From the lack of technical quality to help the team to play out from the back, to not a single ball-winning midfielder available to help through interceptions and tackles. Kalvin Phillips would be influential in the Man Utd midfield, reckons Asif Norat Credit: Getty Nemanja Matic is actually the only recognised defensive midfielder that the Red Devils have. But he does not have the legs and ...Full Story »

Ralf Rangnick declined to speak about the possibility of becoming Austria’s new head coach after the interim manager admitted Manchester United were “fortunate” to scrape a draw against Chelsea.On a night when Old Trafford witnessed more protests against the Glazer family’s ownership, the stuttering Red Devils somehow managed to end the first half without conceding despit...Full Story »

Matt Crooks is back available for Middlesbrough as they prepare to host Stoke.The midfielder returns from a three-match suspension and is an option for Boro boss Chris Wilder.Dael Fry could also be involved after making progress from a calf injury, while defender Grant Hall was able to start on the bench against Cardiff after returning from a hamstring problem.Boro are sat just outside of the Ch...Full Story »

Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo played cupid by setting Everton flop James Rodriguez up with a stunning Russian lingerie model while the pair were team-mates at Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo set up James Rodriguez with Russian beauty Helga Lovekaty Cristiano Ronaldo once set up Everton flop James Rodriguez with a stunning Russian model. The 37-year-old Manchester United star was still...Full Story »

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists “nothing has happened yet” despite a 2-0 Champions League semi-final win over Villarreal giving them a significant advantage for next week’s second leg in Spain.The scoreline did not reflect the pattern of the game, which Klopp’s side dominated from the first minute to the last in what was a more comfortable tie than they could have ...Full Story »

MARCUS RASHFORD issued a social media plea to find a fan who had his shirt "snatched" away following Manchester United's clash with Arsenal. The Red Devils star handed over his match worn shirt to one lucky spectator at the Emirates following the 3-1 defeat. Marcus Rashford was pictured handing his shirt over to a fan at the EmiratesCredit: Rex The Red Devils star issued an online plea to fin...Full Story »

BARCELONA have been accused of CENSORING footage of a youth team player copying Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic 'Siu' celebration. The LaLiga giants posted a video of 18-year-old Fermin Lopez scoring a wondergoal - but didn't show his celebration. Fermin Lopez's 'Siu' celebration was not shown by Barcelona on their social media pagesCredit: Barcelona Directe The club seemingly censored the footage...Full Story »

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has agreed a new contract until 2026 with his release clause rising to €1 billion ($1.16bn), the club have announced. Araujo's previous deal was due to expire in 2023 and ESPN revealed last month that both Manchester United and Liverpool were keen on signing the Uruguay international. The money on the table from the Premier League sides was higher than Ba...Full Story »

NEWCASTLE are expected to spend big again this summer and could make a move for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg could be on the move this summer (Image: Getty) Newcastle are plotting a £30 million summer move for Tottenham hard man Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. Eddie Howe’s side have had a superb second half of the season, taking 32 points from a possible 45 in the last three m...Full Story »

The Brazilian striker is heading into the final year of his contract and wants a more important role in the team Gabriel Jesus' representatives have opened talks with Arsenal over a potential summer move, GOAL can confirm. The Gunners are hopeful of signing the Brazil international from Manchester City as they look to strengthen their attack ready for the 2022-23 season. Jesus is seeking a ...Full Story »

Leam Richardson is still confident Wigan will seal promotion on the last day of the season despite throwing away a 2-0 lead in losing 3-2 at Portsmouth.Latics needed only a point from their trip to Fratton Park to guarantee a return to the Sky Bet Championship after two years in League One.They looked on course when Callum Lang’s 38th-minute diving header and a Will Keane strike in first-h...Full Story »

Bournemouth staged an incredible late comeback from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 at Swansea in their quest for automatic promotion from the Sky Bet Championship.Kieffer Moore’s brace – his first Bournemouth goals – and Dominic Solanke’s penalty all came in the final 18 minutes of a pulsating contest after the Swans had looked on course for three points.Joel Piroe’s double i...Full Story »

Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder will make late calls on Marcus Tavernier and Dael Fry ahead of the visit of Cardiff in the Sky Bet Championship.Tavernier was substituted late on in the 1-1 draw at Swansea at the weekend after rolling his ankle but Wilder anticipates the midfielder being available on Wednesday evening.Wilder is similarly optimistic about Fry, who has missed Boro’s last thre...Full Story »

Arsenal had been looking at Southampton's Tino Livramento Arsenal are now unlikely to pursue a summer transfer deal for Southampton's teenage right-back Tino Livramento after the former Chelsea defender suffered a serious knee injury in the 2-2 draw at Brighton on Sunday afternoon. The Saints came from behind - thanks to two goals from captain James Ward-Prowse - to salvage a point against thei...Full Story »

Gabriel Jesus says it's "not the time" to talk about his Manchester City future, but admits he would like to play more regularly. The Brazil forward has been linked with summer moves to Arsenal and Juventus after finding opportunities hard to come by at the Etihad Stadium. But asked about his plans after scoring four times in the 5-1 win over Watford on Saturday, the 25-year-old chose to rem...Full Story »

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou hailed his players’ laser focus after they took a major step closer to being crowned champions with a 2-0 victory over Ross County in Dingwall.The cinch Premiership leaders can now all but secure the title if they beat Rangers at Parkhead next Sunday to go nine points clear with three games left.Celtic, who are 19 goals better off than their city rivals, cam...Full Story »

Phil Brown spoke of his delight after seeing Barrow secure their Football League status before warning their upcoming opponents not to expect an easy ride against the newly-safe Bluebirds.Barrow’s 1-0 win over play-off hopefuls Sutton means they are safe from the drop with Oldham joining Scunthorpe in going down.However, the team’s second victory in three games and seventh point from...Full Story »

Neil Harris slammed Gillingham’s defending as they slipped back into the relegation zone after losing 3-1 at Portsmouth.Harris was sent off for protesting about the amount of first-half stoppage time, adding insult to injury.The Gills boss said: “It’s disappointing, because we are now back in the relegation zone.“We didn’t do enough defensively, so it’s a frus...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola claimed Gabriel Jesus had made him the “happiest man in the world” after his stunning four-goal performance for Manchester City against Watford.The Brazilian also provided an assist for Rodri as Premier League leaders City increased their advantage over title rivals Liverpool to four points with an emphatic 5-1 win at the Etihad Stadium.Jesus has not been a guaranteed s...Full Story »

Coventry manager Mark Robins expressed his frustration and relief after Ben Wilson’s last-gasp penalty save ensured his side earned a point in a goalless Championship draw at West Brom.Wilson denied Karlan Grant from the spot in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage-time after substitute Callum Robinson was judged to have been fouled by Michael Rose.But it looked an extremely soft decis...Full Story »