Zola, Mourinho and the coaches who could replace Sarri if he is sacked by Chelsea

The Italian coach is under mounting pressure after Sunday’s humiliating 6-0 loss at Manchester City but who are the leading candidates to succeed him? Maurizio Sarri is still Chelsea manager – for now. Sunday’s embarrassing 6-0 capitulation at Manchester City has piled pressure on the Blues boss, with his side slipping out of the Champions …

Benitez blames Newcastle keeper Dubravka for Wolves' last-gasp equaliser

The Magpies let a potentially crucial three points slip through their fingers in the closing stages at Molineux Rafael Benitez felt Martin Dubravka was partly to blame for Wolves’ dramatic late equaliser against Newcastle United on Monday. Benitez’s side looked to be heading for victory at Molineux thanks to an Isaac Hayden strike, but Nuno …

Liverpool's Robertson insists he does not fear Man City

The 24-year-old reveals he is never worried by opponents due to his upbringing and the challenges he faced as a young footballer Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson says he does not fear Manchester City as the two clubs look set to race for the Premier League title this term.  City went top on goal difference after …

Sarri's future at risk as Chelsea players question managerial methods amid poor results

A string of losses, headlined by an embarrassing 6-0 defeat at Man City, has brought the Italian’s job security into the spotlight Maurizio Sarri’s future at Chelsea is at risk as a dramatic drop in form and positive results across the winter period has left a number of his players concerned that his football philosophy …

'Of course it's better if they drop points!' – Bernardo hopes for Man Utd favour against Liverpool

With two of Manchester City’s fiercest rivals set to do battle, the Portuguese midfielder says he hopes the Reds drop points to aid the title push Bernardo Silva says Manchester City are obviously hoping for Liverpool to drop points against Manchester United, but the Portuguese insists he and his team-mates are more focused on their …

Pirlo, Pogba & now Ramsey – the incredible list of stars Juventus signed on a Bosman

With the Old Lady having announced that the Welshman will arrive in the summer for nothing, Goal looks at the Bianconeri’s greatest free transfers Getty Images #1 ANDREA PIRLO "When Andrea [Pirlo] told me that he would come to Juve," Gianluigi Buffon revealed in 2011, "the first thing that I said was 'Thank God!'" The …

Man City's Sterling could go down as an all-time Premier League great – Cole

The 24-year-old scored 18 league goals on the way to the title last season and has 12 so far this term Raheem Sterling could become one of the greatest Premier League players of all time if he continues to perform for Manchester City, insists former England international Joe Cole.  The 24-year-old is enjoying an excellent spell with the …

West Ham's Antonio calls for FA to deduct points for fan racism

The Englishman wants harsher punishments following alleged abuse aimed at Mohamed Salah by Hammers fans The FA should deduct points from clubs whose fans are guilty of racist abuse towards players, according to West Ham winger Michail Antonio. His comments come after Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah received alleged racist abuse from West Ham fans at London …

'Champions League is a welcome relief for Liverpool' – McAteer glad of break from Premier League title race

The European tie against Bayern Munich comes at exactly the right time for the Reds, according to their former winger Former Liverpool winger Jason McAteer is pleased that the Reds have time off from the Premier League title race, believing that the lack of a game this weekend will help their players recover for key …

Working with Pochettino persuaded me to reject PSG for Spurs – Foyth

The Argentine signed for the north London club in 2017 and says his countryman was a major factor Tottenham defender Juan  has revealed Mauricio Pochettino was the reason he decided to join Spurs ahead of Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentine joined the north London club from Estudiantes in 2017 when he had the option to join the …