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Wise calls by Josh Cullen have secured his path to Premier League return

Awards have a tendency to puzzle more people than they please. And there were a few observers left scratching their heads when the prizes for [...]

April 24, 2023 / Soccer

Leeds duo Liam Cooper and Max Wober doubtful for crucial Leicester clash

Leeds skipper Liam Cooper and Max Wober are doubtful for Tuesday’s night’s crucial home Premier League game against relegation rivals [...]

April 24, 2023 / Soccer

Marco Silva fully aware of challenge awaiting Fulham at Villa Park

Fulham boss Marco Silva knows they will be facing a completely different animal when they head to Aston Villa. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

April 24, 2023 / Soccer

Leggy Manchester United get off ropes to keep cup double alive – only element Brighton were missing was Evan Ferguson

Manchester United may be on their last legs this season, but there is still a defiance bringing them right to the last kick – and now the first [...]

April 23, 2023 / Soccer

‘We will give everything to get it done’ – Erik ten Hag vows Manchester United will do all it takes to beat City in FA Cup

Erik ten Hag said Manchester United will give everything they have to prevent Manchester City from completing the treble when they meet in the FA [...]

April 23, 2023 / Soccer

West Ham take big step towards safety by thrashing Bournemouth

Declan Rice scored again to help West Ham end the perfect week with a vital 4-0 win at Bournemouth to boost their survival chances. Source: [...]

April 23, 2023 / Soccer

Rampant Newcastle hit Tottenham for six in race for Champions League

Record signing Alexander Isak helped blast Newcastle to within touching distance of Champions League football as they took top-four rivals [...]

April 23, 2023 / Soccer

I knew when my time as a player was up – but the same can not be said of Liverpool’s top talent

It isn’t always obvious when your time is up in the game, but all the signs were there for me long before my final game. Source: [...]

April 23, 2023 / Soccer

I want to get past 20 – Ivan Toney sets Premier League goal target

Brentford striker Ivan Toney has his sights set on 20 Premier League goals and beyond this season. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

April 23, 2023 / Soccer

Two-goal Jota gives Klopp something to think about as Reds keep slim top-four hopes alive

The season is ending too soon for Diogo Jota. He waited a year for a goal. Now he has four in five days to ensure Liverpool’s Champions League [...]

April 22, 2023 / Soccer

Eddie Howe admits elite player recruitment for Newcastle is ‘exhausting’

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has admitted the process of recruiting elite players is “exhausting”. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

April 22, 2023 / Soccer

Leeds boss Javi Gracia ‘worried about everything’ after defeat at Fulham

Javi Gracia admitted he is “worried about everything” as Leeds’ battle for Premier League survival took another blow with a third successive [...]

April 22, 2023 / Soccer

Manchester City-Leeds set to be televised despite Saturday 3pm kick-off time

Manchester City’s Premier League match against Leeds is still set to be broadcast on television despite being moved to a 3pm kick-off on a [...]

April 22, 2023 / Soccer

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta ‘can’t wait’ for title showdown with Manchester City

Mikel Arteta has told his Arsenal players they need to beat Manchester City if they are to win the Premier League title. Source: Sport [...]

April 21, 2023 / Soccer

Evan Ferguson given more time to prove fitness ahead of FA Cup Wembley showdown with Manchester United

Ireland striker Evan Ferguson will be given every opportunity to make the Brighton squad for Sunday’s FA Cup semi-final against Manchester United [...]

April 21, 2023 / Soccer

Thomas Frank: Decision to sell Ollie Watkins was right for player and Brentford

Brentford boss Thomas Frank insists he has never regretted the sale of Ollie Watkins to Saturday’s Premier League opponents Aston Villa. [...]

April 21, 2023 / Soccer

Roy Hodgson: Hard work has paid off for Crystal Palace

Roy Hodgson believes Crystal Palace’s upturn in form since his arrival last month is fully deserved ahead of their Premier League clash against [...]

April 21, 2023 / Soccer

It’s not a shock – Fabio Paratici exit will not disrupt Tottenham’s preparation

Tottenham acting head coach Cristian Stellini has insisted Fabio Paratici’s departure will not affect their preparations for Sunday’s trip to [...]

April 21, 2023 / Soccer

Abject Manchester United have no answer to Sevilla’s Spanish inquisition

You come at the kings of the Europa League, you best not miss. Manchester United had Sevilla where they wanted them after an hour at Old [...]

April 20, 2023 / Soccer

‘The goal is to provide full-time football to our players’ – Rianna Jarrett on the next step for Irish game

Wexford Youths striker Rianna Jarrett has seen domestic football in Ireland flourish since she began her career but insists there is more to be [...]

April 20, 2023 / Soccer

‘The Ogre is coming’ – Real Madrid up to old tricks ahead of encounter with Erling Haaland

La Guerra – the war – has already begun. “The Ogre is coming,” blasted the front page of AS, the Madrid-based sports newspaper, to tee up [...]

April 20, 2023 / Soccer

We’re still in scrap – Gary O’Neil won’t rest until Cherries pick up more points

Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil has stressed his in-form side will need to add more points to their current tally to secure Premier League [...]

April 20, 2023 / Soccer

Everton must change rhetoric of the story and start winning away – Sean Dyche

Everton manager Sean Dyche is desperate to change a mentality he believes has contributed to the club’s woeful away form and largely resulted in [...]

April 20, 2023 / Soccer

Dean Smith wants Leicester to play without fear against Wolves

Boss Dean Smith has urged Leicester to forget their fears against Wolves as they battle to save their Premier League skins. Source: Sport [...]

April 20, 2023 / Soccer

WATCH: Saudi lawyer wants Cristiano Ronaldo deported after accusing him of 'crime of public indecency'

There have been calls for Cristiano Ronaldo to be thrown out of Saudi Arabia after the Portuguese striker appeared to make an insulting gesture [...]

April 20, 2023 / Soccer

Sevilla ‘won’t change mentality’ if Marcus Rashford features for Man Utd in Europa League clash

Sevilla head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar believes Marcus Rashford is “one of the best players” around but says his potential return [...]

April 19, 2023 / Soccer

‘It’s so frantic but it’s pretty great’ – Georgie Kelly hails goal in draw with champions Burnley

After hitting a late equaliser against champions-elect Burnley, Rotherham striker Georgie Kelly admits it can prove difficult to take in such [...]

April 19, 2023 / Soccer

From Europa League to helping at refugee camps: Meet the defender at centre of Belgian club’s dream

When Christian Burgess is not helping Union Saint-Gilloise on their remarkable Europa League run, you may find him helping refugees in [...]

April 19, 2023 / Soccer

Assistant Constantine Hatzidakis returns to duty after Andy Robertson clash

Assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis will return to duty this weekend having been stood down while his clash with Liverpool defender Andy [...]

April 18, 2023 / Soccer

Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney ‘never out of the dressing room’

Wrexham executive director Humphrey Ker admits co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are “never out of the dressing room” after [...]

April 18, 2023 / Soccer