Hazard back on top as Chelsea and Conte set up Mourinho showdown

The Belgium playmaker conceded that he hasn’t been himself in recent weeks but happily for Chelsea fans he was back on form in the FA Cup semi-final Eden Hazard this week admitted that his form over the past couple of months has been far beneath his expected level. There have been grumblings of disappointment from …

Mourinho claims 'too much criticism' of Man Utd after booking FA Cup final date

The Red Devils boss feels his side have been unfairly targeted throughout a campaign which could deliver a runners-up finish and major silverware Jose Mourinho has once again hit out at Manchester United’s detractors, claiming that his side face “too much criticism”. The Red Devils remain well-placed to secure a runners-up finish in the Premier …

Chelsea team news: Giroud partners Hazard for FA Cup semi-final against Southampton

The France international will lead the line as Conte makes four changes for the clash against the Saints at Wembley Olivier Giroud has been given the nod in the Chelsea attack ahead of Alvaro Morata for the Blues’ FA Cup semi-final clash against Southampton. The France international, who scored two against the Saints when they …

FA Cup win would be great but I want league titles – Lukaku

The Belgian front man is hoping for a first piece of silverware in England but is determined to win the Premier League with Manchester United too Romelu Lukaku insists an FA Cup triumph will not satisfy his appetite for Premier League glory with Manchester United. The Red Devils reached the final of the FA Cup …

Live football on TV: UK match schedule this week, online streams & free-to-air websites

If you are planning to take in some live football on television this week, Goal has a comprehensive guide to what’s on Trying to figure out what football is being shown live on TV this week? Look no further! The FA Cup semi-finals take place at the weekend as Chelsea attempt to join Manchester United in the …

Mourinho and United deliver a performance worthy of their heritage

The United manager has been stung by what he feels to be unwarranted criticism this season but delivered a stunning riposte to beat Tottenham Jose Mourinho did not spend long celebrating Alexis Sanchez’s equaliser for Manchester United against Tottenham in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday. While his team were repositioning – and …

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

Antonio Conte’s side take on the Saints for a place in the final, where either Manchester United await Chelsea will attempt to book their place in the FA Cup final when they face Southampton at Wembley on Sunday. It is the second meeting between the sides in the space of a week and, after coming …

Mourinho gives Alexis same challenge as Pogba after FA Cup heroics

The Chilean is not expected to be a star every week for Manchester United, but his manager wants to see stability in his performances Jose Mourinho has urged Alexis Sanchez to do the basics right in order to lead Manchester United to glory – repeating a challenge he laid down to Paul Pogba earlier this …

Morata will come good but Giroud should be starting for Chelsea, says Sutton

The former Blues frontman has backed the club’s newest signing to start in the upcoming cup final after a flurry of positive displays Chris Sutton believes that Olivier Giroud has earned his starting spot in the upcoming FA Cup semi-final ahead of Alvaro Morata, but he also thinks that the Spain international will come good. …

Alexis Sanchez: Adapting to life at 'big club' Man Utd has been tough

The former Arsenal forward claims he’s struggled to adapt to life at Old Trafford after moving to join Jose Mourinho’s side this winter Alexis Sanchez says it’s been tough going adapting to life at a “big club” since his January move from Arsenal to Manchester United, but he is looking forward to a third FA …