Christmas Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day (Thursday). Meanwhile both crisis-hit Manchester clubs will seek a festive fillip, with faltering champions…
Category: February edition 2023
Guardiola adamant Man City slump not all about Haaland
Pep Guardiola has insisted Erling Haaland alone is not responsible for Manchester City’s dramatic collapse in form this season. The Premier League champions, on a unprecedented run of four successive…
Man City will bounce back in title contention — Maresca
Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City will bounce back into Premier League title contention, while insisting it is “just reality” that Chelsea are not genuine challengers for the crown. Chelsea go…
Amorim vows to stay on course despite Rashford row
Ruben Amorim has insisted he knows what he’s doing as the Manchester United manager looks to revive the fallen English giants amid a row over the future of Marcus Rashford.…
Arsenal’s Saka out for ‘many weeks’ with hamstring injury
Bukayo Saka will be sidelined for “many weeks” after suffering a hamstring injury in Arsenal’s 5-1 win at Crystal Palace, with manager Mikel Arteta describing his loss as a “huge”…
FIFA adapts transfer rules after Diarra case
FIFA announced Monday it had adopted an “interim regulatory framework” regarding player transfers after a ruling earlier this year by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in a case brought…
Salah stars as rampant Liverpool hit Spurs for six
Liverpool swept four points clear at the top of the Premier League as Mohamed Salah’s masterclass inspired a memorable 6-3 rout of Tottenham on Sunday. Salah delivered a sublime performance…
Rashford’s career at Man Utd nearing ‘inevitable ending’ — Neville
Gary Neville believes Marcus Rashford is approaching the “inevitable ending” of his Manchester United career after the forward was again left out of the matchday squad on Sunday. The 27-year-old…
‘Nervous’ Manchester United humiliated by Bournemouth
Manchester United crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday as Ruben Amorim admitted his “nervous” team would have to “suffer” before they can get back on…
Mbappe strikes as Real Madrid down Sevilla
Kylian Mbappe scored a screamer and set up another goal as Real Madrid thrashed Sevilla 4-2 on Saturday to move second in La Liga above stuttering rivals Barcelona. After Atletico…
Man Utd ‘more in control’ under Amorim says Iraola
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has paid tribute to Ruben Amorim’s impact at Manchester United ahead of the Cherries’ match at Old Trafford on Sunday. Iraola’s side are sixth in the…
German Super Cup to be named after Beckenbauer
The German Super Cup will bear the name of Franz Beckenbauer, who died earlier this year, from 2025, the German Football League (DFL) announced on Friday. Beckenbauer, nicknamed ‘Der Kaiser’…
Emery insists Guardiola ‘still the best’ despite Manchester City slump
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is adamant Pep Guardiola remains “the best” coach in the Premier League as his side seek to add to Manchester City’s woes. City have lost…
Wolves appoint Vitor Pereira as head coach
Wolverhampton Wanderers announced Thursday they had appointed Vitor Pereira as their new head coach as they battle for Premier League survival. The 56-year-old Portuguese manager has left Saudi Pro League…
Paul Pogba’s brother sentenced to prison in extortion case
A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a brother of France midfielder Paul Pogba to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case.…