Robert Lewandowski, Jakub Blaszczykowski, and Lukasz Piszczek are three of Borussia Dortmund’s deadliest players. “Polonia Dortmund,” as they are called in Germany, were major parts in Dortmund’s league and cup double last term, and seem to be replicating that scintillating form for the second year running. It comes as no surprise then, that Lewandowski, Blaszczykowski, […]

Former Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins says that Rafa Benitez is to blame for Ashley Cole's injury, which will keep the left back out of action for two weeks. Here's what Wilkins said to talkSport during his interview with the radio station: “[Ashley Cole] never played on Saturday at Southampton on Saturday, he plays 15 […]

Liverpool will visit Australia for the first time in their history for a summer pre-season tour, as well as announcing that the club will play in Thailand. On July 24, Liverpool will play A-League side Melbourne Victory at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, which has a capacity of 100,018. "We know we have a large […]

In Paolo Di Canio's press conference this morning in Sunderland, the new manager was asked several times by BBC reporter Dan Roan to clarify whether he remains a fascist or not. Di Canio refused to do so, instead referring each time to yesterday's official statement. The Sunderland manager then added: "I spoke many times more […]

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri is stirring up some controversy today, saying that Arsenal majority shareholder Stan Kroenke forced Gunners manager Arsene Wenger to sell Nasri to City in 2011. In an interview with beIN SPORT, Nasri said "Wenger told me that, if Cesc [Fàbregas] left, I would stay but Kroenke wanted the money. The […]

It was yet another one of those matches where it was a game of two halves. Fulham dominated the first half. Queens Park Rangers dominated the second 45 minutes. But there was only one winner, while the loser walked off the pitch extremely disappointed. Here are tonight's highlights from Fulham versus QPR: Video: Fulham v […]

There aren’t many nations in the world who are blessed with two left backs with the quality of Ashley Cole and Leighton Baines. Both of these left backs have credible cases to be England’s first choice. Chelsea stalwart Cole has been first choice now for almost a decade and having now passed the 100 cap […]

Chelsea overcame the odds today to knock Manchester United out of the FA Cup. It was against all odds because they were dead and buried in the first half of the match at Old Trafford, only for the Blues to come back and almost win it in Manchester. But today, at Stamford Bridge, in a […]

Stadium: Craven Cottage Kick-off time: 3pm ET/8pm UK time US TV: Live on ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com UK TV: Live on Sky Sports 1 Radio: Live on Talksport.com Fulham starting XI: Schwarzer; Riether, Senderos, Hangeland (c), Riise; Dejagah, Sidwell, Karagounis, Duff; Ruiz, Berbatov QPR starting XI: Cesar; Bosingwa, Samba, Hill, Traore; Townsend, Jenas, Mbia, Taarabt; Remy, Zamora With eight […]

With nine Premier League games being played over the weekend, we bring you the points that made headlines this gameweek. 1. The Managerial Merry-go-round keeps on spinning Roberto Di Matteo, Mark Hughes, Nigel Adkins, Brian McDermott. Martin O’Neill joins the list of managers who got the sack after a lacklustre showing versus Manchester United. With […]

Sunderland Football Club released an official statement today attempting to diffuse the controversy regarding the appointment of new manager Paolo Di Canio, who — as some believe — is a self-proclaimed fascist. The club has also moved quickly to stamp out allegations of racist beliefs. But by doing so, Sunderland have opened up a can […]

After Chelsea defeated Manchester United today in the 6th Round replay of the FA Cup, Demba Ba reminded TV viewers that he's used to scoring over-the-shoulder goals like the sensational one he did today. In his post-match interview on ITV Sport, Ba mentioned the goal he scored for Newcastle United against Manchester United on January […]

Chelsea striker Demba Ba scored a sublime goal in the 49th minute of the FA Cup 6th Round replay match against Manchester United to make it 1-0 to the Blues. The goal ended up knocking Manchester United out of the tournament. Juan Mata floated the inch-perfect cross into Manchester United's penalty area, over Rio Ferdinand […]

It's Chelsea against Manchester United, the FA Cup 6th round replay where the winner gets to play Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final. As far as team news, Manchester United has Robin van Persie sitting on the bench, ready to step on to the pitch if and when needed. During or after today's match, […]

Here are tonight's Premier League news headlines: Rio Ferdinand offered new one-year deal at Manchester United — The Mail Roberto Mancini frustrated with Samir Nasri after Manchester City win — The Guardian Walter Winterbottom: The great guru born 100 years ago today — The Independent Liverpool put the squeeze on Villa with pressing performance says […]