Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Louis van Gaal to turn Manchester United into world-beaters again. Van Gaal was handed the task of bringing the glory days back to Old Trafford following the failed reign of David Moyes, who replaced Ferguson when his successful 26-year tenure came to an end in May 2013. Van Gaal spent […]

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is expecting striker Daniel Sturridge to return to his lineup at "some point in January". Unfortunately for the club, Sturridge's return won't come before Liverpool's busy holiday fixture list which will see them play three matches in seven days (Burnley, Swansea City and Leicester City). Liverpool have been struggling to score goals this season […]

Liverpool City Council has threatened to take legal action if the Premier League refuse a request to change the kick-off time of February's Merseyside derby. The match at Goodison Park is scheduled to take place at 5.30pm on Saturday February 7 and be televised by NBC Sports. Merseyside Police have raised their concerns about the […]

In an interview on the German cable channel Sky 90, former Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes said he believes Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus should join Real Madrid. The former Bayern boss recommended the switch to Spain because he feels the German champions have too much competition in their attacking positions. Heynckes led Bayern Munich to the […]

The weekend's biggest and most controversial incident was at Villa Park on Saturday afternoon. I was fortunate enough to be at the game and thought the referee had a good game until just after Manchester United equalized. Gabby Agbonlahor was on a run when he slightly over-ran the ball. Ashley Young went to challenge for […]

The 10th edition of the biennial AFF Suzuki Cup has come to a close and the tournament delivered a final to remember. To say that the tussle between Malaysia and Thailand delivered thrills, spills and no little entertainment would be quite the understatement. A keenly contested final swung from one extreme to the other with the […]

With 2014 now approaching its climax, it is time to assess the signings who have excelled after making a move in 2014. Not every signing will be a hit, as we have seen with great regularity in the Premier League over recent seasons however here five of the best signings of the calendar year. 5. […]

Sky Sports Monday Night Football has produced some amazing punditry in recent times. Over the past few years, former Premier League defenders Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville have provided moments of genuine banter and analytical genius. Prior to his evening's match between Stoke City and Chelsea, Neville and Carragher combine to share their passionate thoughts on the […]

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has seen his side ravaged by injury throughout the early part of his inaugural campaign in England. It seems as if each time the Dutch boss receives some positive news on the injury front, he's dealt a fresh blow to his squad which in-turn hampers his team selection. The area on […]

Here’s today’s TV schedule for viewers/readers in the United States: Stoke City vs Chelsea, 3pm, NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra Starting lineups: Stoke: Begovic; Bardsley, Shawcross, Muniesa, Pieters; Cameron, Nzonzi; Walters, Bojan, Arnautovic; Crouch Chelsea: Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry (c), Azpilicueta; Mikel, Matic; Willian, Fabregas, Hazard; Diego Costa Before, during or after today’s match, […]

NBC Sports will debut a Premier League Breakaway show on New Year's Day that will feature live action from eight EPL matches being played concurrently during the 10am-Noon ET timeslot. The programming is part of NBC's plans to televise an unprecedented 30 Premier League matches during 7 days of the holiday season. Premier League Breakaway will feature […]

Atletico Madrid winger Antoine Griezmann scored a hat-trick and propelled Diego Simeone's side to a 4-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao during a volatile match at the new San Mames on Sunday. Those who witnessed the La Liga contest will testify that it was one of the more compelling, hard-fought games of the early season. Atletico […]

Christoph Kramer has renewed his contract with Bayer Leverkusen, extending his terms with the German side until 2019. The midfielder, who currently on-loan at Borussia Monchengladbach, was being heavily linked with a January move to Real Madrid in recent weeks. But news of his contract renewal will mean that the La Liga giants will have […]

Jonas Gutierrez is set to feature in an under-21 fixture having returned to training following his battle with testicular cancer, Newcastle have announced. The 31-year-old was diagnosed in 2013 and underwent surgery in his native Argentina before moving on loan to Norwich for the remainder of last season. Gutierrez did not make his health issues […]

Stoke City forward Bojan Krkic began his professional career with Barcelona, having his character and skills nurtured by the Catalan club's famed La Masia when he was nine-years-old. Bojan quickly emerged as one of the brightest prospects to ever play for the La Liga giant's youth academy – scoring 126 goals during his first season. […]