REVEALED: Xavi ‘questioned Robert Lewandowski’s motivation in chat with Pepe Reina ahead of Barcelona clash with United’ – amid striker’s poor form and doubts over manager’s future Lewandowski failed to inspire Barca as they crashed out of the Europa League Reports suggest Xavi had concerns about his motivation before facing United He is said to … Read more
Pep Guardiola hails Calvin Phillips after the midfielder impressed in Manchester City’s three-goal win at Bristol City… as he insists ‘we’ll need him’ at the business end of the season despite a lack of ‘pace’ following his injury nightmare Phillips has only featured 11 times on his City debut due to injury But Guardiola was … Read more
“Mentally, they’re really ambitious. That’s what gives them energy’: Marathon schedule doesn’t scare us, insists Erik ten Hag… but Man Utd boss downplays talk of Quadruple after Carabao Cup win Manchester United have played 40 games this season and can reach 65 in total They face West Ham on Wednesday night, three days after winning … Read more
Leicester 1-2 Blackburn: Brendan Rodgers’ side crashed out of the FA Cup after Tyrese Dolan and Sammy Smodish strikes impressed the Premier League side and booked Rovers’ place in the quarter-final draw The visitors took a shock lead through Tyrhys Dolan just after the half-hour mark It got worse for Leicester as Sammie Szmodics doubled … Read more
N’Golo Kante ‘closes in on new three-year deal at Stamford Bridge as Chelsea contract talks progress’… with Blues star ‘remaining in London’ despite club record £107m for the capture of defensive midfielder Enzo Fernandez. Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is set to sign a new contract with the club until 2026. He has been a crucial … Read more
Ange Postecoglou insists he won’t ‘jump at any job that comes his way’ as speculation mounts Celtic manager to make EPL move The Celtic boss has said he is happy at Celtic FC Reported interest from Everton and Leeds United Postecoglou in line for three trophies in Scotland The Hoops won the League Cup against … Read more
Arsenal are “monitoring Raheem Sterling’s situation at Chelsea with Mikel Arteta interested in a reunion as the club prepare for a return to the Champions League”. Arsenal are reportedly considering a summer move for Raheem Sterling Miekl Arteta worked with the player during his time at Manchester City Chelsea are expected to let players leave … Read more
Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe have been named in the best FIFA XI at the Paris awards… with Kevin de Bruyne, Virgil van Dijk and Casemiro also earning a place in the squad. Messi was the star of the team after receiving the men’s award on Monday Four Premier League players were named … Read more
‘It’s only the League Cup’: Martin Keown reminds Manchester United they still have a long way to go under Erik ten Hag despite the Red Devils winning their first trophy after a six-year drought Martin Keown has reminded Manchester United fans that the club still has a long way to go United end six-year trophy … Read more
The FA Cup returns this week for its much-maligned midweek fixtures – but at least we can get excited about the presence of the lower league. Seven Football League clubs make up the fifth round of 16 and while only one tie is an EFL-only clash, don’t bet on a few shocks. So from Harry … Read more