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Dimitar Berbatov names the three midfielders who are better than Declan Rice | Football

Declan Rice starred in Arsenal’s win against Slavia Prague (Credits: Tkacik/SOPA Images/Shutterstock) Dimitar Berbatov claims Declan Rice is not the best midfielder in the world and must still improve before he can be truly considered among the game’s elite. The Arsenal powerhouse has made a superb start to the new campaign and delivered another man […]

Steven Gerrard predicts £29m Chelsea star will give Xabi Alonso ‘a problem’ | Football

Steven Gerrard was impressed with Estevao’s performance in Chelsea’s win over Manchester United (The Overlap) Steven Gerrard has warned Xabi Alonso that Estevao could become a selection problem at Chelsea this season. Alonso faced criticism over his decision to leave Estevao on the bench against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup last week and reports have […]

Mikel Arteta responds to concerns over ‘exhausted’ Arsenal star after Slavia Prague win | Football

Mikel Arteta defended his decision to play Declan Rice for 90 minutes against Slavia Prague (Shutterstock) Mikel Arteta has played down concerns over Declan Rice’s fitness after Arsenal’s 2-1 win over Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Wednesday night. First-half goals from Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres gave Arsenal a commanding lead but Arsenal […]

Ezri Konsa injury update after Arsenal beat Slavia Prague in Champions League | Football

Ezri Konsa was forced off in the second half of Arsenal’s win against Slavia Prague in the Champions League (Getty) Ezri Konsa was forced off with a knee injury during Arsenal’s 2-1 win against Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Goals from Noni Madueke and Viktor Gyokeres in the first half gave […]

Wayne Rooney names Man Utd star who Michael Carrick must drop for Shea Lacey | Football

Lacey was a bright spark on the right (Picture: PA) Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has urged Michael Carrick to start Shea Lacey ahead of Amad Diallo. United trailed 2-0 to AS Roma in the Champions League after a brutal first-half on Tuesday night but fought back to claim a priceless 3-2 win, their first […]

JJ Gabriel reaches verbal agreement with Real Madrid after Man Utd transfer request | Football

JJ Gabriel is poised to leave Manchester United (Picture: Getty) JJ Gabriel has reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid after indicating his desire to leave Manchester United, according to reports. Gabriel, who turned 16 on October 6, informed United of his desire to leave in September and has not trained with the club since […]

Rio Ferdinand believes £62m star will ‘catch fire’ for Man Utd after Roma win | Football

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand (Picture: Getty) Rio Ferdinand believes that Matheus Cunha could ‘catch fire’ for Manchester United after his match-winning brace against Roma in the Champions League. Michael Carrick’s struggling side came from 2-0 down to clinch an unlikely 3-2 win over Serie A side Roma at Old Trafford. A penalty from […]

Goalkeeper Jesus Owono issues first statement after death of Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel | Football

Jesus de Miguel died after colliding with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono (Diario de Avisos via AP) FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono says he is enduring ‘the most difficult days of my life’ following the death of the Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel. The 30-year-old died in hospital on Tuesday following a challenge from Owono during […]

Paul Merson makes JJ Gabriel claim as Man Utd youngster agrees to join Real Madrid | Football

JJ Gabriel has verbally agreed a move to Real Madrid (Picture: Getty) Paul Merson says Manchester United will be ‘gutted’ to lose JJ Gabriel to Real Madrid as he ‘could have been a superstar’ at Old Trafford. The 16-year-old has reached a verbal agreement to join Real Madrid in January after walking out on United […]

Rafa Benitez sends clear advice to Unai Emery over Man Utd job | Football

Unai Emery continues to be linked with Manchester United (Picture: PA) Unai Emery should reject Manchester United and continue with Aston Villa if he receives an offer to take charge at Old Trafford. That’s the view of former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez, who has warned Emery that the grass isn’t always greener amid speculation linking […]