Just when Tottenham Hotspur fans thought their injury woes couldn’t get any worse, Dele Alli pulled up with a hamstring issue against Fulham. Spurs managed to pull through at Craven Cottage, winning 2-1 thanks to a late Harry Winks header, but it now leaves them weak in attack for their huge Carabao Cup semi-final second…
Dean Saunders voices disapproval of Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa’s ‘spy’ tactics and says: ‘Even managers in non-league do that analysis’
Dean Saunders has branded Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa ‘disrespectful’ and ‘out of order’ for ‘spying’ on his opponents’ training sessions. The so-called ‘Spygate’ incident has been one of the most talked-about stories this week, after Bielsa admitted he sent a scout to watch Derby County train ahead of their Championship clash last Friday. The…
Alternative Premier League table after 23 games, based on expected goals
The Premier League had plenty of twists and turns once again at the weekend with Liverpool snatching a victory after titanic tussle with Crystal Palace. At points it looked like Jurgen Klopp and his side would lose their second game of the season and allow Manchester City, who dispatched Huddersfield Town with ease on Sunday,…
Tony Cascarino tears into Arsenal transfer policy, owner Stan Kroenke and says Unai Emery ‘given the worst elite club’
talkSPORT’s Tony Cascarino has launched a huge attack on Arsenal’s top brass, claiming “there’s a lot going wrong upstairs” at the club. Gunners boss Unai Emery revealed earlier this month he is only able to bring players on loan to the Emirates Stadium in the January transfer window, a revelation that has outraged some Arsenal…
Masters snooker final: Stephan El Shaarawy toasts Roma’s win over Torino in London with trip to Ally Pally
Stephan El Shaarawy scored Roma’s winner in a five-goal thriller against Torino on Saturday and toasted the victory 24 hours later in the most unlikely of places – the Masters snooker final. The winger, 26, was among the crowd at Alexandra Palace in London who witnessed Judd Trump beat seven-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan 10-4 to clinch his…
Thierry Henry tells Strasbourg defender ‘your grandmother’s a w***e’ in sensational outburst
Thierry Henry has apologised for a foul-mouthed outburst towards Strasbourg defender Kenny Lala during Monaco’s 5-1 defeat on Saturday. With his side 2-1 down, Henry let rip at Lala for time wasting on the touchline just before half-time. Henry appeared to use a French insult which translates as “grandson of a b***h” or “your grandmother’s a…
Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri reportedly holds clear-the-air talks with players following Arsenal defeat
Click:cnc plasma table Maurizio Sarri reportedly held peace talks with his Chelsea players at training on Monday following their 2-0 loss to Arsenal. In his post-match press conference, Sarri was heavily critical of the performance and said his players are ‘difficult to motivate’. Using a translator to ensure his message was made clear, the 60-year-old…
Jose Mourinho lost his charm during ‘strange’ Manchester United tenure, says former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson
Glenn Johnson believes the novelty factor of Jose Mourinho’s ‘Special One’ persona has worn off in England following his departure as Manchester United manager. The Portuguese coach was once the darling of the British football media when he first came to the country as manager of Chelsea in 2004. Mourinho boasted an air of confidence…
Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino believes Maurizio Sarri faces the sack if Gonzalo Higuain is not a success
Tony Cascarino believes the imminent signing of Gonzalo Higuain is Maurizio Sarri’s ‘last throw of the dice’ at Chelsea. The Italian was left infuriated after watching the Blues fall to a 2-0 defeat to London rivals Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday night. Sarri launched an extraordinary attack on his players after the game –…
Aaron Ramsey Juventus salary and other highest paid British footballers, including Gareth Bale, Raheem Sterling and Wayne Rooney contracts
Aaron Ramsey is set to earn a massive £300,000-a-week pay packet once he completes his move from Arsenal to Juventus, according to reports. It would make the 28-year-old midfielder the second highest paid British footballer of all time, with compatriot Gareth Bale earning more. The Wales international is currently in the last six months of…