Arsenal eased to a 4-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Saturday as Alexis Sanchez was left out of the matchday squad with a move to Manchester United still expected to go ahead.Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said earlier in the week that the Chile international could be involved if the deal had not been completed but he was again left out – although unlike last week where Arsenal lost 2-1 at Bo...Full Story »

Everton manager Sam Allardyce admits it is a huge blow to lose midfielder James McCarthy until next season after the midfielder sustained a double-fracture of his leg in the 1-1 draw with West Brom.Just before the hour McCarthy, who has been plagued with various injuries, was carried off on a stretcher after nicking the ball off Salomon Rondon in the act of shooting and the Venezuelan’s fo...Full Story »

David Moyes expressed his hope that Javier Hernandez will score goals for West Ham over the weeks and months ahead after dismissing speculation of a January move for the Mexico striker. Hernandez scored his first goal since October as the Hammers came from behind to draw 1-1 with Bournemouth, extending their unbeaten run to seven games. Moyes said: “Well, there’s speculation abou...Full Story »

Anthony Martial’s third goal in as many Premier League matches earned second-placed Manchester United a 1-0 victory at Burnley as they kept up the pressure on leaders Manchester City.After United failed to register a shot on target in the first half, Martial fired the winner in off the crossbar nine minutes into the second half as Jose Mourinho’s side picked up their second win since...Full Story »

Antonio Conte felt Chelsea proved a point to the cynics after a thumping 4-0 victory at Brighton.Two-goal Eden Hazard inspired the champions, stuttering in the top four after three straight draws, to their first win of 2018.The Blues were without Alvaro Morata through suspension and are continually being linked with a new striker, but they had no problem finding the net at the Amex Stadium.And b...Full Story »

Eden Hazard inspired Chelsea to a 4-0 victory at Brighton to give the champions their first Premier League win of 2018. Lightning strikes from Hazard and Willian fired Antonio Conte’s side, stuttering in the top four on the back of three straight draws, into a two-goal lead in the opening six minutes. Belgian playmaker Hazard then took his tally for the season to 11 with a fine solo go...Full Story »

Scott Arfield could return to the Burnley line-up for Saturday’s clash withManchester United after shrugging off a hamstring strain sustained in the New Year’s Day defeat to Liverpool. Arfield’s return would be a major boost to Burnley boss Sean Dyche, who will be without striker Jon Walters for up to eight weeks after the 34-year-old underwent knee surgery. Defender Stephe...Full Story »

LIVING THE DREAM ... Paulinho BRAZIL ace Paulinho insists he cannot wait to join Spurs. Tottenham are understood to have agreed a £17million deal with Corinthians for the midfield star’s signature. And although reports from Brazil claim Chelsea have been trying to make a late move for him, Paulinho, 24, has his heart set on White Hart Lane. He said: “Tottenham have a reputat...Full Story »

The Italian frontman has insisted that he is comfortable with life at Liverpool, and reiterated his determination to stay put rather than return to Italy Liverpool striker Fabio Borini has maintained that he wants to stay at Anfield next season, despite speculation over the 22-year-old's future. Borini had an injury-blighted debut season at the Merseyside club after joining from Roma last su...Full Story »

Chelsea defender David Luiz has played down reports that he could be set for a summer switch to Barcelona. The Brazil international, who usually operates at centre-back but was deployed in midfield at times by outgoing Blues boss Rafa Benitez, was previously a target for the La Liga side. Luiz, who was one of the star performers as the Blues secured third place in the Premier League and Euro...Full Story »