Erling Haaland’s goal helped Manchester City win a highly controversial Manchester derby at rivals Manchester United despite playing with 10 men for more than 70 minutes. City midfielder Phil Foden was shown a straight red card for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes however City scored the game’s only goal on the break in the 60th minute when Haaland tapped in Josko Gvardiol’s low, deflected cross at the back post.
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Nottingham Forest have sacked their global head of football, Edu Gaspar, after just over a year at the club. The former Arsenal midfielder was brought in ahead of last season with a broad remit covering recruitment, squad strategy, player development and performance. However, his time at the City Ground proved brief and troubled. It is understood that Edu has been absent from the club since the early months of this year.
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Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of Matthias Jaissle as the club’s new head coach following the departure of Eddie Howe. The 38-year-old former Al Ahli boss, who met up with the players at their preseason training camp in Spain’s La Manga over the weekend, has started work after the relevant paperwork was finally completed. Newcastle are reported to have paid significant compensation to Al Ahli, in excess of £9 million to secure Jaissle’s services on a four-year deal.
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says the Gunners will not “sit still” and are looking to bolster squad competition with “ambitious” transfer plans this summer. The Spaniard led the London club to their first Premier League title in 22 years last season and is aiming to “improve and evolve” his squad as they aim to defend their crown. Arsenal have added goalkeeper Illan Meslier and forward Christos Tzolis to their ranks this summer, while turning defender Piero Hincapie’s loan move into a permanent switch.
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Kieran McKenna has resigned as Ipswich Town manager, just weeks after clinching a return to the Premier League. The 40-year-old took charge of the Tractor Boys in 2021 and guided them to three promotions in the past four seasons, two of which have taken the club into the top flight. Former Wolves head coach Gary O’Neil – currently boss of Strasbourg – is one manager in the frame to replace McKenna.
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