Santo: ‘Issues to assess’ for Wolves as they chase ‘high standards’

Nuno Espirito Santo insisted that he cannot fault the “attitude of his players” after Wolves beat Leeds United 1-0 on Friday night. There were plenty of chances in the first half, but Wolves just about edged it. Nelson Semedo forced Illan Meslier into a couple of impressive stops. Leeds United’s best moment came as Liam Cooper […]

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Wolves 1-0 Leeds United: Unlucky Meslier own-goal wins it

An unfortunate own-goal from Illan Meslier separates the sides as Wolves leapfrog Leeds in the table. There was very little between the teams across the 90 minutes, as both exchanged good chances. The deciding moment came in the second half. Adama Traore’s long-range shot hit the bar but it bounced off Meslier and into the net. […]

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Zaha would be a good fit for Everton, says Keown

Wilfried Zaha is “ambitious” and a move to a club like Everton could suit him, according to Martin Keown. Zaha has spent the majority of his senior career with Crystal Palace. He spent a season with Manchester United in 2013/14, but he rejoined the Eagles on loan that summer. The forward’s return to Palace was […]

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Former Newcastle, Palace midfielder Cabaye announces retirement

Former Newcastle United and Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye has called time on his playing career at the age of 35. Cabaye spent more than five seasons in the Premier League across separate spells in the north-east and London and won 48 caps for Les Bleus, with Lille and Paris St Germain also among his […]

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Souness: Salah is ‘the most selfish player I’ve ever seen’

Graeme Souness has suggested that Mo Salah can get away with his selfishness because he is a “star” for Liverpool. Salah joined Liverpool from Italian giants Roma in June 2017. He signed for an initial fee of around £36.5m, which was a club-record for the Reds at the time. The forward has been a superb […]

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Bournemouth seek permission to speak to Thierry Henry

Bournemouth have contacted Montreal Impact to ask for their permission to speak to Thierry Henry, according to reports. The Cherries are on the lookout for a new manager after the sacking of Jason Tindall at the start of February. A run of four straight Championship defeats led to his departure with the club sixth in […]

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Souness shuts down ‘daft talk’ of a Liverpool crisis

Graeme Souness has insisted that barring a “few lapses of concentration” Liverpool have been playing really good football of late. Liverpool are currently on a run of four league defeats from their previous six outings. This includes three straight losses to Brighton, Manchester City and Leicester. Liverpool’s poor form has seen them drop down to […]

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Guardiola: Arteta turning Arsenal into PL title contenders

Pep Guardiola believes his former assistant Mikel Arteta is turning Arsenal into Premier League title contenders. Guardiola’s Manchester City head to Arsenal on Sunday after securing a 17th consecutive win in all competitions at Everton on Wednesday and opening up a 10-point lead at the top of the Premier League. Just two months ago City […]

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Guardiola rejects Ancelotti’s ‘almost impossible’ Man City claim

Pep Guardiola says it’s possible to beat his Manchester City side after Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti claimed it was “almost impossible”. City overcame the Toffees 3-1 at Goodison Park on Wednesday night to increase their lead at the top of the Premier League to ten points. It was the Citizens’ 17th straight win in all […]

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