Chelsea plan to appeal transfer ban as they 'categorically refute' FIFA findings

The Blues have been stung by sanctions which will prevent them from signing any players in the next two windows, but they are contesting the charges Chelsea have stated their intention to appeal the two-window transfer ban imposed on them by FIFA for alleged breaches of regulations regarding the acquisition of players under the age …

Arsenal Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Southampton

Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at the Emirates Arsenal could make great progress in the race for fourth place when they host relegation-threatened Southampton at the Emirates in the Premier League on Sunday. The Gunners currently sit in fifth place, equal on points with Chelsea and one point behind …

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

The Reds can return to the top of the Premier League with a result away to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s rejuvenated United How do you like them? Fixtures don’t come much bigger than this one, as Liverpool look to move back to the top of the Premier League. In their way stand their fiercest, bitterest rivals. …

Solskjaer hopeful Martial and Lingard will be fit for Man United's clash with Liverpool

The Red Devils duo could both be in contention to face their fierce rivals on Sunday, the Norwegian boss has revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hopeful he will have Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard available again when Manchester United host Liverpool on Sunday. Both Martial and Lingard were forced off during United’s Champions League defeat to …

Chelsea banned from signing new players for next two transfer windows

The English Football association has also been hit with a fine and given six months to improve practices surrounding the acquisition of minors FIFA has banned Chelsea from signing new players in the next two transfer windows after breaching rules relating to the registration of players under 18. The ban relates to cases involving 29 …

'There's nobody like Pogba in world football' – Solskjaer hails unique skill set of Man Utd star

The Red Devils boss has brought the best out of a World Cup winner after playing him his favoured position and giving him freedom to express himself Ole Gunnar Solskjaer considers Paul Pogba to be unique within world football, with the Manchester United midfielder boasting a skill set that no rival can match. Despite being …

Solskjaer invites Sir Alex Ferguson to give talk to Man Utd stars ahead of Liverpool showdown

The Norwegian is keen for the club’s legendary former manager to share his experiences on beating the Reds with the current squad at Old Trafford Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said he would welcome Sir Alex Ferguson addressing his Manchester United players ahead of their meeting with Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. The legendary …

Lopetegui claims he recognised Vinicius Jr's potential at Real Madrid, despite not granting him minutes

The Spaniard left Santiago Bernabeu before giving the Brazilian a chance in the first team, but he claims that soon would have changed Julen Lopetegui insists he would have used Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid this season, despite giving the teenager limited opportunities when he was in charge. The highly-rated Brazilian arrived at Madrid from Flamengo …

Theatre of Nightmares: United at Old Trafford the ultimate test of Liverpool's title dream

Jurgen Klopp’s men can go three points clear on Sunday afternoon but the Reds have nearly always struggled at the home of their great rivals So, who is really top of the Premier League table? We’ll know by Sunday evening, after Liverpool have completed their 27th Premier League fixture of the season. This one has …

Tottenham need trophies to keep Kane & Pochettino from Real Madrid & Man Utd – Kanoute

The former Spurs striker believes the services of key men on the field and in the dugout can be retained, but only if their ambition is matched Tottenham will find it “difficult” to keep Harry Kane and Mauricio Pochettino from the likes of Real Madrid and Manchester United unless they start to land trophies, Frederic …