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‘Desperate’ Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino deploys unique tactic after Blues reach League Cup final
By Ben Mountain published
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has suggested the Blues’ League Cup final is an “amazing achievement” – but do we hear a barrel being scraped?

Chelsea plan Karim Benzema bid as Frenchman requests Saudi exit
By Ben Mountain published
Chelsea have emerged as the latest club pursuing Karim Benzema’s signature, with the forward requesting to leave Saudi Arabia

Manchester United star set for Saudi exit – with Cristiano Ronaldo involved
By Ben Mountain published
Manchester United are preparing to offload two high-earning stars as Cristiano Ronaldo attempts to lure a former teammate to the Middle East

AFCON: Ghana sack Chris Hughton after shock exit
By Ben Mountain published
Following their exit from AFCON 2024, Ghana have sacked manager Chris Hughton after just 11 months

‘He has to go’: Manchester United's Erik ten Hag an ‘interim coach’ – Liverpool legend
By Ben Mountain published
Jamie Carragher claims the Dutchman will be sacked by the new board this season – if he fails to turn around results at Old Trafford

'Why are you talking to him?' – Gary Lineker reveals feud with Jose Mourinho
By Ben Mountain published
Gary Lineker has revealed that Jose Mourinho snubbed him at an awards ceremony and confronted Ed Woodward for talking to him

Reading match abandoned as supporters invade pitch – but what are fans protesting?
By Ben Mountain published
The Royals have been embroiled in fan protests and sanctions for some time, but what exactly is the issue?

WATCH: Malo Gusto handed yellow for horror challenge on Willian – labelled 'clear red' by Marco Silva
By Ben Mountain published
Chelsea beat Fulham at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon – but many feel they were lucky to have 11 men on the pitch

WATCH: Burnley sign Chelsea forward and announce loan deal with surreal E.T. clip
By Ben Mountain published
The Clarets have followed their trend of eccentric and imaginative transfer reveals as David Datro Fofana joins from the Blues

Erling Haaland out for two months? Everything Pep Guardiola said about Manchester City striker's injury and possible recovery time
By Ben Mountain published
The Norwegian forward is still sidelined and the 23-year-old could be unavailable for some time yet, his manager has revealed

‘Whole team could have died’: Gambia flight aborted en route to AFCON
By Ben Mountain published
The Gambia team, who open the Africa Cup of Nations against Ivory Coast, were forced to abort a flight after running out of oxygen

Turkish Super Cup: Why was Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce postponed just over an hour after scheduled kick-off – with thousands of fans sent home?
By Ben Mountain published
Thousands of supporters were inside the Al-Awwal Stadium when the game was postponed 75 minutes after it was due to start

Arsenal prepared to release popular defender as Napoli express interest: report
By Ben Mountain published
Takehiro Tomiyasu could leave north London on loan this January despite being a regular for the Gunners before his calf injury

Arsenal prepare three-man striker shortlist for January as Ivan Toney plans cool: report
By Ben Mountain published
The Brentford forward could prove tough to prise away from west London as the Gunners build a list of alternative winter targets

PFA says players 'ready to take legal action' over congested fixture lists
By Ben Mountain published
With new FIFA Club World Cup recently announced, the Professional Footballers Association says players are ready to take a stand

Eric Bailly: Ex-Manchester United defender finds new club after troubled Turkey spell
By Ben Mountain published
The Ivorian centre-back has quickly landed on his feet following a difficult period with Besiktas, which saw him released on Friday

'No interest' – Rishi Sunak snubbed by Southampton manager Russell Martin
By Ben Mountain published
The Prime Minister is a Saints fan, but despite seeing his side win on Friday, might have regretted his latest visit to St Mary's

Kylian Mbappe: Liverpool circle as Real Madrid 'prepare final bid' for PSG forward
By Ben Mountain published
Los Blancos are reportedly willing to give the in-demand France attacker until mid-January to accept or reject their final offer

Mary Earps, Peter Shilton & Jeff Stelling: Find out football's full New Year Honours list
By Ben Mountain published
Players, staff, officials, managers and others have all been recognised for their services to the beautiful game in the UK
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