The oldest & youngest Premier League managers

Crystal Palace’s Roy Hodgson will create history when he takes charge of the Eagles against Leicester as he will become the competition’s oldest boss Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson became the oldest boss in the history of the Premier League on Saturday, when he led his side to a 4-1 win against Leicester City at …

'He needs confidence' – Suarez not ready for full Arsenal game, says Emery

The Gunners boss could hand the on-loan midfielder his first start on Wednesday, but says he is not prepared for a whole 90 minutes of action Denis Suarez is still not ready to feature for a full 90 minutes in the Premier League, says coach Unai Emery. Midfielder Suarez, 25, joined Arsenal on loan in …

Batistuta snubbed Real Madrid & Man Utd because he would have been 'bored scoring 200 goals'

The iconic Argentine striker attracted interest from the world’s top clubs throughout his distinguished career but always wanted to challenge himself Gabriel Batistuta has admitted to having snubbed Manchester United and Real Madrid during his iconic career as he would have got “bored scoring more than 200 goals”. The legendary Argentine was one of the …

Reus would have been great for Barcelona – Ter Stegen

The Blaugrana keeper would love to have had the opportunity to play alongside his countryman in Spain, but respects his decision to remain at home Marc-Andre Stegen has voiced his belief that Borussia Dortmund talisman Marco Reus would have been a terrific signing for Barcelona. A Dortmund native, Reus spent ten years in BVB’s youth …

Guardiola reveals Laporte & Fernandinho could miss next five Man City games

The Spaniard has suggested he will wait until after the international break to bring back the duo, who both picked up knocks in the Carabao Cup final Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed that Fernandinho and Aymeric Laporte could miss the club’s next five games through injury. Brazilian midfielder Fernandinho hobbled off late into City’s …

Klopp wants Liverpool to recognise 'pure opportunity' of title tilt

The Reds might have only won one of their last four Premier League games, but they are still top and their manager is looking to take the positives Jurgen Klopp is focused only on Liverpool’s “pure opportunity” to win the Premier League rather than the points they have dropped in recent weeks. The Reds are …

Coutinho running out of time to prove he can be Barcelona star

The Brazilian is yet to justify the faith and money invested in him and runs the risk of losing his place permanently to Ousmane Dembele The weeks go by, and the jury is still out. Philippe Coutinho’s talent is not in question but the Brazilian star continues to flounder when taking the pitch for Barcelona. …

Strachan: Rodgers should have left 'giant' Celtic for bigger club and I don't want his job

The former Bhoys boss feels a man heading for the exits at Parkhead may regret jumping at the chance to return to the Premier League with Leicester Brendan Rodgers has been warned that he may live to regret leaving “giant club” Celtic for Leicester, with Gordon Strachan adamant that he has no desire to succeed …

Boost for Liverpool as Firmino injury fears played down – and he could even face Watford

The Brazilian striker hobbled off against Manchester United but Jurgen Klopp has revealed he is set to make a swift return to action Roberto Firmino’s injury is not as bad as first feared and he could even be fit enough to feature against Watford, says Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. The Brazil forward hobbled out of …

'Spot on!' – Ref was right to award Real Madrid Casemiro penalty, says Solari

Los Blancos won two disputed spot-kicks in their win over Levante but their boss believes the official got his decisions correct with the help of VAR Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari has shrugged off the furore surrounding his team’s winning penalty against Levante at the weekend ahead of back-to-back Clasicos. Real won 2-1 in La …