Based on the performances in the 10 matches played during the weekend of Gameweek 17 of the Premier League, as well as utilizing stats from WhoScored, Squawka and TransferMarkt, here’s my team of the weekend: Goalkeeper Pantilimon – [Sunderland] – Costel Pantilimon, who signed for Sunderland from Manchester City on a free transfer, endeared himself […]

Midfielder Sami Khedira has been the odd-man out at Real Madrid in recent times. The German international has been plagued with injuries since last season and has seen his relationship with officials at the Spanish club all but dissolved. The 27-year-old is out of contract at Real Madrid this summer and reports from Spain believe the club […]

Arsene Wenger has vowed Arsenal will empty the tank in the second half of the season as they seek to capitalize on an easing injury crisis. Wenger expects Mesut Ozil and Mikel Arteta to return to action in January, while Theo Walcott, Aaron Ramsey and Laurent Koscielny are due back imminently to help reignite the […]

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will have little respite on the injury front as he attempts to bounce back from the disappointment of derby defeat at Manchester United on Boxing Day. The 53-year-old saw his side lose out to arch-rivals Sunderland for the fourth time on the trot, something they had never done before, at St […]

Hull boss Steve Bruce has demanded an apology from out-of-favour defender Paul McShane. The Republic of Ireland international, who is a fans' favourite and the club's longest serving player, has featured just six times this season and has not been seen since the Burnley defeat on November 8. Since then relations appear to have deteriorated […]

Less than 24 hours after reports surfaced from England that Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal had received a fitness boost from left-back Luke Shaw, the Dutch boss has informed the media that he will be without the services of the defender; as well as three other teammates for United's Boxing Day encounter with Newcastle. Speaking at […]

Swansea City have finalized a loan deal for Benfica striker Nelson Oliveira for the remainder of the 2014-15 season. The terms were completed this afternoon and the forward will begin training with the Premier League side immediately, in order to acclimate himself with his new teammates. But Oliveira will not be eligible for the Swans' […]

Tottenham have announced that United States right-back DeAndre Yedlin will join the club in January. The Premier League side agreed to sign Yedlin on a four-year deal in August, but announced at the time that the 21-year-old would remain with the Seattle Sounders for the remainder of the Major League Soccer season. "We are pleased […]

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was full of praise for John Terry after the skipper's early goal helped the Blues secure a 2-0 win at Stoke and the Barclays Premier League Christmas number one spot. Terry headed past Asmir Begovic in the second minute from a corner delivered by Cesc Fabregas, who later wrapped up the […]

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes was appointed his new position at Real Sociedad in early November. Since the Scotsman's arrival in San Sebastian, La Real have lost once, won twice and drawn four in all competitions. They've advanced to the Copa del Rey Round of 16 and have slightly improved their position on the […]

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 […]