Aston Villa’s players must prepare for a “cup final” after showing “courage” to secure a priceless win over Arsenal and move out of the Premier League relegation zone with one game to go, says boss Dean Smith. Trezeguet beat Emiliano…
Spurs utility man Eric Dier signs new four-year contract
Eric Dier has signed a new contract to keep him at Tottenham until 2024. The versatile England international had less than a year remaining on his previous deal, but will be remaining at the Premier League club. Dier joined Spurs…
Wolves win maintains Europa League hopes
Wolves eased past a hapless Crystal Palace side in the Premier League to maintain hopes of playing Europa League football next season. Nuno Espirito Santo’s side move back above Tottenham into sixth place and victory at Chelsea in their final…
Leeds United promoted and return to the Premier League after 16-year absence
Leeds United have been promoted to the Premier League after a 16-year absence. Second-placed West Brom’s 2-1 defeat at Huddersfield on Friday night means Championship leaders Leeds are assured of a top-two finish with two games remaining. Leeds moved on…
West Ham almost safe after beating struggling Watford
West Ham “deserve to be in the Premier League” says captain Mark Noble, after his side’s blistering first-half performance ensured a victory that virtually secures their top-flight status but leaves Watford in major trouble. David Moyes’ men picked up a…
Athletics Association vows to reform Olympic protest rule
Newly formed organization the Athletics Association, which represents the rights of track and field athletes, is expected to fight against Olympic Rule 50 which prohibits “political, racial and religious” demonstrations. US triple jump legend Christian Taylor, who became the organization’s…
Bayern star Thiago Alcantara set to join Liverpool
Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara is on the verge of joining Premier League champions Liverpool after stalling over signing a contract extension at Bayern Munich, according to a report in Bild on Friday. The paper claims Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants…
Premier League & EFL summer transfer window to be from 27 July to 5 October
The Premier League and English Football League summer transfer windows will be open for 10 weeks between 27 July and 5 October, subject to FIFA approval. In addition, the Premier League and EFL say there will be a domestic-only window…
Solskjaer expects Man Utd to ‘put it right’ after Southampton defeat
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his players “will put it right” after they missed a chance to climb into the Premier League’s top four by conceding an injury-time equaliser against Southampton. United led 2-1 for 73 minutes before…
Bournemouth hammer 10-man Leicester to boost survival hopes
Bournemouth came from behind to thrash 10-man Leicester City and boost their hopes of avoiding relegation from the Premier League. In a calamitous two minutes, the Foxes threw away a 1-0 lead as Junior Stanislas scored from the spot, Dominic…
