Craig Burley thinks getting rid of ‘charlatan’ players is a top priority at Old Trafford. Manchester City beat rivals Manchester United 3-1 in the first leg at Old Trafford. Watch the Carabao Cup on ESPN+. Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has said it took just 15 minutes of training to mastermind the win over
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Sadio Mane was named African Footballer of the Year for 2019 on Tuesday after winning the Champions League with Liverpool and leading Senegal to the Africa Cup of Nations final. Mane, 27, wins the award for the first time after finishing runner-up to his Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah of Egypt in 2017 and 2018. He
Gab Marcotti explains how Liverpool could give Chelsea a boost in the FA Cup. Shaka Hislop weighs up if Frank Lampard should focus on silverware or a Champions League spot for Chelsea. Frank Leboeuf says qualifying for the Champions League will do more for Chelsea than winning the FA Cup. Chelsea made an overall loss
Sid Lowe believes the mixed views about Arturo Vidal in Spain are largely based on the way he looks. Gab Marcotti and Shaka Hislop believe Barcelona are dangerously overreliant on Lionel Messi. Julien Laurens is given the tough task of choosing whether Real Madrid or Barcelona should be considered La Liga favourites. Barcelona and Aston
Don Hutchison and Craig Burley don’t see eye to eye when it comes to how Arsenal have responded under Mikel Arteta so far. Arsenal overcome Championship leaders Leeds United to move on in the FA Cup. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. Arsenal midfielder Alexandre Lacazette said that Mikel Arteta’s spirited half-time talk helped the
With the January transfer window open, several top players are being linked with moves this month or for next summer. We’re profiling some of the best, including a breakdown of the player’s strengths and weaknesses, the latest reporting on his transfer status and a round-up of interested teams, with the likelihood of a move and
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first Serie A hat trick for Juventus on Monday — the TENTH different competition in which he’s scored three goals in a game. Here’s our pick of the best from each one… The Toe Poke Daily is here every day to bring you all the weirdest stories, quirkiest viral content and
10:56 AM ET Zlatan Ibrahimovic‘s return failed to inspire AC Milan as the fallen giants of Italian soccer were held to a 0-0 draw at home by Sampdoria in Serie A on Monday, failing to score for the third league game in a row. The 38-year-old Swede, who helped Milan win their last major title
Hans Tilkowski has died at the age of 84, having played for Germany and Borussia Dortmund. Germany’s 1966 World Cup final goalkeeper Hans Tilkowski has died at the age of 84. The former Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper was in goal in the Wembley final, which hosts England won 4-2. Ex-England forward Geoff Hurst, whose hat trick
Julien Laurens is given the tough task of choosing whether Real Madrid or Barcelona should be considered La Liga favourites. Steve Nicol questions why Toni Kroos would choose to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United. ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol says the allure of Real Madrid may be enough to lure Sadio Mane away from Liverpool.
Mark Ogden doesn’t expect many, if any, signings from Man United, but says the club desperately needs them. Steve Nicol questions why Toni Kroos would choose to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United. MANCHESTER — Pep Guardiola has urged the Manchester United board to have patience with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer because it is only now
Shaka Hislop weighs up if Frank Lampard should focus on silverware or a Champions League spot for Chelsea. Gab Marcotti and Shaka Hislop believe Barcelona are dangerously overreliant on Lionel Messi. Gab Marcotti explains how Liverpool could give Chelsea a boost in the FA Cup. Liverpool and dominated the FIFA 20 team of the year
Jurgen Klopp delights over Takumi Minamino and Curtis Jones’ performances in Liverpool’s win vs. Everton. Shaka Hislop says Jurgen Klopp should feel more confident when Liverpool need to rotate after beating Everton. Curtis Jones stamps his mark on the Merseyside derby with a brilliant winner vs. Everton. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. FA Cup:
Hudson-Odoi scored the 1st and set up the 2nd in Chelsea’s win vs. Nottingham. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. LONDON — By the 35th minute, Yuri Ribeiro had had enough. Callum Hudson-Odoi had already gone past him on multiple occasions, scoring the first goal of Chelsea’s 2-0 FA Cup third-round win and helping to
Steve Nicol is shocked by Lionel Messi’s underwhelming performance in Barcelona’s 2-2 draw with Espanyol. BARCELONA — Wu Lei‘s late equaliser dented 10-man Barcelona’s title hopes as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Espanyol in Saturday’s Catalan derby at the RCDE Stadium. David Lopez had headed the La Liga’s bottom club into a
Two first half goals against the Red Devils proved enough for Arsenal to secure their new manager Mikel Arteta a first victory at the helm. Stewart Robson explains how he’d approach the January transfer window if he was a decision maker at Arsenal. Arsenal defender Calum Chambers is set to miss the rest of the
It’s go time as the winter window opened on Jan. 1 in England, Germany, France and China. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Juve ready to pounce if Pogba becomes available With Paul Pogba yet again out in the cold at Manchester
It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Arsenal, Tottenham could fight for Lemar Both Arsenal and Tottenham will have had their ears pricked after Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone said
Real Madrid beat Getafe 3-0 on Saturday to start the year with their first win in four games thanks to an own goal from keeper David Soria, and efforts from Raphael Varane and Luka Modric. Soria diverted Ferland Mendy‘s cross into his own net under pressure from Varane, while at the other end Thibaut Courtois
Neither Manchester United nor Wolves could find a goal despite many good chances. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN +. Steve Nicol says the draw between Wolves and Manchester United was the worst possible result for both sides. Manchester United will have to go again in the FA Cup third round after a dull 0-0