Chelsea can be flexible, says Maresca
Enzo Maresca insists Chelsea will be allowed to break from his rigid tactics if they need to win Sunday’s vital London derby against Arsenal.
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Fernandes hits back at Ratcliffe over ‘overpaid’ jibe
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said it is not the players’ fault for the contracts signed off by the club as he hit back at claims by co-owner Jim Ratcliffe that some are “overpaid”.
"Lost, Scared": Wayne Rooney's Brutal Remark On Manchester United, Says They Must Get Rid Of 10-15 Players
Wayne Rooney thinks former side Manchester United look "lost" and "scared" on the pitch and that "10 to 15 players need to leave the club". Fallen giants United are a lowly 14th in the Premier League, with the likes of Brentford, Bournemouth, Brighton and Nottingham Forest all above them in English football's top-flight. United have won just nine out of 28 league games so far this season and have been knocked out of both domestic cup competitions, with their hopes of winning any silverware this term hanging on Thursday's Europa League last 16 second-leg tie against Real Sociedad at Old Trafford.
Newcastle United Sink West Ham To Boost Top Four Bid
Newcastle reignited their bid to qualify for the Champions League as Bruno Guimaraes sealed a controversial 1-0 win at West Ham on Monday. Brazil midfielder Guimaraes struck in the second half as West Ham's claims for a foul in the build-up were ignored. Eddie Howe's side are up to sixth place in the Premier League, level on points with fifth-placed Manchester City and two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea. A top four berth will guarantee Newcastle return to the Champions League after missing out this season.
Chelsea go fourth as Spurs salvage Bournemouth draw
LONDON: Chelsea boosted their bid to qualify for the Champions League as Marc Cucurella’s rocket sealed a 1-0 win over
Liverpool Fight Back To Go 16 Points Clear As Title Moves Closer
Liverpool survived a scare from Southampton as Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez inspired the fightback in a 3-1 win that lifted the Premier League leaders 16 points clear at the top on Saturday. Arne Slot's side were rocked by Will Smallbone's first half opener for bottom of the table Southampton at Anfield. But Liverpool recovered their composure after half-time and the much-maligned Nunez equalised before earning the penalty that Salah converted to put them ahead. Salah netted another penalty to reach 32 goals in all competitions this season as the Reds edged closer to a record-equalling 20th English title and their first since 2020.
Liverpool Host Struggling Southampton, Battle For Champions League Spots Heating Up In Premier League
Liverpool are near certainties to win the Premier League title but behind them the battle for Champions League places is intensifying. Just six points separate faltering Nottingham Forest in third place from Aston Villa in 10th, with a top-five finish almost certain to secure a place in Europe's top club competition next season. Second-placed Arsenal are 13 points behind Liverpool but with a cushion over the chasing pack and will be keen to pile more misery on Manchester United after hammering PSV Eindhoven 7-1 on Tuesday. We look at three talking points ahead of the weekend's action:
Newcastle striker Isak loses car, cash in home raid
Newcastle striker Alexander Isak’s home was raided by a “professional group of travelling burglars” who stole his car and jewellery worth £68,000 ($87,000), a court heard on Wednesday.