Sarri does not expect Morata injury to be long-term

It was initially feared the Chelsea striker had suffered a serious knee injury after he was replaced in the first-half of the club’s Europe League tie Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri has suggested that Alvaro Morata’s injury may not be as serious as first imagined. The striker was withdrawn just before half-time in Chelsea’s Europa League…

Supersub Shaqiri the bargain of the season as Swiss star puts Man Utd to sword

Liverpool’s Swiss star emerged from the bench to see off Jose Mourinho’s men after a hard-fought contest at Anfield “Santa is a Liverpool fan,” read the scarf on sale outside the Kop. How apt. This was the gift every Red wanted. Christmas is a time for bargains, but you won’t find many better than the…

'He has a lot of qualities' – Hasenhuttl wary of Aubameyang threat

With a fine record against the Saints’ manager, the Premier League’s joint-top scorer will be watched closely when the Gunners travel to St Mary’s Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has identified Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Arsenal’s main threat ahead of their Premier League clash on Sunday. The Gabon international is the joint-top scorer in the English top…

Manchester City v Everton: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview

Both sides will want to bounce back from disappointing results last time out when they kick-off another busy weekend of Premier League football Manchester City will look to return to the top of the Premier League when they welcome Everton to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s side dropped to second in the table…

Lukaku set to miss Solskjaer's first game in charge of Man Utd against Cardiff

The Belgian forward appears to be unavailable for the Norwegian first match in temporary charge of the Red Devils on Saturday Romelu Lukaku is set to miss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first game in charge of Manchester United against Cardiff City on Saturday. The former United striker was asked about the Belgian’s availability at his first press…

Liverpool Team News: Injuries, suspensions and line-up vs Wolves

The Reds can open up a four-point gap on reigning champions Manchester City with victory over Wolves The Liverpool bandwagon rolls into Molineux this weekend, as Jurgen Klopp’s team look to guarantee top spot in the Premier League for Christmas. A victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers will do the job for the Reds, who can open…

Central Coast Mariners 1 Perth Glory 4: Snapped goalpost unable to stop visitors returning to top

Perth Glory’s return to the top of the A-League was delayed by a snapped goalpost, but they eventually beat Central Coast Mariners 4-1. A snapped goalpost could not stop Perth Glory as they ended 2018 top of the A-League courtesy of a 4-1 win at Central Coast Mariners.  Andy Keogh powered a rebound into an…

‘I’d be sacked if I just won the Carabao Cup’ – Pochettino more interested in Premier League glory

The Spurs boss wants silverware, but admitted the importance of the cups is less important than the league or Europe Mauricio Pochettino says his goal is to win the Premier League and Champions League, believing he would be sacked if he did not field a title contender while winning domestic cups. Tottenham’s next two matches…

'Break the bank for him!' – Sarri urged to re-sign Diego Costa

Chelsea have been told they should be looking to splash out on their former forward and seal a second big-money agreement with Atletico Madrid Peter Crouch has suggested that Maurizio Sarri “breaks the bank” to bring striker Diego Costa back to Stamford Bridge. The Stoke City striker is adamant that the return of the Brazil-born…