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Gabriel Jesus Update Raises Hopes Ahead of Arsenal's New Season
Gabriel Jesus Offers Hope as Recovery from Injury Progresses ACL setback sidelines Arsenal's Brazilian striker Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus continues his long road back from injury, offering another encouraging update that has drawn attention from fans and staff alike. The Brazilian has been absent since mid-January after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear during the FA Cup third round clash at home to Manchester United. Surgery followed soon after, ruling Jesus out for the remainder of a campaign that saw Arsenal reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. Advertisement Recovery gains momentum six months post-surgery Now more than six months since going under the knife, Jesus has kept Arsenal supporters updated on his rehabilitation journey. In his most recent social media post, the 28-year-old shared footage of himself back on the grass, fuelling cautious optimism. Accompanying the post was a cryptic yet emotive caption: 'Only God and I Know…' While it is not yet confirmed whether he is training at full intensity, the sight of him outdoors has been warmly received. This is Jesus' second update in recent weeks. At the end of June, he posted a 35-second video showing himself in Arsenal training gear, engaged in skipping drills and resistance band exercises. The footage concluded with him jumping from a crouched lunge into a squat. Advertisement Additional clips captured Jesus leaping forward from a squat and running on a treadmill, clear signs of increasing strength and mobility. Squad competition grows as Arsenal strengthen Jesus is expected to miss the start of the 2025/26 season, and his timeline for full fitness remains uncertain. When he does return, competition for a place in Mikel Arteta's squad will be intense. Arsenal are close to securing Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, who would provide direct competition in the centre-forward role. Out wide, Arsenal's options look set to expand too, with Noni Madueke's imminent arrival from Chelsea enhancing attacking depth and flexibility. Advertisement With Jesus edging closer to full fitness, the coming weeks could be crucial for both player and club. His next post may not just document progress, but signal a return that Arsenal fans have long waited for.
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'Match made'- Sky Sports pundit says Still makes Saints promotion favourites
Saints manager Will Still has never taken charge of a side in England before (Image: Matt Watson / Southampton FC) SKY Sports pundit and EFL expert Don Goodman labelled the Saints hire of Will Still as a "match made in heaven" ahead of the new season. Former West Brom, Wolves and Sunderland ace Goodman, 59, believes Saints are certain to be competing at the top of the Championship table. Advertisement Still, only 32 years old and taking his first job in English football, arrives at St Mary's with a strong reputation for his work done in France's Ligue 1. He improved on his league finish in three successive seasons with two clubs, having been appointed as the youngest manager in Europe in 2022. Still has overseen pre-season friendly wins against Eastleigh and Gillingham so far at Saints, with just 24 days until the new campaign begins. 'I completely understand Southampton being keen to appoint him because his record is very, very impressive," Goodman told talkSPORTBET. Sky Sports pundit and commentator Don Goodman Advertisement "With what he's done in his young coaching career. He's a young, modern head coach with a hunger to prove himself in England. "And actually for me, it's probably a match made in heaven if I'm honest with you, and it's a great opportunity for Will Still. "Southampton in the Championship are obviously going to find it a lot easier than they did last season in the Premier League. 'Obviously like all relegated clubs, you expect a massive turnover of players, don't you? Players who will be leaving, new players coming in. 'I think that project is underway, but I'd be very, very surprised if they're not mixing it at the top in the Championship. I think he's a good appointment.' Saints host newly-promoted Wrexham in their first league encounter, in front of the Sky Sports cameras at 12:30pm on Saturday, August 9.
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Southern Water becomes latest company to bring in hosepipe ban amid dry weather
Southern Water has become the latest company to bring in a hosepipe ban, to protect rare chalk stream habitat, as England battles exceptionally dry weather. The company said restrictions on hosepipes for activities such as watering gardens, filling paddling pools or washing cars would come in for households in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from Monday. The move aims to protect the Test and Itchen chalk streams, which supply most of the area's water, but are at 'critically low levels', down 24% on normal flows for the time of year, Southern Water said. It is the latest announcement by water companies bringing in hosepipe bans in response to the driest start to the year since 1976 for England. Rainfall across England was 20% less than the long-term average for June, which was also the hottest on record for the country, with two heatwaves driving unusually high demand for water, the Environment Agency has said. More heatwave conditions have followed in July, with the Met Office warning weather extremes such as heat have become the 'norm' for the UK as a result of climate change driven by human activities such as burning fossil fuels. Drought was declared in East and West Midlands on Tuesday, with the region joining swathes of northern England in drought status. Yorkshire Water became the first major water company to bring in a hosepipe ban which came into effect last Friday. South East Water has announced a hosepipe ban in Kent and Sussex from Friday, and Thames Water is bringing in a ban from next Tuesday for customers in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire and some parts of Berkshire. Southern Water's water managing director Tim McMahon said: 'We're sorry we're taking this step, but as other water companies have already done, we have to respond to the widespread and prolonged dry weather affecting our region. 'In our case, this means a hosepipe ban for our customers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to protect the health of our amazing chalk streams, which as one of the rarest habitats on earth has been compared to the Amazon Rainforest. 'We must act now to support the wildlife that live there, including Atlantic salmon and southern damselfly.' He said the company has been working '24/7' to find and fix leaks, and ensuring the network is working as efficiently as possible, but it is 'not enough', and he urged customers to help to reduce use by adhering to the ban. Meanwhile Anglian Water, which supplies drinking water to 4.3 million customers across the East of England – the driest part of the country – said recent rain has prevented the need for a hosepipe ban, but one could still be required this summer. Recent rain has helped river and reservoir levels and more is predicted for the coming weeks, but with an 'exceptionally dry' few months and uncertainty over the forecast, a hosepipe ban may yet be needed, the utility said. The warning comes after East Anglia was among the regions moved into prolonged dry weather status, at the same time drought was declared in the East and West Midlands. Anglian Water's director of water services, Ian Rule, said: 'The East of England is the driest part of the country so we're used to seeing a lack of rainfall in our region and we plan accordingly. 'Our focus on leakage, and the investment we've put in place to give us resilience in the face of climate change, has helped to delay the need for restrictions, but the last few months have been exceptionally dry, even by our standards. 'River levels had been looking very low following the historically dry spring, but they have responded better than expected to recent rainfall. 'There is also some rain in the forecast over the coming weeks which, if it materialises, could provide some welcome respite for the region's rivers and reservoirs. 'However, the forecast is far from certain, so we're closely monitoring the situation and if the exceptionally dry weather does continue, then restrictions might still be needed this summer.' He also said the dry ground means water pipes are at greater risk of shifting and breaking, and the company is facing an increase in issues being reported, with teams working round the clock to fix burst and leaking pipes. The company does not want to put restrictions in place unnecessarily, he added, but protecting the environment and the region's 'vital' agricultural sector means leaving as much water in the environment as possible.
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Palmer on Real Madrid radar; Liverpool ramp up Isak pursuit and more
Palmer on Real Madrid radar; Liverpool ramp up Isak pursuit and more Stay up-to-date with all the latest transfer rumours and look ahead to tonight's EURO 2025 quarter-final. 2025-07-16T09:49:35Z But Arne Slot's side do have a back-up plan in place ... 2025-07-16T09:48:30Z Advertisement Liverpool's move for Alexander Isak looked unlikely yesterday, but the rumours are now circulating that another record bid could be in the offing ... 2025-07-16T09:47:07Z We start with a remarkable story from Spain with Real Madrid 'assessing' Cole Palmer ahead of a potential move next summer. Never change lads. Read more about that here. 2025-07-16T09:43:58Z Good morning everyone and welcome to Wednesday's slightly belated live blog. It's another busy one with the rumour mill in full working order and tonight's EURO 2025 quarter-final whetting all our appetites.
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Brentford: Premier League side land new investment from Hollywood director
Brentford have announced the arrival of two minority shareholders, with one of them a major Hollywood name. Film director Sir Matthew Vaughn and philanthropist Gary Lubner have purchased stakes in the Bees. Advertisement Matthew Benham, the club confirm, remains the majority shareholder. Brentford had been searching for fresh impetus at board level earlier this year, with Benham appointing Rothschild to help manage a potential sale of a stake in the club. The news first emerged in December last year that Benham was considering both a majority and a minority sale, and he has now settled on a minority-stake deal with Vaughn and Lubner. The footballing authorities - chief executive Jon Varney, director of football Phil Giles, and chairman Cliff Crown - will all remain in their current roles. In a statement on the club's website, Brentford said that the investment 'reinforces Brentford's ambitions for continued growth on and off the pitch. Equity and financing from the new shareholders will not only enable greater investment in the squad but also create enhanced commercial opportunities and help grow Brentford's reach and impact locally and beyond.' Advertisement Chief executive Varney believes the investment will help the club build on its recent success - a 10th-placed finish in the Premier League last term - and he insisted that Vaughn and Lubner were 'aligned' with the club's values. Brentford are preparing for their fifth season in the top flight, but it will be their first without Thomas Frank in the dugout after the Dane departed for Tottenham. Now, they have a fresh face, first-time manager Keith Andrews. Sir Matthew Vaughn and his wife, Claudia Schiffer (Getty Images) Who are Brentford's new co-owners? Vaughn is one of the most revered British filmmakers. He founded MARV Studios, which has been responsible for the production of films such as the Kingsman franchise, Kick-Ass, and Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels. Advertisement He was knighted last year in the Prime Minister's Resignation Honours for services to the creative industries. He married former supermodel Claudia Schiffer in 2002. Lubner, meanwhile, is the founder of This Day Foundation - a charity aimed at providing opportunities to young people from all walks of life. He was also the chief executive of Belron, the leading vehicle glass repair company. Speaking of his new investment, Vaughn said that the west London club had first been brought to his attention by an actor, who called the Bees 'a great club to invest in'. 'My journey with Brentford began 25 years ago when an actor suggested it would be a 'great club to invest in' and I've followed their progress ever since with well-earned respect,' Vaughn said. Advertisement "Some years later, an agent made the same suggestion and so I went to a game, and it was the most unique, intimate, and yet epic match I had ever been to. "As he showed me around the stadium and introduced me to the brilliant owner and exceptional management team, all I could hear was the voice of the actor who first told me about the club echoing in my head, saying 'You should have listened to me, it would have been much cheaper 25 years ago!' He added that he wanted to build on the 'amazing foundations' at the Gtech Community Stadium. 'There is a uniquely universal respect for this club in the football world, and I too share in this admiration deeply,' Vaughn continued. Advertisement 'So here I am, embarking on a new chapter of my life where I will give my all to help build on the amazing foundations that have been laid on and off the pitch.' Lubner said that he was looking forward to bringing the club closer to it communities.
