Thomas Tuchel has insisted Kepa Arrizabalaga cannot shoulder any burden for Chelsea’s 11-10 penalty shoot-out Carabao Cup final loss to Liverpool.Spain stopper Kepa came off the bench in the closing stages of extra time specifically for the shoot-out, but would not have expected to step up to strike from the spot himself.A stunning set of penalties left both keepers having to shoot at goal...Full Story »

Caoimhin Kelleher won the battle of the second-choice goalkeepers against Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga as Liverpool claimed a record ninth League Cup after an incredible penalty shoot-out.The Irishman scored the decisive kick, with his opposite number – sent on specifically for the shoot-out with two minutes of extra time remaining – blazing over as the spot-kicks finished 11-10...Full Story »

PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino has turned down a move to Manchester United. Sport says Pochettino has already turned down United in hope of landing the Real Madrid job. The 49-year-old knows that if experienced boss Carlo Ancelotti fails to win the LaLiga or continue their progress in the Champions League, the job could be his to take. Pochettino and Ancelotti are currently going head-to-hea...Full Story »

A furious Everton manager Frank Lampard blasted VAR official Chris Kavanagh as “incompetent at best” and a “professional who cannot do his job right” after his side were denied a late penalty in the 1-0 defeat against Manchester City.Phil Foden’s 82nd-minute goal was shortly followed by the ball striking the arm of midfielder Rodri.Referee Paul Tierney had not given...Full Story »

Everton were controversially denied a late penalty as Manchester City narrowly avoided another slip up in the title race with a 1-0 win at Goodison Park.Having laboured to take an 82nd minute lead through Phil Foden VAR was asked to rule on a ball which struck the arm of midfielder Rodri.Referee Paul Tierney had not given a decision on the pitch and the off-field official said there was no reaso...Full Story »

Chesterfield kept pace with National League leaders Stockport after their 1-0 victory over Yeovil.Stockport had opened up a nine-point lead with their win over Weymouth before the Spireites responded in the late kick-off.James Kellerman fired in a stunning half-volley from 25 yards on the stroke of half-time to put Chesterfield ahead.Luke Wilkinson’s free-kick from 20 yards came close to e...Full Story »

Crewe boss David Artell praised his team’s fighting spirit as they ended a seven-game losing run with a 2-1 success at Cheltenham.Chris Porter scored the winner for League One’s bottom side after setting up the opener for strike partner Chris Long in the first half before Kion Etete’s leveller for Cheltenham early in the second period.“We thoroughly deserved it,” Ar...Full Story »

Burnley boss Sean Dyche praised the mentality of his team after they fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace and make it a seven-point week.Jeffrey Schlupp fired the hosts ahead after nine minutes in south London and the Clarets at this point looked to be struggling after vital but taxing recent wins over Brighton and Tottenham.The visitors came out with more belief after the break...Full Story »

Oldham boss John Sheridan was disappointed his side did not see out victory after drawing 1-1 at fellow League Two strugglers Colchester.The Latics had led from the 19th minute through Davis Keillor-Dunn, who converted from close range after Carl Piergianni had nodded on Nicky Adams’ free-kick.But Colchester rescued a point when Noah Chilvers’ shot from outside the area deflected in ...Full Story »

Colchester and Oldham shared the spoils after drawing 1-1 in their Sky Bet League Two basement battle.John Sheridan stretched his unbeaten run to six matches since returning as Oldham boss.Noah Chilvers’ effort flew inches past the post for Colchester early on, as the hosts made a lively start.But Oldham’s Davis Keillor-Dunn wastefully headed wide from six yards.The visitors took a 1...Full Story »

Veteran forward Chris Porter headed in the late winner as bottom side Crewe ended their run of seven defeats with a 2-1 victory at Cheltenham.Porter, 38, also set up the opener for Chris Long before Kion Etete levelled for the home side early in the second half.Crewe took the lead after 19 minutes through Long’s fine finish after Porter nodded a high ball into his path.Tom Lowery saw an ef...Full Story »

The German, 22, showed off his new tattoo, located on his bicep, on social media. KAI HAVERTZ has been mocked by his Chelsea team-mates after getting a Batman tattoo. The German, 22, showed off his new tattoo, located on his bicep, on social media. But his Batman ink has been mocked by his team-mates Credit: Twitter @kaihavertz29 Cesar Azpilicueta posted this photo in response to Havertz's t...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has said Oleksandr Zinchenko is ready to play for Manchester City this weekend despite being "worried" about the situation in Ukraine, while West Ham manager David Moyes has confirmed Andriy Yarmolenko has been given time off following Russia's invasion. Zinchenko will be available for City's trip to Everton on Saturday but Yarmolenko is likely to miss West Ham's match with Wolv...Full Story »

Reece James could make a surprise Chelsea return in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Liverpool.The England wing-back has been out of action since December with hamstring trouble, but has impressed on his return to full training this week.Hakim Ziyech and Mateo Kovacic have shaken off worrying knocks to be available for the Blues, who are only missing long-term absentee Ben Chilwell.Liver...Full Story »

Colchester have a near clean bill of health heading into Saturday’s League Two home clash against fellow relegation battlers Oldham.No fresh injury problems were sustained during Tuesday’s 2-1 loss to Hartlepool, in which forward John Akinde played an hour on his return to action after testing positive for coronavirus.Defender Ryan Clampin remains absent due to a knee issue.The U&rsq...Full Story »

Cheltenham boss Michael Duff will check on Will Boyle and Kion Etete ahead of the visit of League One strugglers Crewe.Boyle and Etete both sat out Tuesday’s goalless draw with Ipswich but have a chance of coming back for the weekend.Sean Long returned from a groin problem with a late substitute appearance in midweek.Dan Nlundulu, George Lloyd, Charlie Brown and Ellis Chapman remain out.Ro...Full Story »

Tottenham have entered the race to sign Andreas Christensen from Chelsea. The Chelsea defender, who's contract expires at the end of the season, is being linked with a host of European clubs and Calciomercato reports that Antonio Conte is now interested in signing the Danish international. With offers from other European clubs on the table, it's a question as to whether Christensen wants to ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry is being linked with a return to England. BILD says Chelsea and Tottenham are preparing to pounce for Gnabry after his contract negotiations with Bayern Munich hit the buffers. With just one year to run on his current deal, the German international has been in talks with his club over an extension. However, discussions have become complicated, and that news...Full Story »

Derek Adams will take charge for the first match of his second spell as Morecambe boss against Sky Bet League One play-off chasers Ipswich.Adams, who has signed a deal until at least June 2023, led the Shrimps to promotion last season but left to take over at Bradford – only to be sacked earlier this month.Caretaker boss Barry Roche, stepping in after Stephen Robinson departed for St Mirre...Full Story »

Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen is a major target for both Bayern Munich and Inter Milan in the summer. The centre back, who is out of contract in June, is yet to reach an agreement with Chelsea over a new deal and is expected to leave on a free transfer. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter Milan are setting their sights on the Danish defender but will face competition from Germa...Full Story »