Manchester City news: Raheem Sterling sends inspirational letter to young fan who was racially abused

Raheem Sterling has written a letter offering encouragement and support to a young football fan who suffered racial abuse. Ethan Ross, who was the victim of racism, received the letter after his grandmother Sue, had contacted the Manchester City star. In his letter, along with a signed photo, Sterling told Ethan he is both ‘strong’ and ‘brave’ …

Every word of Unai Emery’s Arsenal press conference: Suarez transfer update, permanent deals claim, West Ham clash, Ramsey future

Arsenal return to Premier League action this weekend with a trip across London to face West Ham. Gunners boss Unai Emery has fielded the media’s questions ahead of the top-flight clash, discussing his injury situation and January transfer plans. The Spaniard remained coy on specific targets but has revealed the club will only be able …

Nottingham Forest manager latest: Slavisa Jokanovic favourite with ex-Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim linked

Former Watford and Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic is now the favourite to replace Aitor Karanka at Nottingham Forest. The Tricky Trees and Karanka parted ways on Friday morning after the Spaniard asked to be released from his contract. The scramble to appoint a new boss is likely to be swift with the club in the …

Eden Hazard transfer: Chelsea will demand £100m from Real Madrid if Belgian star decides to leave in the summer

Chelsea will slap a £100million price tag on Eden Hazard if their star man decides he wants to join Real Madrid in the summer transfer window, claim reports. The Belgian star will only have a year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge in the summer, but the Blues will not allow their star man …

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster defends David de Gea over criticism of his Manchester United display against Tottenham

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster has leapt to the defence of David de Gea after the goalkeeper’s display in Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Tottenham on Sunday. De Gea was in inspired form, making 11 second-half saves to secure Ole Gunnar Solskjaer his sixth successive win as United’s caretaker manager. And Foster, who spent five years …

Liverpool told transfer target James Tarkowski will cost £50m as Reds look to fix defensive crisis

Burnley will ask clubs interested in James Tarkowski for £50m, with Liverpool looking to solve their centre-back crisis. The Reds were interested in the 26-year-old, whose contract runs until 2022, last summer but he stayed put at Turf Moor. Jurgen Klopp’s side need strengthening in defence following the hamstring injury suffered by Dejan Lovren in the …

David Wagner: Huddersfield Town boss leaves Premier League club by mutual consent

David Wagner has left his role as Huddersfield Town manager by mutual consent, the Premier League club have announced. Huddersfield currently sit bottom of the top flight after battling to a goalless draw at Cardiff on Saturday which halted the club’s record of nine straight defeats. “David Wagner has departed his role as head coach of …

Blackburn vs Newcastle: Confirmed team news and live radio commentary for FA Cup replay

Rafael Benitez has stuck to his policy of mass-rotation in the FA Cup as Newcastle prepare for their third round replay against Blackburn. The first clash ended in a 1-1 draw after Matt Ritchie struck late to save the Magpies from potential embarrassment. Only three players have kept their place from the 2-1 defeat to …

Who is Troy Parrott? The 16-year-old Tottenham ace who could replace crocked Harry Kane

Tottenham’s worst fears have been realised – a serious injury to Harry Kane. The England captain suffered an ankle injury in the dying moments of Spurs’ defeat to Manchester United on Sunday and is now set to be out of action until March. With Son Heung-min away at the Asian Cup, Fernando Llorente ageing and …

Manchester United legends Roy Keane and Eric Cantona are both misunderstood, claims Lee Sharpe

Former Manchester United star Lee Sharpe has revealed that, while Roy Keane was a ‘psychopath’ on the pitch, he was actually a lot less serious than people might think. The pair were team-mates at Old Trafford under Sir Alex Ferguson in the 1990s and enjoyed great success together. And despite Keane’s reputation as an uncompromising, …