Arteta hopes England and ‘brilliant’ Southgate avoid Saka ‘risk’

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has no intention of standing in the way of Bukayo Saka being part of the England contingent at the European Championship this summer despite concerns over burnout. The 19-year-old has established himself as a rare shining light in a disappointing season for the Gunners, so much so that he recently played […]

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Parker brushes aside Spurs rumours, commits future to Fulham

Scott Parker has insisted he’s “committed” to Fulham for the “foreseeable future”, despite speculation linking him to the managerial vacancy at his former club, Tottenham Hotspur. Parker, 40, has earnt many plaudits for his work at Craven Cottage this season, with the Whites performing admirably at times but failing to get their just rewards, a […]

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Jurgen Klopp makes Liverpool transfer ‘excuse’ pledge

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will not use their summer transfer window as an “excuse” for whatever next season brings. The German admits his squad can be improved with new additions but it will not be a case of trying to match what the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea do. “Whatever we do […]

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Man United trio plan Kane talks as ‘substantial’ deal prepared

Manchester United have increased their efforts to sign Tottenham striker Harry Kane this summer. Kane is publicly considering his future at Tottenham at the end of a seventh straight season without team honours. Daniel Levy is said to have been angered at the approach the striker has taken and the Tottenham chairman remains determined to keep […]

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Tuchel risks Chelsea sack by putting £90m Rice back on boil

Thomas Tuchel has risked his Chelsea job by putting Declan Rice forward as a transfer target. Chelsea were heavily interested in West Ham midfielder Rice when Frank Lampard was manager, but it was assumed that any move had been curtailed by Tuchel’s appointment as his successor at Stamford Bridge in January. Lampard pursued Rice to […]

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Atletico Madrid recover to seal La Liga title triumph

Atletico Madrid were crowned La Liga champions for the first time in seven years after holding off the title challenge of city rivals Real by coming from behind to beat Real Valladolid 2-1. Second-half goals from Angel Correa and Luis Suarez overturned Oscar Plano’s opener to secure silverware for Diego Simeone’s side. Victory for the […]

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Lewandowski breaks Muller’s record; Werder Bremen relegated

Robert Lewandowski broke the Bundesliga record for goals in a season as champions Bayern Munich finished with a thumping 5-2 win over Augsburg, while Koln dramatically scraped survival at the expense of Werder Bremen. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw’s early own goal, plus first-half strikes from Serge Gnabry, Joshua Kimmich and Kinglsey Coman set Hansi Flick on course […]

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Liverpool captain Henderson hits out at ‘disrespectful’ Leeds

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has criticised Leeds United for encouraging their players to wear ‘Earn It’ t-shirts against Jurgen Klopp’s side last month. The Reds were one of six Premier League clubs involved in a failed attempt to found a new European Super League with supporters making their voices heard on the proposed plans. Leeds hosted […]

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Man Utd loanee Lingard opens up on West Ham transfer

West Ham loanee Jesse Lingard has revealed that the opportunity to get regular playing time under former manager David Moyes was the reason for his January move. Lingard has been on fire for the Hammers, becoming one of the first names on the team sheet whilst guiding his new team to a top-seven finish, scoring […]

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Brentford 3-1 Bournemouth (3-2 agg): Forss clinches Wembley spot

Brentford won a breathless play-off semi-final as goals from Ivan Toney, Vitaly Janelt and Marcus Forss saw them come from behind to sink Bournemouth. Already a goal down from the first leg, they trailed 2-0 on aggregate when Arnaut Danjuma fired the visitors ahead after only five minutes. But Bournemouth lost Chris Mepham to a […]

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