Ruud van Nistelrooy admits Leicester face ‘huge mountain’ to avoid relegation

Ruud van Nistelrooy admits Leicester face ‘huge mountain’ to avoid relegation

Brentford moved into the top half of the Premier League with a 4-0 win »

West Ham striker Michail Antonio ‘is back running’ less than three months after car crash which broke his leg and left him fearing for his life

West Ham striker Michail Antonio ‘is back running’ less than three months after car crash which broke his leg and left him fearing for his life

On December 7, Antonio, 34, was airlifted to hospital with a broken leg after being cut from the wreckage of his £260,000 grey Ferrari by fire crews in Essex. »

Tottenham ‘tell broadcasters not to call them Tottenham in remarkable memo to Premier League partners’ outlining how the north London club wished to be known

Tottenham ‘tell broadcasters not to call them Tottenham in remarkable memo to Premier League partners’ outlining how the north London club wished to be known

A subtle change in the naming conventions of the north London club was spotted by eagle-eyed viewers of Sky Sport’s coverage of the side’s 1-0 win o... »

Crouch and Sidwell agree on outcome of Liverpool’s trip to City this weekend

Crouch and Sidwell agree on outcome of Liverpool’s trip to City this weekend

Liverpool and Manchester City has so often been a match that has been deemed one that could decide the title but this weekend is a little different. As Arne Slo... »

‘Special talent’ returns as 24 G/A star makes rare start: Predicted United line-up vs EFC

‘Special talent’ returns as 24 G/A star makes rare start: Predicted United line-up vs EFC

Our predicted Manchester United line-up for this afternoon’s early kick-off at Goodison Park. The Red Devils are back in action after a six-day break to recuper... »

Man Utd fans learn early team news for Everton clash after Friday night revelation

Man Utd fans learn early team news for Everton clash after Friday night revelation

Manchester United have travelled to Merseyside ahead of their final-ever outing at Goodison Park. The Red Devils lock horns with an in-form Everton side, whose ... »

‘Destroyed’ by his time at Man United, this is how David Moyes went from a brush with the Grim Reaper to the god of Goodison again, writes IAN HERBERT

‘Destroyed’ by his time at Man United, this is how David Moyes went from a brush with the Grim Reaper to the god of Goodison again, writes IAN HERBERT

IAN HERBERT: When Moyes finally sits down to compose the story of his football life, the afternoon he took Manchester United to Everton will surely feature, bec... »

Leicester 0-4 Brentford: Foxes fans fume as Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side suffer sixth straight home defeat without scoring

Leicester 0-4 Brentford: Foxes fans fume as Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side suffer sixth straight home defeat without scoring

JAMES SHARPE AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: By the time the third goal went in, the Leicester fans had seen enough. Only half an hour was on the clock but off they ... »

Leicester fans chant ‘we are doing down’ as Brentford add to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s misery

Leicester fans chant ‘we are doing down’ as Brentford add to Ruud van Nistelrooy’s misery

Leicester 0-4 Brentford: It meant a 10th Premier League defeat for Van Nistelrooy in his short spell in charge »

David Moyes opens up on his time at Man United and reveals their ‘biggest problem’ as Everton boss prepares to face his former club at Goodison Park

David Moyes opens up on his time at Man United and reveals their ‘biggest problem’ as Everton boss prepares to face his former club at Goodison Park

David Moyes says Man United started to lose their ‘values’ around the time he was at the club – and their struggles since his sacking have hel... »

Ange Postecoglou reveals how Djed Spence has turned his Tottenham career around – as full back is tipped for an England call-up

Ange Postecoglou reveals how Djed Spence has turned his Tottenham career around – as full back is tipped for an England call-up

After returning to the fold in mid-December for the 5-0 victory over Southampton, Djed Spence has established himself as a mainstay of Agne Postecoglou’s ... »

Moyes claims he wanted to ‘fight the world’ as Manchester United manager

Moyes claims he wanted to ‘fight the world’ as Manchester United manager

Scot is preparing Everton to face his former club Moyes says he is ‘a bit calmer’ now than earlier in career David Moyes has said he wanted to “fight the world”... »

Enzo Maresca reveals details of a 100-PERSON meeting at Chelsea – as he admits he ‘couldn’t sleep’ in bid to ensure players knew his season aims

Enzo Maresca reveals details of a 100-PERSON meeting at Chelsea – as he admits he ‘couldn’t sleep’ in bid to ensure players knew his season aims

KIERAN GILL: The Blues are currently sixth in the Premier League as they travel to Aston Villa on Saturday and know that the positions for Europe’s elite ... »

Rodgers refuses to rule out extending his Celtic stay… but will the club continue to match his ambition?

Rodgers refuses to rule out extending his Celtic stay… but will the club continue to match his ambition?

When he was reappointed Celtic manager in the summer of 2023, Brendan Rodgers said that achieving credibility in Europe was the biggest motivation in his decisi... »

CHRIS SUTTON: Here’s why Mikel Merino is not the answer for Arsenal… And I know only too well how hard it is to play out of position

CHRIS SUTTON: Here’s why Mikel Merino is not the answer for Arsenal… And I know only too well how hard it is to play out of position

CHRIS SUTTON: Mikel Merino has one hell of a story to tell years from now and he isn’t alone. Most footballers will have a tale of when they were asked to... »

Portugal Women 1-1 England Women: Lionesses held in Nations League opener as Sarina Wiegman’s side fail to kill game off once again

Portugal Women 1-1 England Women: Lionesses held in Nations League opener as Sarina Wiegman’s side fail to kill game off once again

TARA ANSON-WALSH: This fixture marked England’s first of the year, and their first of six Nations League games before defending their European Championshi... »

Arne Slot opens up on conversations with Jurgen Klopp as he seeks to emulate the German by leading Liverpool to the Premier League title

Arne Slot opens up on conversations with Jurgen Klopp as he seeks to emulate the German by leading Liverpool to the Premier League title

Arne Slot says Jurgen Klopp is often on the phone with compliments after games – but the pair have not spoken about how to negotiate a nail-biting title r... »

Ruben Amorim makes a shocking admission about the job he has done at Man United as he prepares to face David Moyes’ rejuvenated Everton

Ruben Amorim makes a shocking admission about the job he has done at Man United as he prepares to face David Moyes’ rejuvenated Everton

Ruben Amorim admits David Moyes is doing a better job at reviving Everton than he has managed at Manchester United. Moyes has won four of his six Premier League... »

How Chelsea can use key star to stretch the play and allow Cole Palmer to thrive in the pocket, writes MARTIN KEOWN

How Chelsea can use key star to stretch the play and allow Cole Palmer to thrive in the pocket, writes MARTIN KEOWN

MARTIN KEOWN: It was only three months ago that Chelsea were playing in a manner that showed how good the club can be. That was until Enzo Maresca said they wer... »

Women’s Nations League roundup: Austria pip Scotland as Italy edge Wales

Women’s Nations League roundup: Austria pip Scotland as Italy edge Wales

Austria 1-0 Scotland; Italy 1-0 Wales Hayley Ladd makes 100th appearance for Wales Interim Scotland manager, Michael McArdle, began his tenure with a 1-0 Nation... »

Clement lights the blue touch paper ahead of seismic Europa League clash against Mourinho as Rangers boss reveals he isn’t a fan of Champions League winner’s football philosophy

Clement lights the blue touch paper ahead of seismic Europa League clash against Mourinho as Rangers boss reveals he isn’t a fan of Champions League winner’s football philosophy

Now aged 62 and counting Fenerbahce as his 10th managerial posting, Jose Mourinho is still eminently capable of starting a fight in an empty house. »

The Darwin-verse may be a maddening world for Slot but he needs to keep Núñez onside | Barney Ronay

The Darwin-verse may be a maddening world for Slot but he needs to keep Núñez onside | Barney Ronay

Telling Núñez off in public feels unnecessary at this late stage, like shoehorning a needless car chase into a film’s third act Stop getting Darwin Núñez wrong!... »

Jose Mourinho hails historic decision by Turkish Super Lig ahead of Istanbul derby – as Galatasaray ‘launch extraordinary appeal to block move’

Jose Mourinho hails historic decision by Turkish Super Lig ahead of Istanbul derby – as Galatasaray ‘launch extraordinary appeal to block move’

Mourinho, who has regularly criticised referees in Turkey since taking over as Fenerbahce manager, has welcomed the decision as an important step to boosting &#... »

Ruben Amorim responds to one of the biggest criticisms of his Man United reign and insists he IS making the team better ahead of trip to in-form Everton

Ruben Amorim responds to one of the biggest criticisms of his Man United reign and insists he IS making the team better ahead of trip to in-form Everton

Ruben Amorim insists he is flexible over his football beliefs, but admits there are ‘more problems than solutions’ at Man United at the moment. Amor... »

Leicester v Brentford: Premier League – live

Leicester v Brentford: Premier League – live

Updates from King Power Stadium, 8pm GMT kick-off Get in touch with Dominic here | Read Football Daily Van Nistelrooy watched on from the stands in November as ... »

THE WEEKEND PREVIEW: Wimmer targets winning start with Motherwell as new boss makes Premiership bow

THE WEEKEND PREVIEW: Wimmer targets winning start with Motherwell as new boss makes Premiership bow

They certainly took their time over it – three weeks to be precise – but the Motherwell board have finally got their man. »

“Insanity!” – Arsenal legend explains why ‘incredible’ Moyes is better than baffling Amorim

“Insanity!” – Arsenal legend explains why ‘incredible’ Moyes is better than baffling Amorim

Saturday’s early Premier League kickoff between Everton and Manchester United will feature an interesting subplot as David Moyes and Ruben Amorim share the touc... »

Shakhtar Donetsk accuse Fifa of failing to support Ukrainian football during war

Shakhtar Donetsk accuse Fifa of failing to support Ukrainian football during war

Chief executive reflects on the three years since invasion ‘Fifa forgot about us … their door is always closed’ Shakhtar Donetsk’s chief executive, Serhii Palki... »

Champions League last 16: tie-by-tie analysis and predictions

Champions League last 16: tie-by-tie analysis and predictions

Aston Villa and Arsenal will fancy their chances of progress, while Liverpool will face a challenge to oust in-form PSG Villa produced probably their worst perf... »

Portugal v England: Women’s Nations League – live

Portugal v England: Women’s Nations League – live

Lionesses begin League A campaign in Algarve Email John here | Moving the Goalposts sign-up The Lionesses return to action with the return of the Nations League... »

Opta’s super-computer predicts the Champions League winner after last-16 ties were revealed – so are Liverpool’s chance impacted by brutal draw?

Opta’s super-computer predicts the Champions League winner after last-16 ties were revealed – so are Liverpool’s chance impacted by brutal draw?

The draw for the last-16 stage took place on Friday morning with the eight teams who won their knockout play-off ties joining the top eight sides from the Leagu... »

Man United icon Wes Brown finds love with Cheryl Cole lookalike after splitting with TV star and battling bankruptcy

Man United icon Wes Brown finds love with Cheryl Cole lookalike after splitting with TV star and battling bankruptcy

It’s been a tough few years for former Man United star, Wes Brown. The 45-year-old former defender, endured the break-up of his marriage in 2022 and was d... »

Leicester City vs Brentford LIVE: All the build-up and line-ups as Ruud van Nistelrooy seeks a first home win in the Premier League since December 3

Leicester City vs Brentford LIVE: All the build-up and line-ups as Ruud van Nistelrooy seeks a first home win in the Premier League since December 3

Follow Mail Sport’s live blog of Leicester City vs Brentford in the Premier League, as the relegation-threatened Foxes seek their first home win in the le... »

Man Utd have summer plans for loaned-out star as they look to prise ‘new Xabi Alonso’

Man Utd have summer plans for loaned-out star as they look to prise ‘new Xabi Alonso’

Manchester United are reportedly looking to utilise Marcus Rashford as a makeweight in their attempts to lure Aleksandar Pavlovic. The 20-year-old is a youth pr... »

GRAEME SOUNESS: Stubborn Ruben Amorim’s point of principle puts Man United in danger… it gives weak-minded players an easy excuse for losing

GRAEME SOUNESS: Stubborn Ruben Amorim’s point of principle puts Man United in danger… it gives weak-minded players an easy excuse for losing

GRAEME SOUNESS: Ruben Amorim’s dogged insistence that his style is not for changing only serves as an enormous gift to the weaker-minded of his Manchester... »

Disgraced Spanish World Cup final chief Luis Rubiales fails in appeal against three-year football ban – one day after being found GUILTY of kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent

Disgraced Spanish World Cup final chief Luis Rubiales fails in appeal against three-year football ban – one day after being found GUILTY of kissing Jenni Hermoso without her consent

The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed an appeal by former Spanish football boss Luis Rubiales against a three-year ban from the sport imposed by FIFA for... »

Football fans complain about UEFA’s new Champions League draw – after it put all three Premier League teams on the same side to avoid all-English final

Football fans complain about UEFA’s new Champions League draw – after it put all three Premier League teams on the same side to avoid all-English final

Three of the four teams the Premier League fielded in Europe’s top flight survived the league phase, with 2023 winners Manchester City faltering at the pl... »

Mikel Arteta sends Raheem Sterling a message amid Arsenal’s injury crisis in attack – as Gunners boss reveals boost with star set to return after long lay-off

Mikel Arteta sends Raheem Sterling a message amid Arsenal’s injury crisis in attack – as Gunners boss reveals boost with star set to return after long lay-off

ISAAN KHAN: The 30-year-old has started just four Premier League games so far this season having underwhelmed since signing on loan from Chelsea on summer trans... »

Man Utd directors irritated with ‘not helpful’ Ruben Amorim – Report

Man Utd directors irritated with ‘not helpful’ Ruben Amorim – Report

The Manchester United management wasn’t pleased at all with some of the statements made by Ruben Amorim in previous weeks. The 40-year-old took the helm in Nove... »

Mikel Arteta hopes Raheem Sterling can offer more to Arsenal’s title challenge

Mikel Arteta hopes Raheem Sterling can offer more to Arsenal’s title challenge

‘We are all behind him,’ says Arsenal manager On-loan winger has only one goal this season Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal are relying on Raheem Sterling to make ... »

Pep Guardiola confirms Man City are ready for a CLEAR OUT as the Spanish boss admits he is ‘concerned’ about the future of his injury-prone side

Pep Guardiola confirms Man City are ready for a CLEAR OUT as the Spanish boss admits he is ‘concerned’ about the future of his injury-prone side

Manchester City are primed to make wholesale change this summer after Pep Guardiola admitted they cannot continue carrying injured players. »

Football Daily | Bigger Cup’s Bigger Draw serves up a buffet of fantasy football thrills

Football Daily | Bigger Cup’s Bigger Draw serves up a buffet of fantasy football thrills

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now! A Bigger Cup needs a Bigger Draw. Last year Uefa set out the tournament brackets from the quarter-final onwa... »

Pep Guardiola hints at Man City clearout in the summer: ‘That is the reality’

Pep Guardiola hints at Man City clearout in the summer: ‘That is the reality’

Guardiola conceded time may now be catching up with some of his squad »

Darwin Nunez’s three-emoji upload in first post since Villa backlash will leave fans scratching heads

Darwin Nunez’s three-emoji upload in first post since Villa backlash will leave fans scratching heads

Darwin Nunez hit back at critics after our draw and caused plenty of conversation with his comments and on-field actions this week. It all stemmed from a miss i... »

Liverpool attacker ‘will 100% leave Liverpool’ this summer; nearly left in January – report

Liverpool attacker ‘will 100% leave Liverpool’ this summer; nearly left in January – report

Liverpool fans are awaiting news on the future of some of our biggest stars and it seems one man could be close to the exit door. As reported by David Lynch via... »

Shocking threats at Man Utd leaked as INEOS ploy terribly backfires

Shocking threats at Man Utd leaked as INEOS ploy terribly backfires

A report in the British press reveals how INEOS have threatened all Manchester United employees against leaking information, but this plan didn’t exactly work t... »

Ruben Amorim blames his lack of English language skills for causing concern about Christian Eriksen’s heart-rate as he insists the Man United midfielder can play on for many years

Ruben Amorim blames his lack of English language skills for causing concern about Christian Eriksen’s heart-rate as he insists the Man United midfielder can play on for many years

Amorim has clarified his comments about Eriksen’s heart condition after confirming that the Dane will return to the Manchester United squad at Everton on ... »

Adorable moment disabled fan tries to kiss Antony and his heart-warming reaction as on-loan Man United winger continues to capture hearts in Spain

Adorable moment disabled fan tries to kiss Antony and his heart-warming reaction as on-loan Man United winger continues to capture hearts in Spain

Antony has continued to capture the hearts of Real Betis supporters, as a new video has emerged of a heart-warming interaction he shared with a disabled fan. »

Manchester United handed boost as three players set to return for Everton visit

Manchester United handed boost as three players set to return for Everton visit

Manuel Ugarte will return after a knock as defender Leny Yoro and midfielder Christian Eriksen rejoin the squad »

Mikel Arteta handed a huge injury boost as he reveals Arsenal star is ‘ready to play’ against West Ham after missing THREE months of action

Mikel Arteta handed a huge injury boost as he reveals Arsenal star is ‘ready to play’ against West Ham after missing THREE months of action

An Arsenal star is in contention to play against West Ham on Saturday, according to Mikel Arteta, in a major boost for the Gunners amid their recent injury woes... »