Liverpool boss Klopp urged to drop Alisson after Leicester howler
Ally McCoist has urged Jurgen Klopp to drop Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson for “a few games” after his poor performance in their 3-1 loss to Leicester City. The Brazilian goalkeeper was instrumental in the Reds’ title triumph last season but he followed up two well-publicised mistakes against Manchester City last week with another gaffe at the…
‘Disastrous’ Man Utd loanee could be sent back to Old Trafford
Diogo Dalot is likely to return to Man Utd in the summer after his loan spell with AC Milan took a turn for the worse over the weekend, according to reports. The right-back joined the Italian club on a season-long loan deal in October after failing to get enough playing time under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer…
Ferguson keeping an eye on Lingard, Moyes reveals
Sir Alex Ferguson has been in touch with David Moyes to ask how Jesse Lingard is settling in at West Ham. Lingard did not make his first-team debut for Manchester United during Ferguson’s time at the club. But the midfielder was in and around the first team before he called time on his managerial career.…
Ziyech ‘considering Chelsea future’ because of Tuchel
Hakim Ziyech is reportedly ‘considering his future’ at Chelsea. Having arrived at Stamford Bridge in the summer, the winger has played just 11 times in the Premier League this season. MAILBOX: VAR ‘robbing’ Liverpool of title tilt; blame Mane, not Thiago Corriere dello Sport claims the 27-year-old is ‘worried’ about spending too much time on…
Man City 3-0 Spurs: Gundogan strikes again
Ilkay Gundogan struck a second-half double as Premier League leaders Man City powered to a record-extending 16th successive win with a 3-0 success over Tottenham. The in-form German, fresh from being named as the player of the month for January, took his goal tally for the season to 13 as he added to Rodri’s 23rd-minute…
Rodgers hails ‘superb reaction’ as Leicester stun Liverpool
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has praised his team for their ‘superb reaction’ as they came from behind to beat Liverpool 3-1. The Foxes went behind in the second half as Mo Salah sent his shot past Kasper Schmeichel, following a brilliant assist by Roberto Firmino. Leicester brought things level through James Maddison in the 78th…
Arsenal boss Arteta: ‘I’m not a Bielsa disciple’
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admits he can learn plenty from Marcelo Bielsa despite not being a “disciple” of the Leeds boss. Bielsa takes his side to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon looking to claim a famous win for Leeds – who are enjoying their first season back in the Premier League following a 16-year…
Schumacher preparations for F1 debut hit by COVID
Mick Schumacher has revealed how the preparations for his Formula 1 race debut with Haas next month have been hit by the ongoing coronavirus situation across Europe. “Because of the COVID situation, I can’t do very much other than train,” he told Sky Sport Deutschland this week. “My preparation is going well on the physical…
Arsenal discover Real asking price for midfielder Ceballos
Arsenal will have to pay €25 million (£22 million) if they want to sign Dani Ceballos permanently from Real Madrid, according to reports. The midfielder first joined the Gunners on loan in July 2019, before extending the deal last summer. He is thought to have a good relationship with manager Mikel Arteta, sparking rumours of a…
Mouirnho won’t be buying Spurs’ Carabao Cup final tat
Jose Mourinho has no issue with Tottenham selling merchandise to mark their Carabao Cup Final appearance but will not be dipping into his own pocket to purchase any. Saturday’s Premier League clash at the Etihad between Manchester City and Spurs will act as a dress rehearsal for the first final of the season later this…