Everton 1, Manchester United 1: Jose Mourinho turns on his critics after United squander lead at Goodison Park December 4, 2016 Tetchy Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho returned fire on his critics after his side failed to shake their habit of surrendering late points as Everton netted a late leveller. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s sixth goal in five matches looked destined to hand United just their second Premier League victory in eight matches, only for a clumsy late [...]
Bournemouth 4, Liverpool 3: Nathan Ake hits stoppage-time winner as Cherries pop Reds’ bubble December 4, 2016 Bournemouth 4, Liverpool 3 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp blasted his players after their Premier League title aspirations suffered a significant setback in a dramatic collapse at resurgent Bournemouth on Sunday. The Reds were 3-1 up with 15 minutes to go through goals from Sadio Mane, Divock Origi and Emre Can but the Cherries rallied, with Ryan [...]
Football Leaks: Jorge Mendes’ Gestifute denies Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho tax avoidance allegations December 3, 2016 Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has denied that his clients have taken part in a tax avoidance scheme involving more than £100m. The Real Madrid star and Manchester United manager were accused, along with other renowned players, of potentially improper transactions and moving earnings from image rights to the British Virgin Islands by [...]
Chelsea “apologises profusely” to former player for sexual abuse and admits confidentiality clause was “inappropriate” December 3, 2016 Chelsea have "apologised profusely" to abuse victim Gary Johnson and have admitted that the confidentiality clause inserted in their settlement with the former player was "inappropriate". The Premier League club asked for a confidentiality clause to be included in its £50,000 compensation package with Johnson after being approached by a law firm working on his behalf in the summer [...]
Betting: Nothing to split ‘super-managers’ Conte and Guardiola at the Etihad December 2, 2016 A pair of the Premier League’s top clubs, and top managers, go head-to-head on Saturday in a match that could go a long way to deciding the destination of the trophy in May. Chelsea visit the Etihad to take on Manchester City, leading the table, and their opponents, by a solitary point. The Blues have reeled [...]
Major blow for Arsenal as key midfielder Santi Cazorla ruled out for up to three months December 1, 2016 Arsenal's Premier League title ambitions have been dealt a severe blow after the Gunners confirmed that midfielder Santi Cazorla is to undergo ankle surgery which will see him sidelined for up to three months. Cazorla has not featured for the north London outfit since 19 October, although the prognosis appeared promising on Wednesday when boss [...]
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino backs new Harry Kane deal to stoke Spurs form revival December 1, 2016 Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has backed Harry Kane’s signing of a bumper new contract to prove the boost his side need to arrest a slump of just one victory in 10 matches. Kane has penned a six-and-half-year deal until 2022, extending his current stay at White Hart Lane by two years, which is set to [...]
New England manager Gareth Southgate tells players too much partying will hold them back December 1, 2016 New England manager Gareth Southgate warned his players that they will fail to beat the best in the world if their focus is swayed by too much partying. Although the 46-year-old insisted Wayne Rooney would remain captain after the striker was pictured appearing to be drunk late at night while on international duty last month, he [...]
FA chief Martin Glenn promises clubs guilty of covering up child abuse will be punished “regardless of size” December 1, 2016 Any football club found to have paid off alleged victims of sexual abuse to keep them from going public with their accusations will be punished by the Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn. Chelsea have not commented on accusations of paying compensation on the condition of confidentiality to a former youth-team player who says he was [...]
Gareth Southgate: FA will back new England manager even if he flops at Russia 2018, says chief exec Martin Glenn December 1, 2016 New England manager Gareth Southgate will be backed by the Football Association even if his side flop at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, according to chief executive Martin Glenn. The FA chief said he did not include a break clause in Southgate’s four-year contract, believed to be worth £6m, because he wants the manager to [...]