When Unai Emery announced that Arsenal would only be able to sign players on loan in the January transfer window, fans had every reason to feel a bit down in the dumps. But an impressive 2-0 win over Chelsea over the weekend will have lifted spirits and now there’s a sense anything can happen. And…
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Marcelo Bielsa press conference: Derby County manager Frank Lampard says preparation is ‘nothing amazing’ as spy row continues
Derby County manager Frank Lampard believes the Premier League’s top managers would not behave like Marcelo Bielsa, as the spying row rumbled on. Leeds’ head coach Bielsa gave a lengthy presentation to journalists on Wednesday while making the frank admission he had “observed all the rivals” in training sessions prior to their Championship games this…
Rangers striker Jermain Defoe scores 12th minute debut goal against Kilmarnock
Jermain Defoe scored just 12 minutes into his Rangers debut as Steven Gerrard’s men face Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership. The veteran striker was on hand to poke the ball into the net from four yards out in typical poacher’s fashion to give his side the lead. The 37-year-old has now extraordinarily scored on his competitive…
Leeds United news: Marcelo Bielsa holds talks with the FA as Whites seek quick resolution to ‘Spygate’ controversy
Marcelo Bielsa has held talks with officials from the Football Association regarding the investigation into his scouting methods, with Leeds United seeking a quick resolution to the matter. The meeting, which was revealed by The Times, took place on Monday at the FA’s offices in London. The Argentinian faced questions over the incident which sparked…
Southampton vs Derby LIVE on talkSPORT – listen to full commentary plus stream details, kick-off time and confirmed teams
Southampton take on Derby tonight in the final tie of the FA Cup third round and it’s LIVE on talkSPORT. The Saints went 2-0 up at Pride Park earlier this month but Derby forced a replay with a fine second-half comeback. The winners at St Mary’s this evening will earn a fourth round tie away…
Callum Wilson transfer: No interest in Bournemouth players as England forward is linked to Chelsea and West Ham, says Eddie Howe
Eddie Howe is confident of keeping his top players at Bournemouth beyond the January transfer window. Cherries star Callum Wilson has been linked with moves to Chelsea and West Ham and is reportedly valued at £50million. Howe let veteran striker Jermain Defore join Rangers on loan earlier this month, but he is not expecting any…
Liverpool transfer news: Reds ‘considering £20million move’ for young United States and Schalke star Weston McKennie
Liverpool are considering a £20million move for United States midfielder Weston McKennie. McKennie currently plays for Schalke and has been watched by Reds scouts throughout his time in the Bundesliga. And Jurgen Klopp is weighing up a bid for the youngster, with The Sun saying Liverpool will move for him either this month or when…
Ryan Babel blames broken promises for failed Liverpool spell and insists he has ‘unfinished business’ in the Premier League
Broken promises from Liverpool is what Ryan Babel blames for his first spell in England. The 32-year-old has joined Fulham from Besiktas on a short-term contract until the end of the season and said he has “unfinished business” in the Premier League. The Netherlands international spent three-and-a-half years at Anfield, having arrived from Ajax in…
Fulham 1-2 Tottenham: Harry Winks strikes at the death to break Cottagers’ hearts
Harry Winks scored a last-minute winner as Tottenham sealed a dramatic comeback victory over Fulham. The struggling Cottagers were seconds from an invaluable point, before Winks’ diving header in the third-minute of stoppage time left them seven points adrift of safety. Fulham even found themselves in front courtesy of an own-goal from Fernando Llorente, who…
Maurizio Sarri reportedly angry at Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen ‘for leaving substitutes’ bench during Arsenal defeat’
Andreas Christensen has reportedly angered Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri by leaving the substitutes’ bench during Saturday’s 2-0 defeat to Arsenal. The Denmark defender has fallen out of favour under Sarri this season and has struggled for first-team minutes. And The Times claim Christensen went to the dressing room when the Italian made his final substitution…