'Klopp must win a trophy this season' – Thompson demands Liverpool silverware

The Reds begin their Carabao Cup campaign against Chelsea at Anfield and have been urged to take the competition seriously Liverpool must end their trophy drought under Jurgen Klopp and should not take the opportunity to win the Carabao Cup lightly, according to Phil Thompson. Despite reaching three cup finals during Klopp’s tenure, the Reds …

Pochettino 'confident' Spurs will be in new stadium by Christmas

The Argentine boss believes that good progress is being made, and says he and his players will be in by December 25 Mauricio Pochettino is hopeful that Tottenham will play in their new stadium before Christmas. Spurs have been rocked by delays on their new home, and have been forced to move a number of …

Why Klopp and Liverpool cannot underestimate the League Cup this season

The Reds are ready to give their full attention as they take on Chelsea in the Carabao Cup third round As the most successful club in League Cup history, Liverpool need no reminder as to the competition’s significance. The eight-time winners begin their latest campaign on Wednesday, welcoming Chelsea to Anfield for the pick of …

I knew we'd be in trouble with Jones on penalties – Mourinho

The Special One admitted he feared the worst when his central defender lined up from the spot after crashing out of the Carabao Cup Jose Mourinho conceded he saw trouble coming when Manchester United got to Phil Jones in their 8-7 penalty shoot-out defeat to Derby County in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday. United were …

'I'm shell-shocked!' – Lampard left stunned as Derby win at Old Trafford

The Chelsea legend could hardly believe his side won at Manchester United in Tuesday’s Carabao Cup match Frank Lampard said he was shell-shocked after his Derby County side knocked Manchester United out of the Carabao Cup on penalties. Scott Carson saved from Phil Jones to earn the Championship side a place in the fourth round, progressing …

'He's already a great, great player' – Pep heaps praise on Man City whizzkid Foden

The teenager took centre stage in Tuesday’s win, scoring a goal and having a hand in two more to leave his manager delighted Pep Guardiola described Phil Foden as a “great, great football player” after the teenager starred in Manchester City’s Carabao Cup win at Oxford United. Foden’s superb crossfield pass helped to create the …

'I don't have to explain' – Mourinho confirms Pogba stripped of vice-captaincy

The midfielder will no longer wear the armband, but Mourinho is in no hurry to reveal why he took such a drastic decision Jose Mourinho confirmed Paul Pogba has been stripped of the vice-captaincy at Manchester United, but insists they have not fallen out. Reports began to circulate prior to United’s disappointing 8-7 penalty shoot-out defeat to …

'Genius' Phil Foden shines on latest Man City showing

The 18-year-old England youth international was likened to Andres Iniesta by Oxford boss Karl Robinson after a superb display in the Carabao Cup Pep Guardiola may want to avoid putting too much pressure on Phil Foden’s shoulders but his Oxford counterpart was not so shy. Foden was involved in all three of City’s goals at …

'This is a blessing for me' – Zola thankful for Sarri lifeline at Chelsea

The Blues legend is working alongside the head coach and is thankful to have been brought back, after painful experiences in football management Gianfranco Zola is a much beloved figure at Stamford Bridge, but admits he was still surprised when Maurizio Sarri offered him the assistant head coach position at Chelsea prior to the season. Zola will always be …

'It could take half a year' – Liverpool midfielder Fabinho to be given time to settle by Klopp

The Brazil international has barely featured for the Reds this season but still has a key role to play at Anfield Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he is prepared to give Fabinho as long as he needs to adjust to English football – even if it takes half a season. Fabinho joined the Reds for …