Thomas Vermaelen was the unlikely hero as Barcelona labored to a 1-0 win over Malaga to maintain their 100 per cent start to the Primera Division season. The former Arsenal defender smashed in the only goal of the game with 17 minutes remaining at the Nou Camp, just when Barca looked set to draw a […]

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic hailed a long-awaited victory at Anfield as one for the club's history books. The Hammers ended a 52-year wait for a league win at Liverpool with a stylish 3-0 success after goals from Manuel Lanzini, Mark Noble and Diafra Sakho. Even a harshly-awarded red card for Noble, after the hosts […]

Tim Howard denied Tottenham their first Barclays Premier League win of the season with a string of superb saves that enabled Everton to leave White Hart Lane with a goalless draw. Harry Kane, Ryan Mason and Toby Alderweireld were kept at bay by Howard in the first half, although Kane should have finished his one […]

West Brom have completed the signing of Manchester United defender Jonny Evans. The 27-year-old center-half has penned a four-year deal and joins Albion after making 198 appearances in all competitions for United. Press Association Sport understands the deal for the Northern Ireland international will cost the Baggies an initial £6million, rising to £8million with add-ons. […]

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho paid tribute to Crystal Palace, but lamented his own side's failings and the lack of a penalty award after a second loss in 100 Premier League home games. Chelsea secured the title with a 1-0 defeat of Palace on May 3, but the Eagles were triumphant on this occasion, stunning the […]

Fabricio Coloccini's own goal handed Arsenal a hard-fought victory at Newcastle after controversial striker Aleksandar Mitrovic was sent off just 16 minutes into the game. The Serbia international, who has now picked up two bookings and a sending-off in his first five appearances for the club, received a straight red card from referee Andre Marriner […]

Thiago Motta has ended speculation about his future by signing a one-year contract extension with Paris St Germain. The Italy international had been linked with a move away from the French champions, with Arsenal, Liverpool and his former clubs Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan reported to be among those clubs interested in acquiring his services. […]

Danny Blind has named Arjen Robben as the Netherlands' captain for the forthcoming European Championship qualifying matches against Iceland and Turkey. Blind, who took over from Guus Hiddink as national coach last month, has decided to give the armband to Bayern Munich playmaker Robben instead of previous skipper Robin van Persie, who has agreed to […]

Bayern Munich come up against one of their biggest rivals for the Bundesliga title this season on Saturday, according to coach Pep Guardiola. Bayern host Bayer Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena, with both having made perfect starts to the season. "Bayer are big rivals for the Bundesliga title," Guardiola said at a press conference on […]

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is considering playing Ander Herrera in the number 10 role against Swansea after Adnan Januzaj was ruled out through injury. Januzaj came off at halftime during United's 4-0 win over Club Brugge on Wednesday with an injury to his hip area. After Januzaj came off, van Gaal pushed Herrera […]

Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez insists his focus is on Saturday's home match against promoted Real Betis and not on transfer market. The Spanish press continue to speculate on the possible arrival of Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea to the Santiago Bernabeu stadium. De Gea has been strongly linked with a move to El […]

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho's treatment of the club's team doctor, Eva Carneiro, is to be raised in FIFA's medical committee meeting next month, it has been revealed. Carneiro's role at the club has been downgraded after Mourinho criticized her and head physio Jon Fearn for rushing on to the pitch to treat Eden Hazard in […]

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright has been hailed by Roberto Martinez for maintaining a strong stance over Chelsea target John Stones. On Thursday, Kenwright declared that Stones' attempt to force through a move to Stamford Bridge via a transfer request would not be considered. The Toffees have remained steadfast in their belief that Stones would not […]

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri expects his team to bounce back from their disappointing start to the season when they travel to the Italian capital to face Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. Champions Juve were beaten 1-0 by Udinese in their Serie A opener last weekend. Roma, meanwhile, finished a distant second to the […]

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque had no qualms about including David de Gea in his latest squad despite being sidelined by Manchester United – but hopes the goalkeeper's lack of action is only temporary. De Gea has yet to play for United this season as speculation continues about a possible move to Real Madrid, with […]