Valverde reacts to Liverpool target Dembele’s poor timekeeping

Ernesto Valverde has laughed off reports that Ousmane Dembele arrived at Barcelona training late yet again. The forward has been linked with moves to Liverpool and Arsenal in recent times with the Gunners’ head of recruitment Sven Mislintat talking him up last week. Dembele is reportedly unhappy at a club who are convinced he has …

Mourinho sends a message to Neville after Arsenal draw

Jose Mourinho had a message for Gary Neville about youngster Diogo Dalot after Manchester United’s 2-2 draw at home to Arsenal. After a positive opening by United, David De Gea allowed Shkodran Mustafi’s header to slip through his hands, with Ander Herrera failing to clear in time on the line. Arsenal’s second goal saw Marcos …

Man City are not the best side in Europe – Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has thanked Maurizio Sarri for his kind words but dismissed the idea that his Manchester City side are the best in Europe. The Citizens face Chelsea at the weekend hoping to continue their impressive unbeaten start to the season that sees them two points clear of nearest challengers Liverpool in the Premier League. …

Pochettino provides update on Eriksen contract situation

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says the club is working hard to get Christian Eriksen to commit his future to the club. Eriksen, who has been linked with moves to Barcelona and Real Madrid, still has 18 months to run on his current deal, but Spurs are keen to make him their latest star to sign …

Savage: Man Utd only have the FA Cup to play for

Robbie Savage doesn’t think Manchester United have much to play for this season after watching them draw 2-2 at home to Arsenal. The result leaves the Red Devils eight points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, while they are an incredible 18 points off leaders Manchester City. And Savage, who has already hit out at United once this …

Three PL clubs opposed to £5m Scudamore bonus revealed

Three of the Premier League clubs opposed to Richard Scudamore’s proposed £5million bonus have been revealed. Scudamore is stepping down as Premier League chief executive at the end of this year, drawing to a close a successful reign of almost 20 years. As part of his farewell, Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has put forward the idea …

An intro to Ralph Hasenhuttl – the Alpine Klopp…

Ralph Hasenhuttl looks likely to replace Mark Hughes as Southampton manager, with the former RB Leipzig coach set to be appointed ahead of the Cardiff clash this weekend.  Hasenhuttl is a 51-year-old Austrian coach, born in Graz. Here are a few other things you may or may not have known about the prospective Saint…   …

Souness not convinced by two of Klopp’s Liverpool signings

Liverpool great Graeme Souness has revealed why he believes that Jurgen Klopp’s men have not hit top form so far this season. Souness described their midfield as “pedestrian” despite a stunning late win against Everton in Sunday’s Merseyside derby. A 96th-minute winner from Divock Origi gave the Reds all three points as the Belgian capitalised …

Dyche responds to Klopp’s ‘aggressive’ approach comments

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has hit back at Jurgen Klopp after the Liverpool boss bemoaned the Clarets’ physical approach at Turf Moor on Wednesday night. Liverpool eventually ran out 3-1 winners after bringing Roberto Firmino and Mo Salah off the bench in the second half. The Reds though endured a scare after falling behind to …