Liverpool defender Joel Matip has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a foot injury.
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Premier League ‘waiting to hear’ whether Leicester lockdown impacts games
The Premier League is waiting to hear whether the localised lockdown in Leicester will force the club to postpone home games or play at a neutral venue.
Sean Dyche backs Burnley players to rise to Europa League spot challenge
Sean Dyche believes his Burnley players are ready to embrace the challenge of battling for Europa League qualification despite a threadbare squad.
Rodgers: Goalscoring is responsibility of Leicester team, not just Vardy
Brendan Rodgers feels it is unfair to single out Jamie Vardy for his lack of goals in Leicester’s recent poor run.
EFL chairman Rick Parry aiming to get through crisis with all clubs intact
English Football League chairman Rick Parry has dismissed predictions of mass bankruptcies due to the coronavirus pandemic and said he is determined to emerge from the crisis with the league’s membership fully intact.
Football rumours from the media Jun 30, 2020
Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web
Derby’s Wisdom recovering after assault and robbery
Derby defender Andre Wisdom is recovering in hospital after being injured in “an unprovoked assault and robbery”, the Sky Bet Championship club have confirmed.
Roy Hodgson: We will play Leicester anywhere
Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace are happy to face Leicester at a neutral venue, if the King Power club are unable to host this weekend’s Premier League fixture due to a spike in coronavirus cases.
Northampton boss Keith Curle ‘proud’ after securing first promotion as a manager
Keith Curle admits he is “proud” to have filled a void on his CV after guiding Northampton to promotion with a crushing 4-0 victory over 10-man Exeter in the Sky Bet League Two play-off final.
Jurgen Klopp does not believe he needs to make major signings to stay on top
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits he cannot spend “millions and millions” on squad reinforcements for his newly-crowed Premier League champions but does not believe he will need to.
Solskjaer sees room for improvement in his strikers
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood can still be “so much better”, with the Manchester United manager open to further strengthening his attack.
Lee says he has not received a direct apology from Baddiel and Skinner
Jason Lee says he has never received a direct apology from David Baddiel and Frank Skinner over the series of sketches in which they mocked his hairstyle and playing ability.
PFA equalities executive Jason Lee wants commentators to address ‘racial bias’
A study has found “evident bias” in how some football commentators describe darker-skinned players.
Ben Mee marks landmark Burnley appearance with winner against Crystal Palace
Ben Mee marked his 300th league appearance for Burnley with the winner at Crystal Palace to continue to lead from the front for the Clarets.
Northampton promoted to League One after thumping play-off final win over Exeter
Northampton celebrated promotion to Sky Bet League One after inflicting further play-off final heartache on Exeter with a crushing 4-0 victory at an empty Wembley.
Latest round of Premier League testing for Covid-19 provides one positive test
The Premier League has returned one positive test for Covid-19 for a second week running following the resumption of play.
Juve midfielder Miralem Pjanic signs for Barca after Arthur Melo goes other way
Barcelona have signed midfielder Miralem Pjanic from Juventus in a deal worth 65million euros (£59.
Levein thinks some Mackay will always face a fight for acceptance
Former Dundee United manager Craig Levein suspects Malky Mackay will never shake off his past.
Craig Gordon keen to play his part and put Hearts in the right place
“Joining the fight” for Hearts felt right for Craig Gordon as the Scotland goalkeeper returned to his boyhood club.
Aleksandar Mitrovic hit with three-match ban
Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has been banned for three matches after being found guilty of violent conduct in Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Leeds.