Premier League
Mourinho: My tactics did not cause loss, I demand respect
Jose Mourinho insists his tactics did not cause Manchester United to lose 3-0 against Tottenham on Monday, and says the whole team is united. Mourinho made six changes after the 3-2 defeat by Brighton last week, but the manager says United won the game from both a strategic and tactical point of view, but not […]
Mourinho praises United fans but refuses to back squad
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho hailed the club’s “fantastic” fans, though he refused to back his team after a frustrating window. After signing Brazil international midfielder Fred, Diogo Dalot and reserve goalkeeper Lee Grant, Mourinho wanted a further two signings but none arrived before the Premier League’s transfer deadline. Mourinho has cut a frustrated figure […]
Jorginho sets incredible Chelsea record against Newcastle
Summer signing Jorginho set a new Chelsea record for passes in a single Premier League match as the Blues edged their way past Newcastle on Sunday. Maurizio Sarri’s side took the lead from the penalty spot through Eden Hazard but were quickly pegged back by Joselu, though DeAndre Yedlin own goal late on was enough […]
Lopetegui explains Courtois’ bench treatment
Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui said he will decide his goalkeeping situation on a game-by-game basis after new signing Thibaut Courtois was made to wait for his debut. Courtois swapped Chelsea for European champions Madrid in a £35 million move but the Belgium international was on the bench for Sunday’s 4-1 La Liga victory over […]
Zidane tells friends he wants to replace Mourinho at United
Zinedine Zidane has informed close associates that he has plans to be manager at Manchester United. Jose Mourinho is under intense pressure after a summer of public rowing with France midfielder Paul Pogba and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. United only brought in Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant in the summer transfer window, despite Mourinho’s […]
Tottenham made £25m bid for Tammy Abraham on transfer deadline day
Tottenham reportedly made a move to sign Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham in the closing hours of the summer transfer window. Abraham impressed on loan at Swansea last campaign, scoring eight goals in all competitions, and the England international’s performances caught the attention of Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino. Spurs did not sign a single player ahead […]
Aaron Ramsey demands talks with Unai Emery after Chelsea axe
Aaron Ramsey wants to know where he figures in Unai Emery’s plans for Arsenal before he signs a new contract with the club, according to reports. The Wales international will be out of contract next summer and talks over a new deal have stalled, alerting the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United to his possible […]
‘You can’t buy class’ – Mourinho slams Man City documentary
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has slammed Manchester City’s new documentary All or Nothing after it depicted him as a defensive manager. The new eight-part Amazon Prime series retells the story of City’s 2017/18 title win season and viewers are given a fly-on-the-wall perspective of several of Guardiola’s team meetings. In one episode, narrator Ben […]
Man United midfielder reveals why he ignored Mourinho’s advice
Andreas Pereira has explained why he rejected Jose Mourinho’s advice to stay but opted join Valencia on a season-long loan last summer. The 22-year-old impressed in a Valencia team which finished fourth in La Liga and returned to Old Trafford with confidence after a full campaign of regular playing time in Spain. Jose Mourinho was […]
‘Roma and Liverpool have the same owner’ – Napoli claim
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has claimed last year’s Champions League finalist Liverpool and Roma share the same owner. The film producer made the accusation after he revealed that his club had made an offer for goalkeeper Alisson, who left Italy to become the world’s most expensive goalkeeper, at the time, and signed for Liverpool […]