Slot and van Dijk defend Wirtz after quiet Liverpool start
Liverpool manager Arne Slot and captain Virgil van Dijk have spoken out in defense of new signing Florian Wirtz, insisting the German forward’s slow start to the 2025-26 season is down to misfortune and adjustment rather than a lack of quality. Wirtz joined from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer for around £116 million, but through […]
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick addresses reports of Lamine Yamal spat
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has dismissed rumours of a rift with wonderkid Lamine Yamal, effectively putting reports of a behind-the-scenes dispute to bed. Spanish outlets had suggested tension between Flick and sporting director Deco after claims that the German coach wanted to discipline Yamal for arriving late to a team meeting before the Champions League […]
Ange Postecoglou offers bold response to concerns Nottm Forest future
Ange Postecoglou is confident that his time at Nottingham Forest will eventually yield success despite enduring a disappointing start to life as head coach of last season’s Premier League surprise packages. Postecoglou is yet to win any of his seven games in charge since his appointment during the September international break, with Nottingham Forest currently […]
Former Liverpool manager Beard’s funeral sees call for compassion from brother’s eulogy
Liverpool and the women’s football world came together on Friday at Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral to mourn the loss of Matt Beard. Nearly 600 people attended, including former players and notable figures such as Ian Rush, Casey Stoney, Lianne Sanderson, Fara Williams, Olivia Smith, Taylor Hinds, and Marc Skinner. His coffin, marked with two Liverpool scarves, […]
Arsenal suffer major blow with Martin Odegaard sidelined for weeks
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that captain Martin Odegaard will miss several weeks of action with a knee injury. Odegaard, 26, has endured an injury-blighted campaign so far, even breaking an unwanted record in the process. The Norwegian became the first player be substituted before halftime in three consecutive starts in English Premier League’s […]
Palmer ruled out for another six weeks, Maresca confirms
Cole Palmer’s return from injury has been delayed again, with Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirming on Friday that the young England international will need an additional six weeks on the sidelines. Palmer has not featured since being substituted early in the 2-1 defeat at Manchester United on September 20. At the time, Maresca indicated Palmer […]
Jordan Pickford thrilled after signing new Everton contract extension
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was delighted after extending his contract at the club with a new four-year deal. The England shot-stopper’s previous deal was set to expire in 2027, but he has now penned an additional two years potentially keeping him at the club until 2029. The 31-year-old joined the Toffees from Sunderland in 2017 […]
