Report: Arsenal star in ‘full agreement’ over new contract

BBC Sport evaluates the performance of Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United in the ongoing Women's Champions League, with two rounds remaining in the league phase. The analysis highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by these English teams as they aim to progress further in the tournament.

Rangers have appointed Scott Fry as their new set-piece coach, a move aimed at enhancing their performance during set plays. This decision comes as set-pieces have gained renewed importance in football, with teams like Arsenal experiencing significant success in this area. Fry joins Rangers from Lincoln City, where he previously worked, and will be part of Danny Rohl's coaching staff.

Laurent Koscielny has returned to Lorient as the sporting director after leaving Arsenal, where he played from 2010 to 2020. He expressed his desire to return to Brittany, citing the region's beauty and the kindness of its people. Koscielny aims to draw inspiration from his former manager Arsène Wenger in his new role.

Alessia Russo's two second-half headers led Arsenal to a comeback victory against Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League. The match showcased Arsenal's resilience as they overcame an early deficit to secure a 2-1 win, demonstrating their ability to perform under pressure.

Alessia Russo’s second-half double secured a 2-1 comeback victory for Arsenal against Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League. The match saw the hosts create numerous chances in the first half, but it was Caroline Weir, a former Arsenal player, who put Real Madrid ahead with a stunning volley just before halftime.

Arsenal faced Real Madrid in the Women’s Champions League at Meadow Park, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm GMT. Early moments of the match saw Arsenal struggling to break through Real Madrid's defense, with a notable attempt by Kelly that was nearly intercepted by the Real keeper, Rodríguez.

Nottingham Forest has announced a change in the kick-off time for Arsenal's match at the City Ground. The game, originally scheduled for 3pm, will now take place at 5.30pm on Saturday, January 17, 2025.

Arsenal has mutually agreed to withdraw from its £10 million sponsorship deal with Rwanda, marking the end of a partnership that began in 2018. The decision comes as the deal faced criticism due to Rwanda's support for the M23 militia amid ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The sponsorship was set to conclude at the end of the 2025-26 season.