2+ min ago (472+ words) Paul Scholes has hit out at Arne Slot over what he believes to be a "classless" gesture from the Liverpool head coach. The Dutchman romped to Premier League glory in his first season at Anfield but is finding life much more difficult now, with the Reds dropping to 12th in the table after the conclusion of the most recent matchweek, having lost six of their last seven top-flight games. The mood music on the red half of Merseyside has soured considerably compared to six months ago, when the 47-year-old blew off some steam with a holiday in Ibiza towards the end of the campaign after the title had been mathematically secured, with the players also enjoying a trip to Dubai. Roy Keane was critical of Slot at the time for jetting off to the Mediterranean, and Scholes has now stuck the…...

2+ min ago (474+ words) Manchester United have "intensified talks" to sign Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes in January with growing optimism a deal will be completed next month. After strengthening their attack last summer, United have made rebuilding their midfield their next priority in the transfer window. Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson has emerged as a top target for the club who are also still admirers of Brighton"s Carlos Baleba. Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is another target. Neither of those three are likely to be a viable target in January however with United already looking to alternative options to get them through to the end of the season. United have been credited with firm interest in Wolves star Gomes with reports in the midfielder"s homeland now claiming talks are edging towards an advanced stage. A fee of around "50million (44m) is currently being negotiated…...

14+ min ago (1002+ words) Clubs in the Premier League just voted to amend the rulebook when it comes to financial fair play and PSR, with the introduction of a new system called Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) coming into play next season. For the last few years, Newcastle United have found themselves stifled by Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Even the massive wealth of PIF has been unable to make a real difference in the grand scheme of things. That's largely due to the fact that Newcastle's revenue is simply not high enough to truly have the financial freedom the club would like. In many ways, it's left the Magpies trailing their Big Six rivals. As part of a regular review of PSR, clubs in the Premier League recently had the chance to alter the rules and usher in a new system, for better or…...

15+ min ago (364+ words) For those who have wondered what the next era of Inter Miami looks like, when Lionel Messi returns on a three-year contract extension, but veteran teammatezs Jordi Alba, Segio Busquets and potentially Luis Suarez move on to retirement, the last two weeks may have provided a frightening preview for MLS foes. The Herons" 50% and 51% possession numbers in those games were two of their five lowest figures against MLS opposition all season long. Meanwhile, Messi"s 2.1 expected primary assists were also the most he has registered in any MLS regular season or playoff match since his arrival in 2023. After spending much of this first season trying to get MLS to bend to the ball-dominant preferences of the core group of Messi and his former FC Barcelona veteran teammates, these trends suggest Messi"s future Miami sides will bear more resemblance to…...

19+ min ago (361+ words) FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick is expected to make bold changes to his starting line up when the Catalans take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Champions League on Tuesday. Thanks to its eternal rival drawing 2-2 at Elche, Barca managed to cut the deficit to just one point at the La Liga summit, and badly need to make up ground in the Champions League league phase where Flick's men languish outside the spots which guarantee automatic qualification for the knockout phase without the need to contest a playoff. Despite the rousing win before 45,000 Culers in the half-finished, part-renovated cathedral of European soccer, Flick will tinker with his line up to take on the Club World Cup winner on its London patch. Once more, Joan Garcia starts in goal after making a successful return from injury and keeping a…...

20+ min ago (483+ words) Amazon Prime's Champions League coverage returns with Chelsea hosting Barcelona this week The Champions League is back on Amazon Prime this week with familiar foes Chelsea and Barcelona renewing hostilities at Stamford Bridge Prime Video takes its pick of the fixtures from Europe's leading club competition and for Gameweek 5 offering the cameras are on their way to west London as two former European champions meet. Remember, all you need is an Amazon Prime subscription to be able to watch the match " TNT Sports will be broadcasting the other fixtures throughout the opening matchday. Amazon will have a star-studded panel on the pitch at Stamford Bridge, with Gabby Logan at the helm. She'll be joined by an eclectic punditry crew boasting Portugal manager Roberto Martinez, ex-Manchester United star Wayne Rooney and two former Chelsea strikers, Gianfranco Zola and Daniel Sturridge. Jon…...

26+ min ago (246+ words) Like the comments he had already made a few weeks ago, Wayne Rooney once again targeted Mohamed Salah after Liverpool's Like the comments he had already made a few weeks ago, Wayne Rooney once again targeted Mohamed Salah after Liverpool's home defeat against Nottingham Forest (3-0) On his podcast for BBC, The Wayne Rooney Showthe former Manchester United striker explained that Arne Slot should consider leaving the Egyptian on the bench in order to shock the team "If I was Slot, I would try to make a strong decision just to impact the rest of the team Salah doesn't help them defensively "he declared before questioning: "If you're one of the players they brought in and you're on the bench and you see him not running " and again, he's a legend of the club and everything he's done for the club…...

27+ min ago (483+ words) Manchester United are primarily focused on bolstering their midfield department in 2026, but two other playing roles arguably require additional attention. This season, Bruno Fernandes has been dropped to a deeper role to accomodate the arrivals of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. The club captain has formed a double-pivot with Casemiro. While this partnership certainly has its flaws, the two experienced stars have somehow made it work, keeping the younger Kobbie Mainoo and Manuel Ugarte in the dugout. Needless to say, this department is in dire need of one or two fresh additions, especially Casemiro likely heading towards free agency. But while the arrival of a new midfielder can be delayed until the summer, Man Utd might have to act swiftly and decisively on other fronts. For the first time this season, Joshua Zirkzee started a Premier League contest, spearheading the…...

41+ min ago (771+ words) Manchester United fell to a dismal 0-1 defeat at the hands of David Moyes" Everton side last night, despite the Toffees playing with 10 men for the majority of a disappointing match at Old Trafford. In a bizarre twist, Idrissa Gueye was dismissed for striking his own teammate, Michael Keane, in the face in the 13th minute following a confrontation over a misplaced pass. The visitors had begun the game far brighter than United " a point Ruben Amorim lamented in his post-match analysis " but the red card gave a lifeline to the Red Devils to reclaim control over the match. It was one they failed to capitalise on, however, with Everton outplaying their opponents for the remainder of the first half, taking the lead through Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall in the 29th minute. United were unable adapt to the unexpected one-man advantage for the remainder of…...

41+ min ago (156+ words) Manchester United's amazing run of form ended shockingly after they suffered a defeat against 10-man Everton at Old Trafford. The game was a major win for the former Red Devils boss David Moyes who had never won a Premier League match as visiting manager and a moment of madness 13 minutes into Monday's meeting looked set to extend that record. Gueye was shown a straight red after striking Keane on the face during a heated row. It was the Toffees' first win at Old Trafford since December 2013, when Moyes was in the home dugout, and saw Ruben Amorim's side return to earth with a bump having gone five unbeaten. Ruben Amorim expressed his disappointment during his post-match press conference about how his team were unable to break down Everton. Manchester United supporters hope they can get back to winning ways when…...