Unhappy Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claims England midfielder Kalvin Phillips returned from the World Cup “not in the right condition to train”.The £42million summer signing from Leeds, who played just 40 minutes in Qatar, had made just four substitute appearances this season because of a shoulder injury and was initially a doubt to even make Gareth Southgate’s ...Full Story »

Nathan Ake headed the winner as Manchester City edged out rivals Liverpool 3-2 in a five-goal thriller to claim a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.The Dutchman turned in a superb Kevin De Bruyne cross just before the hour at the Etihad Stadium to put City ahead for a third and decisive time in absorbing contest on Thursday.Liverpool had cancelled out earlier City goals from the prolific E...Full Story »

Erik ten Hag has urged Marcus Rashford to continue his World Cup form now that Manchester United have resumed their domestic campaign. Rashford scored a clinical solo goal as United beat Burnley 2-0 in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday -- his first game since returning from England duty -- to advance to the quarterfinals. The 25-year-old scored three times in Qatar and Ten Hag is hop...Full Story »

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has admitted that winning the Champions League would 'complete' his tenure at the Etihad, with the Cityzens only missing the European Cup to crown their recent domination at domestic level. Guardiola, who joined the Manchester outfit in 2016, has won nine major trophies and two Community Shields during his time at the Etihad Stadium, including four of the la...Full Story »

Marcus Rashford scored a superb solo effort as Manchester United moved into the Carabao Cup quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Old Trafford.Returning to action after the World Cup – and for their first match since Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure – Erik ten Hag’s men took the lead in the 27th minute through a close-range finish from Christian Eriksen, one of t...Full Story »

The centre-back, 20, has cemented his status as one of the hottest prospects in football with some impressive performances during the World Cup. Chelsea are planning a January move for Croatian star Josko Gvardiol Credit: Getty Unfortunately his and Croatia’s dreams ended on Tuesday night when they were beaten 3-0 by Argentina in the semi-final. However, the RB Leipzig scored one as he ...Full Story »

  Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham is almost certain to seal a huge transfer away from the Bundesliga in the near future. Even though he still has three years left on his deal, the 19-year-old England international is already one of the most in-demand players in Europe. Reportedly wanted by a host of Premier League clubs, as well as Real Madrid, it seems only a matter of t...Full Story »

Jacob Brown scored a second-half winner as Stoke came from behind to secure a 2-1 Sky Bet Championship victory over Bristol City at Ashton Gate.The hosts took a 33rd-minute lead when Cameron Pring tricked his way to the byline on the left and fired in a fierce cross which Nahki Wells converted from close range for his eighth goal of the season.But Stoke were level in first-half stoppage time whe...Full Story »

RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga at the end of the season and a number of top clubs are keen on securing his services. A report from FootMercato claims that Chelsea and Manchester United are interested in signing the 20-year-old centre back and they have already lodged lucrative proposals to bring him to the Premier League. The French pu...Full Story »

Legendary striker Ronaldo Nazario has stated that Brazil wanted to hire Pep Guardiola as manager but he preferred to say with Man City instead. WHAT HAPPENED? After their disappointing World Cup exit – suffered at the hands of exta-time and penalty shooutout experts Croatia – Brazil will be looking for a new manager. Indeed, following the defeat, Tite stepped down from his role wi...Full Story »

Newcastle United, Arsenal, Southampton, Manchester United and Leeds United are all reportedly monitoring Benfica star, Goncalo Ramos. The 21-year-old netted the first hattrick of the 2022 World Cup against Switzerland when he was deployed in the absence of five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo. Ramos made a name for himself with his performance, as his three goals helped secur...Full Story »

Ilkay Gundogan is prepared to see out the season with Manchester City. In recent weeks there have been reports in Germany that City want to tie the midfielder down to a new deal, but as of yet there has been no real movement from either party. Mundo Deportivo says Gundogan is in a 'preferential place' at the moment and if there is 'no radical turn of events' then he will leave the Etihad Sta...Full Story »

Bristol City kickstarted their season after the World Cup break with a 3-1 victory at Rotherham.The Robins had not won at Rotherham since 1995 but an own goal, Joe Williams and Cameron Pring bucked the trend and also ensured they leapfrogged Rotherham in the Championship table.It was a first league win since mid-October for Nigel Pearson’s side who made the most of their opportunities at t...Full Story »

Rotherham will be without Peter Kioso as their Championship season resumes against Bristol City.Kioso could be out for the rest of the year after suffering an ankle injury in the draw with Luton in November.The four-week break has allowed Shane Ferguson, Georgie Kelly, Grant Hall and Tolaji Bola to recover from injuries and boss Matt Taylor says he is picking from the strongest squad of his shor...Full Story »

Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea after Musah Liverpool have joined Arsenal, Chelsea and Inter in the race to sign Yunus Musah, says Calciomercato. The midfielder has impressed for the United States and Valencia and it has been reported that the Spanish side are eager to sign him to a new contract to fight off the interest. Gakpo admits he would consider Man Utd offer Netherlands and PSV star...Full Story »

WORLD Cup Wag Georgina Rodriguez is still a red devil — despite hubby Cristiano Ronaldo leaving Manchester United. The 28-year-old mum is modelling for undies firm Yamamay ahead of packing her family's luxury bags to leave the UK. World Cup Wag Georgina Rodriguez modelling for undies firm Yamamay ahead of leaving the UK after hubby Cristiano Ronaldo parted ways with Manchester UnitedCred...Full Story »

  England is through to the quarterfinals at the 2022 World Cup after a consummate 3-0 win against African champions Senegal and is set for a titanic clash against old off-the-pitch friend, and foe, France on Saturday. Though the goals yesterday came by way of Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane, and national team starlet Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham was once again sublime in the heart of th...Full Story »

  Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden says his World Cup has been a "mixed bag" but believes he has a chance of starting England's last-16 clash with Senegal. Foden scored in England's 3-0 Group B win against Wales, having missed his side's goalless draw with the USA. "It has been up and down," the City forward told BBC TV. "[I am] disappointed not to start more games but it i...Full Story »

Manchester City have entered the race for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice. Rice’s performances over the last few years have been exceptional and the England international has quickly become one of the best central midfielders in Europe. With West Ham struggling towards the bottom of the Premier League, Rice may have to consider leaving the club in order to pursue Champions League footb...Full Story »

Leeds United have been linked with Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic in recent days, but they may face a challenge from some sizable fish in order to get their man. The 26-year-old is out of contract with Torino in 2024 and has not yet decided whether he wants to renew his deal in Turin yet. Earlier in the week it was reported that Leeds United were one of the clubs tracking his situation closely...Full Story »