Clyne coy on Liverpool future but sees Premier League title as theirs to lose

The England international full-back has entered the final 18 months of his Reds contract and is currently taking in a loan spell at Bournemouth Nathaniel Clyne is reluctant to speculate on his Liverpool future, with the defender currently on loan at Bournemouth having entered the final 18 months of his contract at Anfield. The England …

David Luiz enjoying 'best season' but still waiting on Chelsea contract extension

The Brazilian defender is pleased with his form but appreciates that the focus at Stamford Bridge has to be on results, rather than his future David Luiz admits he is enjoying “one of the best seasons” at Chelsea, but appreciates results have to take priority over an extension to his current contract. The Brazil international …

What is a director of football & how does transfer chief role work?

Director of football, sporting director, technical director… all terms for what is ostensibly the same role, but what is that role? We are now in the era of the director of football. In days gone by, it used to be that the manager was the supreme leader of a football club. They would be directly …

'We have to use it' – Klopp tells Liverpool to take advantage of being top

The Anfield manager has ordered his players to move on from their frustrating draw with Manchester United and cement their position as leaders Jurgen Klopp has told his Liverpool players to move on from their draw with Manchester United and make the most of their position at the top of the Premier League. The Anfield …

Football didn't start in 1992 but that's when the sport changed forever

Developments within the rule book and off the field mean that players today are taking part in a very different sport than their predecessors It’s often said that football wasn’t invented in 1992, whenever the issue of a broken record on the part of a Premier League team or player is brought up. But there …

Messi is the difference between Barcelona & Real Madrid – Luis Milla

The Spanish giants clash in back-to-back Clasicos this week and the former midfielder feels the Argentine is the only factor in the Blaugrana’s favour Lionel Messi is the man who represents the only difference in quality between Barcelona and Real Madrid, says former midfielder Luis Milla. The two sides are gearing up for back-to-back Clasicos …

'Leicester are nowhere near Celtic' – Rodgers offered Premier League warning by Hoops legend Hartson

The former Liverpool and Swansea boss has become the Foxes’ top target to succeed Claude Puel, with a deal reported to be close at the King Power Brendan Rodgers has been warned that “Leicester are nowhere near Celtic” as the former Liverpool boss mulls over a return to the Premier League. The Foxes are in …

Liverpool Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Watford

The Reds can maintain their place at the top of the Premier League with a win over Javi Gracia’s Hornets at Anfield It won’t get the build-up of Sunday’s game, but Liverpool’s next fixture is no less important. After going back to the top of the Premier League with a goalless draw at Manchester United, …

Coutinho would never be welcomed back and Liverpool won't sell Salah – Murphy

The former Reds midfielder is not expecting a move to be made to bring the Brazilian back from Barcelona and sees the Egyptian forward staying put Philippe Coutinho “would never be welcomed back at Liverpool”, says Danny Murphy, while Mohamed Salah will not be “remotely tempted to leave” despite being linked with Juventus. Transfer talk …

'I'll play anywhere for Solskjaer' – Lukaku makes Man Utd pledge

The Belgian striker has been forced to operate out of his usual position but says he is willing to do what it takes for the interim Red Devils’ boss Romelu Lukaku will play in any position for interim Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The big Belgian – bought by previous boss Jose Mourinho for …