Yaya Toure back in Manchester City team for 300th appearance

The Ivorian midfielder will play his first competitive minutes in the League Cup after alleged fitness problems have kept him on the sidelines Yaya Toure has been brought back in from the cold by Manchester City to make his 300th appearance for the club against West Bromwich Albion.  The Ivorian has been out of favour …

Man Utd vow to take action amid Lukaku chant row

The Red Devils warned supporters ahead of their clash against Burton Albion in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday Manchester United have vowed to take action against “offensive behaviour” in the wake of a new chant being sung about Romelu Lukaku at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have been contacted by anti-racism organisation …

Manchester United vs Burton Albion: TV channel, stream, kick-off time, odds & match preview

The reigning champions welcome Nigel Clough’s Championship team to Old Trafford as they kick off their first domestic cup campaign of the season Manchester United begin their defence of the League Cup – now named Carabao Cup – when they host Burton Albion at Old Trafford on Wednesday. The trophy triumph was Jose Mourinho’s first …

Coutinho substitution inspired Leicester to win over Liverpool, claims Shakespeare

The Foxes were boosted by the absence of the Brazilian playmaker and went on to win the game in the second half Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare described his delight at seeing Liverpool withdraw Philippe Coutinho at half-time in Tuesday’s EFL Cup win over the Reds. Second-half goals from Shinji Okazaki and Islam Slimani at …

Klopp: Liverpool are still a good football team

The German still believes in his team despite their EFL Cup loss to Leicester City on Tuesday evening Jurgen Klopp still believes Liverpool are a “good football team” despite seeing their winless run continue with a loss to Leicester City. Liverpool’s defensive frailties were again exposed as they suffered a 2-0 loss to exit the …

'Fellaini's in the best form I've ever seen!' – Mourinho urges Carrick & Herrera patience

The Manchester United boss has been impressed with the form of two of his midfielders and insists star names being benched is “life in big clubs” Jose Mourinho has explained that Manchester United captain Michael Carrick and Ander Herrera are not getting picked simply because he feels Nemanja Matic and Marouane Fellaini are in the …

Tottenham boss Pochettino hails 'top player' Alli

Following Spurs’ win over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup, the manager admitted the midfielder is crucial for his side’s success Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino praised “top player” Dele Alli after the midfielder’s goalscoring heroics against Barnsley. Alli scored a 65th-minute winner to see Spurs past the Championship outfit 1-0 in the third round of the …

Klopp tears into Liverpool defence after League Cup exit

The former Dortmund boss watched on as his side crashed out against Leicester City as their recent defensive woes continued Jurgen Klopp slammed Liverpool’s defending after two avoidable second-half goals saw the 2016 finalists dumped out of the League Cup by Leicester City. Liverpool – who fielded a side showing eight changes from the 1-1 draw with Burnley – …

Klopp 'sick' as Liverpool rinse and repeat to get dumped out the League Cup

The Reds were so superior, so comfortable, so in control but were on the wrong side of a 2-0 scoreline as they fell short in both boxes There were seven changes to Liverpool’s starting line-up against Burnley over the weekend followed by eight selection alterations at Leicester City, and yet it was the same story as the …

Jones ready for Spurs showdown, says Mourinho

The Man Utd boss said Phil Jones – who has not missed a Premier League game this season – is in line to play against Tottenham at Old Trafford. Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes defender Phil Jones will be ready to face Tottenham in Saturday’s blockbuster Premier League clash. Jones limped off with an …