Howard and Donovan push back on Guardiola as USMNT links gather pace
Mauricio Pochettino’s return to the Premier League has set the United States men’s national team on the hunt for a new head coach. U.S. Soccer confirmed that the Argentine will step down after the two-legged Concacaf Nations League quarter-final against Haiti. Pep Guardiola has emerged as one of the names in the frame. The Spaniard […]
Pochettino’s Man United reign begins against Liverpool at Anfield
Mauricio Pochettino will take charge of Manchester United for the first time against Liverpool after the club announced his appointment as Michael Carrick’s successor. Pochettino takes over with United 18th in the Premier League after just one win in ten games. A 4–4 draw with Aston Villa was Carrick’s final match before he was sacked. […]
Harry Kane sets sights on top spot as England seek revenge in Spain
Harry Kane has set his sights on winning England’s Nations League group after firing his side to victory over Croatia. England now have the chance to avenge their defeat to Spain in the reverse fixture and snatch top spot on the final matchday. The England captain scored the winner from the penalty spot in a […]
Pierre Sage lands £6m Palace payout and closes in on Lens return
Crystal Palace have sacked Pierre Sage just months after bringing him in from Lens, ending a brief spell in charge for the French coach who led one of Ligue 1’s standout teams last season. His departure has paved the way for a return to his former club. Sage’s time in London lasted 16 games in […]
Bruno Fernandes turns down improved Man United contract offer
Bruno Fernandes has turned down a second offer to extend his Manchester United contract, dealing a blow to the club’s efforts to keep their captain as they prepare for a change of manager and his current deal enters its final months. Laurie Whitwell and Adam Crafton of The Athletic reported that United improved their offer […]
Pochettino ready to pay $10m out of his own pocket for Man United job
Mauricio Pochettino is edging closer to a Premier League return with Manchester United after talks with the club’s hierarchy advanced. United are moving towards sacking Michael Carrick after a poor start left them 18th with just one win in 10 games. According to The Athletic, Pochettino has emerged as United’s first choice to replace Carrick […]
Zubimendi plays down Arsenal exit talk as Madrid clubs circle
Martín Zubimendi’s fortunes at Arsenal have changed in a matter of months. A key figure in last season’s Premier League title triumph, the midfielder reached the November international break without a single league start this campaign. His lack of playing time has revived speculation about a return to Spain. According to The Independent, Real Madrid […]
Pochettino tops Man United’s shortlist as Carrick faces the sack
Mauricio Pochettino is Manchester United’s first choice to succeed Michael Carrick, according to ESPN. The United States head coach leads a shortlist that also includes Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann. The Athletic’s latest report says Carrick is likely to be sacked before the end of the international break. United officials have already begun weighing up […]
Chelsea issue Fantasy Premier League warning after fans spot João Pedro injury clue
Chelsea have warned players and staff that their Fantasy Premier League selections could give away confidential team information after fans picked up on a player’s absence before it was announced. According to The Athletic, Chelsea sent an internal message to staff warning that even small changes to their fantasy teams could allow fans to work […]
Man United snatch 4–4 draw with Villa but stay in the relegation zone
Manchester United scored twice in stoppage time to salvage a dramatic 4–4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford, coming back from two goals down for the second time in less than a week. Alysson and Nicolas Jackson put Villa 2–0 up inside three minutes and 40 seconds, the fastest United have ever fallen two […]