The Algerian is the club’s record signing but has not started in the Premier League since the victory over Southampton at the end of December Pep Guardiola says he is “sad” and “sorry” that Manchester City record signing Riyad Mahrez has not started a Premier League match since the end of December. Mahrez joined from Leicester …
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Following the passing of the iconic former Manchester United youth coach, a former player paid tribute Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, David Beckham and others were able to meet Alex Ferguson’s standards at Manchester United because of iconic youth coach Eric Harrison, according to their fellow ‘Class of ’92’ graduate Chris Casper. Harrison passed away on …
The Premier League side handed four-and-a-half-year contract extensions to the club captain and the Republic of Ireland wing-back Conor Coady and Matt Doherty have signed contract extensions with Wolves until June 2023, the Premier League club have confirmed. Stars of Wolves’ Championship promotion campaign, club captain Coady and wing-back Doherty have excelled in the top …
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Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson had hoped the attacker would be available to face Doncaster Rovers, but instead he will have to serve his ban The Football Association (FA) has confirmed Wilfried Zaha has lost his appeal against a suspension and will be banned for Crystal Palace’s FA Cup trip to Doncaster Rovers. Zaha appealed …
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The 24-year-old is preparing for an intense end to February as his side look to maintain their fight for three trophies Chelsea full-back Emerson Palmieri is satisfied with the progress his side are making as they continue their challenge for silverware this season. Recent heavy defeats to Manchester City and Bournemouth have led to Maurizio …
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Sometimes football can really be a family business, with dynasties, twins and siblings popping up across the game Getty #1 Thiago & Rafinha Brazil World Cup winner Mazinho's sons Thiago and Rafinha are both professional footballers. They came through Barcelona's youth teams before graduating to the first team. However, while Rafinha remains at the club, …
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The wantaway winger has no reason to feel hard done by at Stamford Bridge despite his lack of playing time, the assistant coach says Callum Hudson-Odoi has been given “plenty of reasons to feel involved and wanted” at Chelsea, assistant coach Gianfranco Zola says, as he urged the youngster to do more to earn playing time. …
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United’s return to form under the Norwegian coach has impressed the Blues assistant coach as they gear up for Monday’s FA Cup tie Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has done “quite remarkable” work at Manchester United since taking charge, according to Chelsea assistant Gianfranco Zola. United won 10 and drew one of their first 11 games under the …
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The Norwegian coach will give Tahith Chong and Angel Gomes a chance to shine in the first team after the loss of two key players Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels there is a chance for fringe players to step up after injuries to Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard, with Tahith Chong and …
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The former Red Devils winger says the club will have a chance to bounce back from the Norwegian’s first defeat in charge Ryan Giggs says there is no need to overreact to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first loss as Manchester United manager in the wake of the Champions League defeat to PSG. Solskjaer rattled off a …