Premier League

Chelsea recorded back-to-back wins for the first time since October by beating Bundesliga team Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. Facing a 1-0 deficit from the first leg, Chelsea returned to form at the weekend by beating Leeds United before goals from Raheem Sterling and Havertz turned their last 16 Champions League game with BVB around.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The result eases pressure from the shoulders of Graham Potter, though Dortmund boss Edin Terzic and Jude Bellingham were less than satisfied with the officiating, especially surrounding the penalty. The referee in charge on Tuesday was Danny Makkelie. And the Dutchman is closing in on 300 games officiated in the Eredivisie and is a regular in the UEFA Champions League, having made his debu...

Thiago Silva was annoyed as he watched Chelsea’s Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund, raging at Jude Bellingham after a late foul from the player. The injured defender is likely to be out of action for around six weeks but was in the stands at Stamford Bridge on Tuesday to see his team-mates secure a 2-1 aggregate win over Dortmund.      (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chelsea had gone into the game against the German side – who had been on a 10-game winning run and sit second in the league table only on goal difference – with a one-goal deficit to overturn from the first leg. The Blues made a superb start to the contest and dominated the early exchanges, though had to wait until the 43rd minute before Raheem Sterling opened the scoring. Sh...

Wout Weghorst has now revealed why he touched the ‘This is Anfield’ sign before Manchester United’s 7-0 defeat to Liverpool after facing huge criticism. United supporters turned on him after footage emerged of Weghorst touching the sign before the Red Devils were completely humiliated by Jurgen Klopp’s side. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Weghorst has been a surprise part of United’s recent good run, with the Dutchman joining the Premier League club in January on loan from Burnley to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite scoring just a goal so far, Weghorst has proved popular with fans for his tireless work-rate and his ability to bring players like Marcus Rashford into play. But Weghorst appears to have undone a lot of his hard work after footage e...

William Gallas is worried that Mykhailo Mudryk and Marc Cucurella don’t have what it takes to play for a ‘big club’ like Chelsea. While many of Chelsea’s new signings have struggled this campaign, Mudryk and Cucurella standout as two of the worst offenders thus far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Mudryk only joined Chelsea in January so can be forgiven for needing more time to adjust in England, but given all the fuss around his transfer, supporters would have expected more. The winger was long-touted to join Arsenal but after they failed to meet Shakhtar Donetsk’s valuation, the West London club suddenly swept in and secured the Ukraine star’s services for £88.5m. He looked lively on his debut, coming off the bench at Liverpool, but since he has...

Wout Weghorst enraged Manchester United supporters by touching the iconic 'This Is Anfield' sign before Sunday's 7-0 thrashing. Footage emerged of on-loan the Red Devils forward Weghorst touching the famous sign in the Liverpool tunnel as both sides walked out before kick-off. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); It is customary for Liverpool stars to touch the sign as a mark of respect and superstition before moving out to play, but not for United players to follow suit. Liverpool stars Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo and Alexander-Arnold all touched the famous sign as they walked under it, but found themselves in an awkward position of being joined by an opponent from their rivals. Once footage of Weghorst touching the sign emerged on social media, And U...

Manchester United players are ‘irritated’ at Bruno Fernandes & his dream of becoming the permanent captain looks set to be over, according to reports. Fernandes disgraced himself in the club's 7-0 defeat to arch-rivals Liverpool on Sunday and spent most of the second half making petulant challenges, arguing with officials while also losing possession. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He was criticised by Roy Keane and Gary Neville and according to the Daily Mail he has even upset United team-mates, who have been left frustrated by his antics, and it is said that his chances of becoming captain have taken a hit. Scholes slams ‘criminal’ Man Utd star in 7-0 Liverpool defeat Raphael Varane berates two Man Utd stars after Liverpool defeat Erik...

Paul Scholes says Wout Weghorst lacks the level of quality needed to play for Manchester United after their 7-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. The Netherlands international has scored only once in 14 games since moving to Old Trafford on loan in the January transfer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Against Liverpool, Weghorst started in the No.10 role but struggled to have any impact before he was substituted in the 58th minute. And while Scholes believes Weghorst is popular with his United teammates due to his work rate, he believes the 30-year-old is not at the level to be a long-term solution under Erik ten Hag. ‘Weghorst is in the team to be a defender, really,’ Scholes told Premier League Productions. ‘You’re talking about a Manches...