Dean Smith says VAR ‘wrong’ to deny Aston Villa late penalty in West Ham loss
Dean Smith felt Aston Villa were denied a stoppage-time penalty in their 2-1 defeat at West Ham because VAR was too busy looking at offside against Ollie Watkins.
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West Ham go fifth after Aston Villa have stoppage-time strike ruled out by VAR
West Ham climbed up to fifth as goals from Angelo Ogbonna and Jarrod Bowen sank Aston Villa 2-1.
Edinson Cavani apologises over social media post being investigated by FA
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has apologised for the social media message he posted following his match-winning performance at Southampton on Sunday.
Scott Parker praises ‘courage’ of Fulham forwards after vital win at Leicester
Scott Parker praised the bravery of his Fulham strikers after they fired the Cottagers to victory at Leicester.
Ivan Cavaleiro on the spot as Fulham beat Leicester to climb out of drop zone
Ivan Cavaleiro ended Fulham’s penalty curse as the Cottagers stunned Leicester to climb out of the relegation zone.
Andy Robertson calls for greater VAR consistency or full power returned to refs
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson believes VAR is not delivering in terms of consistency and if that does not improve he would prefer to see full responsibility handed back to referees.
Edinson Cavani apologises over social media post being investigated by FA
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has apologised for the social media message he posted following his match-winning performance at Southampton on Sunday.
Football needs concussion substitutes, says Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has backed calls for the introduction of concussion substitutes.
Headway favours temporary concussion substitute and 10-minute assessment period
Introducing additional permanent concussion substitutes is a “flawed” approach and could lead to players trying to disguise symptoms in order to play on, according to a senior figure at brain injury charity Headway.
Liverpool do not expect to see Thiago Alcantara play again in 2020
Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara’s recovery from a knee problem is likely to keep him out until January.
Bruno Fernandes urges Manchester United to improve home form
Bruno Fernandes knows Manchester United need to up their game at Old Trafford after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men made club history on the road.
Ben Chilwell relieved to have avoided serious injury against Tottenham
Ben Chilwell has revealed his relief at avoiding another serious injury in Chelsea’s goalless draw with Tottenham.
What has changed at Arsenal since Mikel Arteta replaced Unai Emery as boss?
This time a year ago Arsenal were beginning the search for the full-time successor to Unai Emery, who had been sacked a day earlier.
Raul Jimenez undergoes surgery on fractured skull
Wolves striker Raul Jimenez has undergone surgery on a fractured skull.
Headway leads renewed calls for concussion substitutes after David Luiz plays on
Headway has reiterated its call for concussion substitutes to be introduced in football after the clash of heads between Raul Jimenez and David Luiz in Wolves’ victory over Arsenal.
FA to investigate Edinson Cavani social media post
The Football Association will look into a social media post made by Edinson Cavani that could land the Uruguayan in hot water.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Speculation around Nicolas Pepe’s future at Arsenal continues to grow, with reports suggesting he could be an early victim of the Gunners’ disappointing start to the season. According to the Daily Star, club bosses now believe they paid too much for the 25-year-old winger, who was signed from Lille in 2019 for a club-record £72million fee, and are willing to sell him as soon as a suitable buyer is found.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises ‘top-class’ Edinson Cavani after United beat Saints
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heaped praise on super sub Edinson Cavani after the veteran striker spearheaded Manchester United’s stunning comeback win at Southampton.
Wolves’ historic win at Arsenal overshadowed by Raul Jimenez injury
Wolves were eagerly awaiting the results of a scan on a head injury suffered by Raul Jimenez early on in their Premier League win at Arsenal on Sunday.
We are not a horse in Premier League race, we’re just a pony – Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho rates his Tottenham team as a mere “pony” in a Premier League title race full of thoroughbred horses.
Edinson Cavani could face disciplinary charge for using racial term on Instagram
Edinson Cavani could find himself in trouble with the football authorities after using a racial term on social media.
Past reputations count for nothing at Manchester City – Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City players their past reputations count for nothing as he looks to kickstart their Premier League campaign.
Long dog walks help Dean Smith deal with life as Aston Villa manager
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has revealed walking his dog Charlie helps him deal with the stress of the Premier League.
Carlo Ancelotti insists Everton remain moving in right direction
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti insists his side are still heading in the right direction despite a fourth defeat in five matches cancelling out their stunning start to the season.
David Moyes backs Aaron Cresswell to earn another shot with England
West Ham manager David Moyes has backed Aaron Cresswell for an England recall if he maintains his current form.
Nuno Espirito Santo ‘proud’ as Wolves overcome Raul Jimenez blow to beat Arsenal
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo praised the “amazing” reaction from his players as they recovered from a serious injury to Raul Jimenez to record a first win at Arsenal in over 40 years.
Raul Jimenez head injury overshadows Wolves win at Arsenal
Wolves recovered from a serious injury to striker Raul Jimenez to record their first league win at Arsenal in over 40 years.
We are not a horse, we’re just a pony in Premier League race – Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho has branded Tottenham a mere “pony” in a Premier League title race full of thoroughbred horses.
Tottenham back on top after goalless draw against Chelsea
Tottenham regained top spot in the Premier League after a goalless draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Tottenham take over at the top after sharing stalemate with title rivals Chelsea
Tottenham climbed back to the top of the Premier League table by grinding out a turgid goalless draw at Chelsea.