Xavi was on United’s managerial shortlist before he U-turned on Barcelona decision – report

Xavi was on United’s managerial shortlist before he U-turned on Barcelona decision – report

Manchester United chiefs had reportedly placed Xavi on their managerial shortlist before he U-turned on his Barcelona future, as per Relevo. Yesterday, the Cata... »

Manchester City’s well-oiled winning machine shows no sign of exhaustion

Manchester City’s well-oiled winning machine shows no sign of exhaustion

Pep Guardiola’s complaints about his team’s tiredness were hard to believe as they strolled to victory against Brighton It had been tempting to wonder if some k... »

Arne Slot is inspired by Pep Guardiola, is obsessed with tactics and total control – just like his Dutch rival Erik ten Hag… so can the Liverpool target succeed where the Man United boss has failed in the Premier League?

Arne Slot is inspired by Pep Guardiola, is obsessed with tactics and total control – just like his Dutch rival Erik ten Hag… so can the Liverpool target succeed where the Man United boss has failed in the Premier League?

The prospect of a Dutch manager with a near-maniacal focus on tactics taking charge of one a big English club has a certain familiar ring to it – after Er... »

THE NOTEBOOK: Pep Guardiola can have Bruno Guimaraes for £100m, ‘Hardest Geezer’ Russ Cook is no celebrity fan and Man City’s social media post backfires

THE NOTEBOOK: Pep Guardiola can have Bruno Guimaraes for £100m, ‘Hardest Geezer’ Russ Cook is no celebrity fan and Man City’s social media post backfires

KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Phil Foden struck twice as Manchester City stepped up their bid for a fourth Premier League crown in a row with a ruthless 4-0 ... »

Kevin De Bruyne is ‘ahead of Gerrard, Lampard, Toure and Silva’ as Premier League’s best midfielder EVER, claims Jamie Redknapp after 15-yard diving header… before pundits assess title race with Arsenal

Kevin De Bruyne is ‘ahead of Gerrard, Lampard, Toure and Silva’ as Premier League’s best midfielder EVER, claims Jamie Redknapp after 15-yard diving header… before pundits assess title race with Arsenal

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp believes Kevin De Bruyne’s ability to produce things that are ‘out of this world’ elevates him to be the best... »

Pep Guardiola fends off suggestions that Man City made a ‘statement’ in dominant Brighton win… and insists none of the title rivals are ‘safe’ after Liverpool’s defeat to Everton

Pep Guardiola fends off suggestions that Man City made a ‘statement’ in dominant Brighton win… and insists none of the title rivals are ‘safe’ after Liverpool’s defeat to Everton

KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX: Pep Guardiola said only perfection will secure Manchester City another Premier League trophy after this Phil Foden-inspired trouncing o... »

Jamie Carragher says there’s one United player who’s done ‘nothing’ in his three years at Old Trafford

Jamie Carragher says there’s one United player who’s done ‘nothing’ in his three years at Old Trafford

When analysing Manchester United’s mega-money signings post-Sir Alex Ferguson, the majority will leave you bewildered at how they were even sanctioned in the fi... »

Phil Foden dazzles as unstoppable Man City move with menace towards Premier League summit, they refuse to bask in all they’ve achieved, writes MATT BARLOW

Phil Foden dazzles as unstoppable Man City move with menace towards Premier League summit, they refuse to bask in all they’ve achieved, writes MATT BARLOW

MATT BARLOW AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Man City have been champions for more than a thousand days. They won the title back in May 2021 and on this evidence are not in... »

PLAYER RATINGS: Phil Foden rewarded Pep Guardiola for granting him freedom and Kyle Walker was relentless, but which Brighton star learnt brutal lesson and earned 4/10?

PLAYER RATINGS: Phil Foden rewarded Pep Guardiola for granting him freedom and Kyle Walker was relentless, but which Brighton star learnt brutal lesson and earned 4/10?

PLAYER RATINGS: Mail Sport’s Kieran Gill rates the players as Manchester City cruised to a 4-0 win over Brighton as the reigning champions closed the gap ... »

Sean Dyche defends his Everton tactics: ‘Not a time for style, a time to win’

Sean Dyche defends his Everton tactics: ‘Not a time for style, a time to win’

Manager says his club want to play ‘winning football first’Beating Brentford could secure Premier League survival Sean Dyche has insisted he will not be judged ... »

Sean Dyche and Everton look ready to exit the Boulevard of Broken Dreams after Green Day singer revealed he was a Toffees fan… as the club reap the rewards of changes in derby triumph

Sean Dyche and Everton look ready to exit the Boulevard of Broken Dreams after Green Day singer revealed he was a Toffees fan… as the club reap the rewards of changes in derby triumph

There were no more niceties after Chelsea from Dyche. Instead, a few home truths were dished out. Dyche asked if his players were ready to fight more, to work h... »

Revealed: What Bruno Fernandes did vs Blades shows his commitment to United is second to none

Revealed: What Bruno Fernandes did vs Blades shows his commitment to United is second to none

Bruno Fernandes took matters into his own hands when Manchester United were trailing against Sheffield United last night. Conceding defeat to the team sat rock-... »

Dougie Freedman is on Newcastle’s shortlist to replace Dan Ashworth as sporting director… but the Magpies could face competition from Man United

Dougie Freedman is on Newcastle’s shortlist to replace Dan Ashworth as sporting director… but the Magpies could face competition from Man United

EXCLUSIVE: Freedman has occupied the same position at Selhurst Park since 2017 and is held in extremely high regard in Premier League circles. His domestic expe... »

Kevin de Bruyne’s INCREDIBLE diving header was ‘like Robin van Persie at his best’, says Jamie Redknapp, as he compares Man City star’s goal to Dutchman’s famous effort

Kevin de Bruyne’s INCREDIBLE diving header was ‘like Robin van Persie at his best’, says Jamie Redknapp, as he compares Man City star’s goal to Dutchman’s famous effort

Jamie Redknapp has likened Kevin De Bruyne’s stunning opener after 17 minutes for Manchester City against Brighton to like ‘Robin van Persie at his ... »

Jamie Carragher knows perfect man for Liverpool job; not Slot or Amorim

Jamie Carragher knows perfect man for Liverpool job; not Slot or Amorim

Jamie Carragher has suggested that Liverpool can’t rule out hiring Thomas Tuchel as their next manager. The MNF pundit pointed to how competitive the German mad... »

Liverpool managerial talks now set to collapse in sudden u-turn, says insider

Liverpool managerial talks now set to collapse in sudden u-turn, says insider

Ruben Amorim had looked the clear frontrunner for the Liverpool managerial job after the Reds missed out on Xabi Alonso. Several developments later, however, th... »

United learn minimum asking price for in-demand Premier League star with 11 G/A

United learn minimum asking price for in-demand Premier League star with 11 G/A

Crystal Palace are braced for strong interest in dynamic duo Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise this summer, with the latter being targeted by Manchester United. Th... »

Dan Ashworth ‘set to take Newcastle to arbitration’ in bid to force through Man United move and end gardening leave, after Old Trafford club ‘rejected £20m compensation wanted by Magpies’

Dan Ashworth ‘set to take Newcastle to arbitration’ in bid to force through Man United move and end gardening leave, after Old Trafford club ‘rejected £20m compensation wanted by Magpies’

Dan Ashworth is reportedly set to take Newcastle to arbitration as he looks to push through a move to Manchester United after being placed on gardening leave by... »

Luke Littler taunts Liverpool fans over Merseyside derby defeat… as the Man United fan is jeered at Premier League Darts before beating Gerwyn Price

Luke Littler taunts Liverpool fans over Merseyside derby defeat… as the Man United fan is jeered at Premier League Darts before beating Gerwyn Price

The 17-year-old is a vocal Man United supporter, leading to him being booed ahead of his walk-on for his quarter-final match against Gerwyn Price at the M&S... »

Arne Slots breaks silence over Liverpool move, with Feyenoord boss admitting ‘it is no secret I’d like to go’ and insisting he is ‘confident in the clubs reaching agreement’ for him to succeed Jurgen Klopp

Arne Slots breaks silence over Liverpool move, with Feyenoord boss admitting ‘it is no secret I’d like to go’ and insisting he is ‘confident in the clubs reaching agreement’ for him to succeed Jurgen Klopp

Arne Slot says he has every confidence that Liverpool and Feyenoord will soon reach an agreement for him to become the new Anfield boss next season. »

‘In talks to negotiate’: Arne Slot admits he wants Liverpool job; confident of agreement

‘In talks to negotiate’: Arne Slot admits he wants Liverpool job; confident of agreement

Arne Slot has come out into the open and admitted he wants to be Liverpool’s next manager. In comments shared with ESPN (and relayed on X by Fabrizio Romano) th... »

John Barnes says Mo Salah could be replaced with two Crystal Palace players

John Barnes says Mo Salah could be replaced with two Crystal Palace players

John Barnes has shared his admiration for Crystal Palace’s highly-rated young talents Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise. The 60-year-old suggested one of the pair ... »

Ajax show interest in former Chelsea manager Graham Potter

Ajax show interest in former Chelsea manager Graham Potter

English coach out of work since Chelsea sacking in April 2023Fifth-placed Ajax in danger of missing out on Europe Ajax are interested in appointing Graham Potte... »

Brighton v Manchester City: Premier League – live

Brighton v Manchester City: Premier League – live

Premier League live updates from the 8pm BST kick-offLive scoreboard | Read Football Daily | And email Scott Brighton make three changes to the side that drew 1... »

‘Sexy’: What Feyenoord players really think of Arne Slot amid Liverpool talks

‘Sexy’: What Feyenoord players really think of Arne Slot amid Liverpool talks

Dutch football journalist Marcel van der Kraan has described Arne Slot as the ‘prime candidate’ for Liverpool Football Club. The 45-year-old has jumped up the s... »

Chelsea risk a dressing room mutiny if Mauricio Pochettino is axed, but furious fans have reached the end of their tether after another dismal season… so, should the club back or sack the Blues boss this summer?

Chelsea risk a dressing room mutiny if Mauricio Pochettino is axed, but furious fans have reached the end of their tether after another dismal season… so, should the club back or sack the Blues boss this summer?

Arsenal’s 5-0 thumping of Chelsea at the Emirates on Tuesday was a stark reminder of what this billion-pound team has become during the Todd Boehly and Cl... »

Agent calls former Chelsea sporting director Granovskaia ‘a liar’ in court

Agent calls former Chelsea sporting director Granovskaia ‘a liar’ in court

Saif Alrubie denies intimidation over transfer fee commission Alrubie alleges he was owed £300,000 from Kurt Zouma deal A top football agent has accused a forme... »

Stephen Warnock reveals he ‘contemplated taking his own life’ after struggling with retirement from football… as the former Liverpool and England defender admits thinking he was ‘a failure’ by the end of his career

Stephen Warnock reveals he ‘contemplated taking his own life’ after struggling with retirement from football… as the former Liverpool and England defender admits thinking he was ‘a failure’ by the end of his career

Stephen Warnock, who was part of Three Lions squad for the 2010 World Cup, admitted he had fallen out of love with the game in final years of his career having ... »

Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes have gone up in smoke just as Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah started to run on empty, writes DOMINIC KING

Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes have gone up in smoke just as Jurgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah started to run on empty, writes DOMINIC KING

DOMINIC KING: After that 1-0 defeat to Palace on April 14, Liverpool’s first at home in the Premier League for almost two years, Jurgen Klopp’s (lef... »

Roy Keane has a ‘DINOSAUR mentality’, blasts West Ham striker Michail Antonio – after Man United legend made thinly-veiled dig at him for podcasting and ‘having a laugh’ after defeats

Roy Keane has a ‘DINOSAUR mentality’, blasts West Ham striker Michail Antonio – after Man United legend made thinly-veiled dig at him for podcasting and ‘having a laugh’ after defeats

Michail Antonio (left) has hit out at Roy Keane’s (right) ‘dinosaur mentality’ after the Manchester United legend criticised players who host ... »

‘It’s not fair’: Wolves forward Matheus Cunha hits out at the number of controversial refereeing decisions going against his side this season

‘It’s not fair’: Wolves forward Matheus Cunha hits out at the number of controversial refereeing decisions going against his side this season

Wolves forward Matheus Cunha admitted the amount of refereeing decisions going against his side this season felt like it was ‘not fair’. »

Jamie Carragher: FSG have fixed top Liverpool priority and it isn’t the next manager

Jamie Carragher: FSG have fixed top Liverpool priority and it isn’t the next manager

The priority for FSG ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s departure is ensuring consistent success without such a talismanic figure pulling the strings. This is exactly why ... »

PETE JENSON: Xavi has earned the right to carry on as Barcelona manager – but the narrative that he changed his mind to complete sensational U-turn lacks credibility

PETE JENSON: Xavi has earned the right to carry on as Barcelona manager – but the narrative that he changed his mind to complete sensational U-turn lacks credibility

PETE JENSON: ‘We have a coach who is an extraordinary person; who loves Barcelona and transmits that with enthusiasm, confidence and generosity,’ sa... »

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard ‘is approaching Kevin De Bruyne levels’, claims Ian Ladyman on ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’… and believes he should be in the running for Player of the Year

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard ‘is approaching Kevin De Bruyne levels’, claims Ian Ladyman on ‘It’s All Kicking Off!’… and believes he should be in the running for Player of the Year

The Norwegian international has been a major catalyst in Arsenal’s success this year and was the Man of the Match during their recent 5-0 victory over riv... »

Why the next Liverpool boss would be foolish and naive to try to imitate Jurgen Klopp’s freestyle football, writes IAN LADYMAN

Why the next Liverpool boss would be foolish and naive to try to imitate Jurgen Klopp’s freestyle football, writes IAN LADYMAN

IAN LADYMAN: Jurgen Klopp’s eight and a half years at Liverpool have left an indelible mark on the Premier League in a way that goes beyond what was, afte... »

Megan Rapinoe SLAMMED by Piers Morgan and Riley Gaines for signing ‘shameful’ letter urging NCAA not to ban trans athletes from women’s sports – weeks after her row with USA soccer star Korbin Albert

Megan Rapinoe SLAMMED by Piers Morgan and Riley Gaines for signing ‘shameful’ letter urging NCAA not to ban trans athletes from women’s sports – weeks after her row with USA soccer star Korbin Albert

Megan Rapinoe has been branded ‘shameful’ by Piers Morgan for her involvement in a letter to NCAA urging them not to ban trans athletes competing in... »

Arsenal fans fear key factor in this weekend’s north London derby against Tottenham could have a huge impact on their title pursuit

Arsenal fans fear key factor in this weekend’s north London derby against Tottenham could have a huge impact on their title pursuit

Arsenal fans have raised questions against PGMOL on social media after discovering the choice of officials for their must-win clash with Tottenham.  »

‘He will go’ – Simon Jordan thinks Liverpool could sell one man who’s ‘been a shadow of himself’

‘He will go’ – Simon Jordan thinks Liverpool could sell one man who’s ‘been a shadow of himself’

Simon Jordan believes that one long-serving Liverpool player could leave Anfield this summer, and he thinks it’s the right time for a parting of the ways. As th... »

(Video) Wayne Rooney talks up ‘superstar’ potential of Liverpool tank who Carragher has slated

(Video) Wayne Rooney talks up ‘superstar’ potential of Liverpool tank who Carragher has slated

Wayne Rooney believes that Liverpool have a player who’s still ‘very raw’ but also boasts the potential to be a ‘superstar’. The ex-Manchester United striker wa... »

(Video) Sky reporter claims Liverpool tank has been ‘shaky’ recently; lost the ball 15x v Everton

(Video) Sky reporter claims Liverpool tank has been ‘shaky’ recently; lost the ball 15x v Everton

Liverpool’s April slump has seen a number of their first-team regulars come in for criticism, and not even the club captain has been spared. Virgil van Dijk has... »

Premier League to face employment tribunal next month after being accused of racial discrimination by a former employee… with chief executive Richard Masters set to be called as a witness

Premier League to face employment tribunal next month after being accused of racial discrimination by a former employee… with chief executive Richard Masters set to be called as a witness

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: The Premier League will stand accused of racial discrimination by a former member of their equalities department in court next month. »

Brighton vs Man City LIVE: Premier League team news line-ups and more tonight

Brighton vs Man City LIVE: Premier League team news line-ups and more tonight

Pep Guardiola’s men can close the gap on Arsenal at the top of the table »

Sky Sports reporter is manhandled by security as he asks beaming Feyenoord boss Arne Slot about the Liverpool job

Sky Sports reporter is manhandled by security as he asks beaming Feyenoord boss Arne Slot about the Liverpool job

Slot (right) has emerged as the number one contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp and talks are developing quickly with Liverpool, who could even complete a deal thi... »

Last straw: Lawrenson slams Liverpool henchman who left teammate doing two jobs

Last straw: Lawrenson slams Liverpool henchman who left teammate doing two jobs

Ibrahima Konate’s poor form has left Liverpool and, in particular, Virgil van Dijk with too much to handle. The Reds now find themselves praying for multiple mi... »

(Video) Sky reporter draws reply from Arne Slot after doorstopping him ahead of Feyenoord game

(Video) Sky reporter draws reply from Arne Slot after doorstopping him ahead of Feyenoord game

Fair play to Sky Sports reporter Gary Cotterill – he sought out Arne Slot for an answer on his links with the Liverpool manager’s job and duly got one! The jour... »

Melissa Reddy breaks what Holland sources now saying about Arne Slot’s Liverpool talks

Melissa Reddy breaks what Holland sources now saying about Arne Slot’s Liverpool talks

Liverpool are closing in on the apparent frontrunner for the soon-to-be-vacant head coach role at Anfield. Arne Slot appears to have climbed into the lead, leap... »

Roy Keane and Ian Wright clash over Bruno Fernandes

Roy Keane and Ian Wright clash over Bruno Fernandes

Roy Keane and Ian Wright clashed over Bruno Fernandes in a debate over whether he is a good influence in the Manchester United dressing room. Fernandes, 29, has... »

Manchester United fans successfully pushback on 17/19 ticket rule

Manchester United fans successfully pushback on 17/19 ticket rule

Manchester United have released the minutes from last week’s Fans Forum. The Fans Forum, along with Manchester United Supporters’ Trust, has secured a significa... »

Man United reveal new update on future of Old Trafford as they step up work on plans to renovate the stadium after setting up Seb Coe-led task force

Man United reveal new update on future of Old Trafford as they step up work on plans to renovate the stadium after setting up Seb Coe-led task force

MIKE KEEGAN: New investor Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS group are considering two proposals for the renovation of Old Trafford. »

Xavi’s Barça U-turn shows breaking up is hard to do despite tough times

Xavi’s Barça U-turn shows breaking up is hard to do despite tough times

Announcement was no shock but reflects environment shift at club and an appetite to find stability after a dismal week Being the Barcelona manager is “cruel and... »