Brentford boss Thomas Frank admitted his emotions ran high after Josh Dasilva’s late equaliser clinched his side a 2-2 draw in their Premier League opener at Leicester.Dasilva stepped off the bench to rifle a spectacular finish into the top corner and complete Brentford’s fightback after they had trailed 2-0.Frank said it was a landmark moment for the Bees midfielder, who returned to...Full Story »

Defender Marcos Alonso was not included in Chelsea's line-up for their opening match of the Premier League season against Everton as he wants to leave the club, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday. "He asked to leave and we agreed to his wish," Tuchel told reporters after his team beat Everton 1-0 for their first victory at Goodison Park since 2017. "That is why it would not have made sen...Full Story »

Barnsley head coach Michael Duff praised the quality of Luke Thomas, who scored the only goal as they beat Cheltenham 1-0 at Oakwell.The winner came in the 66th minute when Thomas, who drove forward after intercepting a loose pass, hit a fierce strike into the left side of the goal to beat Luke Southwood.Liam Kitching almost added a second in the final minute, but his effort went just over the b...Full Story »

Romelu Lukaku, the most recent holder of Chelsea's No. 9 shirt, scored eight Premier League goals last season. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed that "nobody wants to touch" the club's No. 9 shirt amid fears it may be cursed. The number is vacant after Romelu Lukaku re-joined Inter Milan on a season-long loan, fuelling speculation it was being left for a possible new signing as the club...Full Story »

Salford triumphed 2-0 at home to last season’s beaten play-off finalists Mansfield to kick-off their League Two campaign in impressive fashion.In Neil Wood’s first game in charge the Ammies took an early lead when debutant Callum Hendry latched on to Brandon Thomas-Asante’s ball to slot home in the fifth minute.Salford had been dominant from the off and continued to test Mansfi...Full Story »

Tuchel, 48, whisked away business boss and mother Natalie Max, 35, to relaxing Sardinia. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has found love again with a glamorous Brazilian — days after his divorce was granted Credit: BackGrid Tuchel, 48, whisked away business boss and mother Natalie Max, 35, to relaxing Sardinia Credit: BackGrid A holidaymaker said: 'They held hands at every opportunity and loo...Full Story »

Chelsea have signed another Antonio Rudiger and Vincent Kompany rolled into one, according to former Blues striker Tony Cascarino. Chelsea completed the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly this week and Cascarino expects him to be a fine addition for Thomas Tuchel. Koulibaly had long been linked with a move to the Premier League. And Chelsea have finally brought him to England in a deal worth up to &#...Full Story »

Henderson joined Nottingham Forest on a season-long loan after struggling for game time at Old Trafford as David de Gea's No2. Strakosha is a free agent after leaving Lazio Credit: Getty And according to talkSPORT, United are already closing in on Henderson's replacement for the upcoming campaign. Erik ten Hag's side have spoken with former Lazio shot-stopper Strakosha’s representatives...Full Story »

Raheem Sterling has agreed personal terms with Chelsea which will see the Manchester City winger become the club's highest-paid player. Sterling is set to become the first marquee signing under Chelsea's new ownership, spearheaded by chairman Todd Boehly, with the club close to reaching an agreement with City over a fee, which is expected to be £45m plus add-ons reports ESPN. Sterling ...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has admitted Chelsea’s transfer market “disadvantage” deepens every day that the Blues’ takeover remains incomplete.The Chelsea boss insisted the Blues’ “hands are tied” while Todd Boehly’s Stamford Bridge club purchase continues to be held up.The Roman Abramovich era officially ended with Chelsea beating already-relegated Watford 2-1...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel has hailed Chelsea’s likely third-place Premier League finish as a “miracle” given N’Golo Kante’s injury struggles.Marcos Alonso’s sweetly-struck volley snatched Chelsea a 1-1 draw with Leicester at Stamford Bridge that sealed third place in everything but mathematics.Chelsea boast a goal difference superiority of 18 on fourth-placed Tottenham, a...Full Story »

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has said Romelu Lukaku's agent publicly discussing the striker's future is "not the situation you want" on the eve of an FA Cup final against Liverpool on Saturday (11.45 a.m. ET, stream live on ESPN+, U.S. only). Lukaku has endured a disappointing season at Stamford Bridge having rejoined the club from Inter Milan for a club record €115 million last summer...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel refused to lavish praise on resurgent striker Romelu Lukaku in the wake of Chelsea’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Wolves.Lukaku struck his first league goals of 2022 as Chelsea powered into a 2-0 second-half lead, only to let the win slip through their fingers in front of prospective new owner Todd Boehly.Belgium hitman Lukaku has endured a difficult Chelsea tenure ever since...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel acknowledged replacing Antonio Rudiger will prove “incredibly difficult” for Chelsea after confirming the Germany defender will leave the club in the summer.Rudiger will depart Stamford Bridge after rejecting the chance to become the highest-paid defender in the club’s history, with Real Madrid poised to wrap up his signing on a free transfer.The 29-year-old almos...Full Story »

Brentford boss Thomas Frank says Christian Eriksen’s future will be decided at the end of the season.Eriksen’s short-term contract expires at the end of the current campaign and his performances for the Bees in recent weeks will have attracted the attention of some of Europe’s biggest clubs.Tottenham will be one of those and the Dane showed his former club what they were missin...Full Story »

Huddersfield will be without Sorba Thomas for the Yorkshire derby as they look to relegate Barnsley.Thomas suffered a knee injury last time out against Middlesbrough and there are fears his season could be over.Levi Colwill and Danny Ward are also missing for the Terriers.Josh Koroma is also a doubt and will be assessed ahead of kick-off.Barnsley have a doubt over Claudio Gomes, who has been str...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel admitted empathising with the Chelsea supporter who confronted captain Cesar Azpilicueta after the Blues’ 4-2 Premier League loss to Arsenal.A Blues fan was caught in a heated exchange with Azpilicueta in the wake of Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge humbling on Wednesday night, with the home skipper appearing to give as good as he got.Eddie Nketiah’s first-ever Arsenal b...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel risked the wrath of UEFA by claiming referees lack the “courage” to give big decisions against Real Madrid.Chelsea boss Tuchel even admitted he could expect repercussions for criticising Polish referee Szymon Marciniak in the wake of the Blues’ 5-4 Champions League quarter-final exit.Chelsea toppled Madrid 3-2 at the Bernabeu Stadium in their last-eight second-leg...Full Story »

Thomas Frank felt Brentford’s performance against West Ham was their best of the season after goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Ivan Toney surely banished any lingering fears of relegation.The Bees’ dynamic strike duo sank lacklustre West Ham 2-0 to move 12 points clear of the Premier League drop zone.Brentford stunned Chelsea 4-1 at Stamford Bridge last weekend, but head coach Frank felt ...Full Story »

Thomas Tuchel hailed Timo Werner for proving he still has a Chelsea future with a hard-fought brace in the Blues’ 6-0 thumping of Southampton.Werner claimed a perfect hat-trick of sorts, by striking the left post, right post and crossbar at St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday.But the 26-year-old kept his cool and delivered a telling double as Chelsea shook off leaking seven goals in two de...Full Story »