Premier League roundup: Aston Villa Women sack Arroyo; Manzambi nominated for Ballon d'Or young player award
Updated · 2026-09-29 16:43 · 6 sources cited
Aston Villa Women have sacked manager Natalia Arroyo after a winless start to the Women's Super League season, with two draws and two defeats in their opening four matches.[5]
In transfers and youth talent, Aston Villa summer signing Johan Manzambi has been nominated for the best young player award at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, with BBC Sport looking at his rise.[1] Liverpool are becoming increasingly proactive in their search for global young talent.[2]
In the latest Arsenal news, Vieira revealed he had attracted interest from Manchester United and met with Ferguson.[3]
At Hibernian, summer signing Marko Ivezic says he is ready for his Hibs debut after a virus, while Aidan McGeady is hearing that Kieran McKenna could be Celtic's next manager.[4]
On governance, FIFA accused UEFA of launching a "disinformation campaign" and said UEFA's claim that Infantino "violated any law or moral principle" was completely unfounded.[6]
Sources
- [1] How Manzambi became one of Europe's best young talents · 2026-09-29 15:06 · www.bbc.co.uk
- [2] Inside Liverpool's increasing global investment in youth · 2026-09-29 15:19 · www.bbc.co.uk
- [3] Arsenal latest: Vieira reveals interest from Man Utd and met with Ferguson · 2026-09-29 15:27 · www.skysports.com
- [4] Ivezic ready for Hibs debut after virus - gossip · 2026-09-29 15:24 · www.bbc.co.uk
- [5] Aston Villa sack boss Arroyo after winless WSL start · 2026-09-29 16:35 · www.bbc.co.uk
- [6] Fifa accuses Uefa of 'misinformation campaign' · 2026-09-29 15:22 · www.bbc.co.uk