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Transfer News & Rumours

Tottenham handed major boost in their pursuit of AC Milan star

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 7 2017

Tottenham’s hopes of signing AC Milan star Suso have been handed a major boost following the news that the Serie A giants are struggling to pay their players’ salary. Italian…

Suso
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Five Things: Football’s weird and wonderful rituals and habits

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 7 2017

People involved in football are continually looking for ways to gain an advantage over their opposition. Whether it’s superstitions, compulsions or psychology, the sport has some weird and wonderful stories…

Beckham Ferguson
Transfer News & Rumours

Everton and Arsenal hopes of signing French star given a major boost

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 5 2017

Steven N’Zonzi has put Everton and Arsenal on alert after confirming his future lies away from Sevilla. The French midfielder has been left out of his side’s trip Maribor in…

N'Zonzi
Transfer News & Rumours

West Ham target would be an ideal signing for Everton

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 4 2017

Arsene Wenger is ready to let Arsenal forward Theo Walcott exit the club. The 28-year-old is surplus to requirements at the Emirates Stadium and is free to leave if a…

Walcott
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Tottenham set to make move for Inter Milan midfielder

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 4 2017

Tottenham look set to make a move for France midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia. Spurs were linked with the 24-year-old earlier in the season and Sky Sports claim they are now ready to…

Kondogbia

Five Things: Arsenal softies stitch up Pogba, new Everton boss off to a flyer, Tottenham troubles continue

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 3 2017

It’s as you were at the top of the Premier League, with the top three teams all recording victories over the weekend. Paul Pogba’s red card at Arsenal, Sam Allardyce’s…

Pogba

Chelsea star tipped to take over from Messi and Ronaldo as world’s best

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 3 2017

Graeme Souness has backed Eden Hazard to succeed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as the world’s best player. The Belgium international grabbed two goals in Chelsea’s 3-1 victory over Newcastle…

Hazard

Liverpool legend blasts Man City boss over Redmond confrontation

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 3 2017

Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp has blasted Pep Guardiola over his confrontation with Nathan Redmond last week. The FA have asked Guardiola to explain his actions following Manchester City’s 2-1…

Guardiola

Sam Allardyce unfazed by speculation over Ross Barkley’s future

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 1 2017

Sam Allardyce has urged Ross Barkley to knuckle down and prove his worth to Everton. The former England boss was appointed as permanent successor to Ronald Koeman earlier this week,…

Barkley

Former Man Utd star hits out as another job passes him by

Author image Michael Black  •  Dec 1 2017

Former Manchester United star Paul Ince has blasted Premier League owners for appointing the “same old names” when a managerial vacancy becomes available. Ince’s comments come in the wake of…

Allardyce

Kante confident Chelsea can close the gap on Manchester City

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 10 2023

French midfielder N’Golo Kante insists Chelsea are still in this season’s Premier League title race. The Blues are currently third in the table, 11 points behind leaders Manchester City who…

Kante

Arsenal star’s absence a big boost for Manchester United

Author image Michael Black  •  Apr 10 2023

Arsene Wenger has confirmed Alexandre Lacazette will miss Saturday’s clash against Manchester United after picking up a groin injury in the 5-0 win over Huddersfield Town on Wednesday. The French…

Lacazette

Everton fans need to get real over Sam Allardyce appointment

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 29 2017

It’s taken them five weeks, but Everton have finally replaced Ronald Koeman. I expect Big Sam to be officially announced as Manager later today — Alan Myers (@ALANMYERSMEDIA) November 29,…

Allardyce

Man Utd legend rules Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal out of title race

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 26 2017

Gary Neville believes this season’s Premier League title battle is already a two-horse race. Manchester City maintained their eight-point lead at the top of the table with a 2-1 victory…

Guardiola

Five Things: Everton can’t afford snobbery, Conte’s bravery rewarded, Arsenal grind it out at Burnley

Author image Michael Black  •  Nov 26 2017

The Premier League never fails to provide plenty of issues to discuss, and the latest round of games didn’t disappoint. Everton’s shocking display at Southampton, Antonio Conte’s inspired substitutions at…

Sam Allardyce
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