Mikel Arteta holds talks with Arsene Wenger about returning to Arsenal in new role

Strictly Come Dancing's Nikita Kuzmin, 24, and his family moved from Ukraine to Italy when he was nine years old, giving the dancer a deep connection to the country.The dancer has taken to Instagram to thank fans for their donations as well as a statement on the "severity of the INVASION".Nikita has reached out to fans over the last week to thank them for their donations to help Ukrainian people.He also urged his followers to help spread awareness of the situation.The dancer shared a video from Ukrainian president Vlodymyr Zelenskyy, as he stated: "The whole world knows the truth."The world hears.The whole world supports us and we feel it."Nikita then went on to personally thank his fans yesterday for their donations last week.He penned: "Thanks to so many of you who donated! This is why we have a platform like this."To help and spread awareness about what's really going on. Please keep donating if you have the chance."Nikita continued: "Keep sharing information about the severity of the INVASION so we can get more help."Don't stay silent - talk, discuss, post, donate, give accommodation, help with transport."This is not only Ukraine's fight.This is the whole world.

Antonio Brown is pulling a Kanye!

The Off-White fashion show during Paris Fashion Week was one of the most star-studded runway shows in a very long time!

EASTENDERS fans have spotted the day that Toby-Alexander Smith, Gray Atkins, will finally depart Albert Square. Fans have learnt that the leaving date has leaked online ahead of next week's run of showdown episodes for Gray. One fan took to Twitter to confirm the exodus for the chilling character, who has left a trail of bodies behind him.

ABI Franklin is still reeling from her brutal breakup with Kevin Webster after her affair was uncovered. Falling into a downward spiral, the Coronation Street character struggles with her old demons and is rushed to hospital.

THE jig is almost up for serial killer Gray Atkins and Whitney Dean's plan finally bears fruit. Coming up next week, both characters face one another one last time in EastEnders before the lawyer is exposed.

DESPERATELY trying to claw her way out of prison, Meena Jutla is slowly accepting her fate. But the Emmerdale serial killer won't go down alone as she frames her sister Manpreet Sharma for one of her crimes.

Katie Price's mum Amy has spoken out on the heartbreaking moment her daughter asked why she was still alive following her drink-drive crash in September 2021.The 43 year old had a collision near her home in West Sussex in the early hours of the morning on 28 September and flipped her car. In December, she was handed a 16-week suspended prison sentence for drink-driving while disqualified and without insurance. After the crash and before her court hearing, Katie went to The Priory for rehab for a month and has since vowed to have therapy every week for the rest of her life.

Lise Pedersen The Copenhagen Intl. Documentary Film Festival (CPH:DOX) has announced its full program, which includes some 200 new films and a whopping 76 world premieres.

initially shut in 2019 for a planned one-year refurbishment, though those plans were scuppered after a fire broke out at the venue in January 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic and “colossal water damage” then further held up progress.KOKO’s restoration and redevelopment has now been completed, and it intends to relaunch next month as a “50,000-square foot state-of-the-art live music venue and broadcasting house”.New additions to KOKO include its 200-capacity Fly Tower ‘venue within a venue’, a new shop/DJ space (which will feature “exclusive merch drops and artist collaborations”) and a morning to late-night pizzeria and tap bar, with Café KOKO also set to host intimate live performances.After Lianne La Havas recently announced a trio of shows at KOKO in May, the venue has this morning (March 1) confirmed a host of names who will perform as part of its relaunch.The likes of Pete Doherty, Jorja Smith, Kim Gordon, Tems, Portico Quartet, Omar Apollo, Remi Wolf and more have all confirmed gigs at KOKO in the coming months. You can find the venue’s calendar of events here.A new club night, KOKO Electronic, will also take place on Friday and Saturday nights until 6am, with the likes of Todd Terje, Jayda G and 2ManyDJs booked to perform so far.“It’s been a seven-year journey to bring this project to life and now, on the cusp of opening, I’m so happy to be paying homage to the cultural legacy of the building with a diverse mix of artists and contributing to arts and culture at a time when British live music needs it most,” Olly Bengough, CEO/Founder of KOKO, said in a statement.

A man has appeared in court today accused of murdering Emma Caldwell and dumping her body in South Lanarkshire.

Adamant Ryan Christie doesn't believe Celtic players were hell-bent on leaving the club amid the botched attempt to secure 10 In A Row.

A missing schoolboy has sparked a huge police investigation in Renfrewshire.

Several coronavirus rules have been relaxed across Scotland as the country attempts to live with the deadly virus.

Incoming Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick already has a head-start on two of Arsenal’s big threats in what could be his first game in charge.

Newcastle United’s wealth may have skyrocketed, but their results are seemingly dropping.In October, Newcastle were taken over by a consortium spearheaded by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), in a deal worth around £300m.Eddie Howe’s presence in the dugout, for the first time since he was named as the first manager of the new era, did not shift their fortunes as Arsenal cruised to a 2-0 home victory at the Emirates Stadium.Mikel Arteta’s side secured the points with two goals in ten second-half minutes from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli, to leave the Magpies rooted to the bottom of the Premier League.And Arsenal fans were sure to remind them of their many issues, despite their mind-boggling, newly acquired wealth.

Arsenal’s last match at Highbury; however, a startling memory from their previous home returned to the stands in the Emirates Stadium.The Gunners recovered from their 4-0 away defeat to Liverpool, with a sweeping 2-0 victory against Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United side.It was an invaluable three points which kept Mikel Arteta’s side within arm’s length of the top four places.Arsenal’s dramatic improvement since their odious start to the season has unquestionably raised the mood amongst their supporters.But one overzealous Gunner appeared to get a little too carried away with excitement as her ‘Blood curdling’ screams were loudly heard in the live television coverage.Surprisingly, while most viewers of the victory over Newcastle would have

Arsenal's 2-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday.The Gunners eventually ran out comfortable winners in north London, first taking the lead through Bukayo Saka 10 minutes into the second half before Gabriel Martinelli sealed the three points 10 minutes later.It was a professional display from Mikel Arteta's side, and Aubameyang can count himself fortunate that his horror miss towards the end of the first half didn't prove costly.With five minutes of the first half remaining, Saka dropped a shoulder in the box and pulled the ball across goal for Emile Smith Rowe, whose header was saved by Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.The rebound fell straight to the feet of Aubameyang inside the six-yard box, but he somehow failed to convert into an empty

Arsenal returned to winning ways and closed in on a spot in the Premier League's top four after a 2-0 win over Newcastle at the Emirates Stadium.Mikel Arteta's side were looking to rebound from the 4-0 thumping they suffered against Liverpool last weekend; a result that ended a 10-game unbeaten run.But they struggled to break Newcastle down in the first half, with Pierre Emerick Aubameyang missing a sitter as the two sides went in at the break level.Bukayo Saka finally nudged the Gunners into the lead in the 56th minute with a neat finish from a tight angle before he was forced off with an injury.His replacement, Gabriel Martinelli, doubled the Gunners' lead with a deft volley just seconds after coming on to seal the points.Daily Star Sport

Arsenal still have a lot of work to do before they are competing at the top again. But it seems they are on the right track.Given the amount they spent ahead of the campaign, January acquisitions appear unlikely for the Gunners.

Michael Carrick.Manchester United's caretaker boss will lead the team for the first time against Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday night, just 72 hours after being told he would take be taking over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.The rookie manager has some big decisions to make for the trip to Spain - and we're not talking about what to pack in his hand luggage.United are not yet guaranteed of qualification from Group F and require all three points against Unai Emery's side who are hot on their heels in second spot.Daily Star Sport take a look at four huge decisions Carrick must make when selecting his first line-up as United boss.