Category: Football

Roared on by their fired-up capacity crowd, Blues made a lively start. Koji Myoshi twice tested Norwich keeper Angus Gunn, the first of which needed a fingertip save, while Paik was halted at close range and Keshi Anderson twice had efforts charged down. Blues keeper John Ruddy had to be alert to deny Marcelino Nunez...

If there is one thing Jurgen Klopp will not miss about English football, it is the Premier League’s early kick-off on a Saturday. The Liverpool boss has made no secret of his dislike for the 12.30pm kick-off time, and referred to it in 2018 as the “breakfast” slot, external. Klopp took aim at the Premier...

As Spurs suffered, it was a positive night for Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, taking charge of his 400th game in English football. The 52-year-old Argentine, who managed Tottenham from 2014 to 2019 and took them to a Champions League final, has led Chelsea to a double over Spurs after Thursday’s victory followed a 4-1 win...

Football finance expert Adam Davis believes that the proposed spending cap would allow clubs like Newcastle and Nottingham Forest to spend the amount they feel they need to in order to be competitive, but could also push some teams to financial breaking point. “We don’t know the ins and outs of what the spend cap...

Mauricio Pochettino has claimed the use of VAR by match officials is “damaging the image of English football” after Chelsea were denied an incredible comeback at Aston Villa. Mauricio Pochettino’s men looked to be ending a horror week in style when Axel Disasi’s header in the fourth minute of time added on crashed in off...

However, clubs are being canvassed over another system, where the top clubs would only be allowed to spend a sum calculated according to the TV revenue of the bottom clubs. In theory, that would make the competition more even. But it is likely that the clubs who regularly compete in Europe would oppose that, given...

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE TIMES Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea future is hanging in the balance after Tuesday’s 5-0 defeat by Arsenal, with European qualification believed to be a key factor in whether he will keep his job for next season. Formula 1 is likely to increase the number of drivers...

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers… THE TIMES Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea future is hanging in the balance after Tuesday’s 5-0 defeat by Arsenal, with European qualification believed to be a key factor in whether he will keep his job for next season. Formula 1 is likely to increase the number of drivers...

Manchester United are interested in Brentford’s England striker Ivan Toney and believe the 28-year-old would bring experience and leadership to their dressing room. (90min)external-link However, Tottenham could move for Toney if there is a lack of competition for his signature and offer £45m. (GiveMeSport)external-link Manchester United could look to move on as many as 12...