Paul Merson’s Daily Star column was the typical mix of salient points and utter nonsense. After explaining why he can’t see how Leeds will survive in the Premier League, he went on to explain why Pep Guardiola is lucky to still be in a job at Manchester City. He wrote: ‘Pep Guardiola is lucky to…
Romelu Lukaku’s own goal handed Sevilla a record-extending sixth Europa League triumph as Inter Milan’s hopes died in agonising fashion. The Belgium international, who had put his side ahead with a fifth-minute penalty, stabbed Diego Carlos’ 74th-minute acrobatic effort into his own net at the RheinEnergieStadion as the LaLiga outfit fought back to win a…
Date published: Friday 21st August 2020 4:17 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants Man Utd to target three Juventus players this summer, according to reports in Italy. Jadon Sancho is the Red Devils’ primary summer target but the August 10th deadline for a deal set by the Bundesliga club passed without any kind of negotiation or resolution. That…
Home All The News Man City ‘step on accelerator’ as they look to hijack Liverpool deal Date published: Friday 21st August 2020 3:40 Manchester City are looking to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara ahead of Liverpool this summer, according to reports. Reports over the weekend suggested Liverpool have agreed personal terms on a four-year deal with…
Manchester United have enjoyed unprecedented success in the Premier League era – but what became of their first Xl from the inaugural season? United played Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in August 1992, with Brian Deane’s brace securing a 2-1 win for the home side. We’ve taken a look back at their side from that day to see…
Home All The News Maguire ‘to be charged with aggravated assault’ after alleged ‘brawl’ Date published: Friday 21st August 2020 3:13 Man Utd captain Harry Maguire will be “charged with aggravated assault” after an alleged “brawl” in Mykonos, according to a police spokesperson. The 27-year-old, who is the world’s most expensive defender following his £80million move…
Chelsea were unable to sign anybody last summer due to their transfer ban – but they still sold and released plenty of players in 2019. Frank Lampard placed his faith in Chelsea’s young players in 2019-20, but what has come of the players who decided to leave or were deemed surplus to requirements? After looking at the academy graduates…
Man Utd could offer goalkeeper Sergio Romero as part of a deal to convince Aston Villa to sell Jack Grealish, according to reports. Aaron Ramsdale’s £18.5m move to Sheffield United was confirmed on Wednesday evening, ending their interest in bringing Dean Henderson back to Bramall Lane on loan next season. That could mean Henderson will…
Date published: Thursday 20th August 2020 2:58 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to give Douglas Costa a starting berth if Man Utd can agree a deal to sign the winger, according to reports. Brazilian winger Costa appears to have no future in Turin, having fallen down the pecking order. Recently, the Red Devils outlined him as…
Pat Nevin played for Chelsea and Everton and represented Scotland at Euro 92 – but he ranks his season playing in the Anglo-Italian Cup for Tranmere as one of the most enjoyable of his entire career. The Anglo-Italian Cup, originally formed in the 70s, was a madcap tournament that saw clubs from second-tier English and…