Liverpool facing injury crisis as TAA picks up knee damage

Click:How to shop with weidian Liverpool have been dealt another defensive injury blow after Trent Alexander-Arnold was ruled out for up to a month with knee damage. The England international sustained a problem in the warm-up ahead of Saturday’s win at Brighton but played the full 90 minutes and Press Association Sport understands he has …

Northern Ireland midfielder filmed ‘masturbating in the street’

A Northern Ireland international footballer is to be disciplined after a video emerged of him walking through Belfast city centre semi-naked and engaged in a lewd act. Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill said Gavin Whyte’s behaviour was “clearly unacceptable” and “far below the standards” expected of a footballer who represents his country. Whyte’s club, Oxford …

Nottingham Forest appoint O’Neill as Karanka’s successor

Nottingham Forest have announced the appointment of Martin O’Neill as their new manager. The 66-year-old, a former Forest player who won two European Cups with the club, replaces Aitor Karanka in the job after the Spaniard’s departure last week. O’Neill becomes the club’s 11th full-time boss since 2011 and his first game in charge will …

Man Utd’s pursuit of Coutinho hits fresh stumbling block

Manchester United have suffered a fresh setback as they look to bring former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho back to the Premier League, according to reports. The Brazilian has been struggling to nail down a regular place under new Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde this term with the 26-year-old being used as a rotational option. Clearly illustrated as …

Cech announces decision to retire: ‘I have achieved everything’

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has announced that he will retire at the end of the season. The 36-year-old, who won four Premier League titles with Chelsea, revealed his decision on Twitter. He wrote: “This is my 20th season as a professional player and it is 20 years since I signed my first professional contract, so …

Allardyce rules himself out of ‘very difficult’ Huddersfield job

Ex-England boss Sam Allardyce has admitted that it would be “very unlikely” he would replace David Wagner at Huddersfield Town. ‘Big Sam’ has got a reputation for being a Premier League firefighter, guiding a number of clubs to safety after taking over in relegation trouble. Allardyce had been the bookmakers’ favourite to take over from …

De Gea demands £300k-a-week to sign new Man Utd deal

David de Gea will sign a new contract at Manchester United if he receives an offer that matches his demands, according to reports. The Spaniard has proven himself to be one of the best goalkeepers in world football over several seasons despite United’s recent struggles in the Premier League. And the Daily Mail claims that …

Two Fulham players ‘dragged apart’ during yoga fight

Fulham players Aleksandar ­Mitrovic and Aboubakar Kamara came to blows during a yoga class and had to be separated, according to reports. The Sun reports that their team-mates were left ‘gobsmacked’ after the two players were ‘at each other’s throats’ during the relaxation session. The apparent bust-up comes only a week after Kamara wrestled the …

What the f*ck is Emery thinking with Mesut Ozil?

Anything to add for the afternoon Mailbox? [email protected]… Emery’s Ozil error I am an Arsenal fan and a season ticket holder, although I live in the US. My infrequent visits to London to visit family are always planned around Arsenal games. I was at the Burnley game, the Spurs Carabao Cup game and the Fulham …

Woodward visit puts Solskjaer in ‘pole position’ for permanent job

The clamour for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to get the Manchester United job permanently is growing within the boardroom, according to reports. Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho in December after the Portuguese boss lost the dressing room during a poor run of results and performances. The Norweigan has overseen a transformation in results as he won his …