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• Emery: ‘Tottenham have a fantastic manager’ despite difficult start

  Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has praised Roberto De Zerbi as a “fantastic manager” ahead of his side’s meeting with...

• Emery sets top-four standard for Tottenham ahead of Aston Villa visit

  Unai Emery says Tottenham should be among the Premier League’s four strongest teams as Aston Villa prepare to face them...

• Spanish giants step up talks for Manchester United teenager JJ Gabriel

  Barcelona and Real Madrid are advancing negotiations to sign Manchester United academy forward JJ Gabriel, who has decided to leave...

• James Milner reflects on his unusual Manchester City partnership with Mario Balotelli

  Veteran English footballer James Milner has spoken about his time playing alongside Mario Balotelli at Manchester City, saying the pair...

• Milner recalls Balotelli’s remarkable penalty record at Manchester City

  James Milner says he never saw Mario Balotelli fail to score from the penalty spot during their time together at...

• Cristiano Ronaldo was a Chelsea target before Thomas Tuchel’s decisive veto

  Cristiano Ronaldo came close to joining Chelsea in 2022 after leaving Manchester United, but the move was stopped by then-manager...

• Levi Colwill reacts as Chelsea suffer three-goal defeat at Brentford

  Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has reflected on his side’s 3-0 defeat by Brentford, after the hosts scored three times in...

• Levi Colwill reacts as Chelsea suffer three-goal defeat at Brentford

  Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has reflected on his side’s 3-0 defeat by Brentford, after the hosts scored three times in...

• Chelsea suffer 11th Premier League defeat of 2026 in Brentford loss

  Chelsea’s difficult 2026 continued as they were beaten 3-0 by Brentford, with the result marking their 11th defeat in the...

• Chelsea’s 2026 defensive record worsens after Brentford defeat

  Chelsea have conceded 43 Premier League goals in 2026, more than any other side in the division, after suffering a...

• Xabi Alonso comments as Brentford’s second-half treble sinks Chelsea

  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has spoken after his side suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat by Brentford in the fifth round...

• Mahdi Nicoll-Jazouli makes Premier League history in Chelsea defeat

  Mahdi Nicoll-Jazouli became the first player born in 2010 or later to appear in a Premier League match when he...

• Leonardo Bonucci reveals family reasons behind decision to stay at Juventus

  Former Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci has explained why he turned down a move to Manchester City in 2016, despite strong...

• Brentford loss adds to troubled Chelsea start for Emiliano Martinez

  Emiliano Martinez has conceded 10 goals in his first four appearances for Chelsea after the club suffered a 3-0 defeat...

• Chelsea see Estevao Willian as part of their long-term plans despite Liverpool links

  Chelsea have no intention of selling winger Estevao Willian, despite reports linking the 19-year-old with a £100m move to Liverpool....

• Carragher says Liverpool’s costly rebuild has become a failed ‘Galacticos’ experiment

  Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has criticised the club’s poor start to the season, comparing the current team to Real Madrid’s...

• Kai Havertz outlines Mikel Arteta’s impact on his Arsenal development

  Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has spoken about the influence manager Mikel Arteta has had on his footballing qualities.Havertz joined...

• Wayne Rooney puts his football knowledge to the test in new BBC quiz show

  Wayne Rooney will take centre stage in a new BBC football quiz, Can You Beat Wayne Rooney?The Manchester United...

• Kai Havertz outlines Mikel Arteta’s impact on his Arsenal development

  Arsenal forward Kai Havertz has spoken about the influence manager Mikel Arteta has had on his footballing qualities.Havertz joined...

• Wayne Rooney puts his football knowledge to the test in new BBC quiz show

  Wayne Rooney will take centre stage in a new BBC football quiz, Can You Beat Wayne Rooney?The Manchester United...