David Moyes sacking from Real Sociedad creates a unique opportunity for several Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs to bring in a high level manager from abroad, one who understands the American game and player more than most. The former Everton boss has spent more time in the United States and around American players than just […]

Per Mertesacker has revealed that Arsenal's players were "knackered" as they labored to a draw at home to rivals Tottenham. The Gunners had Kieran Gibbs' first Barclays Premier League goal in more than three years to thank for rescuing a point after Harry Kane had given Spurs the lead in the north London derby. Sunday's 1-1 draw […]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists the first defeat of his Anfield reign can actually be of use providing the players learn something from the experience. The German was obviously disappointed to go down 2-1 at home to Crystal Palace, and although he accepts such reverses are part of the game, he believes it was a […]

Former England goalkeeper David James has expressed his concern that Louis van Gaal's style of management is inhibiting Wayne Rooney. Much of the soccer Manchester United have played since the Dutchman's appointment in 2014 has been predictable and provided a considerable contrast with the attacking focus so regularly seen under Sir Alex Ferguson. The club's fans have […]

West Ham have been dealt a massive injury blow with the news midfielder Dimitri Payet could be ruled out for three months. The French midfielder has been a major factor in West Ham's fine start to the season following his £10.7 million summer move from Marseille. But Payet, who has hit five goals in 14 appearances, […]

New York City FC has appointed Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira as the club's new head coach to replace Jason Kreis who was sacked last week. Vieira, who was previously the head coach of Manchester City's Elite Development Squad, has signed a three-year contract with the club and will begin his role on January 1 in […]

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes fans will continue to stream for an early exit at Anfield until the team give them something to stay for. The German admitted he felt alone as he saw numbers leaving following Scott Dann's 82nd-minute winner in Crystal Palace's 2-1 win, after Philippe Coutinho's third goal in two matches had […]

Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the Barclays Premier League as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Tottenham in Sunday's north London derby at the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners – thumped 5-1 at Bayern Munich in their midweek Champions League tie – had to come from behind after Harry Kane fired […]

Chelsea is sinking without a trace in this Premier League season. While it has been obvious since a 1-3 loss to Southampton early in October that the Blues were unlikely to repeat as Premier League champions, three league losses on the trot now make it increasingly difficult for Chelsea to finish in the top 4. Consider […]

Arsenal will hope to bounce back from their 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich when they play Tottenham Hotspur at the Emirates on Sunday (11am ET kickoff on NBCSN in the United States). The Gunners were absolutely shambolic in that midweek Champions League fixture and the result almost certainly means that they will […]

Even if both Spurs and Arsenal were languishing in the relegation zone, or even the third tier, the North London Derby would always be a game that defined seasons. So this Sunday’s tilt, with Arsenal tied on points at the top of the table and having won five Premier League games in a row, and […]

Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States (as well as listings of commentators): Bournemouth vs. Newcastle, 7:45am, NBCSN Manchester United vs. West Brom, 10am, NBCSN and NBC Universo West Ham vs. Everton, 10am, USA Network Leicester vs. Watford, 10am, Premier League Extra Time and NBC Sports Live Extra Norwich vs. Swansea, 10am, […]

Stoke City host Chelsea at the Britannia Stadium in Saturday’s late fixture with the visitors looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League after losing back-to-back games against West Ham United and Liverpool. The Blues relieved some of the pressure on their manager Jose Mourinho with Willian’s late free kick securing the […]

Arsene Wenger has hailed Petr Cech as the perfect goalkeeper as the Arsenal number one closes in on the Premier League clean sheet record. The 33-year-old will equal David James' total of 169 clean sheets if he can keep out north London rivals Tottenham on Sunday, with the record set to be broken in the coming […]

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy insists he is unstoppable and believes anything he touches turns to goals. The England forward has netted in eight straight games and is closing in on a Barclays Premier League record. He is two games away from equalling Ruud van Nistelrooy's 10-match scoring streak the Dutchman set in 2003 while at Manchester […]