Hazard would star for Real Madrid – Mourinho

The Portuguese manager believes the Chelsea star is capable of playing for the Spanish giants Chelsea star Eden Hazard has the talent and personality to play for La Liga giants Real Madrid, according to his former manager Jose Mourinho. Hazard, 28, revealed earlier this month he had made a decision on his future, but whether …

Man Utd trio join hat-trick hero Deulofeu to lead the Premier League Team of the Week

Red Devils defenders account for three slots after their shutout against Liverpool, whilst Watford’s frontmen shone against Cardiff Clint Hughes Jonas Lossl | Huddersfield Jonas Lossl made 10 saves against Newcastle in Huddersfield's 2-0 defeat at St James' Park; only David De Gea has made more in a single game this season (11 v Spurs). …

Oil money: Petrodollars, Man City, PSG & how modern football is fuelled by mega-rich industry

Some of the biggest teams in the world are financed by slick operations, as are the most prestigious competitions Football has always been an alluring realm for millionaires, billionaires, mega-rich businesses and affluent individual investors. The sport grants access to a unique global market and brings with it a certain level of prestige, particularly so when …

Sarri insists he is 'fully in control' of Chelsea dressing room despite Kepa clash

Despite his remarkable argument with Kepa Arrizabalaga, Maurizio Sarri does not think he has lost authority over the Chelsea squad. Maurizio Sarri insists he is “fully in control” of the Chelsea dressing room despite his extraordinary touchline row with Kepa Arrizabalaga in the Carabao Cup final. The Chelsea goalkeeper refused to be substituted in the …

Man Utd legend says Liverpool should 'be worried' despite returning to top spot

The Reds returned to the summit with a 0-0 draw at Old Trafford, but they are considered to be showing signs of faltering in a battle with Man City Liverpool should “be worried” about their Premier League title bid despite returning to top spot, says Manchester United legend Paul Scholes. The Reds moved back to …

Disgraceful Kepa brings shame to unlucky Chelsea with Sarri farce

Chelsea’s under-fire manager produced an almost perfect tactical performance, only to be undermined by the messy actions of his goalkeeper Maurizio Sarri’s tactical masterclass was undermined by the shameful actions of Chelsea’s record signing Kepa Arrizabalaga, who refused to leave the pitch in the closing minutes of extra time in order to be substituted. Willy …

One down, three to go! Man City's quadruple dream is on as Sterling takes centre stage

The winger gets abuse wherever he goes but he is clearly thriving on it, going by his outstanding contribution this season and his heroics at Wembley It was nowhere near as easy as most people expected, but they got there in the end. Manchester City are Carabao Cup winners yet again, making this the first …

Emery offers positive Arsenal injury update on Iwobi, Lichtsteiner & Maitland-Niles

The Gunners boss is confident that he will have three senior stars available to him for a Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Wednesday Unai Emery was without Ainsley Maitland-Niles against Southampton and saw Stephan Lichtsteiner and Alex Iwobi limp out of a 2-0 win, but all three are expected to be ready for midweek …

'Salah knows he can play better' – Form of no concern to Klopp as Liverpool boss shrugs off title pressure

The Reds manager is not going to pull up a star man after one disappointing showing and insists he is enjoying a battle for the Premier League crown Jurgen Klopp is “not worried” about Mohamed Salah’s disappointing showing against Manchester United and claims to be embracing the pressure of Liverpool’s Premier League title bid. The …

Neville says there will be 'mutiny' if Solskjaer doesn't get full-time Man Utd job

The former United defender believes the Norwegian has done more than enough to warrant staying in the Old Trafford hot seat. Gary Neville has said there will be “mutiny” at Manchester United if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not get the full-time manager’s role. Solskjaer became United’s interim manager in December, replacing Jose Mourinho, and has …