Defenders on target as Arsenal beat Everton to go joint top of Premier League table
Arsenal moved level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table after beating Everton 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Rodrigo Bentancur signs Tottenham contract extension as Thomas Frank eye Leeds clash
The club confirmed the deal on Friday morning, though the length of the extension has not been disclosed.
The Uruguay international, whose previous contract was due to expire in 2026, has been one of Tottenham's most consistent performers since arriving from Juventus in January 2022 for 16.6 million pounds.
He played a pivotal role in Spurs' Europa League triumph last season and has continued to be a mainstay under new head coach Thomas Frank.
"I feel really good and I'm very happy to continue my story with this fantastic club," Bentancur told the club's official website. "My family are happy, I have fantastic friends and team-mates who work hard every day. I love this club and feel really good here.
"Winning the Europa League was a fantastic moment and we want to build on this now, to win more trophies."
Frank welcomed the news, calling Bentancur "a fantastic midfielder who can dictate games, link the play and also create and score goals." The Danish coach added: "I'm extremely happy that Rodrigo has committed his future to the club.
"It shows his belief in what we are building here and that we are starting a journey which we hope will be really special."
Tottenham, who sit fourth in the Premier League with 11 points from six games, have impressed under Frank's guidance but have faltered in recent weeks.
They have won just once in their last four matches in all competitions, drawing with Brighton and Wolves in the league and sharing the points with Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League.
The club now hope Bentancur's renewal can spark a return to winning ways when they visit Elland Road on Saturday to face Leeds United.
Nicolas Jackson brace for Aston Villa ends Man City's perfect Premier League start
Nicolas Jackson scored twice as Aston Villa beat Manchester City 2-1 to end the visitors' perfect start to the Premier League season. The victory also extended Villa's unbeaten run in all competitions to seven matches.
Frank Lampard hails Alex Iwobi's versatility ahead of Coventry clash
Nigerian international Alex Iwobi's versatility and quality have earned high praise from Coventry City manager Frank Lampard, who believes the Fulham midfielder was already a good player before their time together at Everton.
Bradley Barcola fit as Liverpool lose Dominik Szoboszlai for Brighton clash
Bradley Barcola is available for Liverpool's Premier League meeting with Brighton at Anfield on Sunday, but Dominik Szoboszlai has been ruled out as the Reds continue a demanding run of fixtures.