Blackburn catapulted themselves into automatic promotion contention with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Sheffield United in the Sky Bet Championship.A frantic encounter was settled by Harry Pickering’s first goal of the campaign in the fifth minute, capping off a devastating counter-attack.Both sides, fresh off giant-killing exploits in the FA Cup, created chances with Chris Basham and Oli McB...Full Story »

ARSENAL star Gabriel Magalhaes issued a now-deleted enigmatic post after missing out on Brazil's squad. Gabriel has played a major role in the Gunners' Premier League title challenge this season after forming a strong partnership with William Saliba at centre-back. Gabriel Magalhaes issued a now-deleted enigmatic post on Twitter Gabriel Magalhaes wasn't included in Brazil's squad for the upco...Full Story »

ARSENAL manager Mikel Arteta revealed he wears the same clothes in the dugout during every winning streak. Arteta has led his team to a surprise Premier League title hunt as the Gunners are top of the table with five points ahead of second-placed Manchester City. Mikel Arteta has adopted a strange ritual amid Arsenal's title challenge Arteta pictured on February 18, after Arsenal's 4-2 win ov...Full Story »

Manuel Neuer has provided a positive update on his recovery from an injury sustained on a mid-season skiing holiday Neuer posts recovery update States 'leg feels good' following injury Veteran stopper endured sticky few months WHAT HAPPENED? Bayern Munich goalkeeper Neuer has provided an insight into how his recovery is going after sustaining a leg injury while away on a mid-season skiin...Full Story »

Liverpool and Newcastle are both reportedly interested in Bayer Leverkusen forward Iker Bravo, who is on loan at Real Madrid’s second side, Castilla. The 18-year-old has been in fine form under the guidance of Castilla manager and legendary Madrid striker Raul, attracting the interest of several European clubs. Both the Reds and the Magpies seem to be targeting young players at the mo...Full Story »

Transfer insider Ben Jacobs has given TEAMtalk the very latest on Harry Maguire’s future at Manchester United and pinpointed a few surprise names who could try and swoop for the Red Devils skipper. Maguire enjoyed a rare start on Wednesday evening as United came back from a goal down to beat West Ham in the FA Cup and book a quarter-final date with Fulham later this month. However, the...Full Story »

Ever since Newcastle were taken over by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), things seemed to have got better and better for the Geordies. Eddie Howe’s hire was a master stroke, given that the quality of football compared to the Steve Bruce era has been like chalk and cheese. With money seemingly no object from a board perspective, from a players point of view this is an exciting ti...Full Story »

FOOTBALL chiefs will today confirm a new law to ban Emi Martinez-style shoot-out antics. The game’s law-making body, the International FA Board, has agreed a major clampdown after Aston Villa keeper Martinez used every trick in the book during Argentina’s World Cup shoot-out wins over the Netherlands and France. Aston Villa keeper Emi Martinez sparked a rule change after his World ...Full Story »

ERIK TEN HAG  has brought exciting football back to Manchester United — but he bored the pants off players in his first job as a boss. Initially, at least . . .  Erik ten Hag helped Go Ahead Eagles reach the Dutch top-flight with 'crazy' routines in training that sometimes frustrated his squad Now Ten Hag has awakened the Red Devils as they hunt a Quadruple Sjoerd Overgoor was p...Full Story »

The Portuguese has collected more red cards than anyone else in Serie A this season, and his pathetic petulance is hurting Roma's top-four hopes In his very first press conference as Roma coach, Jose Mourinho insisted he was a changed man. "I won't be the one going looking for trouble," he promised. "I have more experience now. I'm more solid emotionally." If that claim sounded borderline co...Full Story »