Newcastle's manager, Eddie Howe, during his side's Carabao Cup victory over Bournemouth. Eddie Howe would later admit he was not really thirsty but that failed to prevent Newcastle's manager from unscrewing the top of the small bottle of water in front of him and taking a long, very slow, sip. It was such an obvious timewasting tactic that, by the time he put it back on the table, laughter fill...Full Story »

Tottenham will resume the Premier League in fourth position Tottenham manager Antonio Conte has suggested he will only select players who were not involved in the World Cup for his side's Boxing Day match at Brentford. The Premier League resumes on Monday, just eight days after the World Cup final in Qatar. Conte has already said his players who were involved in the final - France's Hugo Llor...Full Story »

There was once a Portugal starlet tipped to be better than Cristiano Ronaldo - until his career went down the pan. Fabio Paim was considered to be Portugal's hottest prospect when he and Ronaldo came up together in Sporting Lisbon's academy. A scout at the club, Aurélio Pereira, even once raved: "Do you think Cristiano is good? Wait to see Fábio Paim," a view that Ronaldo also voiced ...Full Story »

Big money bids are already being readied, with Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea among those who have hinted they are ready to splurge on key personnel. Jurgen Klopp has already welcomed major investment, while Graham Potter wants firepower at Chelsea and Erik ten Hag has confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo will be replaced mid-season. Some deals have already been rubber-stamped, with two you...Full Story »

Jurgen Klopp has stated his admiration for Liverpool transfer target Jude Bellingham, hailing the England star's 'exceptional' World Cup performances. · Liverpool keen to sign Dortmund ace· Real Madrid & Man City also in race· Klopp believes Bellingham can improve WHAT HAPPENED? In comments which are sure to set tongues wagging among Liverpool supporters, Klopp addressed t...Full Story »

A supercomputer has predicted that Arsenal will falter in the second half of the Premier League season, while Manchester City will win a third consecutive title. Arsenal currently sit at the top of the table with a 5 point lead over Manchester City having lost just once before the mid-season World Cup break. Since then, star striker Gabriel Jesus has suffered an injury which will see him sid...Full Story »

CHELSEA are reportedly leading the race for England midfielder Declan Rice. The Blues have been chasing the West Ham ace for nearly three years but have yet to come close to securing his signature. Declan Rice has 18 months left on his West Ham contract Rice's future at the London Stadium, however, is currently up in the air as he has 18 months left on his contract. And the midfielder has re...Full Story »

Liam Fox is hopeful that Steven Fletcher will be fit to lead the Dundee United attack in Wednesday’s bottom-of-the-table showdown with Ross County.The 35-year-old striker limped off with a thigh knock after colliding with Craig Gordon in the incident that led to the Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper being stretchered off with what appears to be a career-threatening leg injury.United boss Fox ...Full Story »

Like billions of people around the world, the Welsh presenter is getting into the festive spirit ahead of the big day. BBC presenter Emma Jones regularly wows her social media followers Credit: INSTAGRAM@ELJONESUK The 30-year-old set her followers' pulses racing with a pre-Xmas snap Credit: INSTAGRAM@ELJONESUK Emma Jones, , https://www.instagram.com/p/CjxOuZYMCTc/, ,Credit: https://www.instag...Full Story »

The Juventus winger scored in the final against France and helped his side on its way to their third title in the competition. Angel Di Maria got a tattoo to celebrate Argentina's World Cup win Credit: https://www.instagram.com/angeldimariajm/ The design is of the trophy on his right thigh Credit: https://www.instagram.com/angeldimariajm/ To celebrate the achievement, the 34-year-old has inve...Full Story »