Sigurdsson looking to dent Liverpool’s title aspirations

Gylfi Sigurdsson says Everton have extra motivation to dent Liverpool’s title challenge after their painful derby defeat at Anfield in December. Everton welcome Liverpool to Goodison Park on Sunday with the extraordinary ending to the season’s first derby game still fresh in the minds of those on the blue half of Merseyside. Liverpool substitute Divock …

Solskjaer responds to Neville ‘mutiny’ at Man Utd comments

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has responded to Gary Neville’s comments that there could be a “mutiny” at Manchester United if they don’t name the Norwegian as the permanent successor to Jose Mourinho. The former United striker took over as interim boss in December after Mourinho was sacked following a number of poor displays by his side. Since …

‘Timing of Rodgers’ departure from Celtic absolutely stinks’

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton criticised the timing of Brendan Rodgers’ departure after the lifelong Hoops fan said his farewells after he agreed to join Premier League side Leicester City. Rodgers led Celtic to seven domestic trophies in succession but has left with the club involved in a title chase with a resurgent Rangers and a William …

Kepa defiance 'not helpful' but Chelsea legend hoping to avoid 'witch hunt'

The Spanish keeper refused to be substituted during the Carabao Cup final, but Pat Nevin is backing the Blues to move on from an unfortunate episode Chelsea are being backed to move on swiftly from Kepa Arrizabalaga’s act of defiance in the Carabao Cup final, with Pat Nevin admitting that the club are eager to …

Kepa fined a week's wages for Carabao Cup final substitution farce

The goalkeeper was punished after refusing to come out of the match against Manchester City Chelsea have fined Kepa Arrizabalaga one week’s wages for refusing to be substituted in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City. The Spanish goalkeeper went to ground with an apparent injury in the closing moments of extra time, prompting …

Rudiger sees Chelsea progress from 6-0 mauling to 50-50 shootout

The Blues suffered Carabao Cup final heartache against Manchester City, but showed that they are able to match the best sides in the business Antonio Rudiger is looking for Chelsea to take positives from holding Manchester City to a “50-50” Carabao Cup final penalty shootout a matter of days after suffering a 6-0 defeat to …

De Bruyne: Quadruple would make Man City the best team ever

The Belgium international has seen the Blues land the first of four potential trophies, with Pep Guardiola’s side having the chance to make history Kevin De Bruyne doubts that Manchester City can complete the quadruple this season but admits a haul of four trophies would make them “the best team ever”. Pep Guardiola’s side took …

Sarri’s Kepa claims ‘a political answer’ amid ‘crazy’ lack of respect at Chelsea – Gullit

The Blues saw their goalkeeper refuse to go off during the Carabao Cup final, with a former boss refusing to buy the excuses offered up afterwards Kepa Arrizabalaga has undermined manager Maurizio Sarri by refusing to be substituted in the Carabao Cup final, says Ruud Gullit, with talk of a misunderstanding merely “a political answer” …

Azpilicueta demands Chelsea consistency after cup final loss

The Blues lost the Carabao Cup final on penalties to Manchester City, but the defender saw positives in the display at Wembley Cesar Azpilicueta urged Chelsea to build on their improved performance in the Carabao Cup final with more consistent displays. Although Maurizio Sarri’s side lost 4-3 on penalties to Manchester City after a goalless draw at …