Kane to take bizarre next step in recovery from injury

Tottenham striker Harry Kane is ready to step up his recovery from injury – and “start to get the balls out”. The England skipper has missed the club’s last five games after damaging an ankle during the 1-0 Premier League defeat by Manchester United on January 13. Son Heung-min has ensured Tottenham have coped well …

Premier League boss hopes to give Man City a title boost

Manuel Pellegrini wants to get West Ham’s season back on course while at the same time doing his old club a favour. West Ham host leaders Liverpool on Monday night desperate for a decent performance after three straight defeats. Manchester City will be watching events at the London Stadium closely as they attempt to chase …

Emiliano Sala plane wreckage found in English Channel

Emiliano Sala’s father has spoken of his anguish and disbelief after wreckage of the plane carrying the missing Cardiff footballer was discovered in the English Channel. Speaking at his home in Argentina, Horacio Sala said he was “desperate” after a privately-funded search operation found the aircraft in waters north of Guernsey on Sunday. “I cannot …

Emery has ‘confidence’ Arsenal can still reach top four

Arsenal boss Unai Emery was defiant in defeat when asked if his side could still secure a top-four finish. Sergio Aguero scored his 14th City hat-trick as the champions beat Arsenal 3-1 to cut Liverpool’s Premier League lead to two points. Aguero, who opened the scoring after just 46 seconds, netted all three from close range …

Guardiola discusses title as Man City close Liverpool gap

Pep Guardiola praised his side and Sergio Aguero in particular as they moved back within striking distance of Liverpool. Aguero scored his 14th City hat-trick as the champions beat Arsenal 3-1 to cut Liverpool’s Premier League lead to two points. Aguero, who opened the scoring after just 46 seconds, netted all three from close range …

Batshuayi makes Crystal Palace vow after immediate impact

Michy Batshuayi has vowed to produce his best form for Crystal Palace after having an immediate impact on his debut when on Saturday they beat Fulham 2-0. The striker, who arrived on loan from Chelsea shortly before the conclusion on Thursday of the January transfer window, had only been on the pitch for five minutes …

Solskjaer picks out three Man Utd stars for praise after Leicester win

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes that his side could have done certain things better in their win over Leicester. Marcus Rashford marked his 100th United appearance with the winner at Leicester as Solskjaer maintained his unbeaten record. England international Rashford scored his eighth goal in 13 outings to earn a 1-0 victory at the …

Parlour claims that Arsenal defender doesn’t know how to play full-back

Former Arsenal defender Ray Parlour has claimed that current Gunners man Sead Kolasinac is not good enough to play at full-back. Kolasinac was not at his best during Arsenal’s 3-1 loss to Manchester United in the FA Cup fourth round at The Emirates. He did win a penalty on Tuesday night which Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tucked away …

Guardiola eyeing two defenders as part of £80million double raid

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is considering adding to his squad with a double £80million raid, according to the latest reports. The Sun on Sunday claims that Guardiola is keen on Crystal Palace star Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Leicester City full-back Ben Chilwell. The report suggests that Chilwell, 22, “is expected to smash the £50m barrier after …

Ince: Bruce, Hughes, Sutton or I could’ve done OGS’s job

Paul Ince believes he, Steve Bruce, Mark Hughes or Chris Sutton could’ve done as well as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has at Manchester United. Solskjaer took over as United’s interim manager in December after Jose Mourinho’s sacking. The Norwegian won his first eight matches in charge, drawing the ninth against Burnley, and dragging the club back …