Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish says he will not rush appointing Patrick Vieira’s successor after the Frenchman was sacked following 18 months in charge. Vieira has left Palace after a run of 12 games without a victory in all competitions…
Bukayo Saka dismisses burnout concerns
Bukayo Saka has dismissed concerns over burnout despite potentially facing a 63-match season, as the winger looks to inspire Arsenal to the Premier League title. Saka has been an ever-present for Arsenal in the Premier League this season, starting all…
English Premier League fan banned for 3 years after racially abusing Brentford striker Ivan Toney online
A man who racially abused English Premier League striker Ivan Toney on social media has been banned from every soccer stadium in Britain for three years in a “landmark ruling”. Antonio Neill sent a racist message to the Brentford player…
Haaland penalty earns Man City win at Palace
Manchester City maintained the pressure on leaders Arsenal as the Premier League champions reduced the gap at the top to two points with a hard-fought victory over struggling Crystal Palace. Pep Guardiola’s side had to remain patient at Selhurst Park,…
Bruno Fernandes’ captaincy of Man Utd called into question after Anfield criticism
Bruno Fernandes’ antics at Anfield have been met with criticism, with some former players saying the Portuguese international should lose the captaincy for his petulant performance in Manchester United’s 7-0 drubbing by Liverpool on Sunday. Fernandes, who has 57 goals…
Arsenal being investigated by FA after last-minute winner against Bournemouth
Arsenal are facing an FA charge over their celebrations following their dramatic winner against Bournemouth. Football Association chiefs are reviewing referee Chris Kavanagh’s report which includes what happened following Reiss Nelson’s 97th minute winner. It was one of the most…
Javi Gracia: Leeds United set to name ex-Watford boss as manager
Former Watford boss Javi Gracia is set to be named the manager of Leeds United, ending the club’s search for Jesse Marsch’s successor. Marsch was sacked on 6 February but the Whites have faced several setbacks in their hunt for…
Erling Haaland uncertain for Arsenal clash after sustaining Aston Villa knock
Erling Haaland faces a fitness test before Manchester City’s crucial clash with Premier League leaders Arsenal on Wednesday. The prolific Norway striker, who has scored 31 goals in all competitions for the champions this season, was withdrawn at half-time during…
Mikel Arteta ‘‘frustrated’’ at officials for allowing Brentford equaliser at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta complained bitterly that Ivan Toney’s equaliser for Brentford ought to have been disallowed for offside after Arsenal failed to bounce back from last Saturday’s defeat at Everton with a win. Toney’s goal followed a deep free-kick which he…
Nathan Jones is sacked as Saints boss days after claiming ‘there weren’t many better’ than him
Nathan Jones won’t want to look back on his press conferences at Southampton too fondly following his sacking as the club’s first-team manager on Sunday. Time was up for Jones after Saturday’s home defeat against 10-man Wolves as the Welshman…