Jurgen Klopp has no intention of staying in management as long as Arsene Wenger
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he will not be patrolling the touchline into his old age like 68-year-old Arsene Wenger as he does not need football to be happy. The Arsenal boss…
Chris Smalling excited ahead of ‘high stakes’ FA Cup semi-final
Chris Smalling is relishing the “high stakes” FA Cup semi-final clash with Tottenham and believes Wembley glory can be the catalyst for an improved Manchester United trophy charge next season. Jose Mourinho…
Coutinho wants his first final to be a victorious experience
Philippe Coutinho is relishing the chance to feature in his first final for Barcelona, hoping it is the first of many. The Brazil international joined Ernesto Valverde’s side in the January transfer…
Brighton hand goalkeeper Robert Sanchez new contract
Brighton have agreed a new three-year contract with young goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. The 20-year-old, who joined the Premier League Seagulls from Spanish side Levante in 2015, has yet to make a first…
Moore: A weight has been lifted off Rodriguez
West Brom caretaker manager Darren Moore admits a weight has been lifted off Jay Rodriguez’s shoulders after he was cleared of racially abusing Brighton’s Gaetan Bong. Cameroon defender Bong said the alleged…
Rafael Benitez coy over Arsenal link
Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez has side-stepped speculation he could be in the running to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. The 58-year-old Spaniard was linked with the Gunners earlier in the season and…
Smalling pleased ‘figurehead’ Carrick is taking on Old Trafford coaching role
Chris Smalling is glad that Michael Carrick is staying at Manchester United, with the switch from captain to coach meaning their “figurehead” and “standout leader” remains in the dressing room. The 36-year-old skipper…
Au revoir, Arsene -Football’s longest managerial reigns
Arsene Wenger has announced he is to step down as Arsenal manager at the end of the season. Here, FP looks at some of football’s longest managerial reigns. Arsene Wenger, Arsenal, 1996-2018…
Wenger decision to leave Arsenal ‘right for club and manager’ says fan group
Arsene Wenger’s decision to leave Arsenal at the end of the season is good for all those involved, according to a leading supporters’ group. In a surprise announcement on Friday morning, Wenger…
Man City boss Guardiola to discuss new contract in the summer
Pep Guardiola has confirmed he will discuss his future at Manchester City over the summer. The Premier League-winning City boss is contracted for just one more year at the Etihad Stadium. City…
Sergio Aguero to miss rest of season through injury
Sergio Aguero will miss the remainder of Manchester City’s season, manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed. The Argentina striker underwent minor surgery on a troublesome knee injury earlier this week. The 29-year-old is…
Bayern Munich chief takes swipe at big-spending Manchester City
Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has taken a swipe at Manchester City by claiming his side can achieve success without the backing of “Arab billionaires”. Bayern, who have already wrapped up…
Ex-captain Tony Adams labels outgoing Arsene Wenger ‘greatest Arsenal manager’
Arsene Wenger’s former captain Tony Adams has called the outgoing Arsenal manager their “greatest” boss after the Frenchman announced he is to leave his post next month. Wenger is leaving the Gunners…
Football rumours from the media – 20th April, 2018
What the papers say Joe Hart may be in line for a permanent deal at West Ham, the Mirror reports. The England goalkeeper has struggled since losing place at Manchester City but…
Social media reaction to Wenger’s decision to leave Arsenal at end of season
Arsene Wenger has announced he will step down as Arsenal manager and end his 22-year association with the club in the summer. Former players, colleagues and Premier League rivals have paid tribute…
Conte believes Wenger’s Arsenal reign won’t be repeated
Antonio Conte insists the demands of the game mean it is unlikely that Arsene Wenger’s long reign at Arsenal will ever be repeated elsewhere. Wenger has announced he will step down at…
Sir Alex Ferguson hails Arsene Wenger for his work at Arsenal
Sir Alex Ferguson has led the tributes to outgoing Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger by calling the Frenchman “without doubt one of the greatest Premier League managers”. It was announced on Friday that…
Following Wenger is a tough task – West Ham boss Moyes
David Moyes knows a thing or two about replacing a great manager so he does not envy whoever takes over from Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. On Friday morning, Wenger announced he is…
Merci Arsene – Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal reign in numbers
Arsene Wenger has announced he is to step down as Arsenal manager at the end of the season. Here, FP takes a look back at the Frenchman’s reign in numbers 1996 –…
A Love Letter to the Scissor Kick
If the answer is ”the scissor kick”, the question of course is, ”What do Chilean strawberries, a Spanish Spy, the Aztecs and Peter Crouch have in common?” Dear Chilena, I found your name…
Wenger backs Vieira as future Arsenal boss
Arsenal Wenger believes former Arsenal favourite Patrick Vieira has the potential to manage the club in the future. Reports on Thursday claimed the 41-year-old New York City boss has been lined up…
Antonio Conte keen to praise Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata
Antonio Conte singled out Alvaro Morata for praise after Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Burnley despite the striker missing a golden chance and reacting angrily following his substitution. Morata, who has only scored…
Dalglish hails Robertson’s impact at Liverpool
Kenny Dalglish admits he could not be prouder of the impact fellow Scot Andy Robertson has made at Liverpool. The left-back took his time convincing boss Jurgen Klopp he could cut it…
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers likens Callum McGregor to Philipp Lahm
Callum McGregor is Celtic’s version of former Germany skipper Philipp Lahm, according to boss Brendan Rodgers. The Hoops utility player is having the season of his life with 10 goals to date…
Crystal Palace given green light to proceed with Selhurst Park redevelopment
Crystal Palace have been granted permission by Croydon Council to proceed with their £100million stadium redevelopment. The council’s planning committee voted unanimously in favour of proposals to increase the Selhurst Park capacity…
Victor Moses harms Burnley’s top-six hopes
Victor Moses was the match-winner as Chelsea eased the pressure on London rivals Arsenal by denting Burnley’s surge for sixth place. The Clarets kicked off at Turf Moor on the back of…
Carrick reveals he asked not to be picked for England after becoming ‘depressed’
Michael Carrick has revealed he asked not to be picked for England after becoming “depressed” on international duty. Manchester United midfielder Carrick won 34 senior caps for his country, the last of…
Burnley 1 v Chelsea 2 – story of the match
Chelsea halted Burnley’s momentum with a 2-1 victory at Turf Moor. The Clarets went into the clash having won five successive top-flight matches for the first time in 50 years and knowing…
Arsene Wenger to leave Arsenal at end of the season
Arsene Wenger’s long reign as Arsenal manager will end next month. The 68-year-old announced on Friday that he will step down at the end of the season. The Frenchman moved to Highbury…
Fernandinho calls on ‘experienced’ Manchester City players to step up
Fernandinho insists Manchester City’s players have already consigned their nightmarish last week to the past as they seek to salvage their Champions League status. A 3-0 defeat to Liverpool in the first…