Guardiola was a born leader – but money has helped, says Stoichkov

While the Catalan was a “born leader” and has enjoyed terrific success in the dugout, his former team-mate believes that finances have played a role Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov has paid tribute to former team-mate Pep Guardiola, though he did say that the achievements of the Manchester City boss need to be put in the …

Alexis Sanchez's Man Utd announcement video given brilliant parody by Motherwell

Former Blackpool and Plymouth defender Peter Hartley was the unlikely recipient of the treatment that Alexis had at Old Trafford Manchester United’s video for the announcement of Alexis Sanchez won widespread acclaim for its execution, and one Scottish Premiership club were so impressed that they jokingly reinvented it for their own use. Sanchez’s switch from …

We wouldn't be doing our job if teams didn't want Bailey – Leverkusen

Rudi Voller has said that the attacker should not depart prematurely, despite reported interest from the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal Bayer Leverkusen have indicated that they can keep hold of striking sensation Leon Bailey for as long as possible The 20-year-old forward has attracted interest from the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal this …

'He's on fire!' – Smalling hails Manchester United's man of the moment Martial

The French forward scored for the third league game running on Saturday and his team-mate says he is a danger on current form Chris Smalling has revealed that Manchester United’s players were instructed to pass the ball early and often to Anthony Martial on Saturday as the French forward netted for the third Premier League …

Conte should replace Wenger at Arsenal – Carragher

The former Liverpool defender believes the ideal replacement for a long-serving boss at Emirates Stadiuum is a direct rival at Stamford Bridge Antonio Conte would be the ideal replacement for Arsene Wenger when the veteran Frenchman leaves his post as Arsenal manager, according to Jamie Carragher. Wenger signed a new two-year deal at the Emirates …