Guardiola names two areas Man City ‘have to improve’

Pep Guardiola claimed his Manchester City team would need to improve after labouring to a 3-0 victory at Premier League bottom side Huddersfield. The champions were far from their best but still proved too strong for the managerless Terriers at the John Smith’s Stadium on Sunday, winning with goals from Danilo, Raheem Sterling and Leroy …

The changing face of football: Four companies that have technologically enhanced the sport

Old-school football fans have argued against technology in sport for years. Unfortunately for them, we are now in the 21st century. Technology and football go hand-in-hand and taking advantage of any help available to us makes complete sense. We look at four companies that continue to make technological strides in the football world. Hawk-Eye Innovations An …

Hudson gives little away over next Huddersfield boss reports

Mark Hudson gave little away over Huddersfield Town’s next manager after they lost 3-0 to Manchester City on Sunday. City were far from their best but still proved too strong for the managerless Terriers at the John Smith’s Stadium, winning with goals from Danilo, Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane. The game was Huddersfield’s first since …

Pochettino: Sometimes in football you have to believe

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says it was his players’ belief that saw them come from a goal down to beat Fulham 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday. Harry Winks scored in injury time to grab a valuable three points for Spurs after Dele Alli had cancelled out Fernando Llorente’s own goal. And Pochettino thinks …

Zlatan: Pogba ‘didn’t feel confidence’ from Mourinho

Zlatan Ibrahimovic thinks Paul Pogba struggled to find his best form under Jose Mourinho because the former Manchester United boss failed to give him the “confidence” he needed. The Frenchman has looked like an entirely different player since Mourinho was sacked in December. United have won all seven of their matches under caretaker boss Ole …

Newcastle fans “would accept relegation” if it meant for a new owner

Newcastle’s 3-0 win against Cardiff at the weekend has lifted Rafael Benitez’s side out of the relegation zone for the moment. However, rolling over a team with a defence that is practically non-existent and that seems already resigned to its fate of a return straight back down to Championship football next season is no cause …

Guangzhou withdraw £45m offer for West Ham’s Arnautovic

Marko Arnautovic’s move to Guangzhou Evergrande is off after the Chinese Super League side pulled the plug on a £45million deal to sign the striker, according to reports. The West Ham star waved to home fans when he was substituted during last weekend’s win over Arsenal, while he was absent for the Hammers’ 2-0 loss to Bournemouth …

Guardiola: Man City didn’t deserve more than three goals

Pep Guardiola says you “don’t win or lose the Premier League in January” but concedes Manchester City must improve after their 3-0 win over Huddersfield Town on Sunday. Goals from Danilo, Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane secured the win but the Citizens weren’t at their best for much of the contest. And Guardiola has demanded …

Matic sets sights on top four after Ole’s record-breaking start

Nemanja Matic has his sights trained on the top four after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s record-breaking start turned the improbable into the possible for Manchester United. The Old Trafford giants were in a tailspin when Jose Mourinho was sacked last month, with defeat at leaders Liverpool leaving them 19 points off the top and 11 behind …

Higuain left out of Milan squad amid Chelsea ‘rumours’

Gonzalo Higuain has been left out of AC Milan’s squad for their match against Genoa on Monday amid reports of an imminent move to Chelsea. The Blues have been linked with a move for the 31-year-old Argentina international, who excelled under Maurizio Sarri at Napoli and is currently on loan at Milan from Juventus. Speaking …