Sancho may have fled but Foden is flourishing at Man City

The 18-year-old could get more first-team football at most other clubs but he is getting a great education under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Phil Foden could have had a hat-trick in Manchester City’s FA Cup game against Newport on Saturday evening. The 18-year-old could have quite easily lashed the ball home from a matter …

Hurst: Playing at Wembley has become ‘tiresome’ for Tottenham

The World Cup winner knows a thing or two about playing at football’s home and believes it’s in Spurs’ best interest to move to their new stadium soon Former England and West Ham striker Sir Geoff Hurst said playing at Wembley has become ‘tiresome’ for Tottenham. Spurs first took up temporary in the stadium two …

Smalling: Man Utd confidence dipped under Mourinho and Solskjaer stay is a no-brainer

The Red Devils defender is hoping to see an interim boss appointed on a permanent basis after overseeing a reversal in fortune at Old Trafford Chris Smalling admits that confidence at Manchester United “dipped” under Jose Mourinho and believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a “no-brainer” to stay on as boss after delivering a reversal in …

'How many Arsenal players would rivals want?' – Merson concerned by lack of 'world class' talent and slide behind Spurs

The former Gunners star believes there would be few takers at an elite Premier League level if every player at the Emirates was put up for sale Arsenal the “world class” stars of their Highbury era, claims Paul Merson, with there few players at Emirates Stadium who would be snapped up by top-six rivals. The …

Van Dijk was told on day one at Celtic: 'You're not going to be here long, so enjoy yourself'

Former Bhoys boss Neil Lennon has revealed that he was never in any doubt that the world’s most expensive defender was destined for big things Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon has revealed he did not expect centre-back Virgil van Dijk to stay at Parkhead on a long-term basis. The Dutchman was acquired from Groningen in 2013 for just …

'He's played in three major tournaments and still looks fresh!' – 'Amazing' Son saluted by Trippier

The Tottenham forward has been hailed by his club colleague amid a hectic season in which he has starred for Spurs and South Korea on a regular basis Kieran Tripper has claimed his Tottenham team-mate Heung-min Son is “amazing”, given that the South Korea international is still delivering at club level despite taking in three international tournaments. …

Arsenal signings under Emery have left Gunners 'bog standard average' – Nicholas

There have been six additions to the senior squad at Emirates Stadium since a new manager took the helm, but few have inspired much confidence Many of the players acquired by Arsenal are “poor”, according to Charlie Nicholas, with a lack of productivity in the transfer market and mismanagement behind the scenes ensuring that the …

Alexis accused of losing his hunger while Mkhitaryan 'doesn't know what he is doing'

Two men who swapped places at Manchester United and Arsenal in the January window of 2018 have been hammered by Paul Merson and Charlie Nicholas Alexis Sanchez has been accused of losing his confidence and hunger at Manchester United, while Henrikh Mkhitaryan looks like he “doesn’t know what he is doing” at Arsenal. Two at …

Salah & Dybala to trade places? Liverpool legend can't see Juventus swap happening

Reds icon Ian Rush, who also represented the Bianconeri in his playing days, doubts one deal will happen but has backed Aaron Ramsey’s switch to Italy Talk of Mohamed Salah being involved in a potential swap deal with Paulo Dybala will come to nothing, says former Liverpool and Juventus striker Ian Rush. It has been …

Van Dijk billed as the 'ultimate centre-back' by Liverpool legend who once filled that role

Former Reds defender Sami Hyypia considers a man acquired by Jurgen Klopp for a record-setting £75m to be one of the very best in the business Virgil van Dijk is the “ultimate centre-back”, says Liverpool legend Sami Hyypia, with the Reds having got an immediate return on their record-breaking £75 million ($97m) investment. Jurgen Klopp …