Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may only be in charge of Manchester United for the remainder of this season, but the interim manager wants to see Anthony Martial and David de Gea sign long-term contracts at Old Trafford. United have activated one-year extensions for both players in recent weeks, meaning they are […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Pep Guardiola says he will never change his football principles even if Manchester City's poor run of form continues into the new year. A run of three defeats in four Premier League matches has seen Guardiola's side slip from first to third in the Premier League table, severely damaging their […]

Milan (AFP) – Thousands of Napoli fans showed their support for Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly who was subjected to racist chanting at Inter Milan in midweek by wearing masks and holding up his picture before their team's Serie A game against Bologna on Saturday. Posters with the message "Siamo Tutti Koulibaly" ("We are all Koulibaly") […]

London (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp refused to get carried away with the growing expectation that Liverpool can lift the league title for the first time in 29 years saying his players must stay focussed after they thrashed Arsenal 5-1 on Saturday. Roberto Firmino's hat-trick — the first by a Liverpool player against the Gunners since […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool roared back from a rare Anfield deficit to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League as Roberto Firmino's hat-trick inspired a 5-1 thrashing of Arsenal on Saturday. Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane were also on target as Liverpool's front three all scored in the same league game […]

Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool extended their Premier League lead to nine points as Roberto Firmino's hat-trick hammered Arsenal 5-1 at Anfield, while Tottenham's title challenge crumbled in a 3-1 home defeat to Wolves. Manchester City could cut Liverpool's lead to seven points when they look to stop a recent slump at Southampton on Sunday, but […]

London (AFP) – Jarrod Bowen struck twice to give Hull a 2-0 victory over the team linked with signing him as Championship leaders Leeds United's seven-match winning run was brought to an end on Saturday. The 22-year-old — who the Yorkshire club are reportedly willing to offer £6.5million ($8.2million) to replace homesick Spaniard Samuel Saiz […]

London (AFP) – Mauricio Pochettino said Tottenham played with their hearts rather than their heads as they blew a chance to put pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool with a shock 3-1 home defeat to Wolves on Saturday. A run of five straight league victories combined with a mini-collapse from Manchester City had left Spurs […]

Nice (France) (AFP) – Troublesome Italian striker Mario Balotelli has been given extended leave by French outfit Nice and told to make up his mind about his plans with the club. Under contract at Nice until the end of the 2018-2019 season, the 28-year-old has scored 33 goals in 51 games since joining the Ligue […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham's Premier League title hopes suffered a major blow on Saturday as Wolves fought back to win 3-1 at Wembley and snap their five-match winning run. Spurs took the lead with a Harry Kane piledriver in the first half but the visitors staged a ferocious comeback through Willy Boly, Raul Jimenez and […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham's Premier League title challenge suffered a huge blow as Wolves struck three times in the final 18 minutes to win 3-1 at Wembley as Cardiff and Fulham secured huge wins at the other end of the table on Saturday. Spurs had the chance to close to within three points of league […]

Milan (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as voracious Italian champions Juventus finished 2018 on a high with a 2-1 win over Sampdoria to set a new points record in Serie A before the winter break as Inter Milan's Senegalese winger Keita Balde scored the only goal in a win over Empoli days after the […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham's Premier League title hopes took a major hit on Saturday when Wolves beat them 3-1 at Wembley to end their winning run. Spurs took the lead with a Harry Kane pile-driver in the first half but the visitors staged a ferocious comeback through Willy Boly, Raul Jimenez and substitute Helder Costa. […]

Glasgow (AFP) – Steven Gerrard emerged victorious in the Old Firm clash with his former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers as Rangers deservedly beat champions and bitter rivals Celtic 1-0 on Saturday. It was Rodgers first experience of defeat in 13 meetings with Rangers and puts Gerrard's side level on points with Celtic, though the latter […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester City will be unable to do anything to keep highly-regarded midfielder Brahim Diaz if he decides to join Real Madrid the English champions manager Pep Guardiola said on Saturday. The 19-year-old Spain Under-21 international has been in discussions over a move to the European champions, having become frustrated by […]