Jurgen Klopp hails Roy Hodgson as his 'inspiration' in management

Jurgen Klopp hails Roy Hodgson as his ‘inspiration’ in management ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Crystal Palace… but jokes he won’t be going until 76 like the Eagles boss Roy Hodgson is an inspiration for Jurgen Klopp’s football management career  Klopp even managed to mention him in the same breath as Arrigo Sacchi There’s a […]

Erik ten Hag hails Harry Maguire after defender wins Premier League award

Harry Maguire came close to leaving Manchester United in the summer but has performed well of late Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay are […]

Mauricio Pochettino insists pressure is always ‘massive’ at Chelsea

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Thanks for signing up to the Football email Mauricio Pochettino admitted the pressure to perform is massive at Chelsea after the Blues’ lacklustre performance during their 2-1 defeat at Manchester United. […]

Alisson could return for Liverpool against Palace after hamstring blow

Jurgen Klopp reveals Alisson could return for Liverpool against Crystal Palace after suffering hamstring injury but says Alexis Mac Allister is unlikely to feature… as he claims injured Joel Matip has a chance of earning a new deal Goalkeeper Alisson has been out since last month after hamstring problem   Klopp said Alexis Mac Allister needed […]

Pogba's lawyers 'will try to secure a two-year ban' in his doping case

Paul Pogba’s lawyers ‘will try to secure a two-year ban’ in his doping case, set to be heard in January, as potential four-year ban looms for Juventus star Paul Pogba tested positive for a prohibited substance back in August  The player’s lawyers will look for a reduced ban ahead of his January hearing  It will […]

Odegaard warned as Rice tipped to become Arsenal’s own Van Dijk

Declan Rice opens up on Arsenal move Jamie Carragher believes it is an inevitability that Declan Rice succeeds Martin Odegaard as Arsenal’s captain and become for the Gunners what Virgil van Dijk has been for Liverpool. The 24-year-old has somehow made his £105million price tag look like a bargain this season. Whether it’s propping up […]