Rooney joins Shearer on 200 goals as Everton frustrate Man City
Wayne Rooney hit back at his critics who thought he was past his best after scoring the 200th Premier League goal of his career on Monday. The 31-year-old bagged the…
West Ham boss under pressure, Benitez a possible replacement
Slaven Bilic faces a crucial couple of weeks as he bids to get West Ham’s season up and running. Defeats by Southampton and Manchester United in their opening two games…
Five Things: Manchester United “dream team” runs riot, Conte smiling as Chelsea beat Tottenham
The second weekend of the new Premier League season provided plenty of talking points. Manchester United’s second impressive victory, Jese’s starring role for Stoke against Arsenal and Chelsea’s Wembley success…
Jordan could fire Leeds United down the Rhodes to the promised land
With Chris Wood heading out of Leeds United the inevitable speculation about his possible replacement began in earnest over the weekend. Wood’s absence at Sunderland on Saturday was barely noticed…
Former Newcastle boss Souness blasts Magpies’ “joke” defending
Graeme Souness described Newcastle’s defending for Huddersfield’s winner on Sunday as a “joke”. The former Newcastle, Liverpool and Blackburn boss didn’t hold back on Sky Sports as the Magpies slipped…
Tottenham defender’s stalled salary talks alert Chelsea
Chelsea are set to make a big-money move for Spurs defender Toby Alderweireld. The Sunday Times claim that chairman Daniel Levy has refused to increase the centre-back’s salary to the…
Wimmer still on the radar as West Brom boss eyes “quality” signings
Tony Pulis says West Brom will prioritise quality over quantity as he bids to add to his squad before the transfer window closes. Pulis has secured the services of Jay…
Leicester boss happy as wantaway winger inspires victory over Brighton
Leicester City boss Craig Shakespeare praised Riyad Mahrez after the winger led Leicester to a 2-0 victory over Brighton on Saturday. Mahrez has been the subject of transfer speculation throughout…
Alli, Suarez and Aguero? Former Liverpool star is stuck in a time warp
Phil Thompson is well known for his passionate outbursts, but his latest comments regarding possible replacements for wantaway star Philippe Coutinho smacked of a man trapped in a different dimension….
Newcastle set to splash the cash as Benitez eyes Sampdoria midfielder
Newcastle United are hoping to sign Sampdoria midfielder Dennis Praet. Italian media outlet Il Secolo XIX claim Rafa Benitez wants to seal a £13 million deal for the 23-year-old. The…
Lazio chief says Balde rejected West Ham, accuses Juventus of “extortion”
Lazio president Claudio Lotito claims that Keita Balde turned down a move to West Ham this summer. In an impassioned interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Lotito said the striker’s…
Everton boss made right decision to leave Southampton
Ronald Koeman believes Everton’s flurry of activity in the transfer market proves he made the right decision to leave Southampton. Koeman has shelled out around £130 million this summer bringing…
Sigurdsson says Everton can match the Premier League big boys
Gylfi Sigurdsson believes Everton can challenge the Premier League’s big guns this season. Sigurdsson was on Everton’s wanted list throughout the summer, with the Welsh club finally agreeing to a…
Pochettino insists Tottenham must make Wembley “home”
Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham must rise to the challenge of playing their homes games at Wembley. Spurs play Chelsea in their first ‘home’ Premier League game at the national stadium…
Fans delighted as Manchester City winger returns to Celtic
Patrick Roberts is heading back to Celtic on loan from Manchester City for the remainder of the season. The deal is set to be rubber-stamped early next week after the…
