Riyad Mahrez climbed off the bench to fire Manchester City to a 1-0 win at Chelsea and cut the deficit to Premier League leaders Arsenal back to five points.City, held to a draw by Everton on New Year’s Eve, were facing more frustration against an injury-hit yet enterprising Chelsea side at Stamford Bridge.But less than three minutes after coming on as substitutes with an hour gone, Jack G...Full Story »

DC United coach Wayne Rooney is in the frame for Frank Lampard's job at Everton. The Sun says the former Goodison prodigy is on supremo Farhad Moshiri's list of potential candidates to replace Lampard following Tuesday's 4-1 home humiliation by Brighton. The Toffees are in the Premier League drop zone in 18th, with just 15 points and only three off the bottom of the table. Rooney, who playe...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo will not be making his debut in front of a sold out Al Nassr crowd against Al Tai FC in the Saudi Pro League this Thursday, despite being unveiled as an Al Nassr signing earlier in the week. The striker had been a free agent since his contract with Manchester United was terminated by mutual consent in the week before the World Cup, where his Portugal side were knocked out in...Full Story »

Chelsea's potential record move for Enzo Fernandez has collapsed as the two sides remain too far apart in both valuation and payment structure, according to reports. The Blues had been strongly linked with a record-breaking move for the 21-year-old Argentine, who was named young player of the tournament as he helped the Albiceleste win the World Cup in Qatar last month, though Benfica were de...Full Story »

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is willing to accept a pay-cut to stay at Old Trafford. De Gea's contract expires in June and even though United have the option to extend it by 12 months, they have allegedly opted against it. The Telegraph says that is due to the goalkeeper's huge salary. And the Red Devils “will instead enter into discussions" with the Spain international a...Full Story »

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery backed Leon Bailey after he left the pitch in tears following his horror miss.The forward missed an open goal in stoppage time as Villa grabbed a 1-1 derby draw with Wolves.It denied Villa victory – however fortunate it may have been – after Danny Ings’ leveller snatched a point for the underperforming hosts.Daniel Podence’s opener gave Wolves ...Full Story »

Harry Kane’s quickfire brace helped Tottenham return to winning ways with a 4-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.The hosts had put in a fine performance in a goalless first half but Kane struck twice inside five early second-half minutes to change the momentum.Goals from Matt Doherty and Son Heung-min extended the visitors’ advantage as they picked up their first victory ...Full Story »

Liverpool have been linked with a move for the Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani. According to a report from RMCsport, Liverpool are looking to improve their attacking options and they have identified the 24-year-old French international as a potential target. However, they are not the only Premier League club looking to sign the Bundesliga forward and they will face competition ...Full Story »

Everton manager Frank Lampard insists he does not fear for his future after an insipid 4-1 defeat to Brighton saw Goodison Park turn on his players and the club’s board.A catastrophic seven-minute spell at the start of the second half in which they conceded three soft goals to Evan Ferguson, Solly March and Pascal Gross to add to Kaoru Mitoma’s early first-half strike did the damage ...Full Story »

Mikel Arteta bemoaned two “scandalous” penalty decisions after Premier League leaders Arsenal missed the chance to move 10 points clear following a frustrating goalless draw with Newcastle.The Gunners dominated proceedings at a sold-out Emirates Stadium but were unable to break down the division’s stingiest defence as they dropped points at home for the first time this season.M...Full Story »

Chelsea super-fan Maria Liman has urged fans not to forget about "quality sex" in the New Year Chelsea-mad Playboy model Maria Liman has told fans not to forget about having "quality sex" in 2023. The Russian actress and presenter calls herself the ‘sex symbol of Russia’ in her Instagram bio. And the gorgeous brunette certainly lived up to that name as she posted a clip of herself ...Full Story »

Arsenal have triggered a clause in Bukayo Saka’s contract that will keep him at the club until 2024. That’s according to a recent report from ESPN, who claims the Gunners are hopeful of extending the England international’s deal beyond 2024 but have activated a clause which will ensure they do not lose him before then. Defender William Saliba is also believed to have had an...Full Story »

Out-of-favour Barcelona forward Memphis Depay will stay at Barcelona this winter, with a view to leaving the club on a free transfer in the summer. WHAT HAPPENED? Amid reported interest from clubs across Europe, Depay has no plans to leave Barca this month, according to SPORT. The Dutchman has made it clear to the club that he wants to fight for his spot in the team, but hopes to be able to c...Full Story »

Chelsea are closing in on World Cup winner Enzo Fernandez after talks with Benfica progressed swiftly over a €127m deal for the midfielder. WHAT'S HAPPENING? Chelsea are in advanced talks with Benfica over a move for Enzo Fernandez and are willing to pay €127 million (£112m/$135m) for the Argentina international, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. The Blues are set to pay for F...Full Story »

Paul Heckingbottom insisted Sheffield United fully deserved their point after John Egan’s last-gasp equaliser in a 1-1 draw at QPR.Ilias Chair’s 11th-minute goal – after a mistake by Egan – looked like giving Rangers their first home win under Neil Critchley.But Egan netted with seconds remaining for second-placed United, leaving them five rather than six points behind Sk...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool could not deal with Brentford’s unique brand of “chaos” as they slipped to a damaging defeat.Liverpool’s poor defending cost them dearly against Brentford’s canny set-pieces as Thomas Frank’s side claimed another famous scalp with a 3-1 victory.Ibrahima Konate scored an own goal from one corner and Yoane Wissa had two goals disa...Full Story »

Liverpool’s poor defending cost them dearly as Brentford claimed another famous scalp with a 3-1 victory.An Ibrahima Konate own goal and Yoane Wissa’s header put the Bees in control, prompting angry Reds boss Jurgen Klopp to substitute key defender Virgil van Dijk at half-time.Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain pulled one back but Bryan Mbeumo killed the Reds off as they lost more ground in the...Full Story »

Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens was baffled by the decision to disallow Omar Beckles’ equalising goal during his side’s 1-0 defeat to promotion rivals Northampton.Ben Fox broke the deadlock five minutes into the second half at Sixfields but Beckles looked to have levelled for the league leaders on the hour, only for the goal to be chalked off after a long consultation between re...Full Story »

Lee Johnson admits he is “sick to death of the mediocrity” at Hibernian after they succumbed to a 3-0 defeat away to city rivals Hearts.The Easter Road side were 2-0 down at the break following a Lawrence Shankland double and, although they improved in the second half, Stephen Humphrys sealed victory for the hosts in stoppage time.It was a ninth defeat in 11 cinch Premiership games f...Full Story »

Frustrated Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna accused League One officials of inconsistency after his side rescued a late 1-1 draw at 10-man Lincoln.Adam Jackson was sent off for the hosts on the stroke of the break for felling namesake Kayden in full flight.Jack Diamond opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the second half for a foul deemed as “marking inappropriately”.But Cameron Hu...Full Story »