The EFL have made a statement in defence of the Carabao Cup match ball after Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said it affected his side’s performance against Newcastle.Arsenal fell 2-0 to Newcastle ...

PUMA today unveiled the brand-new 2025-26 Premier League match ball. But it didn’t take long for fans to use the opportunity to make fun of Mikel Arteta. The sportswear company reached a part… ...

The Premier League is set to end a 25-year partnership with Nike and turn to Puma as its official match ball supplier. The English top flight’s existing contract with Nike expires in 2025.

In addition to being the official ball supplier to English Football League (EFL) since the 2021-22 season, PUMA also sponsors AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund as well as Brazilian side Palmeiras.

The statement, made to The Sun, read: “As is required throughout the professional game, the Puma ball used in this season’s Carabao Cup and in EFL competition since 2021/22 is tested in ...