Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo says it feels “crazy” to have been nominated for the Premier League’s player of the season award. The 25-year-old Cameroon international has scored 18 goals and provided seven assists in 36 league outings for the Bees, who are chasing a place in European competition for the first time. “I didn’t really...
During Uefa competitions this season, the signal used to indicate the use of ‘only the captain’ guidelines is one arm extended, showing the flat of the hand. “This signal may be adopted by other competitions, but currently there is no mandatory signal at the highest levels of the game, as different countries may have varying...
As you all know, it’s not often I’m wrong about anything but you may remember me saying in a previous predictions article that I thought I held the record for the fastest senior goal at Goodison Park for my effort after 12.94 seconds for Blackburn in 1995 until Abdoulaye Doucoure scored after 10.18 seconds for...
Three members of Liverpool’s title-winning squad have been nominated for the Premier League player of the season award. Captain Virgil van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch lead the eight-player shortlist after helping the Reds to a 20th league title. Defender Van Dijk has played every game for Liverpool this season, helping them record 14...
Canada striker Jonathan David has said he will leave Lille this summer amid links to several Premier League clubs. The 25-year-old will depart the French side at the end of the current season when his contract expires. “Every story has a beginning and an end,” the forward said in a video, external posted on his...
There are 16 games remaining to be played in the IPL, which was due to be concluded on 25 May. Any new plan could involve cutting the number of venues used, or playing more double headers. While players from England and Australia left India when the league was suspended, other overseas players and coaches remained....
Sunday’s jeers were mixed with cheers from other supporters, with Alexander-Arnold’s team-mate of eight years, Andy Robertson, telling Sky Sports it was “not nice” to hear the boos. Van Dijk, who signed a two-year contract last month, said all of the Liverpool players need to move on and focus on the final two games of...
Match of the Day 2 analyst Danny Murphy criticises Ruben Amorim’s “constant negativity” after the Manchester United manager’s remarks following his side’s 2-0 Premier League loss to West Ham at Old Trafford. READ MORE: Amorim admits he may have to leave if poor form continues Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot says “fans are entitled to have their own opinion” after some of the Anfield crowd booed substitute Trent Alexander-Arnold on his first appearance since announcing he is leaving the club. MATCH REPORT: Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Match of the Day pundit Ashley Williams criticises the service received by striker Erling Haaland on his return to the Manchester City team in their 0-0 draw at relegated Southampton. MATCH REPORT: Southampton 0-0 Manchester City Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery praises the “fantastic” Ollie Watkins as the striker becomes the club’s all-time leading scorer in the Premier League with the only goal in a 1-0 win over Bournemouth at Vitality Stadium. MATCH REPORT: Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa Available to UK users only. Read full article at source...
A 17-year wait is finally over for Danny Welbeck. For the first time in his career, the 34-year-old striker hit double figures for Premier League goals in a single season with his penalty in Saturday’s 2-0 win at Wolves. Shining for Brighton in the twilight of his career, Welbeck’s latest contribution helped ensure the Seagulls...
However, the Spaniard stood by his claims after the second leg that Arsenal have been the best team in the competition this season. “One hundred per cent,” he added. “I’m watching it back, I’m watching all the statistics. “And when you look at the important stats that normally give you the best platform to win...
However Dasgupta, who was speaking from Lucknow where he was due to be commentating on Friday’s game between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, believes the tournament would be unlikely to resume if overseas players are absent. It is understood that most of the 10 England players are leaving India, while the Australians involved...
The Indian Premier League has been suspended amid the ongoing tensions between India and neighbouring Pakistan. Although not officially confirmed by either the Board of Control for Cricket in India or the IPL, BBC Sport has been told the league has been halted. Overnight, India accused Pakistan of attacking three of its military bases with...