Manquillo says Newcastle 'are not going to stop enjoying' takeover

Javier Manquillo says Newcastle ‘are not going to stop enjoying’ the feelgood factor delivered by the Saudi takeover despite ‘hatred’ from other clubs and supporters… as he picks Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland as his dream transfer arrivals Newcastle have become the richest club in the world after their recent takeover  Premier League clubs passed new sponsorship rules as a […]

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‘Overplayed’ Romelu Lukaku feeling impact of packed schedule, Thomas Tuchel claims

Lukaku has drawn a six-game goal blank Thomas Tuchel believes top international stars like Romelu Lukaku are “overplayed” and suffering due to football’s crowded calendar. Chelsea boss Tuchel has lamented “too much football in too many competitions”, insisting the impact of balancing both club and country commitments is taking its toll on the Blues’ shining lights. Belgium striker Lukaku has […]

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Christian Pulisic injury update: Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel confirms latest ankle setback

An ankle injury that Christian Pulisic picked up on U.S. national team duty in September is still holding him back from a return, according to Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, who confirmed that Pulisic will miss the club’s UEFA Champions League fixture this week. Tuchel says the 23-year-old Pulisic is “really suffering” and that “recovery is not happening” for the United […]

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responds to Cristiano Ronaldo's lack of pressing

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has defended Cristiano Ronaldo following criticism of his performance against Leicester City. Ronaldo scored five times in his first six appearances following his return to Old Trafford but was ineffective up front as United crashed to a dismal 4-2 defeat at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. United’s inability to effectively press the opposition caused major problems […]

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Thomas Tuchel believes Romelu Lukaku is 'mentally tired'

Romelu Lukaku is ‘mentally tired and overplayed’, admits Thomas Tuchel, with Chelsea team-mates Mason Mount and Jorginho suffering too… as they search for a fix for £97m forward after a six-game goal drought and Paolo Di Canio’s ‘dull’ jibes Thomas Tuchel says Romelu Lukaku is ‘mentally tired’ and has been ‘overplayed’  Lukaku has failed to score in his last six […]

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Vieira morphs into Wenger with "did not see it" comments after Arsenal draw

Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira played a managerial move straight out of the Arsene Wenger handbook on Monday night following his side's 2-2 with Arsenal. The former Gunners midfielder spent nine years under Wenger at Highbury and captained their 2003/04 'Invincibles' team when Arsenal went an entire league campaign unbeaten. Vieira recently took up the reins as manager of Crystal […]

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