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How Arsenal silently hijacked Spurs’ Eze deal well before anyone knew

Exclusive: It seemed the Gunners swooped past their North London rivals on Wednesday, but they made their move much earlier than that

<p>Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring versus Arsenal</p>
<p>Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper will start the US Open against a qualifier or lucky loser </p>
Jamie BraidwoodTennis

The danger for Raducanu and Draper in US Open draw

Raducanu and Draper both begin against qualifiers while Novak Djokovic faces American teenager Learner Tien in the first round

<p>England are unbeaten in their last 27 games ahead of a home World Cup</p>
Harry Latham-CoyleRugby Union

Why Red Roses are ready to finally crown their dominance at World Cup

    <p>Liverpool's Jeremie Frimpong in action</p>
    Football

    Slot reveals Jeremie Frimpong injury blow for Liverpool

    <p>Arsenal hijacked Spurs’ Eberechi Eze deal </p>
    LiveFootball

    Transfers: Arsenal book Eze medical as Newcastle’s Wissa bid rejected

    More sport

    <p>How Arsenal could line up with Eberechi Eze on the left of a front three</p>
    Football

    How Eberechi Eze will fit into Arsenal’s new-look team

    <p>From left, Tyler Dibling, Maghnes Akliouche, Xavi Simons and Nico Paz</p>
    Football

    Tottenham attack new transfer targets before deadline after Eze blow

    <p>Clockwise from top left: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Yoane Wissa, Savinho and Rodrygo</p>
    Football

    Ten Premier League transfers that can still happen by deadline day

    <p>Jake Paul is due to box Gervonta Davis next</p>
    Boxing

    Jake Paul, Gervonta Davis, and the questions that must be answered

    <p>Alexander Isak is determined to leave Newcastle</p>
    Football

    Why Isak may have closed his own window on dream move to Liverpool

    <p>Imane Khelif won gold in the women's 66kg boxing event at the Paris Olympics</p>
    Boxing

    Khelif hits out at her former boxing manager over ‘malicious’ claims

    <p>Luis Diaz of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates Harry Kane and Sacha Boey</p>
    Football

    This revealing Bayern reminder leaves an obvious Bundesliga conclusion

    <p>Kai Havertz will be sidelined with a knee injury</p>
    Football

    Havertz injury blow forces Arsenal into transfer rethink

    Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

    <p>New Zealand are hoping to defend their World Cup crown</p>
    Rugby Union

    The two sides of a Women’s World Cup that could transform rugby

    <p>Ellie Kildunne is the reigning World Player of the Year</p>
    Rugby Union

    How Kildunne emerged as the face of England’s home World Cup

    <p>Canada's Sophie de Goede is one player who could enjoy a standout 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup</p>
    Rugby Union

    Five players to watch at the Women’s Rugby World Cup

    <p>32 players have been named in England's squad for the 2025 Rugby World Cup</p>
    Rugby Union

    Who are the Red Roses? Player-by-player guide to England’s squad

    In depth

    <p>Moses Itauma after dispatching Dillian Whyte in the first round</p>
    Boxing

    The crucial unknowns behind Itauma, boxing’s newest superstar

    Football

    Anger at Isak reveals biggest regret from summer transfer saga

    <p>Ruben Amorim defended his decision to select Altay Bayindir against Arsenal</p>
    Football

    Man Utd had a weakness against Arsenal - what happened was inevitable

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    ACFC

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    ACFC

    Why Matheus Cunha is Man United’s best signing in years

    ACFC

    The real reason Liverpool signed Jeremie Frimpong

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    ACFC

    Making a Premier League team of the season that actually works

    ACFC

    The Newcastle tactics that proved Eddie Howe is an elite manager

    Independent TV

    Sport

    Shearer hits out at fan’s ‘stupid question’ over Isak transfer saga

    Lifestyle

    Cruz Beckham channels dad David’s skills with poolside football tricks

    <p>Roy Keane and Micah Richards in heated clash over Man United’s Altay Bayindir.</p>
    Sport

    Roy Keane and Micah Richards clash over Man United’s Altay Bayindir

    Sport

    Slot says fans’ tribute show Diogo Jota’s family how deeply he’s loved

    Sport deals

    <p>adidas’s bestselling styles will see you through years to come</p>
    Deals

    Save over 30% on trainers and more with these adidas deals

    <p>Get ready for your next adventure with Mountain Warehouse savings</p>
    Deals

    Mountain Warehouse discount codes August 2025 – how to save 20%

    <p>Shop the latest styles at Nike with our round-up of the best discount codes</p>
    Deals

    Nike discount codes for August 2025 – how to get 10% off

    <p>I’ve tested the top Apple AirPods on the market, and these are the best deals available on my favourite headphones this month </p>
    Deals

    Best AirPods deals August 2025: AirPods Pro, 4 and Max

    Football

    <p>Eberechi Eze in action against Chelsea on Sunday</p>
    Football

    Glasner believes Eberechi Eze has played his last game for the club

    Enzo Maresca hopes Chelsea can take more of their chances to improve their Premier League ambitions (Bradley Collyer/PA)
    Football

    Enzo Maresca hopes Chelsea can improve their conversion rate to aid title hopes

    Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates the winner (Dave Shopland/AP)
    Football

    Jean-Philippe Mateta strike gives Crystal Palace victory

    <p>Eberechi Eze is close to joining Arsenal</p>
    Football

    Arsenal closing in on £60m Eberechi Eze deal

    Eberechi Eze is set to complete his move to Arsenal this weekend (John Walton/PA)
    Football

    Arsenal edging closer to completing £60million move for Eberechi Eze

    Callum Doyle has joined Wrexham from Manchester City (Martin Rickett/PA)
    Football

    Phil Parkinson hails Wrexham’s ‘statement of intent’ with Callum Doyle signing

    <p>Callum Doyle during a loan spell with Norwich City last season</p>
    Football

    Wrexham sign Man City youngster Callum Doyle

    <p>Florian Wirtz remains the biggest deal of the summer so far in the Premier League</p>
    Football

    Premier League sets summer transfer record 11 days before window shuts

    Sport

    Key Arsenal defender sidelined for several weeks

    <p>Callum Doyle during a loan spell with Norwich City last season</p>
    Football

    Wrexham sign Man City youngster Callum Doyle

    <p>Florian Wirtz remains the biggest deal of the summer so far in the Premier League</p>
    Football

    Premier League sets summer transfer record 11 days before window shuts

    Sport

    Key Arsenal defender sidelined for several weeks

    Visit the USA

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    Here’s how to travel the US inspired by 7 recent Super Bowl champs

    SPONSORED

    Hail Maryland: football, food and festivals in Baltimore and beyond

    SPONSORED

    A sports lover’s guide to one week in Tennessee

    SPONSORED

    Fandom in Florida: sports and city breaks in the Sunshine State

    Rugby Union

    Rugby Union

    ‘Incredible’ Scarratt hailed ahead of fifth World Cup

    Abby Dow is one of the key stars to watch at the upcoming World Cup (Mike Egerton/PA)
    Rugby Union

    Women’s Rugby World Cup: 5 stars to watch out for

    A new Women’s Rugby World Cup trophy was unveiled ahead of the 2025 tournament in England (Adam Davy/PA)
    Rugby Union

    Rugby World Cup: England favourites on home soil as women’s rugby seeks to shine

    Megan Jones is ready for her Rugby World Cup return (Mike Egerton/PA)
    Rugby Union

    Women’s Rugby World Cup: England’s Megan Jones on dealing with grief

    England head coach John Mitchell says being World Cup favourites is “irrelevant” (John Walton/PA)
    Rugby Union

    England coach John Mitchell: Being World Cup favourites is irrelevant to us

    The Welsh Rugby Union has proposed reducing the number of men’s professional teams in Wales from four to two (Nick Potts/PA)
    Rugby Union

    Welsh Rugby Union defends plans to halve number of professional men’s teams

    Tennis

    Jack Draper strikes a forehand (Yuki Iwamura/AP)
    Tennis

    Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper face qualifiers in US Open first round

    <p>Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori were worthy winners in New York</p>
    Tennis

    US Open mixed doubles was surprise success but must change to survive

    Jack Draper, right, talks to partner Jessica Pegula (Yuki Iwamura/AP)
    Tennis

    Draper’s mixed US Open run ends as doubles specialists claim $1m prize

    Tennis

    US Open champions make statement: ‘We’re playing for doubles players’

    <p>Jack Draper in the US Open 2025 mixed doubles with Jessica Pegula</p>
    Tennis

    Why Draper stunningly left Nike before US Open

    <p>Jessica Pegula of the United States talks to teammate Jack Draper of Great Britain</p>
    Tennis

    US Open mixed doubles order of play: Draper and Pegula start time

    <p>The top seeds moved smoothly past the former US Open champions Alcaraz and Raducanu</p>
    Tennis

    Draper and Pegula see off Raducanu-Alcaraz in US Open mixed doubles

    <p>Jannik Sinner has pulled out of the US Open mixed doubles </p>
    Tennis

    Sinner out of US Open mixed doubles after Cincinnati Open retirement

    Formula 1

    F1

    When is the next F1 race? Dutch GP 2025 schedule and how to watch

    <p>Oscar Piastri holds a 15-point lead over Lando Norris in the world championship (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
    F1

    McLaren ‘explosion’ predicted as Norris and Piastri battle for title

    F1

    Wolff backs Bottas to return to F1 ahead of Cadillac entry in 2026

    <p>Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur</p>
    F1

    Vasseur says he and Hamilton ‘stupidly’ underestimated new challenge

    F1

    F1 boss open to prospect of ‘reverse grids’ at future races

    <p>Portugal last hosted F1 in 2021</p>
    F1

    Portugal PM insists ‘everything is ready’ to return to F1 calendar

    F1

    Oscar Piastri honoured with grandstand at 2026 Australian GP

    <p>McLaren have dominated the 2025 F1 season to this point</p>
    F1

    Verstappen pinpoints ‘incredible’ reason for McLaren’s F1 advantage

    Boxing

    <p>Jake Paul before his fight with Mike Tyson in November</p>
    Boxing

    Jake Paul’s cryptic four-word message provides hint over Joshua fight

    Boxing

    Jake Paul’s cryptic four-word message provides hint over Joshua fight

    <p>Jake Paul before his fight with Mike Tyson in November</p>
    <p>Moses Itauma celebrates his rapid win over Dillian Whyte</p>
    Boxing

    Where does Moses Itauma go from here?

    <p>Dillian Whyte is guided out of the arena in Riyadh</p>
    Boxing

    CARVILL’S NOTES: The Aftermath of Itauma-Whyte

    <p>Moses Itauma (right) made short work of Dillian Whyte</p>
    Boxing

    Itauma-Whyte: How the DAZN and Independent teams saw the fight

    <p>Jake Paul ahead of his win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr</p>
    Boxing

    Shock Jake Paul opponent revealed to end hopes of Joshua fight

    <p>Jake Paul ahead of his win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr</p>
    Boxing

    Shock Jake Paul opponent revealed to end hopes of Joshua fight

    <p>Nakisa Bidarian (centre) with Jake Paul (right) and boxing champion Amanda Serrano</p>
    Boxing

    Meet the man behind Jake Paul

    <p>Frampton partly fills his days as a retired fighter by working as a pundit</p>
    Boxing

    Former world champion details 58 failures on the way to success

    Cricket

    Jordan Cox starred for Oval Invincibles (Adam Davy/PA)
    Cricket

    Sam Curran and Jordan Cox lead Oval Invincibles to victory

    Cricket

    Sam Curran and Jordan Cox lead Oval Invincibles to victory

    Jordan Cox starred for Oval Invincibles (Adam Davy/PA)
    Ash Gardner starred for Trent Rockets (Bradley Collyer/PA)
    Cricket

    Alexa Stonehouse and Ash Gardner lead Trent Rockets to six-wicket win

    Heather Knight has been named in England’s World Cup squad (Bradley Collyer/PA)
    Cricket

    England given injury boost as Knight named in Women’s World Cup squad

    Zak Crawley produced a batting masterclass to see the Northern Superchargers past London Spirit at Lord’s (Bradley Collyer/PA)
    Cricket

    Zak Crawley leads Northern Superchargers to dominant win over London Spirit

    Danni Wyatt-Hodge helped Southern Brave to victory over Welsh Fire (Nick Potts/PA)
    Cricket

    Southern Brave win off the penultimate ball to keep perfect Hundred record going

    Danni Wyatt-Hodge helped Southern Brave to victory over Welsh Fire (Nick Potts/PA)
    Cricket

    Southern Brave win off the penultimate ball to keep perfect Hundred record going

    Rehan Ahmed top scored for the Trent Rockets (Mike Egerton/PA)
    Cricket

    Rehan Ahmed impresses as Trent Rockets dominate Manchester Originals

    Manchester Originals’ Kathryn Bryce steered her side to victory (Mike Egerton/PA)
    Cricket

    Kathryn Bryce excels with bat as Manchester Originals thrash Trent Rockets

    Golf

    <p>Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has some decision to make when selecting his team</p>
    Golf

    Donald reveals two players causing him ‘headache’ over Ryder Cup picks

    Golf

    Donald reveals two players causing him ‘headache’ over Ryder Cup picks

    <p>Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has some decision to make when selecting his team</p>
    <p>Rasmus Hojgaard can secure an automatic Ryder Cup spot with a good finish at the British Masters this week</p>
    Golf

    How Hojgaard can secure final automatic Ryder Cup place for Europe

    Scottie Scheffler credits Tiger Woods with inspiring a key part of his game (PA)
    Golf

    Scottie Scheffler says Tiger Woods showed him intensity needed to be the best

    Rory McIlroy sits second in the FedEx Cup standings beofre the season-ending Tour Championship (Mike Egerton/PA)
    Golf

    Rory McIlroy relishing ‘great opportunity’ to lift FedEx Cup from level start

    <p>Scottie Scheffler poses with The Keeper after winning the BMW Championship golf tournament</p>
    Golf

    Ryder Cup 2025: USA standings and predicting Keegan Bradley’s team

    <p>Scottie Scheffler poses with The Keeper after winning the BMW Championship golf tournament</p>
    Golf

    Ryder Cup 2025: USA standings and predicting Keegan Bradley’s team

    <p>Robert MacIntyre of Scotland prepares to putt on the first green at Caves Valley Golf Club</p>
    Golf

    Ryder Cup 2025: Europe standings and predicting team for Bethpage

    Golf

    MacIntyre blows four-shot lead as Scheffler wins BMW Championship

    Athletics

    Athletics

    Diamond League 2025: Lausanne schedule and start times

    Keely Hodgkinson made a winning return in the Diamond League (Rafal Oleksiewicz/AP)
    Athletics

    Hodgkinson makes stunning return ahead of World Championships

    <p>Grand Slam Track has failed to pay many of its athletes</p>
    Athletics

    Johnson admits Grand Slam Track cannot pay its athletes

    Cycling

    <p>Matt Richardson switched allegiances from Australia to Great Britain last year</p>
    Cycling

    Richardson sets flying start world record a year on from nation change

    <p>Tadej Pogacar secured the yellow jersey again with a dominant performance in France</p>
    Cycling

    Pogacar ‘counting the years until retirement’ after Tour success

    <p>Team GB's Matt Richardson is aiming to become "the fastest track cyclist of all time"</p>
    Cycling

    Trio of British track cyclists target three new world records

    US Sport

    <p>NCAA Michigan Football</p>
    US Sport

    Michigan football hit with record fine for sign-stealing scandal

    <p>The longtime mascot of the Denver Nuggets is suing the NBA team’s parent company, claiming wrongful termination after he underwent hip replacement surgery. </p>
    US Sport

    Former Nuggets mascot sues NBA team for wrongful termination

    US Sport

    Kelce reflects on how past two seasons ‘haven’t been to my standard’

    Betting

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    Sport

    Best Betting Sites UK: Top 10 Online Bookmakers For June 2025

    Sport

    Best Free Bets and Betting Sign Up Offers UK for August 2025

    <p>Our betting writer Chris Wilson has tested the best new bookmakers on the market</p>
    Sport

    The best new betting sites August 2025

    <p>Betting apps have become the main way for gamblers to have a flutter </p>
    Sport

    The best betting apps for sport August 2025

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