Xavi coy on Puig future Xavi on Barça strategy: “This week we will plan everything based on the financial situation. @JordiCruyff and Alemany know my ideas”. 🔴 #FCB“Riqui Puig’s future? We’ll be clear with all the players. We need to be fast”, he added.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 15, 2022 Newcastle pick up Henderson interest...Full Story »

Substitute Jeffrey Schlupp netted a late equaliser as Crystal Palace secured a 1-1 draw at fellow Premier League mid-table side Aston Villa.Schlupp, three minutes after coming on, finished from close range in the 81st minute to cancel out Ollie Watkins’ 69th-minute opener.Lucas Digne had a strike saved by Jack Butland and Watkins hit a shot wide in stoppage time as a subsequent Villa push ...Full Story »

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is a doubt for the visit of Crystal Palace.Watkins is struggling with an ankle problem but boss Steven Gerrard is hopeful he will be available.Jacob Ramsey is back but Leon Bailey and Kortney Hause remain out for the hosts.Crystal Palace will check on centre-back Marc Guehi ahead of the trip to Villa Park after he was forced off last weekend against Watford with...Full Story »

Aston Villa have signed former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho on a permanent deal from Barcelona. The Brazilian, 29, moved to Villa Park on loan in January in a deal which included an option to buy at the end of the season. He has now signed on a contract running until 2026 for 20m euros (£17m) and is understood to have taken a considerable wage cut from his deal in Spain. "This...Full Story »

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Sadio Mane kept Liverpool’s quadruple hopes alive after frantic comeback win at Aston Villa.The forward’s 22nd goal of the season earned Jurgen Klopp’s side a 2-1 victory and moved them level on points with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.Joel Matip cancelled out Douglas Luiz’s opener during a mad opening six minutes.Douglas Luiz’s early goal put As...Full Story »

Reinforcements are expected in the upcoming transfer window after a shocking season at Old Trafford. Pau Torres is a summer transfer target for Manchester United and has previously been linked with Chelsea Credit: Getty At the back Raphael Varane has struggled since arriving from Real Madrid, while Harry Maguire has been subject to much criticism. Phil Jones and Eric Bailly are also expected ...Full Story »

Sporting Kansas City left-back sign GlassSporting Kansas City have announced the signing of left-back Spencer Glass. The 24-year-old has joined on a short-term loan from Sporting KC II. Leeds & PSV chase Chelsea defendePSV and Leeds are chasing Chelsea defender Jake Clarke-Salter this summer, The Sun reports. The centre-back can leave Stamford Bridge at the end of the season for free wh...Full Story »

Mike Jackson suffered his first defeat in caretaker charge of Burnley as a 3-1 loss to Aston Villa deepened the Clarets’ relegation worries.Steven Gerrard did both Everton and Leeds a big favour as his side ripped Burnley apart – Emi Buendia made the most of only his second start since February with a goal and an assist, Danny Ings haunted his former employers with a fourth goal in f...Full Story »

Erik Pieters, Jay Rodriguez and Maxwell Cornet could all be in contention for a return to the Burnley squad against Aston Villa.Pieters is the most likely having trained all week following a knee injury while Rodriguez (hamstring) and Cornet (knee) are also back out on the grass.Captain Ben Mee has stepped up his recovery from a leg injury but may not feature again this season, which also looks ...Full Story »

Liverpool booked their third Champions League final in five seasons after a chaotic 3-2 second-leg win in Villarreal saw them progress 5-2 on aggregate.While the three-goal cushion may look comfortable this was a test of their nerve and powers of recovery as an awful first half by their standards saw their first-leg advantage wiped out by debut goals in the competition from Boulaye Dia and Franc...Full Story »

Manager Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool have to be "ready to suffer" against Villarreal in order to get through their Champions League semi-final second leg in Spain. The Reds hold a 2-0 lead from last week's first leg as they look to book their third final in five seasons, but Klopp has warned his players they must prepare themselves for a difficult night at El Madrigal. "With all these thi...Full Story »

Southend were held to a 1-1 draw by relegated Weymouth in their National League clash at Roots Hall.Captain Josh McQuoid gave Weymouth the lead five minutes before half-time after being set up by Omar Mussa but the hosts were level early in the second half.Matthew Dennis picked out Callum Powell and the Shrimpers marksman made no mistake as his side went on to take control of their penultimate m...Full Story »

Grimsby further boosted their play-off ambitions as they came from two goals behind to draw 2-2 with Barnet at the Hive Stadium.The hosts took the lead in the 37th minute when Ryan De Havilland picked out Adam Marriott inside the box and he fired home the rebound from his own initial effort.The Bees doubled their advantage seven minutes after the break, Rob Hall drilling a low cross into the box...Full Story »

Norwich suffered relegation back to the Championship as Dean Smith’s return to Aston Villa ended in a 2-0 Premier League defeat.A 10th loss in 12 meant the yo-yo specialists made it four straight seasons which have ended in either promotion or relegation, a painful way for Smith to mark his return to the ground where he began the season in charge.Defeat was down to goals from Ollie Watkins...Full Story »

Bertrand Traore is available for Aston Villa’s clash with Norwich.The winger is back following a groin injury which forced him to miss the 0-0 draw at Leicester last week.Morgan Sanson and Kortney Hause remain out for boss Steven Gerrard, who may name an unchanged side.Norwich could have American forward Josh Sargent available again after an ankle problem for the trip to Villa Park.Defende...Full Story »

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Liverpool put one foot in their third Champions League final in five seasons after a 2-0 victory over the least-fancied team in the last four Villarreal.An own goal from Pervis Estupinan and Sadio Mane’s 20th of the season in a three-minute second-half spell did the damage and the only criticism which could be levelled at Jurgen Klopp’s side was that they should have scored more.Euro...Full Story »

Chelsea are interested in Villarreal defender Pau Torres. The Telegraph says with news Blues defender Antonio Rudiger is set to join Real Madrid this summer, it seems certain the Spain star would have to fill the void left by the versatile German in the Blues backline. Torres would be the stand-out option as Rudiger's successor, but add they are likely to face competition for his signature f...Full Story »

Ryan De Havilland scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as 10-man Barnet earned their first victory in six games after beating Eastleigh 3-2.Eastleigh took the lead in the 15th minute when Sam Smart tapped the ball home.Barnet were awarded a penalty in the 48th minute and Adam Marriott slotted home from the spot before putting the Bees in front just two minutes later, finding the bottom corner....Full Story »