Ten greatest knockout ties in Champions League history

The Champions League knockout stage is back on Tuesday with some absolute corkers, such as Leipzig v Liverpool. To honour its return, here are ten of the greatest two-legged ties in the competition’s history.   10) Borussia Dortmund 3 Malaga 2 (2013 quarter-final) If you’re only ever going to get one crack at the European […]

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Werner profits from Tuchel in stirring third Chelsea act

The first act of Chelsea’s season saw them take 22 points from 11 games to prompt premature talk of a title challenge. Seven in the eight games of the second act cost Frank Lampard his job. 13 from five after the appointment of Thomas Tuchel offers hope that the third act could be something really […]

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Parlour: Spurs dressing room to cause Mourinho ‘real problems’

Spurs boss Jose Mourinho will have real problems on his hands if he cannot ensure all his players are “going in the right direction”, according to Ray Parlour. Tottenham started the season strongly under Mourinho as they advanced to the final of the Carabao Cup. They also performed well in the Premier League as they […]

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Henderson laughs off rumours of Liverpool bust-up

Jordan Henderson has dismissed speculation on social media that goalkeeper Alisson Becker and Andy Robertson had a bust-up after the Leicester loss. Defeat at Leicester on Saturday was Liverpool’s third in a row, leading Klopp to admit the defence of their Premier League title was over after they fell 13 points behind leaders Manchester City, […]

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Klopp doesn’t ‘need special support’ amid Liverpool struggles

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp dismissed suggestions he was in need of a break amid a slump in results from the Premier League champions coinciding with a difficult time in his personal life. The Reds will attempt to arrest a run of three successive top-flight losses which has led to Klopp admitting their title defence is […]

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Merson tells Man Utd to sign Kane as Haaland alternative

Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson has urged Man Utd to sign Tottenham star Harry Kane instead of Erling Haaland. Haaland is wanted by pretty much all of the major European sides after showing his goalscoring prowess with Dortmund. The Norwegian wonderkid has scored 23 goals in just 23 matches this campaign, including six in the […]

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Lingard on West Ham loan: ‘I didn’t get my chance at Man Utd’

Jesse Lingard has explained his West Ham loan move by saying he ‘didn’t get a chance’ at Man Utd after lockdown. The England international joined the Hammers during the January transfer window on loan. He had only made three appearances for Man Utd this season before the move. F365 Says: The Bruno Fernandes Team need […]

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Man Utd, Man City monitoring in-form Schalke striker Hoppe

Premier League sides Man Utd and Man City are monitoring the progress of Schalke starlet Matthew Hoppe, according to reports. The 19-year-old striker has burst onto the scene in recent weeks, managing five goals in 11 Bundesliga appearances. That form has seen plenty of interested clubs send scouts to watch his performances. FEATURE: Premier League […]

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Liverpool fans told they have unreasonable expectations of Thiago

Liverpool fans have been urged to have a “reasonable expectation” of Thiago Alcantara by European football journalist Andy Brassell. The former Barcelona midfieder signed for Liverpool from Bayern Munich in the summer for £20m, with supporters getting very excited about the signing. Thiago struggled with injuries early on in the season but has now become […]

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Liverpool legend Rush backs Salah to stay amid Barca links

Liverpool legend Ian Rush has backed Mo Salah to stay at Anfield despite interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid. Salah sparked rumours of a Liverpool exit in December by suggesting he could join either Barca or Real in the future. Barca want to sign the Egyptian forward as they prepare for life without superstar Lionel […]

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