1:08 AM ET Dec 5 (Reuters) – Arsenal’s interim coach Freddie Ljungberg says he will have a chat with Nicolas Pepe to help the Ivorian forward feel more settled after his club record move from Lille. Pepe arrived at the Emirates Stadium for a reported 72 million pounds ($92.38 million) in August but has scored
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5:04 PM ET A superb Kylian Mbappe goal and a Neymar penalty helped Paris Saint-Germain restore a five-point lead atop the Ligue 1 standings with a 2-0 home win over Nantes on Wednesday. France striker Mbappe found the back of the net with a jaw-dropping backheel finish early in the second half and Neymar doubled
The Serie Awesome crew debate whether or not Serie A needs Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The FC guys try to wrap their head around rumours that Zlatan Ibrahimovic could head to Spurs. Craig Burley explains how Zlatan Ibrahimovic would give Jurgen Klopp something his Liverpool squad is lacking. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said he can maintain his level until
4:53 PM ET Barcelona reached the Champions League round of 16 after Lionel Messi scored one and assisted two in his 700th appearance for the club in a 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund. Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the first half and Messi doubled Barca’s lead four minutes later, scoring his 613th goal for
Antoine Griezmann received a harsh welcome on his return to Madrid, but did the Atletico fans go too far? Atletico Madrid escaped major punishment on Wednesday after their fans made threatening chants against former player Antoine Griezmann during last weekend’s Spanish league match against Barcelona. The Spanish league had denounced the club after some fans
Sid Lowe explains why it will be tough for Real Madrid to move on from Gareth Bale in January. Shaka Hislop examines whether these takeaways from the weekend in world football are overreactions. Shaka Hislop believes Gareth Bale has nothing to lose with his current approach at Real Madrid. Gareth Bale has said being whistled
Ale Moreno details how Manchester United can get the better of Jose Mourinho upon his return to Old Trafford. Jose Mourinho has said he was “happy” at Manchester United and expects to get a good reception when he returns as Tottenham manager on Wednesday. Mourinho was sacked by United in December last year and will
Ale Moreno says consistency remains an issue for Manchester City despite their 4-1 win at Burnley. BURNLEY, England — Pep Guardiola says it is “crazy and stupid” for Manchester City to think about the title despite a 4-1 win at Burnley on Tuesday night. City moved to within eight points of leaders Liverpool thanks to
Ale Moreno says consistency remains an issue for Manchester City despite their 4-1 win at Burnley. Ale Moreno reacts to Pep Guardiola’s decision not to add to Manchester City’s squad in the winter window. Pep Guardiola has won league titles wherever he’s gone, so maybe it’s no surprise he confused Manchester City with Bayern Munich
Aaron Cresswell scores the only goal of the game as West Ham claim three surprising points at Chelsea. Frank Lampard believes Chelsea’s lack of squad depth was their downfall vs. West Ham United. West Ham pulled off a shock win vs. Chelsea for their first win at Stamford Bridge since 2002. Steve Nicol explains just
Antoine Griezmann received a harsh welcome on his return to Madrid, but did the Atletico fans go too far? The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has notified the government’s Anti-Violence Commission and its own competition committee about the hostile chants directed at Barcelona’s Antoine Griezmann in Sunday’s La Liga game at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium,
Freddie Ljungberg is taking the Arsenal job match by match and isn’t thinking about the January transfer window. Arsenal caretaker boss Freddie Ljungberg said he would seek advice from former manager Arsene Wenger as he prepares for his first home game in charge against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Thursday. Ljungberg,
The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Cavani headlines Atleti’s striker shortlist Last summer, Atletico Madrid failed in their attempts to get a deal
The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Ibrahimovic set for AC Milan move His future has been the source of almost constant speculation since
The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look forward to January. Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Liverpool to land Sancho and Berge in January? Stop the presses! Respected journalist Jan Aage Fjortoft is reporting
After Arsenal’s defeat to Frankfurt, Steve Nicol feels there is no way back for Unai Emery with the Gunners. The FC guys try to wrap their heads around the possibility of Massimiliano Allegri managing Arsenal. The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too early to look forward to January. Click
Ale Moreno details how Manchester United can get the better of Jose Mourinho upon his return to Old Trafford. MANCHESTER, England — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he does not fear the sack at Manchester United. United are ninth in the Premier League table after their worst start to a season since 1988 and sit closer
9:33 PM ET Dec 3 (Reuters) – Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola does not plan to bring in any players during the January transfer window but says the club must refresh the squad at the end of the season. City did not replace captain Vincent Kompany in the close season and lost Aymeric Laporte to
After Leicester’s late win over Everton, Shaka Hislop tips them to be the biggest challengers to Liverpool. Liverpool will host Everton in the third round of the FA Cup, while Manchester United travel to Wolves as Premier League teams enter the competition, with matches streaming live on ESPN+ from Jan. 3-6. Other third round matches
Chelsea suffered their second home defeat of the season as they were beaten 1-0 by West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday. Hammers full-back Aaron Creswell was the match-winner as he cut inside from the left and fired an excellent right-footed strike finish past Kepa Arrizabalaga in the opening minutes of the second