Madueke brushes off Arsenal fan criticism of his signing and gears up for Chelsea return

Chelsea's recent Carabao Cup semi-final match against Arsenal ended in disappointment as they lost 3-2, with goalkeeper Robert Sánchez's errors contributing significantly to the defeat. Arsenal's Martín Zubimendi showcased his skill by scoring a crucial goal, highlighting the disparity in performance between the two teams. Chelsea's reliance on a struggling goalkeeper raises concerns about their defensive stability.

Arsenal showcased their dominance in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Chelsea, taking a commanding lead until a late goal from Chelsea's Alejandro Garnacho reduced the deficit. Despite this, Arsenal's performance under Mikel Arteta highlighted their potential to secure a place in the final.

Shaun Wane has resigned as head coach of the England rugby league team, leaving the national squad in search of a new leader ahead of the Rugby League World Cup later this year. Wane's departure follows a disappointing 3-0 Ashes series defeat to Australia, despite his initial intention to continue rebuilding the team.

England's preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup have been disrupted due to visa delays for spinners Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed, both of whom have Pakistani heritage. The Indian government has yet to issue their visas, making it unlikely that they will travel with the rest of the squad for warm-up matches in Sri Lanka this weekend.

Conor Gallagher has officially joined Tottenham Hotspur from Atlético Madrid for £34.6 million, signing a long-term deal and expressing his commitment to delivering 'special moments' for the club. This transfer follows the injury of Rodrigo Bentancur, prompting Spurs to act swiftly to bolster their midfield options.

The Women's Super League (WSL) resumed after the winter break with Arsenal and Manchester United playing to a goalless draw, effectively diminishing both teams' title hopes. Chelsea and Manchester City, however, returned to winning form, with Chelsea defeating West Ham and City continuing their strong performance in the league. The panel discusses Arsenal's ongoing attacking struggles and United's defensive resilience despite being reduced to ten players.