'Don't hurt our players!' – Germany nervous after Sane & Gundogan suffer Cardiff hits

Two possible members of the World Cup holders’ Russia squad needed treatment on Sunday, to the consternation of the national team! Fears over the robust treatment Germany duo Leroy Sane and Ilkay Gundogan suffered during the first half of Manchester City’s FA Cup tie at Cardiff City prompted a Twitter response from their national team. …

Three strikers is the minimum – Conte drops transfer hint after Chelsea win

The manager is keen to increase his options in the penalty area – but despite a strong Batshuayi display, he declined to confirm the striker’s future Antonio Conte wants Chelsea to sign an additional striker before the January transfer window closes on Wednesday. With Alvaro Morata out of form, the Blues have been linked with …

Masuaku apologises for spitting in West Ham FA Cup defeat

The Irons full-back was dismissed during Saturday’s loss to the League One leaders and is now facing a six-match suspension West Ham wing-back Arthur Masuaku has publicly apologised for spitting at Nick Powell during the FA Cup loss to Wigan Athletic on Saturday. Masuaku faces a six-match suspension after being shown a straight red card …

A better finisher than Morata? Batshuayi proves he has been harshly treated by Conte

The Blues striker hasn’t had many chances at Stamford Bridge but he provided the goals in a rare start for Antonio Conte’s side against Newcastle Michy Batshuayi is having a pretty good run in the Chelsea first team – with Alvaro Morata having missed the last three games – and he showed his worth with …

Man City team news: Kompany returns for Cardiff clash with Aguero benched

The Belgium international makes his first appearance of 2018 while Raheem Sterling leads the line for Pep Guardiola’s side Manchester City have welcomed captain Vincent Kompany back into their starting XI for their FA Cup fourth round tie at Cardiff City. Kompany has not started a match for City since picking up an injury against …

Chelsea team news: Batshuayi returns to starting line-up against Newcastle

Amid links with a loan move out of the club, the forward gets the nod for Sunday’s fourth-round test while Alvaro Morata misses out Michy Batshuayi has earned a recall to the Chelsea starting XI as the Blues host Newcastle United in Sunday’s FA Cup tie. The forward has struggled for first-team football this season, …

Chelsea vs Newcastle United: TV channel, stream, kick-off time, odds & FA Cup preview

The Blues take on the Magpies in London at the weekend as they attempt to book their place in the next round of the competition Chelsea continue their quest for FA Cup glory when they welcome Newcastle United to Stamford Bridge in the fourth round on Sunday. Antonio Conte’s side saw their Carabao Cup hopes …

Klopp defends video technology after controversies in Liverpool's FA Cup loss

After long delays while officials consulted VAR during Saturday’s FA Cup game, the Reds boss defended the system despite his team’s elimination Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp defended VAR after the technology was criticised for its use in his side’s FA Cup defeat at home to West Brom on Saturday. Alan Pardew suggested the lengthy delays …