LiveScore Daily: Arteta refuses to blame Raya for Luton errors

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No blame

Mikel Arteta has refused to blame David Raya after the goalkeeper's errors resulted in two of Luton's three goals against Arsenal on Tuesday.

The Gunners went on to win the game 4-3 but their boss still leapt to the defence of his new No1, who has controversially displaced Aaron Ramsdale in goal this season.

He said: "We have to defend better the situations as a team.

"There are certain things leading to the goals and it's not about blaming, we have never done it and we're not going to do it now.

"It's about how the team reacts to that, because it's going to happen and I love that response."

Call me

Antony has admitted Manchester United are suffering an "unstable" season but expects results to improve in the coming weeks.

The winger also took aim at pundits criticising his performances after scoring eight goals and laying on three in 58 appearances, encouraging them to speak to him personally.

He told United Stand: "The season is not as good as we wanted. We are unstable.

"But we lost a lot of injured players. With the return of part of the squad, we will improve and results will improve.

"Today, I see criticism coming from former club players but I've never seen them give constructive criticism, which will help me be a better professional.

"None of them have ever sent me a message to see how I am feeling, especially during this period of turbulence that I am going through.

"My relationship with [Erik] Ten Hag has always been very good since Ajax. He taught me a lot and I owe him a lot for my professional evolution."

Not an expert

Ange Postecoglou joked that James Maddison's medical opinion should not be taken too seriously after the midfielder said that his ankle injury was a "slow burner".

Maddison, 27, seemed to suggest the issue was not healing as fast as he had hoped but his boss reassured Tottenham fans that everything remains on track.

He said: "I'm not sure about James' medical qualifications or whether we should go with his diagnosis on these kinds of things.

"I'll leave it to the medical team. As far as I know it's going along OK."

Put it in the net

Sean Dyche has called on his Everton side to find their shooting boots at Goodison Park ahead of Thursday's game against Newcastle.

The Toffees have taken just four points from seven league matches on home soil this season, with their manager claiming calmness in front of goal is the major issue.

He said: "I think putting it in the net [is the main thing]. The amount of chances we've created — and the quality of chances as well.

"We've had good performances, I think, but we've got to score goals.

"You've got to keep the belief. Keep creating, keep asking questions of the opposition, and then find the moment of truth."

Zouma available after burglary

Kurt Zouma is available to play for West Ham at Tottenham on Thursday after a burglary at his house over the weekend meant he missed Sunday's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace.

Zouma and his family were at home during the break-in and David Moyes revealed his defender had been left shaken by the incident.

Moyes said: "He's been back in. It's been a terrible situation for him, the club are supporting him really well.

"He's our captain and we're fully behind him, supportive. I don't think anybody would like it to happen to them.

"The club have put a reward up and hopefully that can help get the people arrested for it."

Lost for words

Sarina Wiegman admitted she "does not know what to say" after England were cruelly denied a place in the Women's Nations League finals and the 2024 Olympics despite beating Scotland 6-0.

The margin of victory seemed certain to be enough to bank qualification on both counts — only for the Netherlands to score twice in added time to seal a 4-0 win over Belgium and squeak through on goal difference.

A disappointed Wiegman said: "We delivered tonight and we delivered this December camp. The team showed lots of character and we started the game really well.

"Netherlands scored in the late seconds and that's how close it was. It is really disappointing and you don't really have to say anything more.

"If you don't get through on goal difference then it is just not enough, that's the facts."

Inter unveil one-off kit

Inter Milan will wear a special kit celebrating the Transformers film series against Udinese on Saturday.

The Serie A leaders are sponsored by Paramount+ — which will soon broadcast the films — and their limited edition shirt will feature the Transformers logo this weekend.

The club announced two characters will be watching the match from the sidelines. 

The duo will also be present at the Inter Women's match against Sampdoria at the Arena Civica, which takes place on the same day.

Forster be reckoned with

Fraser Forster has signed a contract extension at Tottenham, extending his stay at the club until 2025.

The goalkeeper arrived in North London in the summer of 2022, making 21 appearances in Spurs colours.

He was called up to the senior England squad in March 2023 but has predominantly been used as back-up to Guglielmo Vicario so far this term.

The 35-year-old said: "I have loved my time here so far and am delighted to extend that.

"It has been fantastic working for the new manager. Ange [Postecoglou] has come in and everyone loves him.

"You can see the atmosphere in the stadium and what we are producing. It is great to be a part of that and great to help the team anyway I can."