Boss Paul Lambert will be backed in the January transfer window – although Aston Villa will not spend big. Chief executive Tom Fox has revealed chairman Randy Lerner, who put the club up for sale in May, is prepared to fund signings. Lerner is understood to have a new lease of life at Villa, despite […]

Robin van Persie insists he is back to his best and has denied suggestions he is over the hill. Van Persie will look to continue his recent good form on Sunday when Manchester United host bitter rivals Liverpool. The arrival of Radamel Falcao, and Wayne Rooney's appointment as captain had led some to question the […]

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has made clear he wants to prolong Frank Lampard's loan and hopes a decision can be made soon. Former England international Lampard, who was released by Chelsea at the end of last season, has made a strong impact after joining the champions on a short-term move from sister club New […]

Whilst Newcastle United’s 2-1 win over Chelsea had a clichéd, season-defining feel to it, the visit of Sunderland in a week’s time is undoubtedly the biggest game of the season. Before welcoming their derby rivals to St James’ Park, however, United must navigate their way through awkward fixtures against Arsenal and Tottenham within the space […]

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock admits the club must make "two or three" signings in January to boost their chances of Barclays Premier League survival. Palace have won just once in nine games ahead of a crucial Christmas period that includes matches against Manchester City, Southampton and fellow strugglers QPR. Only two points currently separate […]

Angel di Maria will miss Manchester United's crunch match against Liverpool on Sunday. United's record signing has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury and will not be in the match day squad this weekend, manager Louis van Gaal confirmed at his pre-match press conference on Friday. The good news for Van Gaal […]

Speaking ahead of his side's match against Hull City on Saturday, Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has ruled out a possible return to Stamford Bridge for out of form striker Fernando Torres. Torres was sent to AC Milan on a two-season loan this summer and has only scored once in seven starts for the Serie A […]

If you're a fan of Everton, Borussia Dortmund, Benfica or Ajax, take note. Internet streaming service fuboTV is now providing live feeds to both Benfica and Borussia Dortmund matches here in the United States and Canada as well as coverage of Everton TV, Benfica TV and Ajax games. The service provides access to 17 Benfica […]

Liverpool target Martin Montoya has told Barcelona he wants to leave the Catalan club in a quest for more first-team soccer. The 23-year-old right-back started his career at the famed La Masia youth academy and rose through the ranks at the Spanish side before making his senior debut during the 2010-11 campaign. He has found first-team […]

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has spoken out over the Football Association charge issued to his Leicester counterpart Nigel Pearson for abusing a spectator, insisting respect must be a two-way street. Pearson was charged on Thursday after footage emerged of him shouting at someone in the crowd during the team's 3-1 defeat at home to Liverpool […]

England goalkeeper Joe Hart says he wants to stay at Manchester City for the rest of his career as he prepares to sign a new contract. The 27-year-old has reportedly been in talks over a lucrative new five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium for several months. City manager Manuel Pellegrini last week said he expected […]

Norwegian prodigy Martin Odegaard trained with Bayern Munich last week under the orders of manager Pep Guardiola, according to the German tabloid TZ. Odegaard is arguably the most sought-after talent in world football. The 15-year-old attacking midfielder, who turns 16 next week, is being monitored by as many as 30 clubs and has already spent time […]

Manager Arsene Wenger says it is too early to suggest how long Arsenal will be without midfielder Aaron Ramsey because of a hamstring problem. The Wales international netted a superb 30-yard strike in the 4-1 Champions League win over Galatasaray in Instanbul on Tuesday night, but came off at half-time as a precaution. Speaking after […]

Gary Cahill believes Europe's top clubs will be wary of drawing Chelsea in the Champions League's last 16. The England defender was hurt by Chelsea's semi-final elimination last season and says Jose Mourinho's men are "dangerous" and more experienced this term. Cahill also thinks the Blues, who face Hull in their first Barclays Premier League […]

Match Day 6 of the Champions League has come and passed. Besides winner take all clashes between Manchester City and AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico and Liverpool and Basel at Anfield, there really was not much drama on hand. Extremely weakened sides from Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid threatened to undermine the integrity […]