Jose Mourinho watched Tottenham produce one of his trademark performances to secure a 2-0 home win over Manchester City and send out a message in the Premier League title race.Counter-attacking goals in each half from Son Heung-min and substitute Giovani Lo Celso handed Spurs a statement victory despite Pep Guardiola’s men dominating possession in the capital.The City boss signed a contrac...Full Story »

Liam Rosenior insisted there was plenty for Derby’s new coaching team to build on after a narrow defeat at one of his former clubs.While Wayne Rooney led the team on the field as skipper and player-coach, Rosenior was a visible presence directing operations from the dugout and also took responsibility for the post-match press conference.He had to reflect on a 78th-minute winning goal by Ci...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has discussed Lionel Messi's future. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has insisted for a second time that he wants to see Lionel Messi retire at Barcelona, despite speculation linking the six-time Ballon d’Or winner with a move to the Etihad in the January transfer window. City are believed to be preparing to make a move to sign Messi during the winte...Full Story »

Tottenham will be able to call on Steven Bergwijn for their Premier League clash with Manchester City on Saturday.The Holland forward scored on his Spurs debut in the corresponding fixture last year but missed the international break due to an unspecified injury – although he is in contention this weekend.Erik Lamela (Achilles) is close to a return while Matt Doherty is self-isolating afte...Full Story »

Manchester United have some injury concerns but manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels positive about his options when they host West Brom.Luke Shaw, Jesse Lingard and Phil Jones were the only players unable to train on the eve of the match, although Saturday will come too soon for Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo as they build fitness.Solskjaer suggested Mason Greenwood may also not make it as he return...Full Story »

Bristol City manager Dean Holden is anxiously awaiting the results of Covid-19 tests on his squad ahead of the visit of Derby.The club confirmed an outbreak of coronavirus on Monday, with three unnamed players and three backroom staff members understood to have tested positive, and the training ground was immediately closed until Thursday when further tests were being carried out.Former Watford ...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola has agreed a new contract to remain as Manchester City manager for a further two seasons, the Premier League club have announced. Guardiola was into the final months of his existing deal, but the 49-year-old has now committed his future to City until 2023. Currently midway through his fifth campaign in Manchester, the new contract extends what is already Guardiola's longest sta...Full Story »

Lionel Messi reacted strongly to media questions after landing back in Barcelona on Wednesday. Lionel Messi claims he is "tired of always being the problem" at Barcelona amid speculation over his future at the club. Messi arrived back in Barcelona on Wednesday afternoon following Argentina's 2-0 World Cup qualifier win over Peru. And he was mobbed by members of the media after passing through c...Full Story »

Milito close to leaving Racing roleFormer Inter and Argentina star Diego Milito is considering leaving his role as technical secretary at Racing Club, reports Ole. The Academia idol feels that certain directors inside the club are trying to undermine him amid a run of bad results and could depart at the end of his contract in December. Man City given new Messi hopeArgentine star reacted fur...Full Story »

Celtic tipped to sign 'big name' keeperCeltic will sign a 'big name' goalkeeper in January should Vasilas Barkas fail to prove himself, claims Alan Hutton. "They can’t wait, it’s as simple as that, you can’t give somebody a season," Hutton told Football Insider. "If he doesn’t step up to the plate and soon, I presume in January they will be looking to bring someone i...Full Story »

FORMER Man City goalie Claudio Bravo's wife has apologised for a sensational rant which led to team-mate Arturo Vidal refusing to speak to him. Carla Pardo claimed after Chile failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup that some of the team had not been able to train properly because they were still drunk. She never named names, but her attack led to Inter Milan midfielder Vidal declaring his re...Full Story »

Kevin De Bruyne says he wants to stay at Manchester City after revealing he is in talks with the club over a new contract. The 29-year-old confirmed the news after helping Belgium to a 2-0 win over England in the Nations League on Sunday night. "We are a bit in talks - not advanced. At the moment I am doing the talks myself. "I would like to stay with the club, so it's easy. If I didn't wan...Full Story »

MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly set to activate their £25million buy-back clause on Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz. The Citizens sold Luiz to Villa for £15m last year - but inserted the buy-back clause into the deal which took the defensive midfielder to the Midlands. Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz could return to Manchester City And now the Daily Star reports Pep Guardiola's side are prepar...Full Story »

'PSG should break the bank for Kante' Former Paris Saint-Germain star Eric Rabesandratana believes the club should break the bank to sign Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante. "I would like to say that if I was a leader at PSG, I would break the bank to sign N’Golo Kante," Rabesandratana told French radio station France Bleu Paris. “Kante is the player who would allow PSG to win the C...Full Story »

Jadon Sancho was quick to dismiss speculation that his dip in form is a result of his potential move to Manchester United falling through this summer. Sancho scored the second goal as England beat the Republic of Ireland on Thursday night. Sancho has endured a difficult start to the season for Borussia Dortmund. The wonderkid has failed to score in the Bundesliga from six games so far, having ...Full Story »

Paul Pogba has said that his time away from Manchester United when he is playing with France is a "breath of fresh air." In an interview on Sunday the midfielder admitted he was going through the toughest period of his career at the moment at United and that joining the French national team is a welcome respite. After being dropped in five of United's last seven games in all competitions and...Full Story »

The next two to three months are crucial for the immediate aspirations of FC Barcelona. By the end of January next year, the identity of the new club president and board will be known, and depending who it may be will dictate whether Leo Messi will stay at the club or not. Given that the Argentinian’s contract runs out next summer, he is free to talk to other interested parties from Ja...Full Story »

Kirsty Hanson’s second-half goal helped Manchester United remain unbeaten in the Women’s Super League after fighting back for a 2-2 draw against neighbours Manchester City at Leigh Sports Village.The Blues led in the ninth minute after United failed to clear a corner and Chloe Kelly flicked the ball into the top corner.A powerful shot from Laura Coombs doubled the visitors’ adv...Full Story »

Cristiano Ronaldo spent six years at Manchester United and is now being linked with a stunning return to Old Trafford. Cristiano Ronaldo is again being linked with a move back to Manchester United. Juventus could cash in on the 35-year-old because of the coronavirus crisis, with the Old Lady’s finances severely impacted. And a stunning return to Old Trafford can’t be entirely ruled ...Full Story »

Blair Henderson’s early header ended Airdrie’s hopes of Betfred Cup progress as Edinburgh City won 1-0 in Lanarkshire.Henderson headed the only goal in the fifth minute when he met Sam Newman’s cross.Thomas Robert missed some first-half chances for the hosts and came close to a second-half equaliser with a spectacular volley.Airdrie could not convert a series of late chances as...Full Story »