didn't win trophies and it is too long ago.

    "We are aware of that fact and we have to do everything to bring a trophy in."

    United play the first game of the two-legged tie at the City Ground - their first visit there since 1999.

    Casemiro is back from suspension for the game but Anthony Martial, Diogo Dalot and Jadon Sancho are absent.

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    Bright Erondu: Luke Shaw! What a transformation.

  12. Arsenal's Soares edging closer to Fulham loan movepublished at 14:35 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

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    Cedric SoaresImage source, Getty Images

    Arsenal full-back Cedric Soares is moving closer to completing a move to Fulham.

    The two clubs are in talks over a move for the 31-year-old - which may be a loan or permanent deal - and it could be agreed by the end of the week.

    BBC Sport understands Cedric's £100,000-a-week wages are one of the issues holding up the deal.

    Cedric, whose contract runs until 2024, has made two Premier League appearances for leaders Arsenal this season.

  13. Wednesday's name the Premier League player quizpublished at 14:32 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

    Gary O'Neil with question mark graphicImage source, BBC Sport

    Think you know your Premier League players? Well now you can prove it by taking our picture quiz here.

    You've got two minutes on the clock to name these seven players. And make sure you come back every weekday for your next chance to have a go.

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    Get Involved - biggest transformationspublished at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

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    Antonee RobinsonImage source, Reuters

    Antonee Robinson. From good athlete to good footballer - now a main attacking outlet and noticeable difference when he isn't in the squad.

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  15. Everything Arsenal in one placepublished at 14:23 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

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  16. 'Nketiah has surprised a few people'published at 14:21 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

    Man City v Arsenal (Fri, 20:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Eddie Nketiah celebratesImage source, Reuters

    A final word from Mikel Arteta on striker Eddie Nketiah, who has scored seven goals in his last seven games for Arsenal: "Eddie has been very consistent. I think he has surprised a few people in the way he has responded to the huge challenge and demands he has had after Gabriel Jesus got injured.

    "We are positive that he can still get much better and still continue to develop."

  17. Zinchenko brings a 'real desire to win'published at 14:17 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

    Man City v Arsenal (Fri, 20:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Oleksandr Zinchenko and Mikel ArtetaImage source, Reuters

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the impact full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko has had since his summer move from Manchester City: "We know he is a player that gives us everything we want in that position. He gives us versatility but takes a lot of attention as well, freeing up spaces for us, which is really important.

    "I would especially highlight his intensity. What he brought is a real desire to win and to make something special with this team. The experiences he has had in the past are really helpful to that."

  18. 'We've been lucky with injuries and needed to recruit'published at 14:13 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

    Man City v Arsenal (Fri, 20:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Jakub KiwiorImage source, EPA

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the addition of Polish defender Jakub Kiwior: "He gives us more cover at the back. We have been with three central defenders for the majority of the season, which is very short in that position. We have been very lucky with injuries and needed to recruit.

    "Jakub is a versatile player and is going to strengthen the team. If there is anything else available that would strengthen the team we will look at it."

  19. 'A big test against the best team in the world'published at 14:09 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

    Man City v Arsenal (Fri, 20:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Leandro TrossardImage source, Reuters

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta: "There is no more news on the team, there are no more injuries. We have the two we brought in and a big bench.

    "This is a big test against, in my opinion, the best football team in the world. I am looking forward to it. It will tell us a lot about where we are."

    On new signing Leandro Trossard: "I see a player willing to make things happen. He is really composed, especially in the final third, which is something we needed to add to the team."

  20. 'You can sense the supporters and players believe'published at 14:02 Greenwich Mean Time 25 January 2023

    Man City v Arsenal (Fri, 20:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrates with his Arsenal team-matesImage source, EPA

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on Friday's FA Cup fourth-round tie: "The key word is belief. Our staff and players believe. And from the atmosphere at the Emirates against Manchester United on Sunday, even though we went behind, you could sense that the supporters and players believed we could go on and win it.

    "I am extremely proud and privileged to be in this moment at the football club. We are all feeling that energy from everyone as we continue to try to get the club back where it belongs."