Former Manchester United and Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck has joined Brighton and Hove Albion.

The 29-year-old, who left Watford at the end of last season, has signed a one-year contract with Graham Potter s side.

He could be in line to make his debut in the Premier League game against West Brom on October 26.

We are delighted to have Danny joining us. He will complement our existing striking options, Potter said via Brighton s website.

He s got an undoubted pedigree, and he is quick and technically very good. He will add to our attacking threat and we are thrilled to add another player of his experience and quality.

Welbeck has only started nine league matches in the past two seasons, having endured significant injury problems in recent years…

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels Manchester United are getting better and better after edging past Burnley 1-0 on Tuesday to move top of the Premier League.

Paul Pogba made the breakthrough at Turf Moor 19 minutes from time to move United three points clear of Liverpool ahead of Sunday s showdown between the bitter rivals.

It is the first time the Red Devils have occupied top spot this deep into the season since December 2012 in Sir Alex Ferguson s final campaign in charge.

United head to Anfield as the division s only unbeaten side on their travels this term, winning seven out of eight, while going further back they are 15 without defeat away from home in the league.

And after seeing his side win for a ninth time in 11 unbeaten matches overall in the top fligh…

Roses are red, violets are blue, have we got the perfect Valentine s Day content for you!

(Very) questionable rhymes aside, love is in the air as long-standing couples and newly formed relationships celebrate the day of romance on Tuesday.

The Premier League is certainly no stranger to the language of love, so while cracking open a bottle of red and exchanging cheap tat with your significant other, why not get some inspiration for love with our Valentine s Day facts with some help from Cupid!

Well, maybe not Cupid, but Opta – and the team at Opta are full of love!

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— Premier League (@premierleague)

MATT LE KISS-IER S FOND VALENTINE S DAY MEMORY

Valentine s Day is of course a day for love (and overpaying for th…

Diego Simeone said LaLiga leaders Atletico Madrid are poised to confirm the signing of Lyon forward Moussa Dembele.

Atletico and Lyon have been in very advanced negotiations regarding a deal that will see Dembele move to the Wanda Metropolitano on loan with an option to buy.

Atleti will reportedly be able to secure Dembele for a €35million fee should the former France Under-21 international impress on loan before the end of the season.

Dembele has scored just once in 16 Ligue 1 games for Lyon this season, having hit 24 in 46 across all competitions in 2019-20.

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Big, big win 

— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish)

Simeone was asked about Dembele following Tuesday s 2-0 LaLiga victory over Sevilla in the Sp…

Non-league Southend have been given more time to clear a £275,000 tax debt.

HM Revenue Customs (HMRC) has issued a winding-up petition.

A judge in a specialist court was told on Wednesday that the sale of the National League club was in progress.

Judge Sally Barber, who oversaw an Insolvency and Companies Court hearing at the Rolls Building in central London, said the case would be reconsidered in six weeks.

She was told by Southend chairman Ron Martin that more time was needed to complete the sale of the club and clear the debt.

Another judge had adjourned a hearing in May after being told that the sale of the National League club was under way. The size of the debt emerged at the hearing in May.

Martin represented the club at Wednesday�…

Harry Kane was shocked to see Jose Mourinho sacked ahead of the EFL Cup final against Manchester City and only found out about the decision five or 10 minutes before the official announcement.

While Kane had previously seen Mauricio Pochettino axed and acknowledged that Mourinho knew the risks of taking charge at Tottenham, he was not expecting the move which came just six days before the final.

The England captain, though, praised interim manager Ryan Mason and is buzzing to see his friend get the opportunity lead Spurs to silverware on Sunday, having won his first match 2-1 against Southampton in the Premier League.

Kane is a fitness doubt for the EFL Cup final after he suffered an ankle injury in last week s draw at Everton.

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Gabriel Martinelli has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Premier League leaders have confirmed.

The 21-year-old is into his fourth season at Emirates Stadium after joining from Ituano in July 2019.

Brazil international Martinelli has made 111 appearances for Arsenal and has started all 19 of their league matches this campaign, making him one of seven ever-presents.

He was due to be out of contract at the end of next season, but terms have now been agreed on a deal that will reportedly run through until the end of the 2026-27 campaign.

Arsenal announced the news on their official website on Friday, with manager Mikel Arteta confident there is still more to come from the youngster.

We re delighted Gabi has signed a new long-term con…

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In a London derby between two sides who impressed heading into the international break, Tottenham will welcome West Ham across town on Sunday afternoon.

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Starting with the hosts, falling 1-0 behind against Manchester United in the opening moments prior to the international break, Jose Mourinho wouldn t have expected what was a stunning turnaround for Tottenham. Eventually putting in a rampant display and landing a famous 6-1 win away at Old Trafford, fans around North London find their side in the midst of a real purple patch. Simply hoping to carry on from where they left off earlier in the month, Spurs now find themselves in the midst of a seven-match unbeaten run across all competitions and have managed to continue on their…

Leicester City chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha has relieved the club of nearly £200million of outstanding debts.

The Premier League club, which is owned by King Power International, had over £194m in loans and interest that they were due to pay back to Srivaddhanaprabha s company.

However, the Thai businessman, the son of former Leicester owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died in a helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium in 2018, has chosen to relieve these debts.

In a statement on Leicester s official website, the chairman said: Maintaining long-term stability is vital for sustainable growth and a fundamental principle that has always guided our investments in the club s future.

We want to make sure we continue on that path from the stro…

One of the best teams in Europe just got better – Lionel Messi has signed for Paris Saint-Germain.

Following his shock exit from Barcelona as a free agent, Messi becomes the Ligue 1 giants fifth signing of the transfer window, joining the superstars Mauricio Pochettino already had at his disposal.

After coming so close in recent seasons, PSG will hope this move can bring an end to their wait for a first Champions League triumph.

But how will all these players fit in the same XI? Stats Perform attempts to work that out

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Keylor Navas has been one of Europe s outstanding goalkeepers in recent seasons, ranking third for goals prevented (8.1, using expected goals on target data) in the top five leagues in 2020-21. But Donnaru…