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Jack Grealish names former Man Utd star as one of his toughest-ever opponents Manchester City star Jack Grealish has named former Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka as one of his toughest-ever opponents. Erik ten Hag’s side sold Wan-Bissaka to West Ham for £15m in the most recent summer transfer window, a move which raised eyebrows among some pundits. Grealish has played against some of the top full-backs in world football – and the 29-year-old is convinced that Wan-Bissaka is among the very best he’s faced. The City winger appeared on Sky Sports and was asked who he thought fans would…
Pep Guardiola confirms double Man City injury blow after controversial winner Pep Guardiola has confirmed a double injury blow after Manchester City scored a controversial late winner in Sunday’s 2-1 victory at Wolves. Jørgen Strand Larsen stunned the Premier League champions when he fired Gary O’Neil’s side ahead with just seven minutes on the clock at Molineux. Joško Gvardiol levelled things up for City and the match was heading for a draw before John Stones’ dramatic 95th-minute winner. It’s a huge result for City after title rivals Arsenal slipped up at AFC Bournemouth on Saturday but it’s not all good…
Arne Slot praises Liverpool star for ‘controlling’ Chelsea’s key man in win Arne Slot reserved special praise for Curtis Jones following Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea, highlighting how the midfielder had successfully kept Cole Palmer quiet at Anfield. Mohamed Salah converted from the penalty spot to put hosts Liverpool in front in the 29th minute before Nicolas Jackson equalised within moments of the restart to silence the Merseyside crowd. But Jones restored the Reds’ lead just three minutes later with a smart touch and finish past Robert Sanchez and Slot’s men held firm to secure maximum points. Liverpool were denied…
Liverpool ace proved club don’t need £52m target v Chelsea, says Jamie Carragher Jamie Carragher believes Curtis Jones’ man-of-the-match performance in Liverpool’s 2-1 victory over Chelsea proves the club do not need to pursue a January move for Martin Zubimendi. Jones repaid Arne Slot’s faith after being handed his second successive start in the Premier League, scoring what proved to be the winner in an exceptional all-round performance at the heart of Liverpool’s midfield. Mohamed Salah had earlier scored from the penalty spot to give Liverpool a slender lead at the halfway stage at Anfield, before Nicolas Jackson equalised within…
Enzo Maresca names Chelsea duo who made him ‘afraid’ in defeat to Liverpool Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca admits he was ‘afraid’ of Reece James and Romeo Lavia getting injured in Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. Mohamed Salah produced a goal and assist as Arne Slot’s side secured all three points against the Blues to move back to the top of the Premier League table. Chelsea captain James was handed a start against the Reds, with the England international overcoming injury issues to make his first appearance of the season. Lavia was also named in the XI and…
Rafael Nadal drops worrying hint ahead of last professional tennis match Rafael Nadal has hinted he may have to cancel his scheduled last professional tennis match due to ‘physical’ issues after he played at the Six Kings Slam. Nadal, 38, recently featured at a star-studded six-player exhibition event in Saudi Arabia in his penultimate tournament before he officially enters retirement. The 22-time Grand Slam champion – who lost to Carlos Alcaraz 6-3 6-3 in the semi-finals, and was then beaten by Novak Djokovic in the third-place match – has now admitted he may have to ‘step away’ from the upcoming…
Gary Neville names the one signing Chelsea need to become title challengers Gary Neville has named the one signing Chelsea need to become genuine Premier League title challengers after Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Liverpool. Nicolas Jackson got on the scoresheet for the Blues at Anfield – but it was not enough as Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones secured victory for the Reds. Despite the result, Chelsea have enjoyed a positive start to the season under head coach Enzo Maresca after a long period of instability. Neville, though, is convinced that the west Londoners need to recruit a brand new striker…
Aaron Ramsdale’s dad celebrates Bournemouth’s shock win over Arsenal Aaron Ramsdale’s dad has expressed his delight at AFC Bournemouth’s shock 2-0 victory over Arsenal on Saturday. The Cherries stunned the Premier League title challengers thanks to goals from Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert after William Saliba was shown an early red card. With Liverpool and Manchester City both picking up three points on Sunday, Arsenal’s defeat on the south coast could be a costly result for their trophy hopes. No one appeared to enjoy Bournemouth’s victory more than Ramsdale’s dad, Nick, who posted on X: ‘BACK OF THE NET BOSCOMBE!!!!!!!!’…
Erik ten Hag reveals trophy aim but admits Man Utd have a ‘long way to go’ Erik ten Hag has outlined Manchester United’s trophy ambitions and insists his side still have a ‘long way to go’ following a poor start to the campaign. The Dutchman, who has been under pressure this term after a slow start, has led the Red Devils to glory in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup since he arrived in 2022. He’s far from being finished there, if he is given enough time at Old Trafford, and is focusing on getting the team ready for the…
Premier League action – Liverpool vs Chelsea: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injuries Liverpool welcome Chelsea to Anfield in a huge Premier League showdown this afternoon. Four points separate Arne Slot’s league leaders and the resurgent Blues ahead of kick-off. But Liverpool’s title credentials will be thoroughly tested in the coming weeks with goalkeeper Alisson Becker ruled out until the end of next month. The Brazil international is sidelined with a hamstring injury which will keep him out until after the final international break of the year in November. He will miss games against Chelsea, Arsenal, Brighton, and Aston Villa in…
Sir Chris Hoy has ‘two to four years to live’ after terminal cancer diagnosis Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy has revealed doctors have given him two to four years to live after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. Hoy, 48, revealed earlier this year he was undergoing chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer in 2023, explaining the treatment was ‘going really well’. But in an interview with The Sunday Times, one of Great Britain’s greatest ever sportsmen has now revealed his condition is terminal. The Scot, who was knighted in 2008, has known for a year his illness will not be…
Erik ten Hag reveals two second half changes that inspired Man Utd comeback Erik ten Hag has detailed the two changes his Manchester United team made in the second half that inspired their 2-1 comeback win against Brentford. Heading into the game winless in five games, Ten Hag’s side were in need of a result but fell behind to Ethan Pinnock’s header on the brink of halftime. However, second-half goals from Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund saw the Red Devils claim a vital win to stop the rot and ease the pressure on their under-fire boss. It was a…
Sky Sports respond to claims Howard Webb told referee to send off Arsenal star | Football Sky Sports have dismissed claims PGMOL chief Howard Webb played a role in the decision to send off William Saliba during Arsenal’s defeat to Bournemouth. Saliba was shown a red card at the Vitality Stadium after tangling up with Evanilson and bringing the Bournemouth striker down as he went to race through on goal. Referee Robert Jones initially showed Saliba a yellow but was advised to consult the pitchside monitor by the Video Assistant Referee and proceeded to upgrade the yellow to a red. Arsenal…
Theo Walcott fears for Arsenal star vs Liverpool after William Saliba red card | Football Theo Walcott has urged Mikel Arteta to replace William Saliba with Riccardo Calafiori at centre-half against Liverpool next weekend, fearing for the Arsenal star if he comes up against Mohamed Salah. Saliba was shown a straight red card on Saturday night as the Gunners fell to a 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth. The France international is now set to miss three huge Premier League fixtures; at home to Liverpool next Sunday followed by games away to Newcastle United and Chelsea. Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes have…
Emmanuel Petit reveals Mikel Arteta concern after shock Arsenal defeat Emmanuel Petit was surprised by Mikel Arteta’s touchline demeanour against Bournemouth and says the Arsenal manager did not look himself. Arsenal had the chance to go top of the Premier League on Saturday night but instead suffered their first defeat of the season as Bournemouth clinched a 2-0 win to climb into the top-half of the table. The Gunners have shown the form that will be required to rival Manchester City and Liverpool for the title so far this season but suffered an early blow at the Vitality Stadium when…
Paul Pogba has said he is “not a cheater” but accepts responsibility for failing a doping test that led to a four-year football ban. The ban was recently reduced to 18 months after the Court of Arbitration for Sport accepted the ingestion of the substance “was not intentional.” The 31-year-old Juventus midfielder was suspended by Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal (Nado) in February after a drugs test found elevated levels of testosterone – a hormone that increases endurance – in his system. “This is not me, I’m not a cheater,” Pogba told Sky Sports. “I’m someone that loves my sport, I…
Luana Alonso launches OnlyFans page after being removed from Paris 2024 Olympic village Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso has decided to fire up an OnlyFans page just months after being removed from the athletes’ village at Paris 2024 for ‘inappropriate’ behaviour. Alonso represented Paraguay in the women’s 100m butterfly at this summer’s Games but failed to advance beyond her heat, with American Torri Huske later clinching gold in the event. Gretchen Walsh of the United States and China’s Zhang Yufei claimed the silver and bronze medals respectively. Alonso went on to announce her shock retirement from swimming at the age of just…
Liverpool duo Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah released early from International duty. As such they will return to Liverpool earlier than expected after being released from international duty, a boost for the big game this weekend. Netherlands captain Van Dijk was sent off during his side’s 1-1 draw with Dominik Szoboszlai’s Hungary on Friday and is suspended for Monday’s Nations League match against Germany. Egypt captain Salah scored in a 2-0 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier victory over Mauritania in Cairo on Friday. He had been expected to feature in Tuesday’s return fixture but, like Van Dijk, he has…
Man Utd star finally has return date after 18 months out in injury nightmare | Football Tyrell Malacia is ‘very close’ to making his return for Manchester United after almost 18 months on the sidelines. The Dutch full-back became the first signing of the Erik ten Hag era in the summer of 2022, impressing in his first season in English football where he started 29 games in all competitions. His last game for the club came in May 2023, missing the entire 2023-24 season with a major knee injury that required surgery. Malacia did not join the United squad…
Gianfranco Zola says former Man Utd star sold for £25m ‘has left me dazzled’ | Football Gianfranco Zola says he has been ‘dazzled’ by Scott McTominay’s start at Napoli and is ‘surprised’ by Manchester United’s decision to sell the midfielder. McTominay made the move to Serie A in the summer transfer window, joining Napoli in a £25.7 million deal. The Scotland international, who came through United’s academy, has made an immediate impression under Antonio Conte with two goals and an assist in his last three appearances. And Zola admits he did not expect United to let McTominay leave Old Trafford…
Why Thomas Tuchel is not starting as England manager until January 2025 | Football The Football Association has defended its decision to delay Thomas Tuchel’s start as England manager until January. Tuchel was officially unveiled at Wembley on Wednesday after signing an 18-month deal which will see him take charge of England until after the World Cup in 2026. However, interim manager Lee Carsley will remain in place for England’s two Nations League games against Greece and the Republic of Ireland in November. The FA has faced criticism over its call to start Tuchel’s reign at the start of 2025,…
Dmitry Bivol launches formal action to force Artur Beterbiev rematch Dmitry Bivol’s team have formally submitted a request for an immediate rematch against Artur Beterbiev after his highly controversial world title defeat. Bivol and Beterbiev met in Saudi Arabia in a historic undisputed title showdown to crown the light heavyweight division’s first sole champion since Roy Jones Jr 25 years ago. Beterbiev, already WBC, WBO and IBF champion, added the WBA belt to his collection after securing a majority decision win on the judges scorecards in Riyadh. That decision has been widely criticised, with Bivol’s promoter Eddie Hearn labelling it…
Michael Jordan’s father’s murder case sees judge ask for convicted killer’s release The judge who presided over the murder trial of Michael Jordan’s father, James Jordan, has called for one of the convicted killers to be released. Daniel Green, who was 18 at the time, was convicted of first-degree murder alongside Larry Demery and sentenced to life in prison in 1996. James Jordan was shot while sleeping in the passenger seat of his Lexus along the side of Highway 74 in North Carolina on July 23, 1993. Green has admitted to helping his childhood friend Demery dispose of the body…
Arsenal legend tips club to sign ex-Man Utd midfielder ‘next summer’ Lee Dixon believes Angel Gomes would be a ‘superb’ signing for Arsenal and admits he ‘can see’ the new England star signing for the Gunners. Gomes has enjoyed an impressive rise over the last 12 months, becoming an integral member of the Lille squad while establishing himself as an England international. The 24-year-old spent almost a decade at Manchester United’s academy but only made ten appearances for the first-team before being sold in 2020. Lille immediately sent Gomes out on loan but the midfielder has racked up more than…
