Pepe sent off for 16th time in career after wildly lashing out

Pepe goes out swinging! Porto captain is sent off for a SIXTEENTH time in his career after wildly lashing out at Matheus Reis during his side’s 2-0 defeat at title rivals Sporting Lisbon Pepe was incensed after being sent off in a controversial VAR incident The defender swung his arm out at Matheus Reis as […]

Arsenal 'recruit highly-regarded Real Madrid scout Paulo Xavier'

Arsenal ‘recruit highly-regarded Real Madrid scout Paulo Xavier’ as they look to unearth gems in South America to boost Mikel Arteta’s squad Xavier previously worked alongside Arsenal’s sporting director Edu in Brazil He will cover South America for the Gunners alongside two other scouts Mikel Arteta booked again, other bosses getting yellows. If you are […]

Raphael Varane 'wants to extend his Man United contract'

Raphael Varane ‘wants to extend his Man United contract’ after impressing on his return to Erik ten Hag’s team… despite the Frenchman being free to negotiate with foreign clubs in January Varane impressed at the heart of Man United’s defence against Liverpool The defender is reportedly keen to trigger a one-year extension to his contract  It’s […]

TRANSFER GOSSIP: Manchester United watch top striker target again

TRANSFER GOSSIP: Manchester United watch top striker target again – but could face competition for him – as Lyon eye loan for Chelsea’s Benoit Badiashile and five clubs chase Ian Maatsen It comes as United’s transfer chief John Murtough held talks in Saudi Arabia Two Chelsea defenders could be on the move during the January […]

On this day in 2009: Mark Hughes sacked as Manchester City manager

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 Mark Hughes was sacked as Manchester City manager on this day in 2009, paying the price for a run of two wins in […]