Why no premier league games this weekend

From a blockbuster tie between Man City and Arsenal to Tottenham's trophy dream and Wrexham's Hollywood story, we pick out the FA Cup fourth-round talking points... Is it time for Pep's apprentice to become the master? Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola have been friends for more than two decades, colleagues at Barcelona and City and now, for the first time, title rivals. Arteta's links to Guardiola predate even before his professional debut. Both progressed through Barcelona's La Masia youth system - where despite being 11 years Pep's junior, the now-Arsenal boss was already weighed down by comparisons to the legendary midfielder and their remarkably similar styles of play. Guardiola took the teenager under his wing, offering him guidance and striking up a chord which would last for more than two decades, to the present day. But while Pep had gone on to make the middle of the Nou Camp pitch his own, Arteta - stuck behind the generational duo of Xavi and Andres Iniesta … [Read more...] about FA Cup fourth round: Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal, Tottenham and Wrexham stories to look out for

Newcastle and Chelsea tried to sign Everton forward Anthony Gordon last summer and now the Magpies are believed to be the frontrunners to sign him in January - but why is the 21-year-old in demand? Gordon failed to turn up to Everton training for a third day in a row on Thursday and his future at the club looks increasingly in doubt. It is thought a bid of around £40m could tempt Everton to sell. Here, we take a look at what the England U21 international could offer Newcastle or other potential suitors... Transfer Centre LIVE! | Newcastle transfer rumours Anthony Gordon misses Everton training again amid Newcastle talks Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player After being linked with a move away from Everton, we take a look at Anthony Gordon's best bits from his time in the Premier League with the Toffees. Youthful endeavour The winger has only made two substitute appearances since the defeat to Wolves on … [Read more...] about Anthony Gordon: Why are Newcastle interested in signing Everton winger?

Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola have been friends for more than two decades, colleagues at Barcelona and City and now, for the first time, title rivals. Just over three years since leaving Pep's City for his old club Arsenal, Arteta has achieved the uphill task of making the Gunners worthy opponents for his former employers. And for one week, the Premier League title race has been put on hold as attention turns to the FA Cup, with Arsenal chasing a domestic double at the expense of Arteta's old boss. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Arteta says Arsenal's title battle with Guardiola will not have an impact on their friendship This is the only competition where he has beaten Guardiola as a manager, but Arsenal's five-point lead in the Premier League suggests the wider hoodoo is lifting. On Friday night, their long-standing friendship will be put on hold for the Gunners' first encounter with the league champions this season, … [Read more...] about Man City vs Arsenal: Mikel Arteta finally threatens to match mentor and ‘idol’ Pep Guardiola