Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez dispels knee surgery fears after missing Man City match

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez dispels knee surgery fears and assures fans he’ll be back for pre-season training despite his absence against Manchester City on the final day of the season Emiliano Martinez missed Aston Villa’s last game of the season with a knee injury The Argentine stamped out any suggestion that he might need … Read more

No time for sentiment as Scotland meet Ukraine in World Cup play-off

Just as well qualification for the World Cup in Qatar doesn’t come down to a public vote. If it did, Scotland’s national football team would be the next Sam Ryder. The United Kingdom’s Eurovision entrant had the best song, the best falsetto and the highest number of votes from the juries dotted around Europe. Leading the … Read more

England star Fran Kirby reveals her struggles with fatigue ahead of Euro 2022

‘I couldn’t even walk the dog for five minutes’: England star Fran Kirby reveals her fatigue nightmare that has ruled her out since February as the Chelsea forward says she will train in a ‘safe way’ to be fit for Euro 2022 England women’s star Fran Kirby has opened up on her battle with fatigue  … Read more

PSG ‘will let Neymar LEAVE if the right offer comes in this summer’

PSG ‘will let Neymar LEAVE if the right offer comes in this summer’ with his status at the club ‘deteriorating’… but ‘Man City, Man United, Liverpool and Real Madrid have no interest in him – and he doesn’t want to join Newcastle’ Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly willing to sell Brazilian Neymar this summer  Neymar is … Read more

Manchester City chief Ferran Soriano insists Erling Haaland has NOT joined for money

Manchester City chief Ferran Soriano insists Erling Haaland has NOT joined the Premier League champions for money – as Norwegian jets in to the UK on Tuesday to complete £51m move Erling Haaland had dinner with Manchester City executives on Tuesday night  The 21-year-old Norwegian is expected to tour the club’s facilities on Wednesday Haaland will earn … Read more

Man City: Gravel-voiced Jack Grealish banters team-mates during Premier League title parade

Jack Grealish encapsulated the joyous scenes of Manchester City’s Premier League title parade on Monday, although Newcastle forward Miguel Almiron may not think that after being caught in his crosshairs during a joke. City retained the English top-flight title on Sunday in a dramatic final day – coming from two-nil down against Aston Villa to … Read more

Tottenham nearing free transfer for Southampton’s Fraser Forster to provide cover for Hugo Lloris

Tottenham nearing free transfer for Southampton’s Fraser Forster to provide competition for Hugo Lloris – and are prepared to rival Arsenal for Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus Tottenham are closing in on a deal for Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster  Spurs are set to sign him on a free to provide competition for No 1 Hugo … Read more

Rio Ferdinand: Erling Haaland must ‘suppress his ego’ to be a success at Man City with Pep Guardiola

Rio Ferdinand insists new Manchester City signing Erling Haaland will have to ‘suppress his ego’ to be a success under Pep Guardiola – as he urges the striker to be humble enough to accept a ‘bedding-in period’ at the club Rio Ferdinand has said it will take time for Erling Haaland to adapt at Man … Read more

Manchester City identify Leeds star Kalvin Phillips as their TOP candidate to replace Fernandinho

Manchester City identify Leeds star Kalvin Phillips as their TOP target to replace captain Fernandinho this summer ahead of title defence… with Pep Guardiola to begin pursuit of England midfielder in the coming weeks Manchester City are looking for a midfielder to replace Fernandinho this summer They have identified Kalvin Phillips as their primary target during … Read more

Manchester United: Erik ten Hag vows to end Man City and Liverpool dominance of English football

I’ll knock the big two off their perch! Erik ten Hag vows to end Manchester City and Liverpool’s domination of the Premier League as the new Man United boss sets his sights on breaking the stranglehold of their two biggest rivals Erik ten Hag was unveiled as Manchester United manager on Monday morning He has … Read more