Eden Hazard named in Roberto Martinez’s Belgium squad for matches against England, Iceland and Switzerland… despite Real Madrid star limping off against Inter Milan Captain Eden Hazard has been named in Roberto Martinez’s Belgium squad The Real Madrid winger was substituted in midweek after picking up a knock But the 29-year-old is said to be … Read more
Arsenal ‘lining up January move for RB Salzburg’s Dominik Szoboszlai as agent confirms Gunners interest’ with Mikel Arteta pursuing midfield creativity after missing out on Lyon’s Houssem Aouar Midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai was linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer The 20-year-old Hungarian international opted to stay with Red Bull Salzburg But Mikel Arteta … Read more
Arsenal ‘lining up January move for RB Salzburg’s Dominik Szoboszlai as agent confirms Gunners interest’ with Mikel Arteta pursuing midfield creativity after missing out on Lyon’s Houssem Aouar Midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai was linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer The 20-year-old Hungarian international opted to stay with Red Bull Salzburg But Mikel Arteta … Read more
‘It didn’t affect me’: Frank Lampard insists he was ‘not surprised’ by Jose Mourinho’s claim that ‘some Chelsea players’ dive as Tottenham boss defended Harry Kane winning a penalty against Brighton last weekend Harry Kane was criticised in some quarters after winning a penalty last weekend Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho staunchly defended his player in the … Read more
‘Stop the count!’: Southampton poke fun at US election saga with cheeky call to have Premier League table finalised with Ralph Hasenhuttl’s team sitting top as they reference Donald Trump’s voting demands Southampton have cheekily taken aim at Donald Trump after their Newcastle win The Saints are top of the Premier League table for the … Read more
AHEAD OF THE GAME: Leicester City’s Wes Morgan in line for PFA role while imminent £60m Derby County takeover by Abu Dhabi businessman baffles Newcastle and Bournemouth Wes Morgan may help choose the PFA’s new chief executive in a four-man group Derby County’s new £60m takeover has stunned Newcastle and Bournemouth Wilfried Zaha could end … Read more
Until this season, the average number of penalties per Premier League campaign was 88. But with 36 awarded in 68 games already, we are due more than 200 in 2020-21. What has stood out when watching matches is that referees are having to make five or six big decisions a game. When I was in … Read more
‘It would be a good chance to let a few players recover’: Neymar and Kylian Mbappe’s international call-ups questioned by PSG boss Thomas Tuchel with injured forwards set to join up with Brazil and France squads Thomas Tuchel questioned Neymar and Kylian Mbappe’s international call-ups Both players missed PSG’s Champions League defeat by RB Leipzig … Read more
‘It’s scary what we’re doing at the moment’: Jubilant Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl hails his side as Saints go top of the Premier League for the first time after beating Newcastle Southampton are leading the English top-flight for the first time since 1988 Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side beat Newcastle 2-0 on Friday evening at St Mary’s … Read more
‘We hope that it’s not too bad’: Newcastle sweating over Callum Wilson’s hamstring problem as Steve Bruce confirms striker will have scan after limping off the Magpies’ 2-0 loss to Southampton on Friday night Newcastle were haplessly beaten 2-0 by high-flying Southampton on Friday Goals from Che Adams and Stuart Armstrong have the Saints a … Read more
The extension of main tour events in Australia through to mid-February is being strongly considered as tennis continues to grapple with the fallout from the Coronavirus crisis. Tennis Australia is prepared to lay on more tournaments after next season’s opening Grand Slam if requested by the ATP and WTA Tours, who remain unsure about whether … Read more
‘We have planted a seed, the tree is growing’: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s bizarre terminology ahead of Everton clash shows the Manchester Untied boss is turning into Eric Cantona Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under intense pressure The Red Devils have lost back-to-back games in a difficult week for the club Solskjaer dismissed pressure … Read more
Richard Wigglesworth moves on from his part in Barbarians saga as 37-year-old agrees Leicester move and targets triple-century of Premiership games Richard Wigglesworth was among players who breach Covid-19 protocols He has moved on from Barbarians controversy by signing with Leicester Veteran scrum-half is 37 but still going strong and Tigers snapped him up By … Read more