Premier League
Arteta blames the grass after Arsenal’s stalemate against Burnley
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has blamed the length of the grass at Turf Moor after the gunners’ draw against Burnley on Sunday. Arsenal’s hopes of closing the gap on the top four were dealt another huge blow as they were held to a goalless draw by Burnley. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang missed two excellent chances to put […]
Conte: I won the Premier League in my first season – Klopp and Guardiola didn’t
Inter boss Antonio Conte has defended his record at Chelsea by pointing out he was able to deliver success straight away, whereas Klopp and Guardiola needed time to implement changes at Liverpool and Man City respectively. Conte inherited the managerial reins at Chelsea back in 2016, after successful spells at Juventus and the Italy national team. The 50-year-old oversaw an unlikely Premier League title triumph in his […]
Solskjaer reveals why Man Utd decided to sign Odion Ighalo
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is delighted to have signed Odion Ighalo on a short-term deal from Chinese team Shanghai Shenhua and believes he will bring a different threat to Manchester United. The Red Devils manager had been eager to bring in a new striker after Rashford sustained an injury, with United short on attacking options having […]
Chelsea’s Tariq Lamptey shocks Lampard by joining Premier League rival
Chelsea youngster Tariq Lamptey has shocked Frank Lampard by turning down a new deal with the Blues and agreeing to join rival Premier League side Brighton this month instead. The 19-year-old was due to be out of contract with Chelsea in the summer window but there was confidence within the club that he could be […]
Ferdinand reveals what Ronaldo told him about Man Utd signing Fernandes
Ferdinand has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani supported Manchester United’s decision to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes. After weeks of negotiations, Solskjaer’s side have finally landed the Portugese star in an €80 million deal from Sporting. ‘I’ve spoken to a few of his teammates at national level and club level,’ Ferdinand told FIVE. […]
REVEALED: How Liverpool missed out on Cristiano Ronaldo
Liverpool missed the opportunity to sign Cristiano Ronaldo during the scramble for his signature in 2003, says Phil Thompson. The highly-rated Portuguese star was generating plenty of interest after bursting onto the scene at Sporting Lisbon. Several Premier League teams took the chance to cast an eye over Ronaldo’s potential, with Thompson sent on a […]
Chelsea in talks to sign Dries Mertens
Chelsea are reportedly in talks to sign Napoli forward Dries Mertens as they look to bring in an attacking player late in the January window. The 32-year-old Belgium international, who is out of contract this summer at Napoli, would cost at least £5m and Inter Milan are also reported to be interested. Chelsea manager Frank […]
Solskjaer slams Jesse Lingard from the touchline in Man Utd’s clash vs Man City
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer launched a furious tirade at Jesse Lingard during Manchester United’s Carabao Cup game against Manchester City on Wednesday. The flashpoint occurred during the second half as the Red devils were chasing a second goal after Nemanja Matic had put the team in front in the 35th minute. Jesse Lingard’s loose pass for […]
Everton reject Barcelona’s £85m Richarlison offer
Everton have rejected an offer of €100m (£85m) from Spanish giants Barcelona for Brazilian forward Richarlison. Everton turned down the offer immediately, unwilling to sell one of their prized assets as they look to strengthen their team – rather than reduce it. Richarlison has been a target of Barcekona’s sporting director Eric Abidal, who enquired […]
Bruno Fernandes breaks silence as Man Utd finally agree transfer with Sporting
Bruno Fernandes concedes he had his heart set on a transfer move to the Premier League after Manchester United finally agreed a deal with Sporting Lisbon. Manchester United were in danger of missing out on signing the 25-year-old midfielder before the end of the January window as they had refused to meet his club’s asking […]