Chelsea boss Tuchel explains touchline outburst at Werner

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed why he told Timo Werner off in their 2-0 victory over Everton on Monday evening. The German has had a brilliant start at Stamford Bridge, winning eight of his first 11 matches in charge and remaining unbeaten in that time, with Leeds United next up on Saturday. One player […]

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Revisiting Heckingbottom’s last Leeds United XI

Paul Heckingbottom’s four-month tenure as Leeds United manager is not fondly remembered by many at Elland Road, and not even the most optimistic fantasist could have dreamt what was to follow. The coach left his hometown club Barnsley in February 2018, with a brief of reviving Leeds’ ailing play-off chase following a downturn in results […]

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Arsenal need to back Arteta with ‘four or five’ like Wenger – Keown

Arsenal need to back Mikel Arteta with “four or five” signings in the summer like they did when Arsene Wenger arrived at the club, according to Martin Keown. The Spaniard has got rid of a lot of players who were prominent under Unai Emery with the likes of Mesut Ozil, Sokratis and Shkodran Mustafi all […]

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Merson: Sell Roberto Firmino not Mo Salah

If Liverpool want to sell someone, they should sell Roberto Firmino not Mo Salah. That is the view of Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson. Salah’s reaction to his substitution in the defeat to Chelsea, plus the Reds’ slump in form has led to speculation the Egyptian could want out of Anfield. MEDIAWATCH: Martial no longer […]

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Lingard will remain a Hammer because of the fans, says Moyes

West Ham’s passionate support will help convince Jesse Lingard to stay at the London Stadium after his loan deal ends, according to David Moyes. Lingard has four goals and two assists from six Premier League games since moving  from Manchester United in January. The 28-year-old England international has revelled at his new surrounds, with Ole […]

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How Arsenal’s player sales since 2014 compare with the ‘big six’

The ability to make serious profits on outgoing players has become an integral part of running a football club in the modern-day.  Premier League sides like Southampton and Leicester City have become renowned for unearthing talented young players before selling them for massive fees a few years later. In his superb analysis of Arsenal, football finance […]

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Five candidates to succeed Jogi Low as Germany boss

The German FA has announced that Joachim Low will step down as Germany manager following Euro 2021 this summer. Having served as Jurgen Klinsmann’s assistant at the 2006 World Cup, Low led Die Mannschaft to World Cup glory eight years later in Brazil and will step aside after a decade and a half in charge, […]

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Newcastle boss Bruce ‘convinced’ his side will avoid relegation

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce is ‘convinced’ his side will avoid relegation from the Premier League this season. The Magpies scored deep into stoppage time against Aston Villa to pick up a 1-1 draw at home. The game took a while to get going, with the absence of Jack Grealish and Allan Saint-Maximin noticeable. OPINION: Man […]

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Newcastle 1-1 Aston Villa: Lascelles rescues point for Magpies

Skipper Jamaal Lascelles rescued Newcastle at the death as they struck in injury time to deny Aston Villa victory and keep their heads above water in the fight for Premier League survival. Lascelles powered home a last-gasp header to snatch a 1-1 draw at St James’ Park just as it looked as though Ollie Watkins’ […]

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Man United set to rival Chelsea for Roma defender Mancini

Man United will rival Chelsea for the signing of Roma defender Gianluca Mancini, according to reports. The Italian centre-back has formed a solid partnership with former United man Chris Smalling this season. They’ve helped Roma to challenge Juventus and Atalanta for a top four spot in Serie A. FEATURE: Five unwitting PL candidates to spawn […]

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