Van Dijk defends Alexander-Arnold after Liverpool star’s Man Utd flop

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has defended Trent Alexander-Arnold after his poor display against Manchester United, rejecting suggestions that Real Madrid’s interest has had a negative impact on his teammate.…

Wounded Arsenal hit by Nwaneri injury blow

Arsenal have suffered a fresh injury blow after rising star Ethan Nwaneri was ruled out for “a few weeks” with a muscular problem. Nwaneri suffered the injury in Arsenal’s 1-1…

Messi Awarded With US Presidential Medal of Freedom

Messi Awarded With US Presidential Medal of Freedom

Postecoglou angered by Newcastle snatch and grab at struggling Spurs

Under-fire Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou said he was angry his injury-ravaged side did not get their rewards for a battling performance as Alexander Isak’s strike earned in-form Newcastle a 2-1…

Jimenez scores two penalties as Fulham fight back to draw against Ipswich

Raul Jimenez scored two penalties as Fulham twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with relegation-threatened Ipswich at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Sam Szmodics put the visitors ahead in the…

African champions Ahly surrender 27-match unbeaten record

Title-holders Al Ahly of Egypt surrendered a 27-match unbeaten record in the CAF Champions League after losing 1-0 away to Chabab Belouizdad of Algeria on Friday. The goal that delivered…

Fofana could miss rest of Chelsea’s season

Enzo Maresca said losing defender Wesley Fofana for the rest of the season would be a “huge loss” for Chelsea after scans revealed a serious hamstring injury. Fofana, 24, has…

Salah targets Premier League glory in ‘last year’ at Liverpool

Mohamed Salah says he is motivated to do “something special” in what he believes will be his last year at Liverpool. The 32-year-old, whose contract expires at the end of…

Tuchel to watch Spurs face Newcastle as England reign begins

Thomas Tuchel will mark the official start of his England reign by watching Tottenham play Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday. Tuchel was appointed as the permanent replacement for…

Arsenal close gap on Liverpool as Jesus stars again

Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points as Gabriel Jesus extended his hot-streak in a 3-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s side were…