Guardiola tells Liverpool his January transfer window plans

Champions Manchester City will aim to cut Liverpool’s lead back to four points as they resume their title chase by hosting Wolves on Monday. Pep Guardiola’s men pulled themselves firmly back into the race for top spot in the Premier League with thrilling victory over the Reds earlier this month. Since then they have dished …

Fulham vice-chairman tells complaining fan to ‘go to hell’

Fulham vice-chairman Tony Khan told a supporter to “go to hell” in a row on Twitter following the club’s defeat against Burnley. The Cottagers have been cast five points adrift of safety after they scored two own goals in a 2-1 loss at Turf Moor. In response to the setback, a fan told Khan to …

Sarri demands new midfielder (despite having loads already)

Maurizio Sarri is desperate for Chelsea to sign a replacement for Cesc Fabregas in January. Fabregas completed his move to Monaco earlier this week, leaving Sarri’s midfield cupboards completely bare. The Italian has only £57m summer signing Jorginho, Real Madrid loanee Mateo Kovacic, World Cup semi-finalist Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Ross ‘next Gazza’ Barkley, and £35m Danny …

Man United place Southgate on five-man manager shortlist

Manchester United have made their interest in England manager Gareth Southgate known. The Daily Telegraph report that United are ‘considering an approach’ for the water-loving waistcoat connoisseur due to growing fears that they will be unable to prise first-choice candidate Mauricio Pochettino from Tottenham. Pochettino remains United’s preferred candidate to permanently replace Jose Mourinho, but …

Willian and Sarri confirm midfielder’s future remains at Chelsea

Willian and Maurizio Sarri have confirmed that the midfielder’s future is at Chelsea following their victory over Newcastle. Willian’s second-half strike proved to be the winner as Chelsea ran out 2-1 winners over Newcastle to pull six points clear of fifth-placed Arsenal in the race for Champions League football. After the game, Willian was relieved …

Hughton: Bulk of the decisions favoured Liverpool

Brighton boss Chris Hughton thought the “bulk of the decisions favoured Liverpool” in their 1-0 loss to Jurgen Klopp’s men on Saturday. Mohamed Salah struck his 14th league goal of the season – and seventh in his last seven league games – from the penalty spot as the off-kilter Reds won on a day when …

Town could pay heavy price for ref’s ‘big mistake’ – Wagner

David Wagner fears Huddersfield will pay the ultimate price for a big mistake by the officials in the goalless stalemate at Cardiff. What had been a dreary Premier League affair low on quality produced a major 76th-minute talking point when referee Lee Mason pointed to the penalty spot after Florent Hadergjonaj had tumbled in the …

Ranieri on ‘unbelievable’ defeat, Ream blames Cottagers’ industry

Claudio Ranieri was satisfied with Fulham’s performance despite gifting Burnley victory at Turf Moor. A fine Andre Schurrle volley gave the Cottagers an early lead but Joe Bryan and Denis Odoi both diverted the ball into their own net to help the hosts climb out of the drop zone despite failing to register a shot …

Klopp on Liverpool’s ‘massive’ win: ‘It was no opera’

Jurgen Klopp was delighted to win a ‘proper football game’ as Liverpool saw off Brighton at the AmEx. Mo Salah’s penalty was enough to get the Reds back to winning ways following defeat at Manchester City in their last Premier League outing and the FA Cup exit at Wolves. Liverpool were not at their fluent …

Pellegrini discusses Arnautovic’s apparent farewell

Manuel Pellegrini is hopeful that Marko Arnautovic will remain at West Ham this month. The Hammers boss opted to select Arnautovic for the 1-0 win over Arsenal, despite the forward appearing to be keen on a January move to China. The 29-year-old’s brother and agent claimed earlier in the week that Arnautovic wants to leave for the …