English Football

The winter transfer window has closed and teams battling relegation have done all they can to strengthen their squads. Here, we look at those teams and give our prediction on who we think will finish in the bottom three. _____ 15th – Middlesbrough – 21 points Boro have been in and around their current position for most of the season, …

As the transfer window reached its climax, Seamus Coleman’s name appeared in more and more transfer headlines. A move to Manchester United has been touted for years now with the full-back’s odds slashed over a move to Old Trafford in the dying embers of the transfer window on Tuesday night. The rumours never developed into reality with Coleman himself confirming that no …

March 15th, 2015. Tottenham Hotspur travelled to Old Trafford with the home side in what one could kindly describe as “patchy” form. Louis van Gaal’s charges had been gifted a win away at Newcastle in their previous outing and were unconvincing in a 2-0 victory over Sunderland the weekend before. The Dutchman was already under significant pressure with both the …

After another woeful performance and frustrating result for Manchester United, the club’s faithful are due some good news. If last night’s reports claiming Antoine Griezmann had agreed a deal to join the club in the summer weren’t enough, the club have just confirmed one of the most exciting prospects at the club has earned a new contract. A new #MUFC …

As Chelsea begin to run away with the title, after picking up an impressive point at Anfield on Tuesday night, Arsenal’s defeat at home to Watford heavily dented any hopes they might have of catching them, with Saturday’s meeting against the would-be champions almost certainly a season-defining game for the Gunners. As reported in The Sun, Sky Sports pundit Jamie …

Former England international Frank Lampard has announced his retirement from football, at the age of 38. Lampard, who made 913 club appearances and earned 106 caps for his country, announced his decision today (Thursday) on social media. After 21 incredible years, I have decided that now is the right time to finish my career as a professional footballer. Whilst I …

Steven Gerrard has taken to his official Instagram account to send a message of respect in tribute to the recently retired Frank Lampard. Steven Gerrard is a man whose achievements as an English footballer can be matched by few men. It could be said, however, that one of those men is his long-term rival and former international teammate, Frank Lampard, …

After a flurry of compelling reports emerged last night, it now seems even more likely that Manchester United will sign Antoine Griezmann this summer. His reported release clause of £86 million pounds will have to be met if the Reds are to prise Atleti’s star man away from the Vincente Calderon. Significant as that fee does sound, United could quickly cover …

Manchester United fans will be experiencing a rollercoaster of emotion on Wednesday as only hours after it was reported that the Old Trafford club had an agreement with Antoine Griezmann, this morning it seems that may not be the case after all. News broke late on Tuesday that there was an ‘agreement in principle’ with the 25-year-old Atletico Madrid star …

With a largely underwhelming January transfer window chalked down, it is widely anticipated that big money moves will take place over the summer. Manchester United were particularly quiet for the month, but José Mourinho will need another summer of recruitment to bring the Red Devils to the next level. One move which has been the subject of several rumours has been …

Former Arsenal ‘invincible’ Ray Parlour believes manager Arsene Wenger could walk away from the club for good. Arsenal’s title chances suffered another blow on Tuesday night, with defeat to Watford leaving them nine points adrift of leaders Chelsea. It is another black mark against Wenger, who last led his team to the title in 2004. There were no meaningful signings …

A non-league footballer has been banned from all football activity until August as a result of several offensive tweets sent to Bournemouth and Ireland midfielder Harry Arter, reports BBC Sport. Former Hitchin Town player Alfie Barker received the seven-month suspension from the FA on Monday, though with one month technically already served, he would be free to resume his football career …

Despite being tipped for a move in the January transfer window, James McCarthy remains an Everton player. The Irish international midfielder was a major target for Newcastle in January, with Sunderland also believed to have an interest, but manager Ronald Koeman and chairman Bill Kenwright resisted all attempts to prise him away from Goodison Park. Koeman was speaking to reporters ahead …

Chelsea took one step closer to the Premier League title on Tuesday night with a 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield. With second-placed Arsenal going down to a surprise 2-1 home defeat against Watford, Antonio Conte’s side extended their lead at the top to nine points with 15 games remaining. Despite being as resolute and organised as ever, Steven Gerrard …

Manchester United duo Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard have become renowned for their heavy use of social media. Updates from the pair are constant as are the elaborate dance routines and handshakes that they work on – with the latest one coming via Pogba’s Instagram account on Tuesday. While some can’t get enough of the updates, former players are less …

Arsenal’s surprise 2-1 defeat to Watford on Tuesday night has increased the pressure exponentially ahead of their trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Now ten points behind Chelsea, the Gunners know that defeat against Antonio Conte’s league leaders will surely kill off any aspirations they had of ending that 13-year wait for a Premier League title. However, manager Arsene Wenger, …