Arsenal boss Wenger backs Wilshere after Keane rant

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane singled out the Gunners midfielder after their defeat to Ostersunds, but his manager has backed him Arsene Wenger defended Jack Wilshere after Roy Keane labelled the Arsenal midfield “probably the most over-rated player on the planet.” Arsenal slumped to an embarrassing 2-1 defeat at home to Ostersunds in the …

Arsenal injury update: Mkhitaryan and Sokratis both doubtful

Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Sokratis Papastathopoulos are doubts for Arsenal’s meeting with Brentford but Sead Kolasinac is back in training. Arsenal will assess Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Sokratis Papastathopoulos ahead of Wednesday’s EFL Cup tie against Brentford. Mkhitaryan supplied a pair of assists during the Gunners’ 4-2 win versus Vorskla last week but ended the Europa League …

Hazard enjoying Chelsea life under ‘great manager’ Sarri

The Belgium international has praised his new boss but says he will only see how good the Italian is when the Blues hit a poor run of form Eden Hazard has praised new Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri but admits the Italian’s ability will only be truly tested when the club go through a bad …

I hope Cahill stays at Chelsea – Giroud

The Blues defender remains the official club captain but he has barely featured under new head coach Maurizio Sarri this season Olivier Giroud hopes that Gary Cahill will stay at Chelsea despite the club captain claiming he might leave in January . Antonio Rudiger’s injury against West Ham led to Cahill’s first appearance of the …

Alexis Sanchez looks ‘lost’ at Man Utd, says Merson

The 29-year-old has not scored a goal in six months and the former Gunners hero believes that he is definitely “struggling” Alexis Sanchez is a player who is currently “lost” at Manchester United, according to Arsenal legend Paul Merson. The Chile international was a vital component of Arsene Wenger’s side at the Emirates before he …

Man Utd boss Mourinho is still special, insists Lampard

The ex-England midfielder had two spells under the Portuguese at Chelsea and has nothing but praise for what he has achieved Manchester United’s Jose Mourinho may have come under fire from critics of late, but he remains a special manager, Derby County boss Frank Lampard has argued. The Portuguese was Lampard’s manager from 2004-2007 and …

How Mourinho's Alexis Sanchez plan risks falling apart at Man Utd

Questions remain as to the exact motivation behind the January signing, but whatever the main driver, it is a deal which has gone sour very quickly When Newcastle United attempted to sign Wayne Rooney from Everton in 2004, Sir Alex Ferguson knew he had to pounce. The legendary Manchester United manager had hoped to make …

Already a Pep player – Man City the best place for Foden to become a superstar

The City boss has been criticised for not playing the 18-year-old enough but there is no better club for him if he wants to realise his potential If Saturday’s 20-minute cameo is anything to go by, Manchester City is the best place to be for Phil Foden right now. There has been much clamour for …

Herrera hands Man Utd fitness boost as he shakes off ankle problem

Click:casioak case Jose Mourinho says the Spain international midfielder will be available to face Derby County in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday Ander Herrera could return from injury against Derby County, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed. Herrera has been out of action since a 2-0 Premier League win at …