Jose Mourinho says he will only quit Chelsea if he loses the backing of the players – and John Terry insists the manager has his full support. The champions are 16th in the Barclays Premier League after Southampton inflicted a fourth defeat in eight games in front of Blues owner Roman Abramovich on Saturday. Terry […]

Sunderland chairman Ellis Short has launched the search for a seventh head coach in as many years following Dick Advocaat's departure. The Black Cats confirmed what had become an open secret on Sunday afternoon, announcing that the 68-year-old, who was persuaded to sign a year-long contract during the summer after sparing the club from relegation […]

Christian Eriksen stunned Swansea with two brilliant free-kicks after Tottenham striker Harry Kane had scored a spectacular own goal. Eriksen scored an 89th-minute winner on his previous visit to the Liberty Stadium and his dead-ball accuracy spared Spurs' blushes in a thrilling 2-2 Barclays Premier League draw. Tottenham dominated for long periods but could not […]

Alexis Sanchez's stunning first-half brace helped Arsenal blow away Manchester United 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium to move second in the Barclays Premier League. The Gunners came into Sunday's encounter on the back of a disappointing home Champions League defeat to Olympiacos and with the spotlight firmly back on manager Arsene Wenger. However, Arsenal tore […]

Brendan Rodgers' sacking at Liverpool leaves owners Fenway Sports Group looking for their fourth manager in five years. Here Press Association Sport looks at the contenders. JURGEN KLOPP Undoubtedly the fans' favourite, the out-of-work former Borussia Dortmund manager's philosophies are seen by many as the perfect fit at Anfield but he has never been tested […]

Brendan Rodgers' time as Liverpool manager, of late, was a symptom of bigger problems: ideas, but not answers; potential, but no certainty; journeys, but no arrivals. The final chapter of his reign had taken on the same feeling of Roy Hodgson’s short, ill-fated stay with Liverpool, where you knew a good coach roamed Anfield’s technical […]

Liverpool Football Club has announced that it has officially parted company with manager Brendan Rodgers, after the club drew 1-1 away against Everton in the Merseyside Derby. In a joint Fenway Sports Group statement, Principal Owner John W Henry, Chairman Tom Werner and President Mike Gordon said: “We would like to place on record our […]

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is anticipating a Football Association summons after Saturday's loss to Southampton, whether he is sacked or not. Mourinho expects to be sanctioned after criticizing referee Robert Madley following Saturday's 3-1 defeat, which left the Blues 16th in the Premier League with four losses in eight games. Chelsea were champions last season […]

Today's match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid is being shown live on US TV and streaming. After Barcelona's shock defeat to Sevilla yesterday, Real Madrid has an opportunity to leapfrog Barca in the table and to climb into first place on goal difference. Having said that, Atleti is still in first place before the […]

US National Team Coach and Technical Director Jurgen Klinsmann has announced his 23-man roster for Saturday's CONCACAF Cup game against Mexico, which will be played at the Rose Bowl in California. The winner qualifies for the Confederations Cup in 2017. “This roster is obviously full of experience,” said Klinsmann. “This is about having a group […]

Sergio Aguero scored five goals in a sensational 20-minute spell as Manchester City came from behind to crush Newcastle 6-1 in the Barclays Premier League. It was a stunning return to form from the Argentinian, who had scored just once from open play prior to this remarkable blitz against the Magpies at the Etihad Stadium. […]

Manchester United travel to London to face fourth placed Arsenal in a massive match at the Emirates on Sunday. While it’s technically not a “must-win game” for either side (as comedian Brian Regan likes to say), there will almost certainly be a special atmosphere in north London due to the historic rivalry between the two […]

Chelsea capitulated and were booed off as Southampton won at Stamford Bridge for the first time in almost 14 years to leave Jose Mourinho contemplating a fourth loss from eight Premier League games this season. Captain John Terry was restored but Saints exposed the now familiar failings in the defense which just five months ago […]

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was in his usual form after his team sunk 1-3 against Southampton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. In an post-match interview, his first answer clocked in at 7 minutes long. Some of his memorable quotes from the interview include: "I consider myself the best." "We are in such a bad moment. […]

Today's match between Sevilla and Barcelona is being shown live on US TV and streaming. Still reeling from the 4-1 defeat to Celta Vigo and the injury to Lionel Messi, Barcelona has an opportunity to bounce back into first place today with a victory over Sevilla (depending on results from other teams). Sevilla, meanwhile, have […]