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Newcastle’s Carroll singing from a more mature hymn sheet later in his career

Andy Carroll has insisted his “daft” years are behind him as he prepares to resume his career at first club Newcastle.

O’Neill brands Norwood’s Northern Ireland retirement ‘a huge mistake’

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill has called Oliver Norwood’s decision to retire from international football “premature” and “a huge mistake”.

Kurt Zouma relishing his second chance at Chelsea

Kurt Zouma is relishing his second chance at Chelsea and is determined to help Frank Lampard’s reign be successful.

Sokratis aiming for winning partnership with Arsenal new boy David Luiz

Sokratis Papastathopoulos believes he can form as strong a defensive partnership with new Arsenal signing David Luiz as he did with Mats Hummels at Borussia Dortmund.

Wilder believes Blades need to be more ‘streetwise’ in Premier League

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder thinks his players will need to become more “streetwise” as they continue to adjust to Premier League football.

Philippe Coutinho joins Bayern Munich on loan from Barcelona

Philippe Coutinho has joined Bayern Munich from Barcelona on loan for the 2019-20 season, with the deal including an option for the German giants to buy the playmaker.

Football rumours from the media Aug 19, 2019

Today’s rumours, gossip and social media round-up from around the web

Thiago Silva insists PSG have to improve after loss at Rennes

Captain Thiago Silva insisted it was “not the real Paris St Germain” after his side suffered an early first defeat of the new Ligue 1 campaign as Rennes came from behind to win 2-1 at Roazhon Park.

Reading support Yakou Meite after racist abuse

Reading have backed Yakou Meite after the striker called out racist abuse he received on social media following the 3-0 win over Cardiff.

Ligue 1 champions PSG suffer early loss as Rennes maintain perfect start

Rennes came from behind to stun Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain 2-1 at Roazhon Park on Sunday evening.

Moving to Arsenal underlines my ambition, insists David Luiz

David Luiz insists he chose the difficult option by leaving Chelsea to join rivals Arsenal during the summer.

Bennett insists Manchester United should not be written off

Wolves defender Ryan Bennett insists Manchester United should never be written off and remain a team to beat.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Paul Pogba will remain at Manchester United

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains confident that Paul Pogba will stay at Manchester United.

Pochettino: Moving Premier League summer transfer deadline was ‘massive mistake’

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has called for the Premier League to bring its summer transfer window back in line with Europe’s major competitions.

We dignify this sport – ‘Delighted’ Guardiola salutes City

Pep Guardiola believes the performances of his Manchester City side “dignify” football.

Leicester’s James Maddison hits back at Jeremy Clarkson after Twitter hair jibe

Leicester’s James Maddison has hit back at Jeremy Clarkson after the TV star said he spent too much time at the barber.

Lampard disappointed not to claim victory on his Stamford Bridge return

Frank Lampard admitted managing Chelsea at Stamford Bridge was the “stuff of dreams” but was disappointed his homecoming was not marked with a win.

McInnes pleased to see Aberdeen stop rot with gritty win

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes was thrilled to see his players stop their losing streak as they booked a Betfred Cup quarter-final tie away to Hearts by eliminating Dundee after extra-time at Dens Park.

A closer look at Manchester City’s run of bad luck with VAR

Pep Guardiola and Manchester City were once again frustrated by VAR after Gabriel Jesus’ last-gasp ‘winner’ against Tottenham was chalked off on Saturday evening.

Lampard left waiting for first win as Leicester hit back to hold Chelsea

Frank Lampard did not get the Chelsea homecoming he craved as his wait for a first win as manager went on following a 1-1 draw with Leicester.

5 things we learned from the Premier League this weekend

Liverpool and Arsenal emerged from the second round of Premier League fixtures with their perfect records intact as reigning champions Manchester City surrendered theirs in controversial fashion.

Aribo has big future, says Rangers boss Gerrard

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard believes Joe Aribo has “the world at his feet” after lavishing praise on the midfielder for his performance in Sunday’s 3-0 Betfred Cup victory over East Fife.

Jermain Defoe sets Rangers on way to comfortable cup victory at East Fife

Rangers cruised into the quarter-finals of the Betfred Cup with a workmanlike 3-0 triumph over East Fife.

Aberdeen need extra-time to battle past Dundee in Betfred Cup

Sam Cosgrove clinched Aberdeen’s place in the quarter-final of the Betfred Cup thanks to his extra-time winner against Dundee at Dens Park.

Our fans have ‘gone through the mill’ – this is for them, says Blades boss Wilder

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder dedicated the club’s first Premier League win for over 12 years to the supporters.

Referee drama at Stamford Bridge after official gets stuck in traffic

Referee Graham Scott was unable to take charge of Chelsea’s game against Leicester after getting caught up in traffic on his way to Stamford Bridge.

John Lundstram goal gives promoted Blades first Premier League win in 12 years

John Lundstram’s second-half strike saw Sheffield United defeat Crystal Palace 1-0 as Premier League football made a long-awaited return to Bramall Lane on Sunday.