Mikel Arteta blamed the ball for an Arsenal defeat – so we put it to the test
Putting Arsenal manager’s complaint to the test, Telegraph Sport enlisted the help of Bromley FC to conduct a Nike vs Puma ...
Premier League refuse special treatment for Chelsea and Man City as stars face burnout
Tony Scholes, the Premier League’s chief football officer, says the fixture list is already at breaking point and they cannot ...
Why do different football competitions have different balls?
BBC Sport explains the regulations around the size, weight and dimensions of footballs, and how much these can vary.
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EFL hits back at Arteta after Arsenal manager blames ‘different ball’ for defeat
Nike and the Premier League’s partnership began in 2000 with the Nike Geo Merlin ball, but it appears the manufacturer has failed to trigger an option to extend on a November 2018-to-2025 deal.
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‘All clubs play with same ball’ – EFL reveal Arsenal are ONLY team to complain about ball as Carabao Cup trolls Arteta
Puma will also be in the Premier League from the 2025/26 campaign, replacing Nike after 25 years in what has been described as a lucrative deal. He said: "We also kicked a lot of balls over the ...