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Rio Ferdinand has hailed Aaron Wan-Bissaka's display after the Manchester United defender ‘put the shackles’ on Mitoma in the FA Cup semi-final. The Red Devils booked their place in June’s FA Cup final after seeing off Brighton in a penalty shoot-out victory at Wembley. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mitoma has enjoyed a superb season since breaking into the Brighton lineup under Roberto De Zerbi, scoring 10 and providing seven assists in 31 games this campaign. The Japan international has given some of the best full-backs in the Premier League tough time this term but had little joy up against Wan-Bissaka on Sunday. atOptions = { 'key' : '677bec88d5359434973f045e310a9066', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'pa...

Julian Nagelsmann pulled out of the running to become the next Chelsea head coach after having serious concerns over the recruitment process, according to reports. The German coach is believed to have been under the impression that the job was his and that discussions were only a formality.       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But, unease grew after a succession of meetings, and reports that managers such as Mauricio Pochettino and Vincent Kompany were also being considered for the job. On Friday, with doubts growing, the former Bayern Munich manager Nagelsmann decided to withdraw. atOptions = { 'key' : 'ddf4cce2213452b6edbfd7d6c3583ed4', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 600, 'width' : 160, 'params' : {} }; document.write(''); ...

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea conceded he tried to put added pressure on Brighton’s penalty takers in Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final shootout. United made it to the final after beating the Seagulls 7-6 on penalties. It was a moment of relief for the Red Devils, coming just three days after the 3-0 defeat by Sevilla in the Europa League quarter-final second leg.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The defeat in Seville was painful for De Gea, who made mistakes for each of the home side’s goals in a poor performance. He had a much better showing at Wembley, making a number of fine saves to keep a clean sheet. The Spanish keeper did not save any of Brighton’s seven penalties in the shootout, but Solly March blazed his effort over – allowing Lind...

Wayne Rooney claims Bukayo Saka is now Arsenal’s best player, saying the player's consistency has seriously impressed him. The 21-year-old is well established in the Arsenal team but this season has been his best so far, netting 14 times in all competitions as the Gunners challenge for the Premier League title. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Saka was not alone in emerging from the youth system at the Emirates, but it is he who has shone the brightest, with Rooney liking what he has seen from the winger. ‘Saka has impressed me most,’ Rooney wrote in The Times. ‘He’s only 21 but has 13 goals and 11 assists this season. For a young player, playing out wide, that output is really good. atOptions = { 'key' : 'ddf4cce2213452b6edbfd7d6c3583ed4', ...

Chelsea stars have reacted positively to Mauricio Pochettino’s possible arrival at Stamford Bridge, according to reports. Another week has gone in Chelsea’s search for a new manager and Julian Nagelsmann, who was one of the frontrunners to land the job, has withdrawn from the running. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Luis Enrique fell down the pecking order after talks with Chelsea’s hierarchy this month, which has made Pochettino the favourite to become the next permanent manager at the club. Wayne Rooney names the only Arsenal star who can stop Haaland Gary Neville names three players that have let Arsenal down Theo Walcott names the ‘best team in England’ as Arsenal battle Man City for league title According to The Telegraph, the possibi...

Fears are now growing at Manchester United that Raphael Varane will join Lisandro Martinez on the sidelines for the rest of the campaign. Varane was taken off at half-time during United’s Europa League game with Sevilla at Old Trafford 10 days ago after inflicting more damage to an ankle that has been causing him problems recently. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); And the defender will once again be missing when they face Brighton in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Varane has had scans on his ankle after the swelling finally started to subside - and the verdict was that he could be out for six weeks. atOptions = { 'key' : '677bec88d5359434973f045e310a9066', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; ...

Pep Guardiola told Manchester United supporters that they shouldn’t be scared about Man City emulating their historic treble after his team reached the FA Cup final on Saturday. Mahrez ended Sheffield United’s hopes of an upset with a clinical display of finishing that saw him leave Wembley with the match ball. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); City now have a great opportunity of emulating United’s legends of 1999 by completing a clean sweep of the FA Cup. Man United face Brighton in the second semi-final - and could be faced with the prospect of meeting Man City. atOptions = { 'key' : '677bec88d5359434973f045e310a9066', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 250, 'width' : 300, 'params' : {} }; document.write(''); And Guardiola s...

Wayne Rooney has named the only Arsenal player who could stop Erling Haaland ahead of a potential title decider at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland has enjoyed a superb first campaign at Man City, scoring 48 goals in all competitions and helping Pep Guardiola’s team challenge for a historic treble. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Manchester City will overtake Premier League leaders Arsenal and get the title if they win their remaining matches, while they have advanced to the latter stages of the Champions League and FA Cup. Gary Neville names three players that have let Arsenal down Theo Walcott names the ‘best team in England’ as Arsenal battle Man City for league title Chelsea consider shock new manager candidate before making Pochettino offer ...

Jordan Henderson has been criticised by Liverpool suppoerters for his role in Nottingham Forest ’s second goal on Saturday afternoon. Liverpool picked up a 3-2 win over Forest in the Premier League, but they were made to work for it, twice conceding sloppy equalisers. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Diogo Jota had opened the scoring with a close-range header before Neco Williams’ shot made it 1-1. Gary Neville names three players that have let Arsenal down Theo Walcott names the ‘best team in England’ as Arsenal battle Man City for league title Todd Boehly makes honest admission over Chelsea ‘mistakes’ Jota fired the Reds back in front with a good finish from another set piece, but Liverpool shot themselves in the foot few minutes later. M...

Chelsea are close to making an offer to Mauricio Pochettino but have added another manager to their shortlist of candidates to take over at the club. The Lomdon side are making progress in their search for a new manager and former Tottenham coach Pochettino has been identified as the frontrunner for the job. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Todd Boehly sacked Thomas Tuchel at the start of the campaign and axed the German’s replacement, Graham Potter, this month. Despite the issues at Stamford Bridge – Chelsea have dropped into the bottom-half of the Premier League and are out of every cup competition – the club’s owners have decided to wait until the summer to appoint a new head coach. As a short-term solution, Chelsea chose to bring back Frank L...