Ozil the outcast: How Arsenal have thrown £19m down the drain on new contract – with £43m still to come

The midfielder’s new deal looked like a shrewd bit of trade, but things have turned sour – and very expensive – under new boss Unai Emery When Arsenal tied Mesut Ozil down to a new contract last January, it looked like some of the best business of the window. It came at some cost – …

'VAR could make it better' – Ranieri backs technology following Fulham loss

The manager called on the Premier League using VAR to help out officials after his team’s latest loss Claudio Ranieri felt Fulham succumbed to stage fright following Javier Hernandez’s contentious equaliser in the eventual 3-1 loss to West Ham. Ryan Babel’s third-minute opener was cancelled out in controversial circumstances when Mexico striker Hernandez used his …

'You shouldn't be refereeing' – Warnock blasts official for missing 'blatant penalty'

Cardiff City were denied what appeared to be a certain penalty in their defeat to Watford, much to the frustration of the club’s boss Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock has suggested Simon Hooper should not be refereeing Premier League games after his side’s 5-1 thumping by Watford on Friday. The Bluebirds were put to the sword …

City respond to allegations relating to Sancho deal

Claims that Manchester City concealed a payment to the winger’s agent have been described as an “attempt to damage the club’s reputation” Manchester City reiterated their belief that there is an “organised and clear” attempt to “damage the club’s reputation” after allegations were made claiming they gave Jadon Sancho’s agent a contract to work as …

Emery urges consistency as Arsenal push for top four

The Gunners boss has issued a challenge to his players as they seek to rediscover their best form Arsenal boss Unai Emery has urged his players to show more consistency in order to get their top four challenge back on track.  The Gunners embarked on a 22-game unbeaten run earlier in the season, but their …

Klopp hopes 'outstanding' end to season will secure title for Liverpool

The Reds boss feels his side have regained crucial momentum as they prepare for Sunday’s clash against Manchester United Jurgen Klopp says his Liverpool side are ready for an “outstanding last period of the season” as they look to secure their first league title for 29 years. After back-to-back draws against Leicester and West Ham, …

'I am enjoying it' – Kante comfortable playing new role under Sarri

The Blues midfielder believes he is capable of playing in any position in his manager’s midfield and sends out a warning about the cup final N’Golo Kante was subbed off after 76 minutes after a job well done in the Europa League against Malmo, as attentions rapidly turned to the Carabao Cup final against Manchester …

Chicharito reaches 50 Premier League goals with strike against Fulham

The striker became the first Mexican to reach the milestone when he scored the equaliser against the Cottagers on Friday West Ham striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez scored his 50th career Premier League goal with his equaliser against Fulham on Friday.  With Fulham up 1-0, the Mexico international turned home from close range in the 29th …

Hodgson takes inspiration from Attenborough ahead of Premier League record

Saturday’s game between Leicester City and Crystal Palace will see the manager set a record for the competition Roy Hodgson is taking inspiration from UK broadcasting veteran David Attenborough as he prepares to set a record as the oldest manager in a Premier League match. Crystal Palace’s trip to Leicester City on Saturday will see Hodgson take …

Dunne: Chilwell and Wan-Bissaka can't turn down City move

The two young English defenders have caught the eye this season and have been backed to make the move to Etihad Stadium Ben Chilwell and Aaron Wan-Bissaka would be unable to resist a summer move to Manchester City should the champions show an interest, according to former City defender Richard Dunne. Chilwell and Wan-Bissaka have …