Solskjaer: Tottenham star ‘one of the best in the world’

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has offered his verdict on Tottenham striker Harry Kane. Kane (122) has already overtaken Solskjaer (91) in terms of Premier League career goals, and is this season’s joint top scorer alongside Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The forward has established himself as one of the world’s finest, and interim Manchester United boss Solskjaer has only added …

Solskjaer: Pochettino linked with Man United ‘for a reason’

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer understands why Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has been heavily tipped to take the reins on a permanent basis at Manchester United. Pochettino has led Spurs to top-three Premier League finishes in each of the last three seasons while his brand of attacking football has earned plenty of admirers both in this country …

Arnautovic agent begs West Ham to accept ‘fantastic offer’

West Ham have insisted Marko Arnautovic is not for sale after his agent claimed the Austrian forward wants to move to China. A Chinese Super League club, believed to be champions Shanghai SiPG, are understood to have launched a £35million swoop for Arnautovic, the Hammers’ top scorer. The club will attempt to lure Arnautovic, who …

Dyche aims dig at media over Liverpool loan rumours

Sean Dyche has given reported Liverpool interest in Burnley defender James Tarkowski typically short shrift. The Premier League leaders are in desperate need for at least one new recruit at the back following the hamstring injury suffered by Dejan Lovren in the 2-1 FA Cup defeat at Wolves. Lovren joined Joe Gomez and Joel Matip …

What the f**k were Man City supposed to do? Not shoot?

Send your thoughts to [email protected].   City did show Burton respect Nonsense from Dan, Brighton in this morning’s mailbox. There’s a few important differences between the Germany – Brazil WC semi and the City – Burton LC semi. Firstly, the WC semi was in Brazil. If Germany had put 9 past Brazil there would have …

Chelsea take ‘significant step’ towards Higuain transfer

Gonzalo Higuain’s agent has arrived in London as Chelsea take a ‘significant step’ towards a transfer, according to reports. The Juventus forward reportedly wants to cut short his season-long loan move to AC Milan to complete a move to west London. And the Evening Standard claims that Higuain’s agent and brother, Nicolas, travelled to London …

Vlasic blasts Allardyce over ‘awful’ football at Everton

Nikola Vlasic has slammed Sam Allardyce over the brand of football he brought to Everton after replacing Ronald Koeman as manager. ‘Big Sam’ came under fire for his playing style whilst in charge at Goodison Park despite guiding the club to an eighth-placed finish after taking over when they were in relegation trouble. Allardyce struggled …

Every PL club’s biggest ever league and cup wins

It has been suggested that City were cruel to Burton on Wednesday. It could’ve been worse… Arsenal Biggest league win: Woolwich Arsenal 12-0 Loughborough Town – Division Two, March 12, 1900. Biggest cup win: Arsenal 11-1 Darwen – FA Cup, January 9, 1932   Bournemouth Biggest league win: Bournemouth 7-0 Swindon Town – Division Three (South), September 22, …

Robben doubts whether Van Dijk is world’s best defender

Arjen Robben has played down suggestions Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in the world ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League round-of-16 clash with Bayern Munich next month. The Reds defender will be banned for the first leg at Anfield but will be back for the return leg at the Allianz Arena three weeks later as …

Man Utd target Skriniar slams speculation: ‘You are sh*t’

Milan Skriniar has dismissed speculation that he is going to leave Inter Milan this month in a foul-mouthed rant on social media. The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford with reports yesterday suggesting he was one of the names on United’s shortlist for a new central defender. Jose Mourinho is …