Having joined Arsenal in the January transfer window, Nacho Monreal has taken to the Premier League like a fish to water, bolstering his status in the Spain squad in the process. Speaking about his new surroundings, Monreal claimed that "Arsène Wenger is Arsenal's linchpin. Everything goes through him. He's a motivator. He gave me confidence by putting me in the team as soon as I arrived...Full Story »

Arsenal have confirmed they will become the first Barclays Premier League club to play a game in Vietnam as part of their Asia tour in July. The Gunners will take on the Vietnam national team in the 40,000 capacity My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on July 17. Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis said: "Arsenal has so many loyal supporters in Asia and we are delighted to be visiting Vietnam ...Full Story »

David Beckham: Says Sir Alex Ferguson was like a father figure David Beckham has hailed "father figure" Sir Alex Ferguson as the greatest manager in football, after the Scot announced his retirement on Wednesday. The former Manchester United midfielder, who spent a decade under Ferguson at Old Trafford, said he would not have achieved such success without the 71-year-old's influence. Beckham ...Full Story »

England legend Alan Shearer thinks the Barclays Premier League has started to grow stale but believes Jose Mourinho can save it from further decay. Mourinho is currently in charge of Spanish side Real Madrid but the 'Special One' has been heavily linked with a return to Chelsea in the summer. And former England skipper Shearer is sure the Stamford Bridge hero will give the Premier League a m...Full Story »

The Portuguese coach had reached the last four on six previous occasions and has now drawn level with the Manchester United boss after Real Madrid got past Galatasaray on Tuesday Jose Mourinho has drawn level with Sir Alex Ferguson on seven semi-final appearances in the Champions League after his Real Madrid side got past Galatasaray in the last eight on Tuesday. Mourinho led Madrid to the l...Full Story »

Tottenham Hotspur striker Jermain Defoe will miss up to three matches with a muscle injury, his manager Andre Villas-Boas said on Wednesday. The England forward will sit out Thursday's Europa League quarterfinal first leg at home to Basle and Sunday's Premier League clash with Everton and could also miss the return match with the Swiss side next week. "Jermain has a muscle injury which is pr...Full Story »

MUCH TO THINK ABOUT ... Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson MUCH has been made of Roy Hodgson’s performance in Podgorica — especially in the second half. As is the beauty of the beautiful game, the whole country and his wife seem to have voiced opinions on what the England boss could and should have done to have prevented Montenegro from pegging back his players. He could have done this,...Full Story »

The Parisiens coach revealed that he wants the former Manchester United star to remain at Parc des Princes beyond this summer, and says his side will be ready to face Barcelona Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed his desire to keep David Beckham at the club beyond his contract expiration in the summer. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder joined on Janua...Full Story »

YOHAN CABAYE has revealed how Jonny Wilkinson helped him through his battle with depression.The Newcastle midfielder has lifted the lid on his post-Euro 2012 trauma which saw him return from Poland and Ukraine drained. And Cabaye admits it was the books of England rugby hero Wilko and tennis superstar Rafa Nadal that guided him through his troubles. The French maestro, 27, said: “Depre...Full Story »

The 23-year-old is seeking of more first-team opportunities, with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle reportedly interested, but the Ligue 1 giants are not keen to sell Paris Saint-Germain assistant manager Claude Makelele is adamant that it is "impossible" for Mamadou Sakho to leave the Ligue 1 giants, despite several Premier League clubs reportedly tracking the defender. The 23-y...Full Story »