Jack Grealish has fuelled speculations he could be set to join Manchester United, ‘liking’ a fan’s plea on Twitter for him to complete a transfer move to Old Trafford in the summer. The Aston Villa skipper has long been linked with United and is believed to be on Solskjaer’s shortlist […]
UEFA has now elected to scrap the away-goals rule in the Champions League and Europa League, according to the Times. The rule has been in place in European competition for 56 years, but there had been reports for some time that it was to be abolished. And at a meeting […]
Former Arsenal and Manchester United player Robin van Persie has criticised Thomas Tuchel’s use of Hakim Ziyech and says he deserves a ‘much bigger role’ at Chelsea. Ziyech’s game time has been limited, starting just seven games in the Premier League and Champions League since Tuchel’s appointment and not completing […]
Pep Guardiola will be sweating over the fitness of Ilkay Gundogan’s fitness after he appeared to be nursing a thigh issue and walked out of training on the eve of the Champions League final clash with Chelsea. Gundogan has established himself as an important player in an advanced role under […]
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has not brushed off speculation he is ‘dreaming’ of bringing Pep Guardiola back to the club, while he is hopeful Lionel Messi will sign a new contract. Reports emerged in Spain that Barca had major doubts over Ronald Koeman and Laporta intended to speak to Guardiola […]
Villarreal’s president Fernando Roig, has opened the door for either Manchester United or Manchester City to sign Pau Torres this summer window but says the central defender will not leave for a cut-price fee. Torres has established himself as one of the best centre-backs in La Liga and has attracted […]
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City has been beaten by Thomas Tuchel twice since his arrival in England, once in the FA Cup semi-final, once in the league but both boasted the same outcome – a Chelsea win. Their semi-final date at Wembley ended Man City quadruple hopes as Hakim Ziyech’s strike […]
Joe Cole has backed Chelsea to overcome Manchester City in the Champions League final this weekend, with Timo Werner scoring in extra time to get Thomas Tuchel’s side over the line. City, the newly-crowned Premier League champions, head into the final as favourites but the blues will no doubt be […]
Manchester City star Ferran Torres has branded the Chelsea side a ‘pain in the neck’ to compete against ahead of this weekend’s Champions League final. Pep Guardiola’s side go into Saturday’s final in Porto with the opportunity to wrap up the treble after winning both the Premier League and the […]
David de Gea could have secured Europa League glory for Manchester United had he stuck to the penalty notes he was given in Wednesday’s shootout defeat against Villarreal. Gerard Moreno put Villarreal ahead before Edinson Cavani equalised in the second half, though neither team could find a winner as the […]