Villa's Gerrard fighting to win over fans amid poor results
Aston Villa head coach Steven Gerrard said he will keep trying to win over the Premier League club's fans and prove he is the "right man" for the job.
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Peter Crouch: Leicester's James Maddison 'hasn't had the best game' after earning suspension with dive
Peter Crouch admitted that James Maddison ‘hadn’t had the best game’ after earning a suspension during the 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Leicester finished the game in 19th place on five points, level with Nottingham Forest below them and with the bottom-placed side yet to play their game in hand.
Brendan Rodgers: Leicester City have to 'fight' due to lack of summer transfer window spending
Brendan Rodgers suggested that a lack of transfer spending was at the root of Leicester’s struggles after a draw with Crystal Palace on Saturday. A 0-0 stalemate was enough to lift the former Premier League champions off the bottom of the table but Nottingham Forest could leapfrog them with their game in hand, and it was another frustrating display at the King Power Stadium. Ad Kasper Schmeichel left Leicester in the summer to join Nice, and Wesley Fofana was sold to Chelsea for around £80 million.
Steven Gerrard: I have to accept criticism over poor Villa start
Steven Gerrard admits he must accept the criticism over Aston Villa's disappointing season.
Brentford condemn racist abuse suffered by England World Cup hopeful Ivan Toney
Ivan Toney has revealed he was racially abused after starring in Brentford’s victory over Brighton on Friday.
'They orchestrate campaigns well' - Ballon d'Or chief says it's no coincidence Real Madrid win most awards
Real Madrid know how to «orchestrate campaigns» to win the Ballon d’Or and it’s not a coincidence they have had more players win the prestigious award than any other club, according to the director of France Football. The French magazine is the organiser of the sport’s most prestigious individual prize, which Real striker Karim Benzema is the overwhelming favourite to claim at this year’s ceremony on Monday. Ad "(Real Madrid president) Florentino Perez orchestrates campaigns well, tacitly, without drifts, everything he does is authorised," Pascal Ferre, the director of France Football, told EFE.
Jamie Carragher makes Liverpool v Manchester City prediction as Gary Neville previews Premier League clash
Jamie Carragher expects defending champions Manchester City to be held by struggling Liverpool this weekend, while Gary Neville says it will be ‘fascinating’ to see how Virgil van Dijk copes with Erling Haaland.
Didier Drogba accuses Chelsea of ‘lacking class’ under new owner Todd Boehly
Didier Drogba has accused his former club Chelsea of ‘lacking class’ under new owner Todd Boehly.