From Real Madrid and Juventus star to Chelsea misfit – why Alvaro Morata flopped in England

The Spaniard arrived at Stamford Bridge with an incredible goalscoring record, but is set to depart as part of the club’s long list of failed strikers “I’ve played 15 official minutes, missed a penalty and they’re already killing me! So, I know what to expect.” Or so Alvaro Morata thought he did just after he …

Tottenham injury misery continues as Alli ruled out until March

The England international joins Harry Kane on the sidelines after limping off against Fulham on Sunday Tottenham have confirmed that Dele Alli will be out until March with a hamstring injury suffered during their weekend win at Fulham. The England international scored the equaliser at Craven Cottage before being forced off in the 86th minute in Sunday’s …

Tottenham vs Chelsea: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview

The two London sides will battle it out in the first leg of the semi-final round of the Carabao Cup Tottenham Hotspur will host Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final as they look to lift their first trophy since 2008, and their first piece of silverware under Mauricio …

Jesus has to fight with Aguero – Guardiola challenges misfiring striker

The Brazilian striker has found first-team opportunities hard to come by in 2018-19 after such a successful introduction to English football Pep Guardiola has challenged Gabriel Jesus to respond to the task of dislodging Sergio Aguero as Manchester City’s first-choice striker. It was a mission Jesus revelled in immediately after his arrival in Manchester in January …

'I am not a greenkeeper!' – Guardiola rejects Liverpool's long grass accusation

It has been suggested that Manchester City wanted longer grass for their home game against the Reds, but their manager insists that is not the case Pep Guardiola has issued a flat denial to suggestions Manchester City deliberately left the Etihad Stadium grass longer than usual for their Premier League game against Liverpool. Leroy Sane’s …

Pochettino has to win a trophy and so do I – Sarri

The Tottenham has done a fine job at the club, but his lack of a trophy in four seasons has led some to question his credentials Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri believes he and Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino must win a trophy if they are to leave a legacy at their respective clubs. Pochettino has transformed …

Bayern up Hudson-Odoi bid to £35m & offer Chelsea wonderkid No.10 shirt

The Blues teenager has been at the centre of the biggest transfer tussle of the January window across Europe. Bayern Munich have made a fourth bid of £35 million ($45m) for Chelsea wonderkid Callum Hudson-Odoi, as the Blues are put under increased pressure to sell their academy product, Goal understands. Chelsea have yet to accept …

Man City tougher than Utd of Rooney & Ronaldo – Clough

The Burton Albion boss saw his side fare admirably against a star-studded Red Devils side in 2006, but expects a bigger test against Pep Guardiola Manchester City’s class of 2019 present Burton Albion with a tougher test than a Manchester United side which included Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo did, says Nigel Clough. Back in …

Hazard urges fans to behave during Chelsea-Tottenham clash

The Belgian wants fans to show respect during the Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday after high-profile incidents. Eden Hazard has implored supporters to behave when London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham meet in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Chelsea fans have come under increased scrutiny this season following a number of …

From Conte favourite to Sarri reserve: How it all went wrong for Moses at Chelsea

The Nigerian played a pivotal part in Antonio Conte’s trophy wins at Stamford Bridge but he has been deemed surplus to requirements by Maurizio Sarri The January transfer window is open and Victor Moses’ Chelsea career is drawing to a close, with the 28-year-old having become a forgotten man at Stamford Bridge. The versatile winger has …