Ian Wright made an OBE in birthday honours list Arsenal hero Ian Wright has revealed he plans to watch Gunners ace Charlie Patino live in the flesh when he quits Match of the Day. Wright will leave his role as a pundit on the BBC’s flagship football show more than 20 years after he became […]
Premier League on for record season not seen since Gerrard slip cost Liverpool
Top spot in the Premier League is proving a hot potato this season. It isn’t even Christmas yet and the lead in the title race has already changed hands a remarkable 13 times. There is a welcome fluidity about the top of the table which promises a stock car race to the chequered flag in […]
Chelsea could drop three players v Newcastle as Christopher Nkunku set for debut
'No fear at home' | Mauricio Pochettino reviews Chelsea's win against Sheffield United Mauricio Pochettino may decide to swap out three of the players who started Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Sheffield United for the visit of Newcastle on Tuesday. The Blues are vying for a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals and it represents one […]
Lewis Hall can play for Newcastle against parent club Chelsea in cup
The little-known rule which means Lewis Hall can play for Newcastle against parent club Chelsea in Carabao Cup quarter-final Players are unable to play against parent clubs in Premier League or FA Cup However, teams can secure special dispensation in the Carabao Cup Mikel Arteta booked again, other bosses getting yellows. If you are going to […]
Glazer family’s NFL actions say it all about their attitude towards Man Utd
To Manchester United fans, the Glazer family are heartless, absentee owners who have overseen a nosedive from the pinnacle of world football to also-ran status across two decades in charge. Supporters of the NFL franchise Tampa Bay Buccaneers may have a different perspective, however. While the Glazers are seldom heard from when it comes to […]
Rooney taunted with Vardy masks by Leicester fans at ‘Wagatha Christie derby’
Bookmark For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter We have more newsletters Leicester City fans taunted Birmingham City manager Wayne Rooney by wearing Jamie Vardy masks in the stands. Rooney's side were hosting the Foxes in a clash […]
Boozy Sunderland v Newcastle mixed fanzone event ‘deserves a live stream’
An all-you-can-drink fanzone is being set up for Newcastle's FA Cup clash with Sunderland and fans are desperate for it to be livestreamed. The north east clubs will go head to head for the first time since 2016 when they meet at the Stadium of Light next month and supporters of both teams are being […]
Raphael Varane shows true feelings of playing next to Evans in Man Utd defence
‘I am very proud of this team’ | Erik ten Hag reviews Man Utd’s 0-0 draw at Liverpool Manchester United defender Raphael Varane was keen to highlight his partnership with Jonny Evans was key for him to perform well against Liverpool over the weekend. The defensive duo kept the Reds’ attack quiet in their shock […]
Chelsea forgotten man Trevoh Chalobah eyed by Premier League rivals
Crystal Palace are among the clubs interested in a January deal for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, Express Sport understands. Chalobah has missed the majority of the season with a thigh injury but is getting closer to full fitness. The 24-year-old has not played a minute of competitive football under new Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino. […]
Winter says VAR has created a 'powderkeg' of anger towards officials
EXCLUSIVE Ex-Premier League referee Jeff Winter says VAR has created a ‘powderkeg’ of anger towards officials after yet another weekend of shameful dissent and bad behaviour by top-flight players and managers Mail Sport has launched a major campaign to stamp out abuse at all levels Winter was a Premier League referee for a decade but […]