Manchester City star Rodri reserves special praise for Arsenal duo Declan Rice and Jorginho


Rodri got the better of Declan Rice in Spain’s Euro 2024 final victory over England (Picture: Getty) Manchester City star Rodri has picked out Declan Rice and Jorginho as two of his favourite midfielders in world football. Rodri is widely considered to be among the finest midfield players on the planet after helping City win […]

Cesc Fabregas explains why he rejected Manchester United and Manchester City to join Chelsea


Cesc Fabregas won two Premier League titles with Chelsea (Picture: Getty) Cesc Fabregas has lifted the lid on his controversial move to Chelsea in 2014, revealing how a conversation with Jose Mourinho convinced him to turn down interest from Manchester United and Manchester City. Fabregas burst onto the scene as an immensely gifted 16-year-old at […]

Emmanuel Petit tells Mikel Arteta how Arsenal should line-up without Declan Rice and Martin Odegaard


Arsenal and Mikel Arteta are preparing for Sunday’s north London derby against Tottenham (Picture: Getty) Emmanuel Petit has told Mikel Arteta to rely on the experience of Jorginho and Thomas Partey in the absence of two key players against Tottenham on Sunday. The Gunners are almost certain to be without injured captain Martin Odegaard having […]

Liverpool coach John Heitinga aims dig at Everton during training session with Darwin Nunez


John Heitinga joined Liverpool’s coaching staff in the summer (Shutterstock) Liverpool coach John Heitinga was caught mocking Everton during a training session with Darwin Nunez. Arne Slot’s side have made an impressive start to the new Premier League season with three consecutive wins, which includes a 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford before […]

Bayern Munich provide Jamal Musiala update after Joshua Zirkzee transfer approach for Manchester United


Jamal Musiala has two years remaining on his current deal at Bayern Munich (Picture: Getty) Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund says discussions are in place to extend Jamal Musiala’s contract in order for the forward to ‘help shape an era’ at the club. Musiala, 21, is widely regarded as one of the finest young […]

David Beckham and Nancy Dell’Olio united in grief as stars attend Sven-Goran Eriksson’s funeral


David Beckham was among the mourners who arrived early for the funeral of Sven-Goran Eriksson (Picture: PA) Mourners have arrived in the Swedish town of Torsby for the funeral of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson. David Beckham, who led the Three Lions under Eriksson at three major international tournaments, was in attendance alongside one of […]

Mohamed Salah’s agent hits out at new Liverpool contract rumours


Mohamed Salah is reportedly ‘desperate’ to stay at Liverpool (Getty) Mohamed Salah’s agent has appeared to hit back at claims that the Liverpool forward is pushing to sign a new contract. The 32-year-old’s current deal is due to expire at the end of the season and following Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old […]

Alan Shearer’s Premier League predictions including Tottenham vs Arsenal


Alan Shearer previews this weekend’s Premier League action including the north London derby(Credit: REX / GETTY) The international break is over and the Premier League is back with a bang this weekend with a blockbuster north London derby to look forward to on Sunday. The Gunners will be without several key players including the suspended […]

Arsenal legend backs fringe player to step up for injury-hit Gunners in north London derby


Jorginho looks likely to start for Arsenal on Sunday (Picture: Getty Images) Jorginho can step up and do a ‘brilliant job for the team’ this weekend when Arsenal take on Tottenham, reckons Gunners hero Ray Parlour. The first north London derby of the season is coming up on Sunday afternoon and Mikel Arteta is dealing […]

Chelsea bomb-squad player finally secures exit in £20,000,000 transfer


David Datro Fofana has played just four times for Chelsea (Photo: Getty) Enzo Maresca has finally got his way, with David Datro Fofana set to leave Chelsea after several potential transfers fell through. Fofana was one of over a dozen players exiled from the first-team by Maresca and told they had no future at Stamford […]