Liverpool ‘prepared to let defender Sepp van den Berg go out on loan’ despite injury problems at the centre-back position with clubs from Belgium, Germany and Switzerland all keen on the teenager Liverpool are reportedly keen to let defender Sepp van den Berg out on loan Centre-backs Nat Phillips and Rhys Williams benefited from loan spells last year It is […]

Premier League referee Michael Oliver has admitted to one of the worst decisions he has made in his career. The 35-year-old has a long and outstanding history in the game, officiating in the top-flight since 2010. Other highlights include the 2018 FA Cup final, which was the first to use VAR since its inception. There was also the infamous clash […]

There’s a reason Premier League fans never see Michael Oliver take charge of a Tyne-Wear derby, or see Kevin Friend at the King Power Stadium. Premier League referees have to indicate who they support in order to ensure there is no bias towards teams. Oliver himself is a Newcastle fan while Friend cheers on Leicester. Mike Dean is a Tranmere […]

Man Utd: Mason Greenwood 'has to put the work in' says Dunn Manchester United starlet Mason Greenwood had a tough time against Watford and former England winger Chris Waddle believes he is not enjoying himself at the club at the moment. It comes after a low-key affair in the FA Cup last night, which was decided by an early goal […]

Thomas Partey was "still a little bit short" of full fitness according to Mikel Arteta after he left the midfielder out of their FA Cup win against Newcastle. Arsenal have been without the Ghanaian for several weeks but he is close to returning. The 27-year-old was hauled off in the north London derby back in November but was in contention […]

Premier League referee Michael Oliver has admitted he made a mistake by not sending off Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford for a challenge that led to a serious knee injury for Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk. Oliver came in for criticism after Pickford’s challenge in the Merseyside derby on October 17 left Van Dijk needing surgery on damaged anterior cruciate ligaments, […]

Former Wembley hero Duncan Ferguson says winning the FA Cup for the fans is a ‘priority’ for Everton and insists Carlo Ancelotti’s side are taking the competition ‘really seriously’ after reaching the fourth round Assistant boss Duncan Ferguson says Everton want to win the FA Cup this season The Toffees needed extra time to edge past Rotherham 2-1 at home […]

BBC TV host David Olusoga has remembered the time when England legend Paul Gascoigne saved him from a racist attack. Gascoigne is a national icon having helped the Three Lions to the semi-finals of Euro 96. His off-field antics have been widely talked about with Gazza having battled alcohol addiction since retirement. Though it seems the 53-year-old has always had […]

Aston Villa ‘target Bournemouth winger David Brooks and Reading teenager Michael Olise’ with boss Dean Smith keen to add young players to his squad with focus on ‘potential’ Aston Villa are said to be tracking midfield stars David Brooks and Michael Olise Brooks has been involved in eight goals for Bournemouth in the Championship 19-year-old winger or playmaker Olise has […]

Man Utd: Solskjaer admits Fernandes may need rest There came a time where Jesse Lingard was tipped for greatness. Sir Alex Ferguson thought it, Louis van Gaal did too and Jose Mourinho played the England international so much he was in agreement as well. But Saturday night’s match between Manchester United and Watford suggests the England international is finished at […]