Manchester City needed to win Sunday’s derby to keep the pressure on Liverpool and Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. For Manchester United, it was more about local pride, particularly after a 6-3 defeat in this fixture last season. We know what to expect from these games these days. City will have lots … Read more
Paul Pogba has been suspended from football for four years after a failed anti-doping test. Juventus midfielder Pogba, 30, was initially handed a provisional suspension by NADO (the Italian Anti-Doping Organisation) in September after the failed test, which followed his side’s 3-0 win at Udinese on August 20. FIFA’s guidelines for suspensions on players who … Read more
Manchester United v Fulham was supposed to be one of the more predictable fixtures in English football. The London side had not won at Old Trafford since 2003. In the last 18 fixtures between these two sides in all competitions, United had been victorious on 15 occasions, drawing the remaining three. Fulham had won only … Read more
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have completed their purchase of a minority stake in Manchester United. United confirmed in December that a deal had been agreed for Ratcliffe to take a 25 per cent stake in the club, with the Glazer family diluting their shares, rather than leaving altogether. Ratcliffe’s petrochemicals company INEOS is buying … Read more
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez will not need surgery on the right knee injury he sustained against West Ham United on Sunday but is expected to be out for around eight weeks. Martinez, 26, sprained a medial collateral ligament in the knee — from which recovery times can vary — during a collision with West … Read more
Not over Real Betis are still hoping their deal for West Ham midfielder Pablo Fornals will go through, according to reports in Spain. Spanish outlet Relevo claim Fornals’ move to LaLiga is ‘not 100 per cent closed’ and this morning Betis officials still hold hope the transfer will be allowed to progress. For the second … Read more
Lyon hit out at West Ham over Benrahma Lyon have slammed West Ham over the failed transfer of Said Benrahma – and stated their pursuit of the winger isn’t over. A statement read: “Olympique Lyonnais were delighted to welcome Saïd Benrahma to Lyon this Thursday to finalize his transfer from West Ham. “The two clubs … Read more
Ten Hag on Rashford Erik ten Hag has responded to questions about Marcus Rashford in his press conference this afternoon, where he explained the difference between his situation and Jadon Sancho’s. The Manchester United said the reason it’s different is because Rashford apologised and took responsibility for his actions, after being caught vising a nightclub … Read more
Alonso responds to Liverpool links Xabi Alonso has played down the early talk of him being the man to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager. The Bayer Leverkusen boss has just held a press conference in what was strange timing for the coach, giving reports the perfect chance to quiz him on the Liverpool links. … Read more
DONE DEAL Sheffield United have announced the signing of Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Ivo Grbic. The 28-year-old has joined the Bramall Lane club for an undisclosed fee on a deal until 2027, and could make his debut in Saturday’s FA Cup clash with Brighton. Grbic was involved in Croatia’s 2022 World Cup squad but has found … Read more