Marco Silva insisted it is “for the fans to decide” which goal was better after two moments of individual brilliance proved the difference in Fulham’s 2-0 win over Leeds which saw them reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.Manor Solomon continued his excellent run of form since recovering from a knee injury, finding the net for a fourth time in as many matches with a clever curled ef...Full Story »

Marco Silva praised goalscorer Manor Solomon but admitted he is not yet ready to play 90 minutes after his equaliser earned Fulham a 1-1 draw with Wolves at Craven Cottage.The winger suffered a serious ankle injury at the start of the season, ruling him out for four months of the campaign, but since his return he has found the net three times in as many matches.Solomon struck the winner at Brigh...Full Story »

THIAGO SILVA'S wife has 'liked' a tweet blasting Graham Potter as a "deadbeat coach". The Blues boss is coming under increasing pressure over Chelsea's underwhelming results which hit their lowest point on Saturday with defeat against managerless Southampton. Boos reigned down on Stamford Bridge at full-time after James Ward-Prowse's fantastic first-half free-kick gave bottom of the table Sa...Full Story »

Marco Silva spoke of his privilege in getting to work with Willian every day after the winger’s goal helped Fulham win for the first time in four Premier League games.The 34-year-old’s brilliant first-half drive set the hosts on their way to a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at Craven Cottage, capping a brilliant individual display as Silva’s team ended their winless streak ...Full Story »

Marco Silva has insisted Fulham have achieved nothing yet despite making it to the FA Cup fifth round while riding high in the Premier League.Last season’s Sky Bet Championship winners booked a home clash with Leeds after a 3-2 fourth-round replay victory at Sunderland on Wednesday evening after cementing eighth place in the top flight with Friday’s 0-0 draw at Chelsea.However, asked...Full Story »

Chelsea are increasingly confident Thiago Silva will sign a new one-year contract through to 2024, sources have told ESPN. The defender's existing deal expires at the end of the season but there is a desire on all sides to extend his stay, which began in the summer of 2020 following a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. Sources said positive talks have taken place and a deal is close to ...Full Story »

Thiago Silva has confirmed he is close to agreeing a new contract with Chelsea, as the club continues to rebuild under its new consortium ownership. WHAT HAPPENED? Chelsea defender Silva let slip a big clue into his future at the club in a new interview, revealing that a new contract to keep him at the club beyond 2022-23 is in the works and should be signed imminently. The news comes followi...Full Story »

Fulham manager Marco Silva believes his side should have capitalised on their numerous chances after being held by Sunderland in an entertaining 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage in the FA Cup fourth round.Jack Clarke pounced on an Issa Diop mistake to give Sunderland a sixth-minute lead, but their advantage was cancelled out by a Tom Cairney equaliser in the 61st minute.Fulham started the game on the ...Full Story »

Fulham manager Marco Silva has refused to rule out a move for Arsenal defender Cedric despite denying links to other touted transfer targets. Gunners top of the league Cedric hardly playing Fulham looking for a new right-back WHAT HAPPENED? The right-back has been strongly tipped to make a move to the Premier League side this January, while Rick Karsdorp and Hamari Traore have also...Full Story »

Marco Silva enjoyed a “special” return to Hull as his Fulham side dumped his former employers out of the FA Cup courtesy of a 2-0 win.Layvin Kurzawa’s 37th-minute tap-in and Daniel James’ breakaway goal at the death secured a place in the fourth round for in-form Fulham, six years to the day since Silva’s first game as Tigers boss.On that occasion, Silva, whose firs...Full Story »

THIAGO SILVA'S wife Belle slammed Chelsea fans for booing during the defeat to Manchester City. Mahrez scored the winner to leave Chelsea in 10th place - and ten points off the top four. Belle Silva told Chelsea fans not to go to games if they won't sing The Brazilian is not afraid to make her feelings known Belle is a big defender of husband Thiago Silva Graham Potter's side have won just ...Full Story »

Boss Marco Silva vowed Fulham were focused on beating the drop and not Europe after Aleksandar Mitrovic sunk Leicester.The Cottagers sit seventh in the Premier League after reaching 28 points – the same amount the were relegated with two years ago – following Tuesday night’s narrow 1-0 win.Mitrovic’s 11th goal of the season also equalled his best Premier League tally, alt...Full Story »

Fulham manager Marco Silva dedicated his side’s 3-0 victory at nine-man Crystal Palace to George Cohen, the club’s World Cup-winning England right-back who died last week.The team came out in warm-up tops with ‘Cohen 2’ on the back, and then put on a display that would have filled their former great with pride.Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic laid on goals for Bobby De ...Full Story »

THIAGO SILVA is enjoying a family holiday in the Maldives before returning to Chelsea. The Brazilian, 38, suffered World Cup heartbreak last Friday when his country were knocked out in the quarter-finals by Croatia on penalties. Thiago and Belle were feeling the love on the luxury islandCredit: Instagram/ @bellesilva And with the defender due back at Cobham for Blues training in the coming da...Full Story »

Barcelona are ready to make a new move for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva. Sport says the Portuguese midfielder has been a target for the Catalan giants before and Silva even asked Pep Guardiola's side if he was able to leave in the summer. He has been in fine form for City this season, scoring two goals and laying on five assists in 12 Premier League games. The shock retirement ...Full Story »

Villa could sign Pau Torres New Aston Villa manager Unai Emery could raid former club Villarreal for centre-back Pau Torres, according to La Razon. Torres was strongly linked with a move to Manchester United last summer and although that transfer fell through, he may still end up in the Premier League this January. Man Utd scouting goalkeeper targetsManchester United are continuing the sc...Full Story »

Thiago Silva hinted he could manage AC Milan one day, but said his more immediate concern is seeking clarity over his Chelsea future. The 38-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season and it is unclear whether Silva will be offered the chance to extend his stay after moving to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in 2020. Silva previously spent three years at...Full Story »

Chelsea boss Graham Potter has opened the door to a new deal for Thiago Silva. Potter was asked about the veteran defender at Monday's Champions League presser. He said, "I think the decision is Thiago's. I've been here three or four weeks. I see his qualities. He's an incredible person, incredible player. The level he can play at, the performance level he can reach, and the respect he has t...Full Story »

Marco Silva claimed referee Chris Kavanagh was “embarrassed” by the VAR decision to allow West Ham’s crucial second goal in their 3-1 Premier League win over Fulham.Gianluca Scamacca scored with a brilliant chip over Bernd Leno but did not celebrate it as even he appeared to think it would be disallowed.Yet VAR studied the replays, first for offside and then handball, for aroun...Full Story »

Barcelona will continue their efforts to sign Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva. The La Liga giants failed in their pursuit of Silva this past summer. The Mirror says Barca have not given hope of luring the Portugal international to Camp Nou. The 28-year-old has three years left on his contract with City. However, Silva is reportedly keen on a move to Spain and could leave in Januar...Full Story »