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  • Former Man United star on when Alex Ferguson ‘went for him’ after heated dressing room row

    Former Man United star on when Alex Ferguson ‘went for him’ after heated dressing room row

    “I said ‘Come on then!” Former Manchester United star Paul Ince reveals that Sir Alex Ferguson once ‘went for him’ after a heated dressing room row that nearly got out of hand. Ferguson was famed for his ‘hair-dryer’ outbursts and short temper, but they weren’t exclusively saved for defeats, as the Scotland native could be just as furious even when his […]

    2 years ago

  • Arsenal deny that Mikel Arteta insulted Porto manager’s family

    Arsenal deny that Mikel Arteta insulted Porto manager’s family

    ‘He insulted my family’ Arsenal sources have denied accusations that Mikel Arteta insulted Porto manager Sergio Conceicao’s family following their Champions League victory. Conceicao and Arteta were involved in a post-match altercation after the Gunners won the game via penalty shoot-out to reach the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time in 14 years. In an interview […]

    2 years ago

  • Wayne Rooney has “no sympathy” for “privileged” Marcus Rashford

    Wayne Rooney has “no sympathy” for “privileged” Marcus Rashford

    Wayne Rooney admits that he has “no sympathy” for Man United star Marcus Rashford given his “privileged position.” United beat Everton 2-0 in the first Premier League game of the weekend, thanks to two penalties in the first half, one of which was scored by Bruno Fernandes and the other by Rashford. The English striker […]

    2 years ago

  • Leicester City exploit loophole in football’s spending rules to avoid punishment

    Leicester City exploit loophole in football’s spending rules to avoid punishment

    This might come back to bite them. Championship side Leicester City have reportedly exploited a loophole in football’s spending rules to dodge sanctions and avoid punishment. According to a report from the Mail Online, Leicester have not complied with the Premier League’s new fast-track system for potential spending breaches this season. They have avoided punishment […]

    2 years ago

  • Gary Neville on the Erik ten Hag comment that made his ‘heart sink a little’

    Gary Neville on the Erik ten Hag comment that made his ‘heart sink a little’

    ‘I must admit that when I saw it appear yesterday, my heart sank a little’ Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville admits that “his heart sank a little” when he heard Erik ten Hag’s reaction to Jamie Carragher’s analysis. Carragher did a segment on Monday Night Football where he highlighted United’s weaknesses and pointed the blame at […]

    2 years ago

  • Jamie Carragher compares Chelsea’s ‘billion-pound bottle jobs’ to Liverpool team of the ’90s

    Jamie Carragher compares Chelsea’s ‘billion-pound bottle jobs’ to Liverpool team of the ’90s

    ‘That line is going to stick until they win something big.’ Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has compared Chelsea’s ‘billion-pound bottle jobs’ to the Liverpool team of the ’90s and explains why they deserve criticism.  Due to an incredible amount of injuries, The Reds were forced to play several academy graduates who had barely any first-team experience against the […]

    2 years ago

  • Wayne Rooney calls out the Man United players who were dancing after Liverpool hammering

    Wayne Rooney calls out the Man United players who were dancing after Liverpool hammering

    “I tried taking the speaker out the room.” Wayne Rooney has called out the Man United players who were dancing after the team were hammered by Liverpool during his time at Old Trafford. Rooney is the first to admit that he wasn’t always the ultimate professional in terms of his preparations off the field. Yet, no one ever questioned […]

    2 years ago

  • Why Liverpool’s crucial Premier League tie with Luton is not on TV

    Why Liverpool’s crucial Premier League tie with Luton is not on TV

    Bradford versus Wycombe is on TV instead. The Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Luton Town at Anfield on Wednesday will not be shown on TV in the UK or Ireland, despite it being a mid-week game. Premier League rightsholders – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, and Amazon Prime – will be not showing the match live, and fans will have to make do with watching the […]

    2 years ago

  • Roy Keane defends Marcus Rashford after Belfast night out

    Roy Keane defends Marcus Rashford after Belfast night out

    ‘Let’s relax a second’ Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane’s has defended Marcus Rashford’s 12-hour bender in Belfast last week. Rashford called in sick to Man United training, only for it to be revealed that he was actually out drinking in Belfast the night before with photos and stories being sold to various newspapers. This was dealt internally […]

    2 years ago

  • Jurgen Klopp’s last Liverpool game could be the Europa League final in Dublin

    Jurgen Klopp’s last Liverpool game could be the Europa League final in Dublin

    “I love absolutely everything about this club.” Jurgen Klopp’s last game in charge of Liverpool could potentially be in Dublin, at the home of the Republic of Ireland team in the Aviva Stadium. The Liverpool manager crushed the hearts of fans everywhere when he announced earlier today that he would be leaving his job at the end of […]

    2 years ago

  • Four managers who could replace Jurgen Klopp, and it’s clear who they should pick

    Four managers who could replace Jurgen Klopp, and it’s clear who they should pick

    All good things come to an end. It’s the news that Liverpool fans have been dreading to hear, but Jurgen Klopp is leaving Liverpool at the end of the season, and the hunt for a new manager has begun. Klopp confirmed today in an announcement that shocked everybody that he no longer has the energy to do the role […]

    2 years ago

  • Fighter dubbed ‘toughest white guy on the planet’ by Mike Tyson calls out John Fury

    Fighter dubbed ‘toughest white guy on the planet’ by Mike Tyson calls out John Fury

    “I think the two of us would have a great boxing match.” An Irish fighter once dubbed ‘toughest white guy on the planet’ by Mike Tyson has called out John Fury, father of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. John Egan was an ex fighter who had previously trained with Mike ‘Iron’ Tyson, the boxer who was widely described […]

    2 years ago

  • Jordan Henderson has not received a penny from Saudi club and it’s his own fault

    Jordan Henderson has not received a penny from Saudi club and it’s his own fault

    What a mess. Jordan Henderson has not received a penny from Al-Ettifaq despite leaving Liverpool to join the team for huge amounts of money and a ridiculously high salary. Henderson forced a move out of Liverpool last summer when he was told by Jurgen Klopp that new midfielders would be brought in, and his game-time would be managed more, meaning […]

    2 years ago

  • Premier League game abandoned as player collapses during game

    Premier League game abandoned as player collapses during game

    Breaking news. Luton captain Tom Lockyer has collapsed during his team’s Premier League game against Bournemouth and the players have been led off the field. The player collapsed midway through the second half, and Lockyer had to receive medical treatment on the field. After several minutes of being treated, he was eventually stretchered off the […]

    2 years ago

  • Man United and Newcastle on alert as contract talks with France No.1 stall

    Man United and Newcastle on alert as contract talks with France No.1 stall

    Both sides could be in the market for a goalkeeper when the January transfer window opens. With Aaron Ramsdale firmly rooted to Arsenal’s bench, it looks increasingly likely that he will be on the move this January and there is a handful of clubs who would be very interested in his signature. Man United are […]

    2 years ago

  • Mason Greenwood situation has already been evaluated by Man United’s new owner

    Mason Greenwood situation has already been evaluated by Man United’s new owner

    Mason Greenwood’s future at Man United is still in the balance. Mason Greenwood’s situation with Manchester United and Getafe has already been evaluated by the club’s incoming owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Greenwood is currently playing his football with Spanish team Getafe in the La Liga, but it wasn’t long ago that he seemed destined for a return to […]

    2 years ago

  • Gabby Agbonlahor gives savage take on Roy Keane becoming Ireland manager

    Gabby Agbonlahor gives savage take on Roy Keane becoming Ireland manager

    “He’s too harsh on players.” Former Aston Villa star Gabby Agbonlahor has warned the Republic of Ireland not to appoint Roy Keane as their manager to replace Stephen Kenny. Agbonlahor played for Villa for his whole career spanning from 2005 to 2018, apart from some loan spells at the beginning, and therefor was still around when Keane was the […]

    2 years ago

  • Man United players have theory about why they have been so bad this season

    Man United players have theory about why they have been so bad this season

    Ten Hag isn’t going to enjoy hearing this Another day, another controversy at Man United. Manchester United’s players have a theory about why they have been so bad this season, and it probably isn’t what Erik ten Hag will want to hear. United had enjoyed a very fruitful campaign in their first year under the Dutch manager, winning […]

    2 years ago

  • Pep Guardiola says he is not going to ‘change’ because of Roy Keane’s comments

    Pep Guardiola says he is not going to ‘change’ because of Roy Keane’s comments

    ‘It’s what I feel in the moment.’ Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has said that he will not “change” his behaviour on the pitch because of comments that Roy Keane made on Sky Sports. After City hammered their local rivals United 3-0 at Old Trafford, the cameras picked up an exchange between Guardiola and his star striker […]

    2 years ago

  • Tyson Fury bans leading broadcaster from all of his future fights

    Tyson Fury bans leading broadcaster from all of his future fights

    ‘He won’t be working with Tyson’ The WBC heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury has banned talkSPORT from attending his upcoming bout against Francis Ngannou, and any future fights. The Gypsy King is taking on the UFC superstar in what will be a glorified sparring session for the Englishman, but due to criticism from talkSPORT around the fight, […]

    2 years ago

  • Eddie Hearn in stitches at Roy Keane’s reaction to Wayne Rooney vs Jake Paul fight

    Eddie Hearn in stitches at Roy Keane’s reaction to Wayne Rooney vs Jake Paul fight

    “Wayne Rooney against Jake Paul at Old Trafford, imagine that” Eddie Hearn was in stitches at Roy Keane’s reaction to the news that he had suggested that Wayne Rooney should fight YouTuber Jake Paul in a boxing match. Hearn proposed the idea to Rooney, who grew up involved in the sport of boxing, and whose father was a boxer, […]

    2 years ago

  • Quiz: Name these 20 Premier League strikers from the 2000s

    Quiz: Name these 20 Premier League strikers from the 2000s

    It was a simpler time You will need to be on top form to get 20/20 in this 2000s strikers quiz – we’re talking Thierry Henry in his peak years, sort of form. Everyone knows their Michael Owens and Wayne Rooneys, but what about the flops? The has-beens? The young talents who never fulfilled their […]

    2 years ago

  • Jamie Carragher on why bigger teams didn’t come in for James Maddison

    Jamie Carragher on why bigger teams didn’t come in for James Maddison

    ‘Such players are an endangered species’ Jamie Carragher explains why even bigger teams than Tottenham Hotspur weren’t in the running to sign James Maddison last summer. The midfielder was set to leave Leicester City following their relegation from the Premier League, and after being one of the main stars in that team over the past […]

    2 years ago

  • Peter Crouch and Joe Cole choose the best jersey they ever wore in their playing days

    Peter Crouch and Joe Cole choose the best jersey they ever wore in their playing days

    ‘I looked a million dollars there’ Peter Crouch and Joe Cole choose the best jersey that they ever wore during their playing careers, and they have had a few to choose from. Crouch in particular has played for so many clubs including Aston Villa, Portsmouth, Southampton, Norwich, Liverpool, Tottenham, Stoke and Burnley, so he isn’t […]

    2 years ago

  • Peter Crouch has ‘become a meme forever’ after crossbar challenge disaster

    Peter Crouch has ‘become a meme forever’ after crossbar challenge disaster

    ‘Why do they make me do these things?’ Peter Crouch has unfortunately “become a meme” after his disastrous attempt at the crossbar challenge against Joe Cole live on TNT Sports. The former Liverpool striker was on duty to help cover his old team’s match against Wolves today as a part of the early kick off. Apart from the […]

    2 years ago

  • Paul Scholes surprises fans when asked if he was better than Steven Gerrard

    Paul Scholes surprises fans when asked if he was better than Steven Gerrard

    “We’re different, very different.” Paul Scholes gave an honest and surprising answer when he was asked if he was a better player than Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. The two had played together briefly with England on the international stage, but were primarily arch rivals, given the history between Man United and Liverpool. Both midfielders, and both key players […]

    2 years ago

  • TNT pundits lose their mind over Daniel Dubois’ ‘low blow’ against Oleksandr Usyk

    TNT pundits lose their mind over Daniel Dubois’ ‘low blow’ against Oleksandr Usyk

    ‘Daniel Dubois should be unified heavyweight champion right now’ TNT pundits were adamant that Daniel Dubois’ punch that floored Oleksandr Usykwas not a low blow as the referee declared, and was perfectly legal. Dubois was being outboxed and outsmarted throughout the fight, having no real joy against the Ukranian who was in complete control, until the […]

    2 years ago

  • Alan Shearer says lack of leadership at Man United is ’embarrassing’

    Alan Shearer says lack of leadership at Man United is ’embarrassing’

    ‘It was all pretty embarrassing’ Alan Shearer has ripped into Manchester United, claiming that the lack of leadership at the football club is “embarrassing” and that their actions recently have been “very poor.” United have been in the headlines for all of the wrong reasons in recent months, starting from their terrible handling of the […]

    2 years ago

  • The crushing text message Moises Caicedo sent Jürgen Klopp during transfer saga

    The crushing text message Moises Caicedo sent Jürgen Klopp during transfer saga

    Well that was awkward Jurgen Klopp launched a ‘charm offensive’ of text messages to Moises Caicedo, only to receive a crushing reply from the player saying he only wanted to join Chelsea. The Caicedo transfer saga was one of the most bizarre in recent years, and this is during a time where Saudi money is […]

    2 years ago

  • Wataru Endo: The pros and cons of Liverpool’s new signing

    Wataru Endo: The pros and cons of Liverpool’s new signing

    The jury is out on Waturo Endo. Liverpool’s search for a defensive midfielder has been a painful one with lots of high hopes, false dawns and dodgy highjacks, but they seem to have finally landed on Wataru Endo. Last week it was announced that Liverpool were on the brink of signing Moises Caicedo for a record-breaking deal, and were […]

    2 years ago

  • Roy Keane ‘sick’ of having the same two complaints about Man United

    Roy Keane ‘sick’ of having the same two complaints about Man United

    ‘I’m sick of saying it!’ Roy Keane is sick of having the same two complaints about Man United as they suffer a 2-1 defeat to their nearest rivals Man City in the FA Cup final. Ilkay Gundogan put City 1-0 up with the fastest ever goal in an FA Cup final, and looked like Erik ten Hag’s side […]

    3 years ago

  • Ruud van Nistelrooy reveals hilarious Roy Keane story

    Ruud van Nistelrooy reveals hilarious Roy Keane story

    ‘He killed me for four months’ Roy Keane only really had one major problem when it came to his former teammate Ruud van Nistelrooy and it’s everything you would expect from him. The Dutchman was sensational for United, scoring a bucket load of goals every season that he was at Old Trafford and the fans adored him. […]

    3 years ago

  • Ruud Van Nistelrooy admits that he once tried to punch Gary Neville

    Ruud Van Nistelrooy admits that he once tried to punch Gary Neville

    ‘You’re the only player that’s come to punch me at the end of the game.’ Ruud Van Nistelrooy has owned up to the fact that he once tried to punch Gary Neville after the pair fell out during a Premier League match against Middlesbrough. It’s not uncommon for team-mates to have a row now and again, but […]

    3 years ago

  • Pep Guardiola gives honest answer when asked if Man United are in title race

    Pep Guardiola gives honest answer when asked if Man United are in title race

    ‘The strangest thing about the last seven years was that they were not there’ Pep Guardiola gave his honest answer on BT Sports when asked if Manchester United are involved in this year’s title race with Man City and Arsenal. Before City kicked off their game against Newcastle, the Spaniard took time to chat with […]

    3 years ago

  • Roberto Firmino informs Jurgen Klopp of his Liverpool exit plans

    Roberto Firmino informs Jurgen Klopp of his Liverpool exit plans

    Only Mo Salah remains from the original front three. It’s a sad day for Liverpool fans as Roberto Firmino has reportedly informed Jurgen Klopp that he will be leaving the club in the summer when his contract expires. After eight years at Anfield, the Brazilian has endeared himself with the Liverpool faithful and become a […]

    3 years ago

  • Micah Richards explains how his Harry Kane comments got him in trouble at the gym

    Micah Richards explains how his Harry Kane comments got him in trouble at the gym

    ‘The guy’s about 5’10 – 5’11’ Micah Richards explains how comments that he made about Tottenham’s Harry Kane got him in trouble at his local gym. The former Manchester City defender was speaking on CBS’ Champions League show when he shared this story to fellow pundits Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry. Richards recently told Sky […]

    3 years ago

  • Liverpool v Real Madrid: Player ratings and updates from Champions League clash

    Liverpool v Real Madrid: Player ratings and updates from Champions League clash

    Liverpool host Real Madrid in the Champions League last-16. Liverpool take on Real Madrid on Tuesday evening at Anfield. The Champions League last-16 first-leg clash is a repeat of last season’s final, which Madrid won 1-0. You can follow the match live in our hub below, where will we have updates about team news, big […]

    3 years ago

  • Jamie Redknapp claims Trent Alexander-Arnold pass will go down in history

    Jamie Redknapp claims Trent Alexander-Arnold pass will go down in history

    Nunez got on the end of the pass to score the opener. Jamie Redknapp claims that Trent Alexander-Arnold’s pass which set-up Darwin Nunez’s goal will go down in history as one of the best in the Premier League. Liverpool vs Newcastle is always an interesting affair, but for the first time in decades, the odds […]

    3 years ago

  • Mikel Arteta absolutely ruins referee with sarcastic sideline gesture

    Mikel Arteta absolutely ruins referee with sarcastic sideline gesture

    There’s petulant, and then there’s Mikel Arteta. Mikel Arteta absolutely ruined referee Simon Hooper with a sarcastic gesture on the sideline, after the match official made Arsenal retake a quick free kick. Aston Villa had gone 2-1 up against the Gooners thanks to goals from Ollie Watkins and Philippe Coutinho, but after a Zinchenko equaliser, […]

    3 years ago

  • Gabriel Martinelli celebrates goal before he even scores it to seal Arsenal win

    Gabriel Martinelli celebrates goal before he even scores it to seal Arsenal win

    Aston Villa 2 – 4 Arsenal Gabriel Martinelli sent Arsenal back to the top of the table with a late final blow against Aston Villa, and he was so confident he would score, that he was celebrating before he even shot. Granted, the Brazilian was bearing down on an open goal, as the Villa keeper was […]

    3 years ago

  • The perfect quiz for the perfect season: Arsenal’s Invincibles

    The perfect quiz for the perfect season: Arsenal’s Invincibles

    Hard to believe that this was the last time Arsenal won the league. Only one team has finished an entire Premier League season unbeaten, and it wasn’t any of Alex Ferguson’s or Pep Guardiola’s sides, it was Arsene Wenger’s Invincibles. In 2003/04, Arsenal made history by winning the Premier League trophy without losing a single […]

    3 years ago

  • Tiger Woods slips his partner a tampon in prank at Genesis Invitational

    Tiger Woods slips his partner a tampon in prank at Genesis Invitational

    It has received a mixed response online. Tiger Woods was caught discreetly slipping his playing partner, Justin Thomas, a tampon, after outdriving him at the Genesis Invitational. The Americans were walking off the ninth tee when Thomas started laughing and was seen dropping the tampon on the floor. Woods was playing alongside Thomas and Rory McIlroy in […]

    3 years ago

  • Mikel Arteta in disbelief over costly moment during Arsenal’s loss to Man City

    Mikel Arteta in disbelief over costly moment during Arsenal’s loss to Man City

    “I don’t know if it’s inexperience or bad luck.” Mikel Arteta is in disbelief over costly moment during Arsenal’s loss to Man City last night in the Premier League. Arteta watched his side surrender their position in first place to the reigning champions after losing 3-1. Goals from Jack Grealish, Kevin De Bruyne and Erling […]

    3 years ago

  • Liverpool vs Everton: Player ratings and updates from Merseyside derby

    Liverpool vs Everton: Player ratings and updates from Merseyside derby

    Liverpool 2-0 Everton. Liverpool have rediscovered their old intensity and attacking prowess against Everton in the Merseyside derby that saw the red half of the city win 2-0. The first goal came from a devastating counter attack that demonstrated some brilliant link-up play between Darwin Nunez and Mo Salah. The Uruguayan did the running and […]

    3 years ago

  • Pep Guardiola mocks Steven Gerrard in bizarre press conference rant

    Pep Guardiola mocks Steven Gerrard in bizarre press conference rant

    “Was that our fault?” Pep Guardiola mocks Steven Gerrard in a bizarre rant at a press conference when he was asked about the allegations made against Manchester City. The blue half of Manchester have been hit with 155 allegations of financial misconduct, with some suggesting that any of the titles they have won since 2009 […]

    3 years ago

  • Sir Alex Ferguson ignored former Liverpool star for 20 years

    Sir Alex Ferguson ignored former Liverpool star for 20 years

    “Big red-face as gracious as ever in defeat.” Sir Alex Ferguson ignored a former Liverpool star for 20 years due to an incident that dates way back to 1992, before the inception of the Premier League. Manchester United and Leeds United were the two teams going for the title, the last ever of its kind […]

    3 years ago

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