Arsenal must pick themselves up after their Carabao Cup exit, with Mikel Arteta urging his players to move on and focus on the challenges ahead. With a decent break now until their next fixture, the squad heads is on their travels for warm-weather training.
In cricket, a major sponsorship deal is set to bring big changes to Lord’s, with Barclays securing naming rights to the iconic media centre. But what impact will it have beyond the stadium?
And, Chelsea’s January transfer window was more about departures than arrivals. So, is manager Enzo Maresca happy with his squad?
Charles Hague-Jones reports.
In cricket, a major sponsorship deal is set to bring big changes to Lord’s, with Barclays securing naming rights to the iconic media centre. But what impact will it have beyond the stadium?
And, Chelsea’s January transfer window was more about departures than arrivals. So, is manager Enzo Maresca happy with his squad?
Charles Hague-Jones reports.
Category
🥇
SportsTranscript
00:00Mikel Arteta has urged his Arsenal players to swallow their Carabao Cup defeat and refocus
00:09as they head to Dubai for warm weather training.
00:12Arsenal were knocked out of the competition after a 2-0 loss to Newcastle in the second
00:16leg of their semi-final, losing 4-0 on aggregate.
00:20Goals from Jacob Murphy and Anthony Gordon sealed the defeat.
00:24Arteta admitted the result was painful but insisted the squad must move on with their
00:29attention now on the Premier League and Champions League.
00:33First of all I think this is going to be a painful one and while we are in Dubai recharge
00:38and go again because we still have a lot to play.
00:42Lords Cricket Ground has secured a landmark sponsorship deal with Barclays.
00:47The agreement will see the iconic media centre rename the Barclays Media Centre.
00:52As part of the deal Barclays will make a significant donation to the MCC Foundation which supports
00:58grassroots cricket.
01:00The funding will help expand their cricket hubs to 200 sites by 2026, aiming to provide
01:06free coaching and match play to over 10,000 young players by 2028.
01:11This initiative will have a lasting impact on youth cricket.
01:17And whilst the January transfer window has closed and for Chelsea it was more about departures
01:22than arrivals, six first team players including Jao Felix and Carnie Chukwemaker left on loan
01:28or permanently.
01:29Meanwhile Trevor Chaleber was recalled from Crystal Palace and despite links to Mark Gahy
01:34and Alejandro Garnaccio, Chelsea didn't make major moves.
01:39But boss Enzo Maresca says he's satisfied with the business.