Making deals is difficult – Guardiola on Laporte transfer

The Athletic Bilbao defender has been targeted by the Premier League leaders but the Catalan gave few details away on Friday Pep Guardiola says there is still work to be done before Manchester City can bring in fresh faces amid reported interest in Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte. The runaway Premier League leaders, who travel …

Better the Devil you know – Why Mourinho's new contract is good for Man Utd

The Portuguese coach has been handed a new deal at Old Trafford and it makes perfect sense for both the manager and the club It only needs a win away to Yeovil Town on the occasion of his 100th game as Manchester United manager on Friday night now for Jose Mourinho to cap off a …

Mercenary? Alexis Sanchez has joined the biggest club in England

Manchester United snapped up the Chilean at Manchester City’s expense, but claims he has gone to Old Trafford solely for money are ridiculous The ‘Anyone But United’ brigade have been in full voice over the last couple of weeks. The same people who constantly redefine the boundaries as to what is boast-worthy success in an …

'Nobody is coming' – Mourinho rules out Seri signing for Man Utd

The Manchester United boss does not expect any comings or goings at following the arrival of Alexis Sanchez Jose Mourinho insisted Manchester United will not make any more signings before the January transfer window closes amid links with Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri. A quiet month was expected at Old Trafford before United pipped neighbours …

Mourinho signs new contract with Manchester United

The Special One has been rewarded with an extension as he looks to build on an impressive debut season with more silverware this term Jose Mourinho has extended his contract with Manchester United until at least 2020, the club announced on Thursday.  Recent reports had suggested the manager was close to signing a fresh deal …

Yeovil Town vs Man Utd: TV channel, stream, kick-off time, odds & match preview

The Red Devils face the lowest ranked team left in the competition, hoping to avoid an upset with Alexis Sanchez likely to make his debut Manchester United travel to League Two side Yeovil Town on Friday looking to progress to the fifth round of the FA Cup. The Red Devils could hand a debut to …

Pochettino tells Wenger to focus on Arsenal after trophy jibe

The Tottenham boss has hit back at his Arsenal counterpart after the Frenchman appeared to aim a barb at Spurs Mauricio Pochettino believes Arsene Wenger made a “mistake” by talking about Tottenham’s lack of trophies. Before Arsenal beat Chelsea to book a place in the EFL Cup final on Wednesday, Wenger appeared to aim a …

Guardiola was a born leader – but money has helped, says Stoichkov

While the Catalan was a “born leader” and has enjoyed terrific success in the dugout, his former team-mate believes that finances have played a role Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov has paid tribute to former team-mate Pep Guardiola, though he did say that the achievements of the Manchester City boss need to be put in the …

Alexis Sanchez's Man Utd announcement video given brilliant parody by Motherwell

Former Blackpool and Plymouth defender Peter Hartley was the unlikely recipient of the treatment that Alexis had at Old Trafford Manchester United’s video for the announcement of Alexis Sanchez won widespread acclaim for its execution, and one Scottish Premiership club were so impressed that they jokingly reinvented it for their own use. Sanchez’s switch from …