Embed from Getty Images Crystal Palace are without captain Scott Dann for the crucial visit of Swansea, with Damien Delaney replacing him at the heart of the defence Dann has a slight hamstring injury, giving Delaney a chance to reclaim his place after suspension. Joe Ledley comes into midfield at the expense of Mathieu Flamini,…
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West Ham v Man Utd teams: Antonio up front, Feghouli starts, United change centre-backs
Embed from Getty Images West Ham have made three changes to their side for the visit of Manchester United. Mark Noble, Andre Ayew and Andy Carroll have all dropped to the bench, with Pedro Obiang, Manuel Lanzini and Sofiane Feghouli coming into the line-up. It means a first Premier League start for Feghouli, who signed…
Aston Villa said to be interested in another Bees player
Embed from Getty Images Aston Villa, this week linked with a move for Brentford striker Scott Hogan, are also preparing a bid for his team-mate Alan Judge, according to a Guardian journalist. Ed Aarons posted on Twitter that Villa would offer £500,000 for Irish playmaker Judge, whose contract expires in the summer. The Republic of…
Batshuayi still adjusting to English football – Conte
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says Michy Batshuayi is still trying to adapt to the demands of English football. The Belgian striker has hardly featured since his big-money move to Stamford Bridge from Marseille in the summer. That has partly been because of the form of Diego Costa, who has played a…
We want to play with two up front – Bircham
Embed from Getty Images Marc Bircham says he and Ian Holloway are keen for QPR to play with two up front but their options have been limited. Rangers have lost all but one of their five matches since Holloway returned for a second spell as manager. They have failed to score in their last two…
Fans on Twitter criticise Ozil after lapse at Everton
Embed from Getty Images Some Arsenal fans on Twitter laid the blame for their team’s defeat at Everton on Tuesday at Mesut Ozil’s door. The German playmaker was caught on his heels as Ashley Williams found space to head home the Toffees’ winning goal. Ozil was criticised by many Arsenal supporters for not getting tight enough…
Fleming in the running for QPR role
Former Republic of Ireland defender Curtis Fleming could be set to join Ian Holloway’s backroom staff.
Paper round-up: Rose linked with Manchester clubs and Atletico apparently eyeing Pochettino
Embed from Getty Images Tottenham’s Danny Rose is wanted by Manchester City and Manchester United, the Sunday People say. It is claimed that City boss Pep Guardiola has told his scouts to watch Rose, 26, in recent weeks and has been impressed with their reports. The People claim City could face a battle with rivals…
Speculation over Arsenal duo continues
Embed from Getty Images There continues to be speculation over the futures of Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez. Arsenal are in talks with both players about new contracts as their current deals expire in 2018. With the duo yet to agree new terms, there have been reports that they could both leave the…
Arsenal snap up youngster after Chelsea exit
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of teenage defender Zech Medley. The 16-year-old was on Chelsea’s books for eight years but left the Blues in October and subsequently attracted interest from a number of clubs. Several of those clubs offered Medley a trial, including Arsenal, who have retained him after he impressed during his time with…
Mixed injury news for Liverpool ahead of West Ham clash
Embed from Getty Images Liverpool winger Sadio Mane has reportedly been passed fit for Sunday’s game against West Ham, but Daniel Sturridge is a doubt. The Liverpool Echo reports that Mane will be available for the match at Anfield despite picking up an injury during the Reds’ dramatic 4-3 defeat at Bournemouth at the weekend….
Holloway spells out how he wants QPR to play
Embed from Getty Images Ian Holloway has declared that QPR have “far too many number 10s” and that he will look to select at least two of them. Rangers boss Holloway fielded two strikers against Wolves last week as well as Tjaronn Chery and Massimo Luongo in attacking roles. His team were beaten 2-1 and…
Hammers looking to ditch Calleri, Sun say
Embed from Getty Images West Ham boss Slaven Bilic wants to get rid of Jonathan Calleri, according to The Sun. The Argentinean striker is currently out with a hamstring injury and could be unavailable for up to six weeks. West Ham have been tipped to offload the likes of Simone Zaza, Gokhan Tore and Alvaro…
Man Utd v West Ham player ratings
How we rated the Hammers players in their EFL Cup defeat.
Midfielder scores hat-trick as impressive Tottenham youngsters thrash Southampton
Jack Roles scored a hat-trick for Tottenham’s youngsters as they won 6-2 at Southampton in the Under-18 Premier League.
Arsenal v Paris St-Germain teams: Giroud starts, Walcott benched in four Gunners changes
Embed from Getty Images Olivier Giroud makes only his third start of the season as Arsenal make four changes to their line-up against Paris St-Germain. The French striker, who came off the bench to score the equaliser at Manchester United on Saturday, heads an attack-minded line-up, with the already-qualified Gunners looking to top their Champions…
QPR chief Ferdinand hits back at online critics
Embed from Getty Images QPR director of football Les Ferdinand has hit back at rumours on social media that he interferes in first-team affairs. Speaking to QPR Player, Ferdinand insisted suggestions he had undermined Rangers managers in some way were “extremely frustrating” and that he had not tried to influence team selection. He added: “You…
QPR consider deal for defender
Embed from Getty Images QPR are considering giving former former Bolton Wanderers defender Alex Finney a contract at Loftus Road. Finney, 20, has featured in a number of matches for Rangers’ development side in recent weeks. His most recent appearance for the club’s second string came in a game against Coventry City played at Loftus…
Arsenal alerted by Smalling fall-out, Sunday Mirror say
Embed from Getty Images An apparent fall-out between Chris Smalling and Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has alerted Arsenal, the Sunday Mirror claim. Mourinho recently suggested that Smalling was unwilling to play through the pain barrier in United’s win at Swansea. That has inevitably prompted speculation that Smalling, who has previously been linked with a…
London youngsters feature in England Under-20 victory
A number of players from London clubs featured as England’s Under-20 side rounded off their Four Nations-winning campaign with a 2-0 victory against the United States.
Injured Mertesacker expects ‘great season as captain’
Per Mertesacker says being made Arsenal captain has given him extra motivation to recover from his injury and produce his best form again. The German defender, 32, has not featured this season because of a knee problem but is determined to play a key role again for the Gunners. “To be named Arsenal captain, and…
Video: Outrageous 40-yard lob by 16-year-old West Ham prospect
This is why West Ham fans are excited about 16-year-old Domingos Quina. The Portuguese midfielder, who joined the Hammers from Chelsea in May, has already featured in a Europa League qualifier this season to become the club’s second-youngest player in history. And Quina’s outstanding 40-yard goal for West Ham’s Under-23s against Leicester demonstrated his tremendous vision and technique.
Dons boss hails youngster Egan
AFC Wimbledon boss Neal Ardley highlighted the display of 19-year-old substitute Alfie Egan in the EFL Trophy win over Plymouth. Midfielder Egan was introduced in the second half with the Dons 1-0 down, before goals from Lyle Taylor and Tyrone Barnett secured victory. Ardley told the club’s website: “I am delighted with him. “He had…