Nuno: More handball rule changes just lead to confusion

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo believes further change to the handball rule can only lead to more confusion. The International Football Association Board, the game’s lawmakers, have agreed to relax the controversial handball law. Currently, a player who was adjudged to have accidentally handled the ball in the build-up to a goal would be penalised […]

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Former Arsenal scout opens up on failed Sancho, Pulisic moves

Former Arsenal scout Steve Morrow has opened up on the club’s failed moves for Jadon Sancho and Christian Pulisic. Sancho is lighting up the Bundesliga after moving from Man City in August 2017. He’s registered 46 goals and 60 assists for Dortmund, causing plenty of interest from Man Utd. READ: Berbatov reacts to Maguire, Rashford […]

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Berbatov reacts to Maguire, Rashford expletive-ridden Man Utd row

Dimitar Berbatov thinks the heated exchange between Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire on the pitch against Crystal Palace could be a “good” thing for Man Utd. The row was sparked when Rashford strayed offside in the 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park and Maguire was heard shouting at his England and Man Utd teammate in frustration. […]

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Zaha will return for Crystal Palace against Spurs, says Hodgson

Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson says talisman Wilfried Zaha will return against Spurs due to his ‘powers of recovery’. The Ivorian forward has been out since early February after suffering a hamstring injury. In his absence, the Eagles have just picked up just one win in five matches. READ: Karius set to extend Union Berlin […]

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West Ham v Leeds: Bielsa’s style right up Hammers’ street

Tactical pattern David Moyes knows how to slow a game down, how to create a tense and static affair in which the opponent is forced to play at a pace that prevents them from cutting through that solid West Ham defence. And Leeds United, for all the talk of hard pressing and wild attacking football, […]

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Karius set to extend Union Berlin loan to avoid Liverpool return

Liverpool keeper Loris Karius is keen to spend the final season of his Reds contract on loan with Union Berlin. The 27-year-old is on loan in the German capital after falling out of favour under Jurgen Klopp at Anfield. He was at fault for two of the goals scored in Real Madrid’s Champions League victory […]

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Alli ‘switched on’ for Spurs after failed PSG move, says Lloris

Spurs captain Hugo Lloris says Dele Alli has ‘switched on’ for the club since his failed move to Paris Saint-Germain. The French side, now managed by Mauricio Pochettino, have long held an interest in Alli. They were closely linked with a loan move in January but Spurs decided to keep the attacking midfielder. READ: Tuchel […]

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Tuchel insists he will ‘give the flowers’ to his Chelsea squad

Thomas Tuchel has batted away the praise despite guiding Chelsea to a 10-match unbeaten run since taking the Stamford Bridge tiller. Tuchel has already masterminded victories over celebrated managers Jurgen Klopp, Jose Mourinho and Diego Simeone since replacing Frank Lampard in west London. Chelsea were languishing down in ninth place when Tuchel took charge – […]

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Solskjaer: Henderson ‘ready’ to step in for ‘human being’ De Gea

Dean Henderson is “ready” to cover for Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer gives him “the time he needs” to be with his newborn child. The England international started on Wednesday night as the Red Devils were held to a goalless draw against Crystal Palace, with Lee Grant filling in on […]

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Klopp addresses Salah ‘issue’ as there’s more Liverpool injury woe

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has questioned whether the Mo Salah substitution “issue” is worth talking about after confirming another defensive injury. The Reds are currently sitting in seventh position in the Premier League after their nightmare title defence got worse on Thursday night as they lost 1-0 to Chelsea at Anfield. Liverpool have been suffering […]

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