David de Gea has become “a real problem” for Manchester United says Paul Scholes, but the Red Devils legend feels another “real dominant centre-back” remains Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s most pressing transfer requirement. A 3-1 victory over Newcastle has ensured that the men from Old Trafford remain the closest challengers to […]
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Luka Jovic believes he was unlucky during a disappointing spell at Real Madrid that saw him score just two goals in a season and a half. Jovic moved to Santiago Bernabeu from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2019 for €60 million (£53.5m/$73m), but injuries and a lack of goalscoring form hindered his time at the club. The 23-year-old returned […]
Inter manager Antonio Conte has says that he expects Christian Eriksen to stay with the club despite his continued links with a departure. Eriksen came off the bench to provide the match-winning goal on Tuesday, leading Inter to a 2-1 win over AC Milan. The Danish star’s goal came via a sensational […]
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta was full of praise for Nicolas Pepe, who scored a vital goal for the Gunners in their 3-1 win at Southampton on Tuesday. Stuart Armstrong gave the home side the lead after just three minutes before Pepe struck back five minutes later after he was played in by Granit Xhaka. […]
Bruno Fernandes has made a “massive impact” at Manchester United, admits Ryan Giggs, but the Red Devils legend has told a Portuguese midfielder that he needs major silverware in order to stand alongside the likes of Eric Cantona. Plenty have been quick to place a talismanic 26-year-old in that talent pool at Old […]
Roman Abramovich says Frank Lampard’s status as a Chelsea icon “remains undiminished” despite his dismissal, and has thanked him for his work at Stamford Bridge over the last two years. Lampard’s 18-month reign in the Chelsea hot seat came to an end when he was sacked by the club on Monday morning. The […]
Paul Pogba has left himself open to criticism with struggles for consistency at Manchester United, says Ryan Giggs, but the World Cup winner has been showing over recent weeks that a prominent role can be found for him at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have failed to bring the best out […]
Frank Lampard has been sacked from his role as Chelsea manager and will be replaced by former Paris Saint-Germain coach Thomas Tuchel. Lampard had been in charge for just over 18 months, but leaves following five defeats in the last eight games. He will be replaced by Tuchel, with Goal understanding that a verbal agreement as been […]
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hailed the form of Paul Pogba after the midfielder netted a stunning winner in Wednesday’s 2-1 victory over Fulham. After a stuttering beginning to the season that saw him sidelined due to injury and coronavirus, Pogba has surged into prominence in recent weeks. Pogba has […]
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has responded to Paris Saint-Germain chief Leonardo’s comments on Lionel Messi, admitting he “would say yes” to signing Neymar or Kylian Mbappe. PSG are reportedly eager to bring Messi onto their books at the end of the season, with the Argentine’s current contract at Camp Nou set to expire […]
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has accepted responsibility for his side’s shock defeat to Alcoyano in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. Despite Eder Militao giving the Spanish giants the lead before half-time in the round of 32 tie, third-tier side Alcoyano took the game into extra time with an 80th minute goal […]
Mikael Silvestre has ruled Manchester United into the Premier League title race and boldly suggested that Manchester City will not be in the running. The battle for domestic supremacy in English football appears set to go down to the wire this season, with several sides harbouring realistic ambitions of chasing down the ultimate prize. […]
Dani Ceballos has explained the reasons for his second loan spell at Arsenal, with the Spanish midfielder of the opinion that he has “improved” considerably during his time at Emirates Stadium. The 24-year-old initially linked up with the Gunners during the summer of 2019. His creative qualities were expected to be […]
Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig says he will continue to fight for his place in the team after scoring the decisive spot-kick in Wednesday’s penalty shootout win over Real Sociedad. Puig helped his side advance to the Supercopa de Espana final after a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. The 21-year-old scored from the […]
Mauricio Pochettino says “this is only the beginning” after he won the first trophy of his managerial career just three games into his tenure at Paris Saint-Germain. Mauro Icardi and Neymar scored as PSG beat Marseille to lift the Trophee des Champions on Wednesday. While Pochettino achieved much during his spells […]
