Jorginho: My mum persuaded me to join Chelsea

Jorginho claims his mum was a huge influence on his decision to snub Manchester City and join Chelsea in the summer. The Citizens had looked like the favourites to sign the Italy international before Maurizio Sarri was appointed as the new Blues manager. And Jorginho has revealed that it was his mother who persuaded him …

Pulisic reacts to £57.5m transfer to ‘legendary’ Chelsea

Christian Pulisic says it is a “privilege” to complete his move from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea. The German club announced on Wednesday morning that Pulisic would swap Dortmund for west London in the summer but will stay at the Bundesliga side on loan until the end of the season. Chelsea will reportedly pay £57.5million for …

Chelsea seal £57.5m Pulisic signing from Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Christian Pulisic has joined Chelsea but will be loaned back to the German club for the remainder of the season, the Bundesliga outfit have announced. The USA international will join up with Maurizio Sarri’s squad in the summer after being loaned back to Dortmund for the remainder of the 2018/19 campaign. It’s …

Klopp explains how Alisson has surprised him this season

Jurgen Klopp has admitted that Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has surprised him with his footballing ability. Klopp knew he was getting a solid goalkeeper for £65million in the summer and that has been reflected in the 12 Premier League clean sheets he has accumulated so far. However, Alisson hit a fine long pass against Arsenal to lay …

Sarri: I need a winger in January, not a striker

Maurizio Sarri has claimed that Chelsea could do with a winger in the January transfer window but they aren’t in the market for a striker. The Blues two strikers Alvaro Morata and Olivier Giroud have struggled in front of goal this season, scoring six Premier League goals between them this term, with Eden Hazard their …

Gossip: Quarter of PL eye Chelsea striker; Italian job for Young?

YOUNG’S ITALIAN OFFERS The new year brings Ashley Young a step closer to free agency with the Manchester United veteran now in a position to sign a pre-contract agreement with foreign clubs. With his deal at Old Trafford expiring in the summer, The Mirror says the 33-year-old has options… Two of those are Inter Milan …

Emery: Fan boos won’t stop me making ‘cold’ decisions

Unai Emery has defended his decision to substitute Alexandre Lacazette during Arsenal’s 4-1 victory over Fulham in the Premier League on New Year’s Day. The Gunners boss replaced Lacazette with Aaron Ramsey on 75 minutes with the fans booing his decision to take off the France international. However, the Spaniard will have felt vindicated when …

Shaw: Solskjaer has brought a ‘buzz’ back to Man Utd

Luke Shaw has explained how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has brought a “buzz” back to Manchester United after replacing Jose Mourinho as manager. Solskjaer has taken charge as interim manager while the Red Devils look for a permanent successor to the Portuguese coach. And the Norwegian has won all three of his matches in charge of …

Benitez backs Man Utd to have say in PL title race

Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has warned the rest of the Premier League not to write off Manchester United just yet. Despite their rapid improvement under interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, which has seen United brush aside Cardiff, Huddersfield and Bournemouth, the Red Devils will head into 2019 sitting in sixth place and trailing leaders Liverpool …

‘I don’t want to see the table’ – Pochettino

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has said he will not look at the Premier League table after their 3-0 victory over Cardiff City. Harry Kane, Christian Eriksen and Son-Heung-min fired Spurs back into 2nd and above defending champions Manchester City. Kane put the visitors ahead after only three minutes, starting the attack before latching on to …