Embed from Getty Images Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is reported to be Manchester United’s number one target to replace Jose Mourinho. There is little surprise that the Argentinian, who was also coveted by Real Madrid in the summer and may be again in 2019, is courting interest given the brilliant job he has done at…
Embed from Getty Images West Ham forward Marko Arnautovic could be back in training next week. The five-goal Austrian suffered a hamstring injury against Cardiff on December 4 and was expected to be sidelined until well into the new year. But boss Manuel Pellegrini revealed Arnautovic is ahead of schedule, meaning he could even be…
Embed from Getty Images Fulham boss Claudio Ranieri has hailed Rafa Benitez’s work at Newcastle branding the Spaniard “more Italian than me” in his managerial style. Ranieri has challenged Premier League basement club Fulham to take a leaf out of Newcastle’s book, having watched the Magpies move away from the relegation picture. Fulham will head…
Embed from Getty Images Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino was stopped from answering questions on speculation linking him to the Manchester United job. Pochettino is United’s first choice to replace the sacked Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford, but addressed the situation on Tuesday when he insisted he was focused on his job at Spurs. The story…
Embed from Getty Images Manager Javi Gracia believes the confidence is back at Watford after they ended a six-match winless streak last weekend. The Hornets enjoyed a strong start to the campaign by winning their opening four matches, but a run of poor results saw them slip into the bottom half of the table. Gracia’s…
Embed from Getty Images Ruben Loftus-Cheek believes the benefits of his loan spell at Crystal Palace are now paying off for Chelsea. The 22-year-old England midfielder spent last term on loan at Selhurst Park and is now developing into an integral member of Maurizio Sarri’s Blues squad. “After a season at Palace I felt I…
Embed from Getty Images Marko Arnautovic is reportedly on course to return for West Ham sooner than initially expected. The striker was originally ruled out until the new year after suffering a hamstring strain against Cardiff in early December. However, the Daily Mail say he could be in contention for a return before the end…
Embed from Getty Images There are more reports linking Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino with Manchester United in Thursday’s newspapers. Pochettino has been touted as a possible replacement for the sacked Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford. The Sun claim Pochettino is being backed for the job by former United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and that United…
Embed from Getty Images Assistant boss Gianfranco Zola says Chelsea’s players and supporters are keen to be at their best for the Carabao Cup semi-final with Tottenham. Eden Hazard came off the substitutes’ bench to score six minutes from time in a 1-0 quarter-final win over Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge, setting up next month’s two-legged…
Mesut Ozil’s non-selection was again a talking point after Arsenal’s Carabao Cup defeat against Tottenham – and boss Unai Emery was particularly evasive when asked about his future. Ozil was not included in the matchday squad and his future at the Emirates Stadium looks bleak. The German has been linked with a number of clubs…
Embed from Getty Images Gianfranco Zola does not believe Maurizio Sarri needs to win a trophy in his first season as Chelsea boss. The Blues face Bournemouth in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup tonight and will be strong favourites at Stamford Bridge. However, speaking at a press conference on the eve of the tie,…
There is plenty of speculation in Wednesday’s newspapers over the future of Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino, who is being strongly linked with Manchester United. Pochettino, who has also been linked with Real Madrid, is being tipped as a contender for the United manager’s job after Jose Mourinho was sacked. The Times say Pochettino wants to…
Embed from Getty Images Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has refused to rule out any interest in the Manchester United role. Pochettino is understood to be at the top of United’s wish list to replace Jose Mourinho, who was sacked on Tuesday, though the Old Trafford club are likely to face a fight if they want…
Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard is a doubt with a foot problem ahead of Wednesday’s Carabao Cup quarter-final against Bournemouth. Hazard will have a fitness test before boss Maurizio Sarri names his matchday squad for the tie at Stamford Bridge. Striker Alvaro Morata is out with a knee injury, so Olivier Giroud could be Chelsea’s only…
Mauricio Pochettino insists he is focused only on his job at Tottenham amid speculation linking him to the vacant managerial position at Manchester United. United are looking for a new manager after sacking Jose Mourinho on Tuesday and Pochettino, who was considered for the role in 2016, is reported to be number one on the…
Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris says his side will travel to Arsenal for their Carabao Cup quarter-final this week determined for revenge. Spurs return to the Emirates Stadium a little over two weeks since they lost a fiery encounter 4-2 in the Premier League, where there were issues both on and off the pitch. Lloris’ side…
Embed from Getty Images Vicente Guaita is pushing to become Crystal Palace’s first-choice goalkeeper after the “beautiful” experience of making his Premier League debut in the 1-0 victory over Leicester. The Spaniard was finally handed his chance, having arrived from Getafe in June when he was expected to be promoted above Wayne Hennessey, when the…
Chris Hughton felt Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso should have been sent off as the visitors resisted late pressure from Brighton to secure a 2-1 victory at the Amex Stadium. The outstanding Eden Hazard had inspired Chelsea into a two-goal lead after creating the first finish for Pedro and then adding a second before half-time as the…
Ralph Hasenhuttl enjoyed a dream home debut as Southampton manager after Charlie Austin’s late header earned a 3-2 win over in-form Arsenal. Substitute Austin seized on a mistake by Gunners goalkeeper Bernd Leno with five minutes remaining to give the Austrian a perfect start at St Mary’s. Arsenal, whose 22-game unbeaten run came to an…
Embed from Getty Images Crystal Palace midfielder Luka Milivojevic hailed as a “massive three points” their 1-0 Premier League victory over Leicester. A season they had started with optimism surrounding their prospects has so far taken them narrowly above the bottom three, making the three points and momentum earned against Leicester particularly crucial. There had…
Embed from Getty Images Eric Dier has had surgery to remove his appendix and is expected to return to training in January, Tottenham have announced. The 24-year-old was not part of Spurs’ matchday 18 on Saturday when they beat Burnley 1-0 at Wembley. Tottenham said in a statement on their official website on Sunday: “Eric…
Ralph Hasenhuttl wants Southampton to cut off the supply line to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as he attempts to avoid further suffering at the hands of the Arsenal striker. Former Borussia Dortmund player Aubameyang scored six Bundesliga goals against teams managed by Hasenhuttl when the pair worked in Germany. Saints boss Hasenhuttl must once again try to…
West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini insists their ‘big-team’ mentality is finally paying off. Alarm bells were ringing at the London Stadium when Pellegrini’s new-look, expensively-assembled side lost their opening four matches of the season. But Pellegrini stuck to his attacking philosophy and an impressive turnaround has seen the Hammers win four on the spin to…
Arsenal head coach Unai Emery insists his side still “need more” in their quest to reach the Premier League top four – even if they head to Southampton defending a 22-match unbeaten run. The Gunners have not lost since mid-August as Emery’s tenure began with defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea. Since then they are…
Embed from Getty Images Brighton know they will have to deny Eden Hazard if they are to succeed when they host Chelsea on Sunday. Chris Hughton’s team have made an encouraging start to the season that suggests they are capable of securing a top-10 finish in the Premier League, but in Hazard they come up…
Embed from Getty Images Mauricio Pochettino hailed Tottenham’s “very good position” in the Premier League title race after their last-gasp 1-0 win over Burnley at Wembley. Christian Eriksen fired Spurs’ injury-time winner on Saturday that kept the Lilywhites safely in third place in the league. It helped Spurs avoid what could have proved a costly…
Embed from Getty Images Claudio Ranieri is now under no illusions about the task he faces in keeping Fulham in the Premier League after a 2-0 defeat by West Ham. The Cottagers remain the only team in England without a clean sheet this season after more chaotic defending handed first-half goals to Robert Snodgrass and…
Embed from Getty Images Bukayo Saka achieved a “dream come true” as he made his full Arsenal debut in Thursday’s Europa League win over Qarabag. Alexandre Lacazette scored the only goal in the 1-0 victory in what was a dead-rubber game with the Gunners already assured of top spot in Group E. Mesut Ozil also…
Embed from Getty Images Tony Fernandes has insisted Leeds United player Kalvin Phillips ought to have been punished for the challenge which has ruled Geoff Cameron out for a lengthy spell. QPR’s on-loan Stoke midfielder suffered ankle ligament damage as a result of a crude challenge from Phillips at Elland Road last weekend. Phillips escaped…
Embed from Getty Images Sean Dyche feels Burnley will be able to play with more freedom as they prepare for a north London double-header against Tottenham and Arsenal. The Clarets go into the fixtures buoyed by last weekend’s victory over Brighton, which ended a run of eight Premier League matches without a win and lifted…
Embed from Getty Images Fulham want to sign Gary Cahill from Chelsea when the transfer window reopens next month. West London Sport reports that the relegation-threatened Whites are looking to capture Cahill from their neighbours in January. The story has subsequently been picked up by Sky Sports, who say Watford and Southampton are also believed…
Arsenal head coach Unai Emery is without four central defenders for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Southampton. Laurent Koscielny is the only recognised centre-back available but has only just returned from a long-term Achilles problem. Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Shkodran Mustafi are suspended while Rob Holding (knee) and Konstantinos Mavropanos (groin) are injured, with striker Danny…
Crystal Palace are without the suspended Wilfried Zaha and James Tomkins for Saturday’s Premier League visit of Leicester. They will be joined in their absence by Christian Benteke, who is still recovering from a knee injury. Doubts had persisted over Patrick van Aanholt suffering a suspected shoulder injury, but he is expected to be fit….
Watford will be missing several players for the Premier League match against Cardiff. Forward Andre Gray (leg), midfielder Will Hughes (hip), Adalberto Penaranda (foot), defender Sebastian Prodl (knee) are all unavailable, while midfielder Etienne Capoue serves out his three-match ban. Tom Cleverley is close to a return after being sidelined since January with hamstring and…
Embed from Getty Images Mauricio Pochettino has joked Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is “worried” about the reports linking him with other jobs. The Argentinian has been linked repeatedly with the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United and his stock has increased yet further after he guided Spurs into the knockout stages of the Champions…
Embed from Getty Images QPR face being without Geoff Cameron, Tomer Hemed and Angel Rangel for a lengthy spell. The loss of on-loan duo Cameron and Hemed is a big blow for Rangers as their arrivals sparked an upturn in results after a terrible start under Steve McClaren. Rangel has also made a big impact…
Embed from Getty Images Tottenham want to pip Everton to the signing of Andre Gomes, The Sun say. The Portuguese midfielder is on loan from Barcelona at Everton, who are looking to sign him on a permanent basis. The Sun say Spurs also want him and could make Barcelona an offer ahead of the January…
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea have promised to take the strongest possible action against any supporters found to have sung an anti-Semitic chant on Thursday night in Budapest, just days after four fans were suspended for abusing Raheem Sterling. Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police opened investigations after alleged racist abuse was directed at Manchester City’s…
Embed from Getty Images West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini is unable to put a timescale on Jack Wilshere’s recovery from his latest injury setback. The former Arsenal midfielder’s stop-start Hammers career is on hold again due to a mystery ankle problem. Wilshere underwent minor surgery in his left ankle in September and returned for five…
Embed from Getty Images Laurent Koscielny made his long-awaited comeback from injury in Arsenal’s Europa League win over Qarabag and is now aiming to start “a new chapter” in his career. The Gunners won 1-0 in a dead rubber at the Emirates Stadium, Alexandre Lacazette scoring the only goal of a forgettable contest. Already assured…
Embed from Getty Images Ethan Ampadu showed his maturity in an impressive first Chelsea start of the season, according to Chelsea Women captain Karen Carney. Ampadu, who only turned 18 in September, played the full match as Chelsea ended their Europa League group campaign with a 2-2 draw against Hungarian side MOL Vidi. The Welsh…
Embed from Getty Images Substitute Olivier Giroud saved Chelsea from an embarrassing Europa League loss at Vidi. Willian’s free-kick after 30 minutes was cancelled out immediately by an Ethan Ampadu own goal and Loic Nego struck a sumptuous volley after 56 minutes to give Vidi the lead. But Giroud’s fine free-kick 15 minutes from time…
Embed from Getty Images Tottenham have expressed their “great concern” at reports their supporters were subjected to heavy-handed treatment from stewards in Barcelona and said they would be seeking answers from the relevant authorities. Spurs travelled to the Nou Camp for Tuesday’s crunch Champions League game and an official allocation of 4,800 supporters saw their…
Tottenham will assess a host of players ahead of their Premier League clash with Burnley. Kieran Tripper, Serge Aurier (both groin), Davinson Sanchez and Juan Foyth (hamstring) have all been struggling in recent weeks and could well miss the game. Mousa Dembele (ankle) and Victor Wanyama (knee) will definitely miss out, but Jan Vertonghen returns…
Embed from Getty Images There continues to be speculation over the future of Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino. The Guardian say Spurs are braced for interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid at the end of the season. Pochettino has been touted as a possible replacement for Jose Mourinho at United and has long been linked…
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri has condemned the alleged racist abuse of Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling at Stamford Bridge as “disgusting”. Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police launched investigations into alleged racist abuse from a section of home supporters towards Sterling in last Saturday’s 2-0 win for the Blues. Chelsea subsequently suspended…
Embed from Getty Images Real Madrid playmaker Marco Asensio has snubbed a potential move to Tottenham, reports claim. The Daily Mirror have picked up on a story in Spanish newspaper Marca, which claimed that Alensio is a target for Spurs but has rejected an initial approach by the club. The 22-year-old is said to be…
Lucas Moura’s dramatic late goal sent Tottenham through to the Champions League knockout stages by earning a 1-1 draw at Barcelona. Spurs, who had to match Inter Milan’s result against PSV Eindhoven, were heading out of the competition and into the Europa League for the second time in three seasons as they trailed to Ousmane…
Embed from Getty Images Tottenham have joined Manchester United in a race to sign Romania forward Dennis Man, according to The Sun. The 20-year-old plays for FCSB, the club formerly known as Steaua Bucharest. The Sun say Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino sent a scout to watch him in a game against Viitorul Constanta but the…
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea forward Eden Hazard has hinted again at a possible move to Real Madrid. The 28-year-old Belgium international has yet to agree a new deal with Chelsea, where his contract expires in 2020. Hazard has made no secret of his desire to one day play for Real and said in the…
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is not going to pay too much attention to Barcelona’s teamsheet ahead of their do-or-die Champions League game at the Nou Camp. Spurs have to match Inter Milan’s result against PSV Eindhoven – no mean feat considering Barca have Group B wrapped up. Their eyebrows might have been raised after Ernesto…
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea will issue severe sanctions if it is proved some of their fans racially abused Raheem Sterling during Saturday’s home game against Manchester City. The London club, who have suspended four fans while investigations into alleged racist abuse towards Sterling are continuing, have also said they will support any criminal prosecutions….
Embed from Getty Images Watford manager Javi Gracia admits conceding a last-gasp equaliser to Everton was difficult to take – especially after their hosts had gone ahead thanks to an offside goal. The Hornets appeared to be on the way to their first win in five league matches and an historic maiden win at Goodison…
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino knows qualifying for the knockout phases of the Champions League at Barcelona will be special but not because of his connections across the city. Spurs take on the Group B winners at the Nou Camp, with their qualification hopes in their own hands. If they match the result of Inter Milan,…
Tottenham have travelled without right-backs Kieran Trippier and Serge Aurier for the do-or-die Champions League clash with Barcelona. Both are struggling with groin injuries and have not travelled to Spain. Erik Lamela is fit after a thigh injury and could start as Spurs go into the game having to match Inter Milan’s result against PSV…
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli believes victory at Barcelona would be among their best results yet. Mauricio Pochettino’s Spurs go to the Nou Camp in the Champions League on Tuesday knowing victory would seal a spot in the knockout stages. They are level on seven points with Inter Milan, who host PSV Eindhoven, in Group B….
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea’s David Luiz accepts criticism is part of a defender’s job and declined the opportunity to answer his detractors after his man-of-the-match display in Saturday’s victory over Manchester City. Goals from N’Golo Kante and Luiz saw Chelsea inflict City’s first loss of the season, as the Blues absorbed the visitors’ pressure…
Embed from Getty Images Granit Xhaka hailed a “perfect week” for Arsenal after their 1-0 victory over Huddersfield maintained their pursuit of a top-three finish. Despite struggling for their usual fluidity and having a first-half goal from Alexandre Lacazette disallowed, Arsenal extended their unbeaten run to 21 matches with Lucas Torreira’s 83rd-minute finish. Last Sunday,…
Embed from Getty Images Tottenham and Arsenal are among clubs said to be interested in Bristol City youngster Lloyd Kelly. The Sunday Mirror say the north London sides are keen on the England Under-21 defender along with Manchester United and Liverpool. Kelly, 20, has impressed since breaking into the first team at Ashton Gate and…
Neil Harris challenged his defenders to step up and cut out the errors after a dominant performance only saw Millwall leave the Den with a 2-2 draw against fellow strugglers Hull. A result that did little to help either side’s hopes of pulling away from the relegation zone began with Kamil Grosicki slipping his marker…
Embed from Getty Images Unai Emery praised his Arsenal team and Lucas Torreira for finding the goal that secured a 1-0 victory over Huddersfield after a frustrating afternoon which nearly cost them two points. After Alexandre Lacazette harshly had a first-half finish ruled out and Shkodran Mustafi was denied a penalty, the hosts struggled to…
Fulham expect to have Kevin McDonald and Floyd Ayite available for Saturday’s Premier League fixture against Manchester United at Old Trafford. McDonald and Ayite have made good progress in their attempts to recover from respective hamstring and groin injuries. Manager Claudio Ranieri is expected to make few changes to the team that showed signs of…
Embed from Getty Images Will Hughes remains a doubt for Watford’s Premier League trip to face Marco Silva’s Everton on Monday. The midfielder has been sidelined with a knock and will be doubtful for the Goodison Park encounter. Tom Cleverley is close to a return after being sidelined since January with hamstring and Achilles problems,…
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has warned his side against thinking West Ham will be less of a threat without injured striker Marko Arnautovic. The Austrian, who has scored five goals for the Hammers this season, was forced off during the first half of Tuesday night’s 3-1 Premier League win over Cardiff. Arnautovic is expected…
Embed from Getty Images Jamie Vardy is out of Leicester’s clash with Tottenham as he continues to battle a groin injury. The striker missed Wednesday’s 1-1 draw at Fulham and will miss Saturday’s visit of Spurs, and remains a doubt for next week’s trip to Crystal Palace. Boss Claude Puel ruled out surgery to solve…
Embed from Getty Images Arsenal defender Rob Holding has been ruled out for six to nine months after the club confirmed he has ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The worst was feared after Holding suffered the injury during the first half of Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford….
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United defenders Antonio Valencia and Matteo Darmian are wanted by West Ham and Fulham respectively, according to reports. The Sun say right-back Valencia is being lined up as a potential summer signing by Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini. And the Daily Mail have picked up on reports linking new Fulham boss…
Embed from Getty Images Sven Mislintat has said that Arsenal’s signing of Matteo Guendouzi is a sign of the club moving back to what it used to do well. Guendouzi has impressed since arriving at the Emirates Stadium in what head of recruitment Mislintat regards as a key transfer deal which highlighted the Gunners’ philosophy…
Tottenham full-back Danny Rose believes the magic has gone from playing at Wembley. Spurs have been playing at the national stadium while their new home is being built and they have had to endure an extended stay as their stadium has hit frustrating delays. The Wembley experience has quickly lost its appeal to supporters, with…
Mauricio Pochettino and his Tottenham side face a crucial game next week. Embed from Getty Images Barcelona forward Malcom has been ruled out for up to two weeks with a sprained ankle, meaning he will miss Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Tottenham. Barcelona announced the Brazilian would be out for “10 to 15 days” after…
Manuel Pellegrini has told West Ham’s remaining strikers to step up to the plate after Marko Arnautovic was ruled out for a month. Five-goal frontman Arnautovic, so often West Ham’s key player over the last year, suffered a muscle injury against Cardiff on Tuesday night and will be sidelined until January. The Austrian is the…
Unai Emery fears Arsenal defender Rob Holding faces a lengthy spell out with a knee injury sustained in Wednesday night’s draw at Manchester United. Holding is being assessed by Gunners medics following the injury. Emery said on Thursday: “The first news is not good.” Midfielder Aaron Ramsey (ankle) will be monitored before Saturday’s Premier League…
Liverpool have confirmed that Joe Gomez suffered a lower leg fracture during Wednesday’s Premier League victory over Burnley. And the Reds say initial indications suggest the 21-year-old South Londoner could be sidelined for up to six weeks. England defender Gomez, from Catford, was carried off midway through the first half at Turf Moor following a…
Embed from Getty Images Arsenal boss Unai Emery is considering a £15m move for Club Brugge striker Wesley Moraes in January, The Sun say. Fiorentina and Valencia are also said to be keen on the 22-year-old Brazilian, who has been tipped to move on when the transfer window opens having impressed in Belgium. Wesley has…
Embed from Getty Images Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has suggested that Kieran Trippier’s injury problems this season are a result of being overworked at the World Cup. Trippier made his first start following his recovery from a groin injury in the 3-1 win over Southampton on Wednesday, but did not make full-time as he limped…
Manchester United and Arsenal played out a rip-roaring draw as Jose Mourinho’s men twice responded to freakish goals and secured a share of the spoils against Unai Emery’s side. Neither Sir Alex Ferguson or Arsene Wenger were involved in the fixture for the first time since 1986, but the former was in the stands for…
Embed from Getty Images West Ham forward Marko Arnautovic has vowed to “come back strong and quick” as he looks set to be “out for a while” with a suspected hamstring problem. The Austria striker, who has scored five goals for the Irons this season, was forced off during the first half of Tuesday night’s…
Embed from Getty Images Michail Antonio says West Ham are determined to make up for lost time this season. The Hammers made it back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time in almost two years by beating Cardiff 3-1 on Tuesday night. Two goals from Lucas Perez – his first in the top flight for…
Danny Welbeck is set to leave Arsenal this summer, according to The Times. Welbeck, whose contract is due to expire at the end of the season, is currently sidelined by injury. The Times say there is no contract offer being made to the England international and that he will leave along with Aaron Ramsey. Meanwhile,…
Embed from Getty Images Fulham, Crystal Palace and West Ham want Nantes striker Emiliano Sala, according to the Daily Mirror. Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson and West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini are said to be keen to snap up the Argentine, who is apparently rated at £15m. The Mirror also say recently-appointed Fulham manager Claudio Ranieri,…
Mauricio Pochettino has taken pride at the way Arsenal exuberantly celebrated their north London derby win over Tottenham. The Gunners outplayed Spurs at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, winning 4-2, and they were quick to rub their rivals’ noses in it on social media. The club’s accounts declared that ‘north London is red’ and also…
Embed from Getty Images Manchester United have considerable worries in terms of their defence ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League home clash with Arsenal, with it possible they could have seven back-line options unavailable. United boss Jose Mourinho said on Tuesday that Phil Jones, Chris Smalling (foot), Eric Bailly and Antonio Valencia were not looking ready…
Roy Hodgson blamed his Crystal Palace players for their 3-1 defeat at Brighton after watching them concede two crucial goals when they remained in contention for victory. At 1-0 down Palace were presented with a fine opportunity when the hosts’ Shane Duffy was sent off, but instead of seizing on their numerical advantage they defended…
Embed from Getty Images QPR are close to finalising a deal to extend Angel Rangel’s contract, West London Sport reports. Rangel, who recently turned 36, was signed on a short-term deal by the club in August because of Darnell Furlong’s injury. Furlong has now recovered from a knee problem but Rangel has performed so well…
Manuel Pellegrini admitted Lucas Perez picked the perfect time to end his goal drought after the striker fired West Ham to a 3-1 victory over Cardiff. Perez, who has struggled for game time since his summer switch from Arsenal, found the net twice for his first Premier League goals since January 2017- exactly 700 days…
Brighton shrugged off the dismissal of Shane Duffy to ease to a 3-1 home victory over rivals Crystal Palace. The defender was given a straight red card for thrusting his head into Patrick van Aanholt’s, with Brighton 1-0 up through Glenn Murray’s penalty – but Leon Balogun and Florin Andone then found the target to…
Tottenham welcome back Kieran Trippier from injury for the Southampton clash. The right-back has missed the last three games with a groin injury but should make a comeback against the Saints. Jan Vertonghen is suspended for his red card at Arsenal on Sunday while Mousa Dembele (ankle), Erik Lamela (thigh), Victor Wanyama (knee) and Davinson…
Mesut Ozil is unlikely to be available for Arsenal’s trip to Manchester United. Ozil did not train with the first team on Monday, and has been ruled out of Arsenal’s last two matches with a back problem. Granit Xhaka is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in the victory against…
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has dismissed the possibility of a January exit for Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The England midfielder impressed while on a season-long loan at Crystal Palace, who want him back. West Ham are among several other clubs to be linked with Loftus-Cheek, who has struggled to establish himself as a…
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino did not feel the need to talk to Eric Dier after his goal celebration sparked a mass brawl in Sunday’s feisty north London derby. Dier celebrated in front of the Arsenal substitutes after his equalising goal at 1-1 and it escalated quickly, with both sets of players and benches becoming involved…
Maurizio Sarri wants Chelsea to tie down David Luiz and Cesc Fabregas to new contracts in moves which could challenge club policy of 12-month deals for players aged over 30. Cesar Azpilicueta, 29, signed a four-year contract on Tuesday and Sarri wants defender Luiz and midfielder Fabregas to follow suit. Both players are 32 in…
Unai Emery believes the result of Arsenal’s clash against Manchester United will determine whether his side have turned a corner this season. Arsenal head to Old Trafford on a high following the feel-good factor of their scintillating performance in Sunday’s 4-2 victory against Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium. It has been a dozen years since…
Embed from Getty Images Wally Downes has been appointed AFC Wimbledon manager, the Sky Bet League One club have announced. The former Dons midfielder succeeds Neal Ardley, who left Kingsmeadow last month and has since taken charge at Notts County. Downes made over 200 appearances as a central figure in the Wimbledon “Crazy Gang” which…
Embed from Getty Images Tottenham and Arsenal are among Premier League clubs showing an interest in Hannes Wolf, the Daily Mirror say. The newspaper say Southampton have joined Everton and the two north London sides in monitoring RB Salzburg’s highly-rated attacking midfielder. Teenager Wolf is said to be a target for a number of clubs…
Jack Wilshere was a high risk for West Ham who has saved the club a potential £100million investment, boss Manuel Pellegrini says. Wilshere returned from a three-month absence with an ankle injury as a substitute in last Saturday’s 3-0 win at Newcastle and could feature in Tuesday’s Premier League clash with Cardiff. The 26-year-old joined…
Embed from Getty Images Arsenal’s thrilling derby win over Tottenham continued the theme of their season, with another stirring second-half comeback inspired by their substitutes. Trailing 2-1 at the interval against their north London rivals, the Gunners roared back to win 4-2 as Alexandre Lacazette stepped off the bench to score and fellow replacement Aaron…
Embed from Getty Images Youngster Osman Kakay was “unfortunate” to lose his place in the QPR side, manager Steve McClaren has said. McClaren was speaking to Rangers’ website in praise of the 21-year-old after the club announced that his contract has been extended until 2021. Kakay’s deal at Loftus Road was due to expire at…
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson has no fresh injury issues for Tuesday’s Premier League clash at Brighton. Palace beat Burnley 2-0 on Saturday and Hodgson may resist changes in order to stick with a winning line-up. The only player who is unavaible to Hodgson is striker Christian Benteke because of a knee injury. Provisional Squad:…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may have scored with each of his last 10 shots on target but the Arsenal striker insists there is even more to come. The Gabon international netted twice in Arsenal’s 4-2 victory over Tottenham on Sunday in an enthralling north London derby that was overshadowed by seven arrests. One of those arrests came…
Embed from Getty Images Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright believes the Tottenham supporter who threw a banana skin onto the pitch after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored in Sunday’s north London derby has embarrassed Spurs and the Premier League. Following the Gunners’ 4-2 win at the Emirates Stadium, Metropolitan Police confirmed seven arrests were made. One…
Embed from Getty Images Ruben Loftus-Cheek hopes to continue to make an impression on Maurizio Sarri and finally become a Chelsea first-team regular. Loftus-Cheek came off the substitutes’ bench to score in Sunday’s 2-0 win over Fulham, his second goal providing a valuable cushion as Sarri later lamented the failure to kill off their…
Embed from Getty Images Tottenham host Inter Milan in a must-win Champions League Group B clash at Wembley on Wednesday. Luciano Spalletti’s men are in pole position to qualify ahead of Spurs, sitting on seven points after four games. Here’s the lowdown on the Italian side. Comeback kings Spurs will need no reminder of this,…
Embed from Getty Images QPR chairman Amit Bhatia says the club have no intention of selling the likes of Ebere Eze in January. Crystal Palace and Brighton are among clubs to have been eyeing young forward Eze, who has gone from strength to strength since being picked up by the R’s in 2016 after being…
Embed from Getty Images There continues to be much speculation over the future of Chelsea star Eden Hazard. The Belgian has not been slow to stoke that speculation – and more recent comments from him have cast new doubt on whether he will be at Chelsea much longer. In fact his comments have even led…
Embed from Getty Images Inter Milan coach Luciano Spalletti says his players are prepared to “sweat blood” in their quest to reach the knockout stages of the Champions League. The Serie A side are firm favourites to progress out of Group B along with Barcelona and they could seal the deal against Tottenham at Wembley…
Embed from Getty Images Mauricio Pochettino believes Juan Foyth’s ineligibility for Tottenham’s Champions League campaign shows they cannot afford to repeat the ‘painful mistakes’ of his side’s summer transfer activity. The Argentinian has forced his way into Pochettino’s side in recent weeks, starting the last three Premier League games, but will miss the crunch Champions…
Embed from Getty Images There continues to be speculation over the future of West Ham star Marko Arnautovic. Manchester United have recently been tipped to make an offer for the Austrian forward, who has also been linked with Chelsea. Now the Daily Telegraph say United boss Jose Mourinho is interested in Arnautovic but that he…
Embed from Getty Images Steve McClaren wants Ebere Eze to be given more protection by referees. The exciting QPR youngster has been on the end of the some rough treatment from opposing defenders this season. Rangers manager McClaren spoke to the match officials about the issue at half-time during Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Stoke City….
Embed from Getty Images Dele Alli hailed Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino as a tactical genius after masterminding a 3-1 win over Chelsea. Spurs were at their rampant best as goals from Alli, Harry Kane and Son Heung-min unceremoniously ended their London rivals’ unbeaten start to the campaign. They did it by deploying a high press…
Arsenal boss Unai Emery explains his decision to drop Mesut Ozil for the win at Bournemouth and to revert to a back three. The Gunners have extended their unbeaten run to 17 matches but they had drawn their last three Premier League fixtures. “Today is 17 matches we haven’t lost, but the last three matches…
Mauricio Pochettino believes his Tottenham side are about to see the best of Son Heung-min after his standout performance in the demolition of Chelsea. Son scored a sublime individual goal – his 50th for the club – as Spurs put on a scintillating display to end their London rivals’ unbeaten start to the Premier League…
Embed from Getty Images Arsenal are among clubs keen on Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves, according to the Sunday Telegraph. The newspaper believe the Gunners, Manchester City and Juventus are keen on Neves but that he is not for sale. Wolves’ board are said to have held a meeting and decided that the Portugal international, 21,…
Embed from Getty Images Tottenham beat Chelsea 3-1 in a one-sided derby at Wembley. Here’s how we rated the players as Spurs emphatically ended Maurizio Sarri’s unbeaten record as Blues boss. Tottenham Hugo Lloris: Relatively quiet night for the France World Cup winner, who was alert when needed, pushing away an effort from Chelsea dangerman…
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri declared his side’s performance in their 3-1 humbling at Tottenham as a “disaster”. The Blues’ unbeaten start to the Premier League was unceremoniously ended at Wembley as goals from Dele Alli, Harry Kane and Son Heung-min gave scintillating Spurs all three points. Alli and Kane put them two up inside 16…
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole says Maurizio Sarri’s side may have to curb their attacking instincts and play N’Golo Kante in a deeper role against the best Premier League teams. The Blues lost their unbeaten record in a demoralising 3-1 defeat against Tottenham in a one-sided London derby at Wembley. A sorry team display saw…
Maurizio Sarri has warned that Chelsea cannot afford to give the ball away in their own half against Tottenham. The Blues are unbeaten since Sarri took over as boss but have started recent matches poorly and have sometimes been guilty of losing possession when trying to bring the ball out from the back. And Sarri…
Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has reiterated that he believes Manchester City and Liverpool are the Premier League’s stand-out teams, with the chasing pack playing for Champions League places. The Blues are unbeaten since Sarri took over as boss, while Arsenal have been excellent under new manager Unai Emery. But Sarri still has no doubt that…
Embed from Getty Images Steve McClaren will choose between Josh Scowen and Jordan Cousins for QPR’s game at Stoke City today. Rangers manager McClaren will be without on-loan Stoke midfielder Geoff Cameron, who cannot play against his parent club. It will mean a return to the side for Scowen or Cousins, both of whom have…
Embed from Getty Images Arsenal and Tottenham are among clubs being linked with Belgian winger Leandro Trossard. Southampton are also said to be interested in the £9m-rated 23-year-old, as are Monaco and Borussia Dortmund. He has scored 15 goals in 18 games this season for KRC Genk, where he is under contract until 2021 but…
Embed from Getty Images Geoff Cameron, who has made a big impact since his arrival on loan from Stoke, is ineligible to play for QPR against his parent club. Josh Scowen is likely to replace him in the starting line-up and should feature in midfield alongside Massimo Luongo, providing the Australian returns from international duty…
Andy Carroll and Jack Wilshere could be added to the West Ham squad to face Manchester City after spells out with ankle injuries. Captain Mark Noble returns from suspension but fellow midfielder Robert Snodgrass serves a one-match ban. Ryan Fredericks is out until the new year with a shin injury joining Manuel Lanzini, Winston Reid,…
Jan Vertonghen will return to Tottenham contention for the Premier League clash with Chelsea. The Belgium defender has been out for the last nine games with a hamstring injury and could be involved at Wembley, with Danny Rose (groin) nearing a return of his own. Davinson Sanchez (hamstring), Kieran Trippier (groin) and Mousa Dembele (ankle)…
Embed from Getty Images Watford will have midfielder Etienne Capoue available for the Premier League match against Liverpool following suspension. Defender Sebastian Prodl has also been training again following his leg problem so could be involved. Venezuela forward Adalberto Penaranda has received his work permit, but is not expected to be thrown straight into action….
Watford head coach Javi Gracia knows just how much damage Liverpool can do when at full throttle – but he will set his side out to tackle them head on at Vicarage Road. Jurgen Klopp’s men resume domestic action looking to keep up the pace at the top of the Premier League, and they head…
Embed from Getty Images Crystal Palace and West Ham have both been linked with Bayern Munich striker Sandro Wagner. German newspaper Bild say both London sides are keen on the 30-year-old but face competition from several clubs. Other Bundesliga clubs as well as Turkish outfit Galatasaray are said to be keen on the Germany international….
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is not even contemplating the thought of delaying the move into the club’s new stadium until next season. Spurs were supposed to be in their new 62,000-seater home by the start of this term and then put it back until September, but a series of further delays mean it will be…
Jan Vertonghen has returned to training ahead of Tottenham’s Premier League clash with Chelsea on Saturday. The Belgium defender suffered a hamstring injury which has kept him out of the last nine games, but is now fit again. Davinson Sanchez has a hamstring problem of his own which might keep him out for the next…
Mauricio Pochettino is hopeful Tottenham will be in their new stadium in January or February. Spurs’ move to their new 62,000-seater home missed its August and September deadlines due to contractors missing deadlines and critical alarm system failures and last month the club announced that they would stay at Wembley until at least the end…
Unai Emery believes Arsenal were in decline towards the end of Arsene Wenger’s 22-year reign and “had to change things”. The Gunners will resume Premier League action following the international break with a trip to Bournemouth on Sunday, looking to extend a 16-match unbeaten run in all competitions. Arsenal failed to finish in the top…
Watford head coach Javi Gracia has confirmed he will sign a new contract next week. The Spaniard replaced Marco Silva in January and guided the Hornets to Premier League safety, before opening the new campaign with five straight wins in all competitions. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Saturday’s match against Liverpool, in a…
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says the club is working hard to get Christian Eriksen to commit his future to the club. Eriksen, who has been linked with moves to Barcelona and Real Madrid, still has 18 months to run on his current deal, but Spurs are keen to make him their latest star to sign…
West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he hopes to sign Samir Nasri in January and insisted Marko Arnautovic is going nowhere. Chelsea have been linked with Hammers forward Arnautovic, as have Manchester United. Midfielder Nasri, who played for Pellegrini at Manchester City, is training with the Hammers to build up his fitness following an…
Embed from Getty Images Reece Oxford wants to stay in the Premier League if West Ham sell him in January, according to The Sun. The newspaper reports that Oxford, who is 20 next month, believes there have been three bids of between £10m and £20m for him. The Sun say Oxford wants to stay in…
Embed from Getty Images Henry Wise is set to get another chance to earn a move to QPR. The 18-year-old son of Chelsea legend Dennis Wise recently joined the R’s on trial but went off injured during the first half of an Under-23 game this week. Young Wise, who is currently on Derby County’s books,…
West Ham duo Andy Carroll and Jack Wilshere are both in contention to return from injury against Manuel Pellegrini’s former side Manchester City on Saturday. The injury-plagued England internationals have both had ankle surgery with striker Carroll closer to a recall having played in a friendly against Brentford last week. Carroll, 29, has not featured…
Embed from Getty Images Olivier Giroud has declared he plans to stay at Chelsea and fight for his place. There have been reports that the France international could leave Stamford Bridge in January, just a year after his arrival from Arsenal. Marseille are reported to be keen to snap up Giroud, who has not scored…
Embed from Getty Images West Ham say they will be able to increase the capacity of the London Stadium to 66,000 after resolving a legal row with its landlord. After unsuccessful talks lasting more than two years and being restricted to home crowds of 57,000, the Hammers opted to take the matter to the High…
Embed from Getty Images QPR are giving a trial to Henry Wise, the teenage son of former Chelsea favourite Dennis Wise. West London Sport reports that Wise, 18, is the latest youngster to join the R’s on trial ahead of a possible move to Loftus Road. Young Wise, a midfielder, is currently a third-year scholar…
Embed from Getty Images Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc says his club plan to keep Christian Pulisic in January. Zorc was responding to reports that Chelsea are set to beat Liverpool to the signing of Pulisic and snap him up when the transfer window opens. Sunday newspaper reports in the UK suggested that Chelsea…
Embed from Getty Images QPR striker Idrissa Sylla appears to have played his last game for the club. West London Sport reports that Rangers will try to offload Sylla in January having tried in vain to do so during previous transfer windows. He has been out of favour for some time and dropped further in the…
Embed from Getty Images Marko Arnautovic would not be drawn on his West Ham future after Austria’s Nations League win against Northern Ireland on Sunday. There have been reports recently that the 29-year-old is ready to leave the Hammers. Chelsea have been linked with him, as have Manchester United. However, after coming on as a…
England boss Gareth Southgate hailed Harry Kane as the best finisher in the world after the Tottenham striker’s late goal secured a Nations League victory over Croatia. England came from behind to win 2-1 in a dramatic game at Wembley. Southgate praised the rest of his players too after the World Cup semi-finalists ended a…
Arsene Wenger reflects on how difficult it was to replace Patrick Vieira and having to sell other top players during his time as Arsenal boss because of the move to the Emirates Stadiu,.
Embed from Getty Images Martin O’Neill has dismissed as “lunacy” suggestions he should have capped teenager Declan Rice in a World Cup qualifier against Moldova to tie him to the Republic of Ireland. On the eve of Monday night’s final Nations League qualifier against Denmark in Aarhus, O’Neill once again found himself having to defend…
Embed from Getty Images West Ham star Declan Rice is reportedly a target for Manchester United. The Daily Star Sunday say United boss Jose Mourinho wants to take the 19-year-old centre-back to Old Trafford. The newspaper say United have officially declared an interest in Rice, who has been linked with several other clubs, and suggest…
Embed from Getty Images Tottenham and Arsenal face competition from Paris St-Germain for the signing of Eric Bailly, according to the Mail on Sunday. Both north London clubs have been linked with the Manchester United defender, who has been tipped to leave Old Trafford when the transfer window reopens in January. The Mail on Sunday,…
Arsenal will go head to head with Barcelona in a battle to sign Polish youngster Sebastian Walukiewicz, the Daily Mirror claim. It comes after the 18-year-old Pogoń Szczecin centre-back, who has recently been linked with the Gunners, was also linked with a possible move to Barca. The Mirror say he is on the radar of…
Tottenham have been warned that their new stadium may not be ready until March, according to The Times. The newspaper say there are further problems at the newly-built side, which Spurs hoped to move into in August. Contractors on the project are reportedly working towards two different opening dates: the game against Manchester United on…
Arsenal want to be part of any discussions on a future European Super League – but deny they would break away from the Premier League if a new competition comes to fruition. The threat of such a move is back on the agenda after Der Spiegel published a story that claimed several of Europe’s biggest…
Embed from Getty Images Former Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas has launched a scathing attack on the club’s Daniel Levy-led board. Villa-Boas, who also managed Chelsea, says he turned down Paris St-Germain only to see Spurs fail to build on the progress the club made in their first season under the former Porto boss. And in…
Embed from Getty Images New Fulham boss Claudio Ranieri wants Liverpool defender Joel Matip and Watford forward Stefano Okaka, according to reports. Sorting out Fulham’s leaky defence will be Ranieri’s priority and The Sun reports that the Italian is keen on Liverpool’s Matip in the January transfer window. And Italian outlet TuttoMercartoWeb say Ranieri also interested…
Embed from Getty Images Middlesbrough are weighing up another bid for QPR playmaker Luke Freeman. Boro and Blackburn had offers for Freeman rejected during the summer transfer window, when Rangers insisted he would not be sold on the cheap. And Boro are considering making another approach for him when the transfer window reopens in January,…
Embed from Getty Images Aaron Ramsey’s departure from Arsenal at the end of the season looks certain, with no sign of the club backing down after making it clear there is no contract on the table for him. Bayern Munich are reportedly confident of signing the Wales international, who has been linked with various other…
Brazilian superstar Neymar has praised Unai Emery and predicted he will bring success to Arsenal. Neymar was speaking at a news conference ahead of Brazil’s international match against Uruguay at the Emirates Stadium. The Paris St-Germain forward played under Emery at the French club and has no doubt that the Gunners boss will make his…
England eased to a comfortable 3-0 win against the United States at Wembley. Here’s how we rated each of the London contingent. Harry Winks: 6 A quiet night for the Tottenham man who was so integral to the 3-2 win in Spain last month. Dele Alli: 7 The Spurs playmaker laid on the first goal…
Ryan Giggs admits stopping Christian Eriksen is easier said than done as the Denmark dangerman attempts to sink Wales for the second time in as many months. Eriksen ran the show and scored twice when Denmark beat Wales 2-0 in Aarhus in September. The Tottenham playmaker missed Denmark’s dour 0-0 draw with the Republic of…
Embed from Getty Images N’Golo Kante looks set to sign a new long-term contract at Chelsea. The club have been in negotiations with the France midfielder, who has been linked with a move to Paris St-Germain. And French publication L’Equipe have reported that an agreement is close and that Kante is set put pen to…
Embed from Getty Images Everton want to sign Chris Smalling from Manchester United at the end of the season, according to The Sun. The South Londoner’s contract at Old Trafford expires in the summer and there has been speculation over whether he will sign a new deal. The Greenwich-born Smalling, 28, is said to be…
Arsene Wenger and Andre Villas-Boas rejected the chance to take over at Fulham before the appointment of Claudio Ranieri, according to reports. Former Chelsea and Leicester manager Ranieri is back in the Premier League, having taken over at Craven Cottage, replacing the sacked Slavisa Jokanovic. The Daily Mirror say Wenger was offered the chance to…
Embed from Getty Images Sean Goss and Paul Smyth are among several players QPR are lining up for loan moves in January. West London Sport reports that Goss and Smyth will be made available along with youngsters such as Osman Kakay, Ilias Chair, Niko Hämäläinen, Aramide Oteh and Giles Phillips. Smyth was made available during…
Embed from Getty Images A legal dispute between West Ham and the company that manages the London Stadium will be the first appeal hearing to be live-streamed on YouTube, The Times reports. The dispute is due to be heard in the Court of Appeal from next week and will be shown live. Sir Terence Etherton,…
Embed from Getty Images Harry Winks is ready to learn as much as he can during his short time with Wayne Rooney – the man he considered to be the personification of the England team while he was growing up. Rooney has linked up with the Three Lions squad once more after it was decided…
Embed from Getty Images Wales new boy James Lawrence has urged Ryan Giggs’ side to show “no mercy” to his old Ajax buddy Christian Eriksen. Lawrence and Tottenham star Eriksen will be in rival camps when Wales play Denmark in their crunch Nations League clash on Friday, but they were great friends during their time…
Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck has vowed to return “stronger than ever before” following two operations to repair his broken ankle. Welbeck, 27, faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering what the club described as a “significant” injury in last week’s goalless Europa League draw against Sporting Lisbon. On Tuesday evening, the striker posted…
Embed from Getty Images Denmark defender Andreas Christensen does not intend to agitate for a move away from Chelsea in January. The 22-year-old has not made a Premier League appearance for the Blues this season, featuring only in the Europa League and Carabao Cup. He has been an unused substitute on six occasions in the…
Embed from Getty Images Former England, West Ham and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has announced his retirement. Cole, who turned 37 last week, made 716 professional appearances, scoring 104 goals for seven clubs, and completed his career with Tampa Bay Rowdies in the United Soccer League. He now wishes to pursue a career as a…
Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck has had two successful operations to repair his broken ankle, the club have announced. Welbeck, 27, faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering what the club described as a “significant” injury in last week’s goalless Europa League draw against Sporting Lisbon. “Further to sustaining an injury last Thursday against…
Embed from Getty Images West Ham have reinstated academy coach Mark Phillips after investigating his involvement in a march organised by the Democratic Football Lads Alliance (DFLA). The Hammers suspended Phillips in October after he attended a DFLA march through central London and later defended the group, which has been accused of Islamophobia and racism,…
Samir Nasri is set to link up with Manuel Pellegrini at West Ham once his doping suspension ends. Nasri, who played under Pellegrini at Manchester City, is undergoing a medical prior to signing a short-term contract with the Hammers. The 31-year-old midfielder would not be eligible to play until January 1, but is permitted to…
Embed from Getty Images AFC Wimbledon have parted company with long-serving manager Neil Ardley by mutual consent. Ardley, who was appointed by the Dons in October 2012, has left along with assistant manager Neil Cox. First-team coach Simon Bassey has been placed in temporary charge of the struggling Sky Bet League One club, who are…
Embed from Getty Images Tottenham’s Juan Foyth is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Rio Ferdinand having finally begun to adjust to English football. The defender responded to a disappointing Premier League debut, in which he conceded two penalties in a 3-2 victory over Wolves, to head the game’s only goal as Spurs won…
Embed from Getty Images Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri said he left Ross Barkley out of the starting line-up against Everton because it was the right time to give him a rest. Barkley, who played in the Europa League win over BATE Borisov three days earlier, was named among the substitutes for the game against his…
Embed from Getty Images Arsenal manager Unai Emery was frustrated following the 1-1 draw with Wolves despite Henrihk Mkhitaryan’s late equalising goal extending their unbeaten run to 16 games. The Gunners responded to the horror injury suffered by Danny Welbeck against Sporting Lisbon on Thursday, and falling behind in the first half here through Ivan…
Embed from Getty Images Patrick van Aanholt believes Crystal Palace showed further signs of improvement and will soon be rewarded with results despite Saturday’s defeat by Tottenham leaving them without victory in seven. Juan Foyth’s header made it a sixth defeat from that same run, and after encouraging performances against Arsenal and Chelsea, they were…
Embed from Getty Images West Ham and Crystal Palace are keen on Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke, The Sun on Sunday say. The newspaper say Liverpool are prepared to let the former Chelsea youngster leave Anfield on loan. Palace and the Hammers, who are both looking for striker, are said to be interested in taking Solanke…
Embed from Getty Images Bournemouth could be willing to sell Tottenham target Nathan Ake, The Sun on Sunday say. Manchester City and Manchester United have also been linked with the former Chelsea defender, who has impressed since joining the Cherries. The Sun on Sunday say Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe believes Ake could be sold in…
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino believes Harry Kane would be even more prolific if he was not so obsessed with scoring. England captain Kane has scored goals on a regular basis for club and country over the last few years, winning two Premier League Golden Boots and memorably also claiming the World Cup Golden Boot this…
Embed from Getty Images Samir Nasri wants £5m-a-year to join West Ham, according to the Daily Mail. Former Arsenal star Nasri, who previously played under Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City, is reportedly in talks about a move to the London Stadium. He is a free agent, having served an 18-month drugs ban. Everton…
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino explains that it is tough to convince strikers to come in and potentially play second fiddle to Harry Kane. Pochettino revealed Kane’s dominance “is the first thing” players and agents mention when approached about a possible move to Spurs. Fernando Llorente, who has rarely featured since being signed as back-up for…
Embed from Getty Images Millwall midfielder Jed Wallace is pressing for a recall. Wallace has been carrying a calf problem, but came on as a substitute in last weekend’s 2-0 defeat at Brentford and has been back in full training all week. Lions boss Neil Harris revealed no other fresh injury concerns. Norwich expect to…
Embed from Getty Images Fulham are expected to be without Kevin McDonald and Joe Bryan for Sunday’s fixture at Liverpool. Both are struggling with hamstring injuries and are likely to miss out. Cottagers boss Slavisa Jokanovic is expected to make further changes to his team following their disappointing defeat at Huddersfield on Monday. Provisional squad:…
Embed from Getty Images Watford captain Troy Deeney is set to make his comeback in Saturday’s Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary’s after missing three games due to a hamstring issue. Sebastian Prodl (hamstring) and Daryl Janmaat (knee) remain sidelined, and Etienne Capoue is suspended after picking up his fifth booking of the…
West Ham have no fresh injury problems for the trip to Huddersfield but Mark Noble is unavailable. Midfielder Pedro Obiang should be available after being substituted during last weekend’s win over Burnley with a minor knee trouble, but captain Noble remains suspended following his red card against Leicester. Andy Carroll and Jack Wilshere (both ankle)…
Javi Gracia has warned Watford to be wary of Southampton on Saturday despite their lowly Premier League position. Gracia’s men are currently eighth with 19 points, the highest tally the club have ever had after 11 matches of a top-flight season. Southampton, a point clear of the relegation zone, have won only one league game…
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson was always confident Tottenham’s young England lions Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Eric Dier could develop into key men for both club and country. Hodgson is set to come up against some of the players he worked with closely as national team boss when Spurs head to Selhurst Park for…
Embed from Getty Images West Ham are considering a move for former Arsenal star Samir Nasri, the Daily Mirror say. Nasri previously played under Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City and is a free agent after serving an 18-month drugs ban. Everton boss Marco Silva is also said to be interested in Nasri, who…
Embed from Getty Images Unai Emery admitted the injury suffered by Danny Welbeck during Arsenal’s goalless draw with Sporting Lisbon had an adverse effect on his players. The Emirates Stadium stalemate was enough to seal progression into the latter stages of the Europa League – as they now target top spot in Group E. A…
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino would prefer not to send his players on international duty if he had the choice. Spurs are battling their way through a hectic run of five games in 13 days, culminating in Saturday’s Premier League trip to Crystal Palace. They have had to do it with a lengthy injury list, which…
Embed from Getty Images Arsenal qualified for the knockout stages of the Europa League with a goalless draw at home to 10-man Sporting Lisbon in a game overshadowed by a potentially serious ankle injury to England forward Danny Welbeck. A victory for Qarabag against Vorskla Poltava meant this 0-0 draw was enough to secure the…
Roy Hodgson is confident Crystal Palace’s frontline will soon be firing on all cylinders again as they prepare to tackle Tottenham. The Eagles remain without injured Belgium forward Christian Benteke, while Wilfried Zaha, Alexander Sorloth and Jordan Ayew have all struggled for goals in recent Premier League matches. Hodgson, though, sees no reason not to…
Embed from Getty Images Arsenal head coach Unai Emery is targeting early progression into the latter stages of the Europa League with victory over Sporting Lisbon on Thursday night. The Gunners have won their opening three Group E matches and a fourth win in succession could be enough to seal qualification for the knockout stages…
Embed from Getty Images Arsenal host Sporting Lisbon on Thursday night and a draw for the Gunners could prove enough to seal progression into the last 32 of the Europa League. Unai Emery’s side took control of Group E with a win in Portugal a fortnight ago but Sporting will be seeking revenge as they…
Embed from Getty Images Scott Parker could be installed as Fulham manager if the club sack Slavisa Jokanovic, according to reports. Jokanovic is under pressure, with the Whites bottom of the Premier League following Monday’s defeat against fellow strugglers Huddersfield. Parker, whose playing career included spells at Fulham, Chelsea, Tottenham, West Ham and Charlton, returned…
Unai Emery is expected to make a number of changes for Arsenal’s Europa League meeting with Sporting Lisbon on Thursday night. The Gunners head coach has shuffled his pack in the competition so far this season and Nacho Monreal could return following a hamstring injury. Mohamed Elneny (thigh) and Konstantinos Mavropanos (groin) are still missing…
Embed from Getty Images Lille winger Nicolas Pepe has welcomed reports that Arsenal are interested in him, the Evening Standard reports. The Gunners have been linked with Pepe, 23, along with the likes of Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. Asked about the speculation, the Ivory Coast international said: “A preference between Dortmund, Bayern or Arsenal?…
Harry Kane hailed Tottenham’s character after they came from behind to beat PSV Eindhoven 2-1 at Wembley. The England captain scored two late goals to keep Spurs in the Champions League. It also saw Kane equal Jermain Defoe’s club record tally of European goals. And while Kane was the hero again, there has been much…
Mauricio Pochettino is backing his Tottenham side to take their Champions League qualification hopes to the last group game after their escape act against PSV. Spurs were on the brink of going out as their faltering Group B campaign looked like hitting a new low after Luuk de Jong put the Dutch side ahead after…
Embed from Getty Images Harry Kane was the familiar hero as his two late goals earned Tottenham a 2-1 win over PSV and kept their Champions League hopes alive. Spurs’ faltering Group B campaign looked like hitting a new low after Luuk de Jong put the Dutch side ahead after only a minute at Wembley,…
Embed from Getty Images The Wembley pitch was still not up to scratch ahead of Tottenham’s Champions League clash with PSV. The groundstaff at the national stadium have been working tirelessly to repair the playing surface after it was left in an awful condition following Spurs’ game with Manchester City last Monday, which was played…
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino does not think it would be embarrassing if his side were knocked out of the Champions League at the group stage. Spurs realistically have to beat PSV at Wembley on Tuesday if they are to have any chance of extending their stay in the competition until after Christmas, with games against…