Zola urges Chelsea to stick together to put their season back on track
Gianfranco Zola says Chelsea must unite to rectify their stuttering season ahead of a crucial run of fixtures.
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Ozil quotes Bergkamp in cryptic tweet to hint he will fight for Arsenal future
Mesut Ozil appeared to indicate he would not be forced out of Arsenal against his will in a cryptic Twitter message which featured a quote from Gunners great Dennis Bergkamp.
Martial and Lingard sidelined for at least two weeks
Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial are set to be sidelined for at least a fortnight following their respective injuries in Manchester United’s 2-0 defeat to Paris St Germain in midweek.
Emiliano Sala funeral to be held in home town Progreso on Saturday
Emiliano Sala’s funeral will be held in his home town in Argentina on Saturday.
I am not a robot – Newcastle goalkeeper Dubravka
Newcastle keeper Martin Dubravka has admitted he is not a robot at he attempts to learn from a series of uncharacteristic errors.
Robertson: Liverpool need to be at ‘full throttle’ for Bayern Munich
Defender Andrew Robertson expects Liverpool to be at “full throttle” when the Champions League restarts at home to Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Son Heung-min is set to sign a new deal worth £150,000-a-week as reward for his impressive season with Tottenham, according to the Daily Mail. The South Korean only signed a five-year contract last July, with his current deal worth around £110,000-a-week, but Spurs are ready to offer the forward another new deal before the start of next season, the paper says.
Everton target overseas growth alongside stadium boost
Increased revenue from a new stadium alone will not be enough for Everton to close the gap to the top six, according to chief finance officer Sasha Ryazantsev.
Ashworth ‘delighted’ after Rice chooses England
Dan Ashworth is “delighted” Declan Rice has pledged his international future to England following his attempts to influence the 20-year-old’s decision.
Mourinho’s huge pay-off fails to dent Manchester United’s record quarter
Sacking Jose Mourinho before Christmas cost Manchester United £19.6million, the Premier League club have revealed in their second-quarter financial results.
Neil Warnock to attend Emiliano Sala’s funeral in Argentina
Cardiff manager Neil Warnock and chief executive Ken Choo will attend Emiliano Sala’s funeral in Argentina on Saturday.
Aldridge familiar with pressure on Liverpool
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge believes the pressure on the current side is nothing compared to that faced by teams of his generation.
Beckham leads tributes to former Manchester United youth team coach Harrison
David Beckham has led the tributes to Manchester United’s former youth team coach Eric Harrison, who has died aged 81.
Ferguson hails Harrison as ‘one of the greatest coaches’
Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Eric Harrison as one of the “greatest coaches of our time” after the former youth team boss and mentor to the much-vaunted Class of 92 died at the age of 81.
Blues will figure it out – Pulisic
Chelsea signing Christian Pulisic is backing his new club to come good by the time he joins them from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.
Former Manchester United youth coach Eric Harrison dies aged 81
Eric Harrison, the former youth team coach of Manchester United’s Class of 92, has died aged 81.
Former Manchester United youth coach Eric Harrison dies aged 81
Eric Harrison, the former youth team coach of Manchester United’s Class of 92, has died aged 81.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany appears set to sign a contract extension at the club on reduced wages, the Daily Mail says. Discussions have been ongoing over a new one-year deal, with the 32-year-old expected to agree a wage cut in order to stay at the Etihad Stadium amid injury struggles, the paper adds.
Plan to stop football fans paying more for trains when matches are rescheduled
Football fans will not have to pay more for train tickets when a match is rescheduled for television, it has been proposed.
Jurgen Klopp charged for referee comments after West Ham game
Jurgen Klopp has been charged by the Football Association for comments he made about referee Kevin Friend after Liverpool’s Premier League match at West Ham last week.
Rice not expecting automatic call-up after choosing to play for England
West Ham midfielder Declan Rice insists he does not expect an automatic England call-up after submitting a written request to FIFA for the transfer of his international registration from the Republic of Ireland.
Petr Cech hoping for Europa League glory to end glittering career at Arsenal
Petr Cech admits it would be the “ideal scenario” to bring down the curtain on his glittering career by lifting the Europa League with Arsenal.
Declan Rice commits international future to England
West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has announced he has decided to submit a written request to FIFA for the transfer of his international registration from the Republic of Ireland to England.
Shelvey hands Newcastle fitness boost
Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has stepped up his efforts to play a part in the club’s fight for Premier League survival after re-joining his team-mates in training.
Brazilian midfielder having a Fab time at Liverpool
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho is happy with how his debut season is progressing – even though he would have liked to have played a greater role already.
The fixtures that could decide Solskjaer’s Manchester United future
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tasted defeat for the first time in his 12-game reign as Manchester United’s interim boss when Paris St Germain handed out a Champions League lesson at Old Trafford.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Ivan Perisic reportedly wants a move to Tottenham – and could see his hopes realised this summer. The Sun says reports in Italy suggest the Inter Milan winger was keen to sign for Spurs ahead of Arsenal during the January transfer window, but Mauricio Pochettino failed to make a big move for his signature. Things are set to be different this summer, however, with a potential cash plus player deal in the offing, the paper adds.
Wes Brown recognises Ferguson fingerprints at Manchester United under Solskjaer
Wes Brown can see the fingerprints of Sir Alex Ferguson on the Manchester United team transformed under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Moutinho praises battling Wolves but also sees room for improvement
Joao Moutinho admits Wolves cannot keep relying on last-gasp heroics but praised their fighting spirit.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Maurizio Sarri‘s fate as head coach at Chelsea is set to be decided in the next fortnight, according to the Daily Telegraph. The Italian is facing increased scrutiny since Chelsea’s 6-0 loss at the hands of Manchester City, the paper reports, with the club said to be facing a season-defining run of fixtures in the coming weeks.