Karim Benzema slams critics of Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi
Karim Benzema claims people who criticise Lionel Messi ‘know nothing about football’, despite his slow start to life at Paris Saint-Germain.
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‘100 per cent the right decision’ – Roy Keane gives his verdict on Harry Kane’s disallowed goal against Chelsea
Roy Keane believes Harry Kane’s disallowed first-half goal against Chelsea was correctly ruled out by the referee.
Liverpool still out of title race says Klopp, as Palace left fuming
LONDON : Juergen Klopp dismissed suggestions that Liverpool are back in contention for the Premier League title after they escaped with a 3-1 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday following a chaotic second half and a penalty decision that left Palace fuming.
Christian Eriksen on the verge of completing move to Premier League club Brentford as comeback edges closer - reports
Brentford are close to agreeing a short-term deal for former Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen, according to Sky Sports. The Danish international hasn’t played since suffering a cardiac arrest at Euro 2020, but has stepped up preparations for a return by training with Ajax for the past week.
'I didn't expect to have this lead' - Pep Guardiola not worried by Manchester City draw as Aymeric Laporte shows injury
Pep Guardiola has praised the performance of his Manchester City side in the draw with Southampton, and feels the point will focus minds at Eastlands. City went into the game with many suggesting the title race was over, as Guardiola’s side held an 11-point lead. Ad/> The 1-1 draw stretches the advantage to 12, but Liverpool have two games in hand — which gives the Reds a squeak.
'The best type of win' - Ralf Rangnick delighted with Manchester United's late winner against West Ham
Marcus Rashford’s late goal to beat West Ham lifted Manchester United to fourth in the Premier League, and manager Ralf Rangnick has described it as the best type of win. There looked set to be frustration at Old Trafford, as neither side really threatened over the course of the 90 minutes. Ad/> But in injury time, the Red Devils swarmed forward and Rashford was on hand at the far post to tap home Edinson Cavani’s cross.
'Diogo Jota on fire' - Jurgen Klopp praises forward after his goals fire Liverpool to Carabao Cup final
Jurgen Klopp says Diogo Jota is justifying Liverpool's decision to sign the forward. Jota joined Liverpool from Wolves in 2020, and it was initially felt that he may struggle to force his way into the side with Roberto Firmino, Mo Salah and Sadio Mane in attack. Ad/> The Portuguese had a decent opening season, and has carried that on in the current campaign.
Mikel Arteta defends ill-fated decision to play Thomas Partey in Arsenal loss to Liverpool
Thomas Partey only returned to the UK from the Africa Cup of Nations at midday on Thursday, then came off the bench for Arsenal against Liverpool only to be shown a red card for two bookings, but Mikel Arteta insists: ‘Wed had to play him.’