Carragher blasts ‘brainless’ Man Utd centre-back

Jamie Carragher can’t explain Eric Bailly’s ‘brainless’ sending off during Manchester United’s 4-1 win over Bournemouth on Sunday. Bailly was dismissed with 11 minutes remaining at Old Trafford following a reckless lunge on Ryan Fraser while United were cruising to victory. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had no complaints over the red card: “Eric won’t complain either,” …

Chelsea are ‘in trouble’ in January – Sarri

Maurizio Sarri says his Chelsea side are “in trouble” due to mounting injuries amid a hectic fixture schedule. The Blues won 1-0 at Crystal Palace on Sunday and face Southampton on Wednesday in their first of seven games in January. Sarri, though, has a paucity of options as striker Olivier Giroud suffered an ankle injury, …

‘Big decisions’ for Dyche after dropping Hart for Heaton

Burnley manager Sean Dyche accepts he has “big decisions” ahead of him after he dropped Joe Hart and got a clean sheet from goalkeeper Tom Heaton against West Ham. Hart had started all 19 of Burnley’s Premier League games prior to Sunday’s 2-0 win but, having shipped some 41 goals in that spell including five …

Solskjaer identifies Man Utd’s ‘catalyst’

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has pinpointed Marcus Rashford as the ‘catalyst’ for Manchester United’s current form. Rashford was superb in United’s 4-1 win over Bournemouth, brilliantly creating their opener before adding the third himself. Solskjaer had plenty of praise for the 21-year-old England forward, saying: “I’m delighted for him because he’s coming on and he’ll be a top, …

‘Efficient and no showboating’ – Solskjaer on Pogba’s improvement

Caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heaped praise on star man Paul Pogba after inspiring Manchester United to another comprehensive win. The exciting start to the post-Jose Mourinho era continued on Sunday as United took their return to 12 goals and nine points from three matches in the Norwegian’s temporary care. Pogba made our team of …

Liverpool clash is sh*t or bust for City – Guardiola

Pep Guardiola believes Manchester City’s Premier League title bid hangs on Thursday’s clash with Liverpool. Guardiola believes reigning champions City’s fight to retain their title will be all-but over unless they beat leaders Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium in a clash that is already giving us the feels. City shook off their consecutive defeats to …

Pogba credits Solskjaer’s style for ‘beautiful’ end to 2018

Paul Pogba hailed the attacking style Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has brought back to Manchester United after his two goals helped sink Bournemouth on Sunday. The Frenchman was instrumental in United’s 4-1 win over Bournemouth at Old Trafford, giving Solskjaer his third-straight win since taking over as caretaker manager following the sacking of Jose Mourinho. The …

New PL chief executive will not be new PL chief executive

Susanna Dinnage has abruptly pulled out of a commitment to become the Premier League’s new chief executive. The TV executive was announced as the successor to Richard Scudamore in mid-November, with the plan that she would take up her new role early in 2019. But a Premier League statement on Sunday evening read: “Despite her …

Solskjaer outlines one area for Man Utd improvement

Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted with the way his side managed the game as they beat Bournemouth 4-1. Paul Pogba starred with two goals and an assist as the Red Devils recorded three straight wins for the first time this season. Solskjaer told Sky Sports: “First half we go out to …

Hodgson talks up Solanke as he confirms interest in Liverpool youngster

Click:filling outdoor barbecue gun Roy Hodgson is relishing the prospect of transfer target Dominic Solanke finally providing Crystal Palace with a reliable goal threat after watching his team again struggle as they lost 1-0 to Chelsea. Palace frustrated Chelsea in the same way they have against other teams this season but as soon as N’Golo …