Eddie Howe sees Andrea Pirlo similarities in Newcastle star Sandro Tonali
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe can see shades of Italy great Andrea Pirlo in ‘firefighter’ Sandro Tonali as the midfielder belatedly announces himself on the Premier League.
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Referee David Coote will not appeal against termination of contract
David Coote will not appeal against the termination of his contract by referees’ body PGMOL, the PA news agency understands.
Rodrigo Bentancur keen ‘to help team’ after ban – Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou
Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is eager to make up for lost time ahead of his return for the Boxing Day trip to Nottingham Forest.
Valencia appoint West Brom boss Carlos Corberan as new head coach
Valencia have announced West Brom boss Carlos Corberan as their new head coach on a deal until June 2027.
URC make contact with Connacht over Mack Hansen criticisms
The URC has contacted Connacht about Mack Hansen’s comments in the wake of the province’s defeat to Leinster when the Ireland winger let rip at officiating decisions made on the night and over a period of recent years.
Enzo Maresca unmoved on Chelsea title chances but says Man City ‘will be there’
Enzo Maresca has backed Manchester City to bounce back into Premier League title contention and said it is “just reality” that Chelsea are not in the hunt themselves.
Man City problems ‘not about one player’ – Pep Guardiola defends Erling Haaland
Pep Guardiola has stressed Manchester City’s current malaise is not down to one player as he again defended Erling Haaland.
I know what I’m doing – Ruben Amorim not distracted by Marcus Rashford absence
Defiant Ruben Amorim insists Marcus Rashford’s absence is not a distraction and that he knows what he is doing as the head coach seeks to get the best out of the forward and turn Manchester United around.