Great football comebacks to inspire Burton Albion in Carabao Cup semi-final against Manchester City

Even the most optimistic Burton Albion fan (and there probably aren’t that many around) could not possibly see how their side could overturn a 9-0 deficit against Manchester City, one of the finest teams in world football. Manager Nigel Clough is not holding out hope. “Manchester City are coming to town, one of the best teams …

Newcastle United news: Richard Keys tells Rafa Benitez to ‘spend some of his own money’ if he loves Magpies

Richard Keys has told Rafa Benitez to ‘spend his own money’ on Newcastle United if he truly loves the club as much as he says. Keys, the beIN SPORTS pundit, used social media website Twitter to comment on a row that has begun between Newcastle’s supporters and Rio Ferdinand, the former Manchester United and England …

Christian Eriksen ‘unlikely to sign new Tottenham contract’ with reports he wants Real Madrid move

Christian Eriksen future at Tottenham looks increasingly uncertain. According to Spanish publication AS, the Spurs playmaker is unlikely to sign a new deal with the Premier League club as he is eager to join Real Madrid. Eriksen’s current contract expires in 18 months and he has stalled on the offer of a new deal. The 26-year-old is now claimed …

Harry Kane’s injury could lead to Tottenham ‘nosediving’, says former Premier League midfielder Dietmar Hamann

Click:Oily scalp treatment Former Premier League midfielder Dietmar Hamann has given a bleak prediction for Tottenham in the wake of Harry Kane’s injury, claiming he can see Spurs “nosediving” in the striker’s absence. Kane has been ruled out until March after damaging ligaments in his ankle right at the end of the 1-0 defeat to Manchester …

Frank Lampard rubbishes reports of spying during his time at Chelsea

Frank Lampard insists spying tactics were not used during his time at Chelsea. The Derby boss reacted furiously to Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa employing someone to watch Derby’s training session ahead of their game. Shortly after the Leeds game, which ended in a 2-0 defeat for Derby, a 2011 Telegraph interview with Andre Villas-Boas resurfaced, …

Troy Deeney charged by FA for saying referee had “bottled it on a few occasions” in Watford’s draw with Bournemouth

Troy Deeney has been charged by the Football Association following his comments about the referee in Watford’s 3-3 draw with Bournemouth. Deeney was critical of David Coote’s performance and stated in a post-match interview that the official had “bottled it on a few occasions”. Deeney said in the interview: “Abdoulaye Doucoure probably did get lucky …

Chelsea news: Callum Hudson-Odoi will NOT sign new deal at Stamford Bridge, with youngster prepared to run his contract down

Callum Hudson-Odoi will refuse to sign a new deal at Chelsea and is prepared to run down his contract if the club’s hierarchy continue to block his move to Bayern Munich. Hudson-Odoi, 18, has become increasingly frustrated by a lack of first-team opportunities this season under Maurizio Sarri and thus wants to leave the club …

Arsenal transfer latest: Eight stars who could replace Mesut Ozil in the summer including Bundesliga wonderkids and Real Madrid star

Mesut Ozil’s Arsenal career appears to be in jeopardy just 12 months after signing a lucrative new deal. The German midfielder was completely left out of the squad in the 1-0 defeat to West Ham United by boss Unai Emery. Although the Gunners looked devoid of ideas at times at the London Stadium, Emery seems …

Nigel Clough on what dad, Brian, would have told him after Burton Albion’s 9-0 defeat to Manchester City

Nigel Clough is well aware ‘the game is over’ as League One Burton Albion prepare to host Manchester City in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. Instead of planning for a miraculous giant-killing, the manager has told his players to just enjoy 90 minutes against one of the best teams in the world. …

Manchester United transfer news: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants rid of Marouane Fellaini having made the club ‘United’ again

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appears to be preparing for life as Manchester United’s full-time manager and wants to start by offloading deadwood. That’s according to talkSPORT host Jim White, who is one of many to note the change in mood at Old Trafford since Solskjaer took the reins following Jose Mourinho’s dismissal. When given the job …