Sterling struggles as Pep’s most-trusted keep Quadruple in sight

Just the six changes made by Pep Guardiola as Manchester City switched targets for the third time this week. But while coming through ‘one of their toughest games in the last year’, according to Guardiola, the question over his best XI is becoming clearer as the Quadruple inches closer. Guardiola certainly needs no more to […]

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Everton 0-2 Man City: Late flurry sees City go through

Late goals from Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin De Bruyne kept Manchester City’s bid for a quadruple on track as Everton’s defensive resilience was eventually broken in their FA Cup quarter-final at Goodison Park. Germany international Gundogan made the crucial breakthrough with his third goal in as many games in the 84th minute, before substitute De […]

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Permanent Odegaard move to signal end for Arsenal duo

A permanent Arsenal move for loanee Martin Odegaard would reportedly lead to Dani Ceballos and Reiss Nelson leaving the Emirates. The Gunners are interested in signing Odegaard on a permanent basis after seeing his impact on the team. He’s recently scored goals against Olympiacos in the Europa League and Tottenham in the North London derby. […]

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Abramovich reveals reason for regret over buying Chelsea

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has opened up over his regret at buying the Blues in 2003. The Russian oligarch took over from Ken Bates before transforming the club, with his investment reaping 16 major honours in 17 years. But Abramovich, speaking to Forbes in a rare interview, has suggested he might not have bought Chelsea […]

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Tuchel: Gilmour has ‘three big problems’ at Chelsea

Thomas Tuchel has told Scotland to pick Billy Gilmour for the summer’s European Championships, despite his lack of game time at Chelsea. Chelsea boss Tuchel revealed he made the decision not to let Gilmour head out on loan in January. Scotland Under-21 midfielder Gilmour broke through in style under Frank Lampard last season at Chelsea, […]

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Hasenhuttl urges Southampton to take FA Cup form into Prem

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has urged his team to take their ‘FA Cup quality’ into the Premier League. They reached the semi-finals of the cup competition on Saturday with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Bournemouth. Moussa Djenepo opened the scoring with a nice finish after being set up by Nathan Redmond. FEATURE: Ranking the quarter-finalists’ […]

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Hasenhuttl the envy of Arteta, Nuno as FA Cup maverick

“We said we wanted to concentrate a little bit more this season on the FA Cup and we picked the strongest team in every round so far,” Ralph Hasenhuttl said ahead of kick-off on Saturday. It’s been a policy that’s paid dividends as Southampton saw off weakened Arsenal and Wolves sides in the fourth and […]

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Bournemouth 0-3 Southampton: Redmond stars for Saints

Nathan Redmond shone as Southampton secured their place at Wembley and prevented neighbours Bournemouth from reaching their first ever FA Cup semi-final. Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men parked their Premier League problems as this competition once again provided a welcome distraction and shot in the arm for Southampton. Redmond starred in the clash of the south coast […]

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Mills: Spurs’ Europa League exit puts Bale transfer at risk

Former England man Danny Mills thinks Spurs’ Europa League exit could harm their chances of signing Gareth Bale permanently. The North London side crashed out of the competition with a shock 3-0 loss at the hands of Dinamo Zagreb. Mislav Orsic scored an impressive hat-trick in the second leg to hand Spurs’ hopes of a […]

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The potential Wijnaldum replacement who simply didn’t measure up

Liverpool have been scouring Europe for a Gini Wijnaldum replacement, with Sheffield United’s Sander Berge the latest name in the frame. Central midfielder Wijnaldum looks destined to leave Anfield in the summer after letting his contract run down. But despite the Blades all but guaranteed Championship football next season, Berge won’t come on the cheap. […]

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