Football didn't start in 1992 but that's when the sport changed forever

Developments within the rule book and off the field mean that players today are taking part in a very different sport than their predecessors It’s often said that football wasn’t invented in 1992, whenever the issue of a broken record on the part of a Premier League team or player is brought up. But there …

'Leicester are nowhere near Celtic' – Rodgers offered Premier League warning by Hoops legend Hartson

The former Liverpool and Swansea boss has become the Foxes’ top target to succeed Claude Puel, with a deal reported to be close at the King Power Brendan Rodgers has been warned that “Leicester are nowhere near Celtic” as the former Liverpool boss mulls over a return to the Premier League. The Foxes are in …

Liverpool Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Watford

The Reds can maintain their place at the top of the Premier League with a win over Javi Gracia’s Hornets at Anfield It won’t get the build-up of Sunday’s game, but Liverpool’s next fixture is no less important. After going back to the top of the Premier League with a goalless draw at Manchester United, …

Coutinho would never be welcomed back and Liverpool won't sell Salah – Murphy

The former Reds midfielder is not expecting a move to be made to bring the Brazilian back from Barcelona and sees the Egyptian forward staying put Philippe Coutinho “would never be welcomed back at Liverpool”, says Danny Murphy, while Mohamed Salah will not be “remotely tempted to leave” despite being linked with Juventus. Transfer talk …

'I'll play anywhere for Solskjaer' – Lukaku makes Man Utd pledge

Click:light novel The Belgian striker has been forced to operate out of his usual position but says he is willing to do what it takes for the interim Red Devils’ boss Romelu Lukaku will play in any position for interim Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The big Belgian – bought by previous boss Jose …

Arsenal are flat-track bullies and will miss out on top four – Merson

Click:凤楼 The former Gunners midfielder remains unconvinced by Unai Emery’s side, with there a feeling that they will come up short in a Champions League bid Arsenal have been billed as “flat-track bullies” by Paul Merson, with the former Gunners midfielder expecting Unai Emery’s side to come up short in their bid to secure a top-four …

Liverpool lacked 'a spark' against Man Utd, says Robertson

The defender wants improvement from his team, who lacked a bit of energy at Old Trafford Andy Robertson accepts Liverpool have lacked a “spark” as their Premier League title bid stutters. Jurgen Klopp’s men are a point clear at the top after a 0-0 draw at Manchester United on Sunday, although they have now won …

Former Arsenal midfielder Diaby confirms retirement

After a career riddled by injuries, former Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby has confirmed his retirement. Former Arsenal and France midfielder Abou Diaby confirmed his retirement on Monday after a career riddled by injuries. Diaby, 32, last played competitively in August 2016, when he lined up for Marseille in Ligue 1. However, injury woes disrupted and …

'I want to work with people I love' – Mourinho looking to avoid conflict at next job

Sacked by Manchester United in December, the manager wants to avoid internal conflict wherever he ends up next Jose Mourinho revealed his next job in management would include working with people that he loves. The Portuguese tactician has been without a coaching job since he was sacked by Manchester United in December. He’s taken charge …

Quadruple bid will be tough for Man City, says Pellegrini

Competing for three more trophies will be tough for the cub, according to the Chilean manager Manuel Pellegrini warned former club Manchester City of the difficulties they face later in the season in their bid for a quadruple. City won the Carabao Cup on Sunday and are still in contention for the Premier League, Champions …