'Pogba starting to justify £89m price tag' – Ince delighted by Man Utd star's improved form

The World Cup winner has not always produced his best since returning to Old Trafford, but has delivered a series of star showings in recent weeks Paul Pogba is starting to justify his £89 million ($115m) price tag at Manchester United, according to Paul Ince, who added that the Frenchman’s improvement in form since his …

Klopp: Goalscorer Wijnaldum overcame severe illness to star in victory

The midfielder was so sick he was unable to be at the team’s hotel Friday night, but scored an excellent goal in Saturday’s victory Jurgen Klopp has revealed Georginio Wijnaldum was so ill with “diarrhoea and vomiting” in the days leading up to Liverpool’s 3-0 victory over Bournemouth, that he was not even with the …

Emery bullish on Arsenal's top-four chances after passing 'day 26'

After a first away win since November, the Gunners’ head coach feels Champions League qualification remains a distinct possibility for his side Unai Emery accepts Champions League qualification is “difficult” for Arsenal but hailed a 2-1 win at Huddersfield Town as getting his side on the right track. Saturday’s victory was Arsenal’s first away from …

Martial billed as 'French Ronaldo' after emulating former Man Utd star's solo strike at Fulham

Juan Mata is the man to have compared an Old Trafford colleague to an iconic figure of the club’s past, with a stunning goal netted at Craven Cottage Anthony Martial has earned the nickname “French Ronaldo” from Manchester United team-mate Juan Mata after starring against Fulham. The Frenchman has enjoyed a welcome return to form …

Guardiola hails importance of ‘big players’ like Aguero

Click:bamboo fishing rod The manager has added his voice to the masses who have praised City’s all-time record goalscorer since his showing against Arsenal last week Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised Sergio Aguero’s mentality ahead of his side’s clash with Chelsea on Sunday. The Argentine bagged a hat-trick in their last home game, …

Road relief for Mkhitaryan & Lacazette as Arsenal cure travel sickness

The Gunners edged their way to a 2-1 win over Huddersfield, with that success their first away from home in the Premier League for over two months Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Alexandre Lacazette have expressed their relief at seeing Arsenal edge out Huddersfield and collect the side’s first Premier League away win since November. The Gunners …

What soccer teams do Hollywood celebrities support?

Mike Myers and Daniel Craig are Anfield regulars, while Spike Lee and Idris Elba are Gooner faithfuls – so what other stars are soccer fans? The Gallagher brothers’ love for Manchester City is well-documented, and so is the Stone Roses’ support for Manchester United as well as North London native Adele’s affiliations with Tottenham Hotspur. …

Man Utd and Chelsea are favourites for fourth place, claims Emery

Arsenal have been on a poor run of late which has given their rivals the opportunity to snatch the final Champions League spot Arsenal manager Unai Emery has admitted that Chelsea and Manchester are favourites to finish in the top four. With Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham pulling away from the chasing pack, it now …

'I hope that I am Higuain's football father' – Sarri thinks new Chelsea No.9 is perfect for his style

The Blues boss is hoping to channel his paternal side to get the best out of his club’s striker Maurizio Sarri has described himself as Gonzalo Higuain’s ‘football father’, as he talked about his ability to get the best out of the new Chelsea signing after reuniting with the striker. Higuain’s brace in last weekend’s …

Solskjaer: Man Utd don't need to buy superstars to contend for title

United currently sit in fifth place, but their manager doesn’t believe spending is necessarily the way to ensure more success Caretaker Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has insisted that his side don’t need to buy “superstars” to contend for a title.  Solskjaer took over from Jose Mourinho in December, who complained publically about his side’s …