11:30 AM ET Robert Lewandowski led the way as Bayern Munich beat Mainz. Photo by Torsten Silz/picture alliance via Getty Images Bayern Munich fired in three goals in the opening 26 minutes to ease past hosts Mainz 3-1 on Saturday and go two points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with their sixth straight league
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After a lacklustre window transfer window, at least some of the weekend matches provided some drama. Here is what stuck with us: JUMP TO: City losing Pep in their step? | Sunnier signs at Spurs | Yep, Liverpool are good | West Ham woes | Lampard’s tough GK choice | Pearson effect gone? | Praising McNeil United’s transfer
Shaka Hislop questions how Kepa will react to Frank Lampard benching him for Willy Caballero. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard hails Antonio Rudiger after the defender’s brace vs. Leicester City. Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger scores twice as they play out a 2-2 draw at Leicester. Willian would prefer to sign a new contract with Chelsea than
Arsenal are held to their fourth successive league draw, with opponents Burnley missing the better chances. Steve Nicol says Mesut Ozil is Arsenal’s only spark in the midfield despite be subbed off vs. Burnley. Mikel Arteta says Arsenal failed to adapt to both the pitch conditions and Burnley’s quality in a 0-0 draw. Arsenal head
1:37 PM ET Paris Saint-Germain demolished nine-man Montpellier 5-0 at the Parc des Princes to open a provisional 13-point lead at top of the Ligue 1 standings on Saturday. Pablo Sarabia, Angel Di Maria, Kylian Mbappe, Layvin Kurzawa as well as a Daniel Congre own goal put the French champions on 55 points from 22
5:38 PM ET Hakan Calhanoglu scored twice and was instrumental as AC Milan came from behind to beat visitors Torino 4-2 after extra time and reach the semifinals of the Coppa Italia on Tuesday. Turkey midfielder Calhanoglu netted a stoppage-time equaliser before giving the Rossoneri a 3-2 lead in extra time as the home side
Steve Nicol thinks Jadon Sancho should stay with Dortmund to boost his stock in the second half of the season. Craig Burley reacts to Erling Haaland scoring two goals off the bench after netting a hat trick on debut. The FC crew analyse Erling Haaland’s standing with his new club in Germany after a hat
Julien Laurens reports on the gulf hindering Edinson Cavani’s move from PSG to Atletico Madrid. Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has spoken out after the club failed to land Edinson Cavani during the January transfer window. “I think it’s shameful the situation of some players with their agents and relatives” he said, speaking after Atletico’s
11:52 AM ET Karim Benzema scored his first La Liga goal of 2020 in the win against Atletico Madrid. PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP via Getty Images Karim Benzema scored the only goal as Real Madrid moved six points clear of Barcelona at the top of La Liga thanks to a 1-0 win against rivals Atletico Madrid. Zidane had
Shaka Hislop says Bruno Fernandes’ Manchester United debut vs. Wolves was ‘nothing to write home about’. Manchester United were unable to reclaim fifth place in the Premier League after they were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Saturday. Positives It was a decent performance from a defensive point
The winter transfer window is closing but ahead of a big weekend in the Premier League, here’s what to watch for: JUMP TO: Is Sterling slipping? | Blues, Foxes worthy of Europe? | Man to watch | Game you should watch | Team that needs luck | Stats of weekend | One thing that will happen | Predictions THE WEEKEND’S BIG QUESTIONS Will Jose Mourinho play
11:57 AM ET LIVERPOOL, England, Feb 1 (Reuters) – Premier League leaders Liverpool opened up a 22-point gap at the top of the table with second-half goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jordan Henderson and a Mohamed Salah brace giving them a 4-0 home win over Southampton on Saturday. It was Liverpool’s 20th successive home win dating
Julien Laurens says history between Chelsea and Antonio Conte could impact the striker’s move to Serie A. Julien Laurens and Steve Nicol react to Dries Mertens being linked with Chelsea. Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has confirmed Dries Mertens won’t be joining the club in the January transfer window and Olivier Giroud won’t leave. Giroud, 33,
If you’re looking for a soundtrack to go with Barcelona’s search for a striker, maybe the Benny Hill theme is your best bet. In the final, quiet moments before last week’s 2-0 defeat at Valencia, Quique Setién was sitting on the bench watching his players warm up. He was watching a player that most people
The winter transfer window is closed — but now it’s time to look ahead to the summer! Here are the new rumours floating around following the Jan. 31 deadline day: – Transfer grades: Man United get a ‘D’ for Ighalo– Miller: The good, the bad, and … Man United– O’Hanlon: How Liverpool dominate transfer ‘value’
Liverpool moves 19 points clear at the top of the Premier League with a routine 2-0 win over West Ham. Liverpool look unstoppable and Shaka’s Top 10 is no exception! But PSG have stayed in touch, while Real Madrid’s form is also improving. Dropping out: Barcelona Agree? Disagree? Let us know, and watch Shaka defend
Ale Moreno says there’s a lot of work to be done before the United States can be called a soccer powerhouse. Gregg Berhalter explains his approach to recruiting dual nationals as Uly Llanez trains with the USMNT. Alejandro Bedoya opens up to ESPN about the state of the USMNT and whether there has been progress
By Julien Laurens and Alex Kirkland Shaka Hislop dives into the obstacles standing between Gareth Bale and a return to Tottenham. Gab Marcotti sees the upside to signing Steven Bergwijn, but says the hole left by Harry Kane’s absence remains. Stewart Robson doesn’t see why Tottenham would sign Krzysztof Piatek as a temporary replacement for
Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop question Man City’s killer instinct after a 1-0 loss to Manchester United. Manchester United win 1-0 but it’s their rivals Manchester City that progress. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Carabao Cup: Nemanja Matic (76′) Man City 0-1 Man United. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Shaka Hislop praises Man
Craig Burley and Shaka Hislop question Man City’s killer instinct after a 1-0 loss to Manchester United. Gab Marcotti sees the upside to signing Steven Bergwijn, but says the hole left by Harry Kane’s absence remains. Manchester United win 1-0 but it’s their rivals Manchester City that progress. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Irrelevance