Wenger compares Pogba to seven other ‘great players’

Arsene Wenger says it is Paul Pogba‘s “destiny” to be criticised as he is a “great player”. Pogba is Manchester United’s second top goalscorer this season, with his five strikes only bettered by Anthony Martial’s six. The Frenchman has still been questioned in most quarters however, and was even named as a Champions League loser …

Pellegrini confirms Nasri interest; rules out Arnautovic sale

West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he hopes to sign Samir Nasri in January and insisted Marko Arnautovic is going nowhere. Midfielder Nasri, who played for Pellegrini at Manchester City, is training with the Hammers to build up his fitness following an 18-month doping ban. Pellegrini needs reinforcements to his injury-hit West Ham squad …

Rooney tribute is not the English way, but that’s OK

Wayne Rooney last played for England a little over two years ago, yet seeing him take to the field at Wembley on Thursday night will feel like a relic from another age. Given England’s recent success [pause for the sniggering of certain other European countries], and particularly given the recent emphasis on promoting young players …

Why is it Mourinho’s fault that Pogba doesn’t give a f*ck?

Click:赴日招聘 Send your thoughts to [email protected]   How is it Jose’s fault? Far be it for me to be Devils Advocate but I’m going against most “United” fans who mail in to F365. Jose isn’t perfect by any means but when World Cup winner and so called talisman Paul Pogba ponces around the field like …

Gomez to miss up to six weeks with lower leg fracture

Liverpool have confirmed that Joe Gomez suffered a lower leg fracture during Wednesday’s Premier League victory over Burnley. And the Reds say initial indications suggest he could be sidelined for up to six weeks. England defender Gomez was carried off midway through the first half at Turf Moor following a challenge with Ben Mee, with …

Nations League: Croatia stun Spain, Chelsea outcast scores

Tin Jedvaj plundered a last-gasp winner to revive Croatia’s hopes of reaching the Nations League finals as Spain fell to a dramatic 3-2 defeat in Zagreb. The game was goalless until Andrej Kramaric tucked Ivan Perisic’s headed pass beyond David De Gea in the 54th minute, and Spain responded immediately as Dani Ceballos recorded his …

Mediawatch special: Arsenal, ‘hippy crack’ and The Sun

Where to start with The Sun’s front page? As tempting as it is to simply scream into a paper bag at a national newspaper’s front page being given over to the phenomenon of young men having entirely legal fun in their own free time, this sh*t needs pulling apart. So we start with the phrase …

Holding to miss rest of season with knee ligament injury

Arsenal defender Rob Holding to set to miss the rest of the season after the club announced he has sustained cruciate ligament damage. The worst was feared after Holding suffered the injury during the first half of Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford and has now been confirmed. A statement on arsenal.com …

Poch would prefer not to lose players to internationals

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino would prefer not to send his players on international duty if he had the choice. Spurs are battling their way through a hectic run of five games in 13 days, culminating in Saturday’s Premier League trip to Crystal Palace. They have had to do it with a lengthy injury list, which …