Pogba credits Solskjaer’s style for ‘beautiful’ end to 2018

Paul Pogba hailed the attacking style Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has brought back to Manchester United after his two goals helped sink Bournemouth on Sunday. The Frenchman was instrumental in United’s 4-1 win over Bournemouth at Old Trafford, giving Solskjaer his third-straight win since taking over as caretaker manager following the sacking of Jose Mourinho. The …

New PL chief executive will not be new PL chief executive

Susanna Dinnage has abruptly pulled out of a commitment to become the Premier League’s new chief executive. The TV executive was announced as the successor to Richard Scudamore in mid-November, with the plan that she would take up her new role early in 2019. But a Premier League statement on Sunday evening read: “Despite her …

Solskjaer outlines one area for Man Utd improvement

Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted with the way his side managed the game as they beat Bournemouth 4-1. Paul Pogba starred with two goals and an assist as the Red Devils recorded three straight wins for the first time this season. Solskjaer told Sky Sports: “First half we go out to …

Hodgson talks up Solanke as he confirms interest in Liverpool youngster

Click:filling outdoor barbecue gun Roy Hodgson is relishing the prospect of transfer target Dominic Solanke finally providing Crystal Palace with a reliable goal threat after watching his team again struggle as they lost 1-0 to Chelsea. Palace frustrated Chelsea in the same way they have against other teams this season but as soon as N’Golo …

Guardiola: Liverpool one of strongest teams in Europe

Pep Guardiola admitted that Liverpool are one of the best teams in Europe as he prepared for Man City’s clash with Jurgen Klopp’s side with a 3-1 win at Southampton. The two title favourites go head-to-head in a huge match on Thursday, and reigning champions City prepared in ideal fashion as they secured a first …

Sarri hails Kante’s role in Chelsea’s victory over Palace

Maurizio Sarri highlighted the improvements he has seen in N’Golo Kante after the midfielder scored the winning goal for Chelsea against Crystal Palace. Kante’s role in Sarri’s 4-3-3 system has come under question, but the Italian coach was keen to praise the way the Frenchman has adapted to the position.  Sarri was overall impressed with …

Barcelona deny they have reached agreement to sign Rabiot from PSG

Barcelona have denied the existence of any agreement with Paris St Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot and insist they have not broken the rules over his potential recruitment. LaLiga’s table-toppers, along with several Premier League clubs including Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal, have been linked with the 23-year-old six-time France international, whose contract with PSG ends in …

Solskjaer has told Woodward he wants United job

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told Manchester United chief Edward Woodward that he would like the manager’s job on a permanent basis. The Norwegian – who has taken over from Jose Mourinho until the end of the season – has begun with two victories, though it is expected that Mauricio Pochettino or another more high-profile manager …

Solskjaer: We haven’t really changed Man Utd tactics

Manchester United have won their first two games under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer but the temporary manager says that he has not worked on tactics. Solskjaer is in charge until the end of the season and United have started with strolls against Cardiff and Huddersfield, changing the mood at the club. But the Norwegian claims he …

Robertson: Liverpool would be ‘daft’ not to expect blip

Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson knows that they could lose back-to-back games like Manchester City. The Reds beat Arsenal 5-1 on Saturday (read 16 Conclusions here) to edge nine points clear of Tottenham and ten points clear of Manchester City. “We can’t take our foot off the gas,” said Robertson. “If we can keep going, it’s …