2 h. ago Thomas Frank admits ‘it’s difficult to enjoy’ being Tottenham head coach

Frank likens challenges at Spurs to running a marathonTottenham booed off after goalless draw at BrentfordThomas Frank has admitted he is not enjoying his job at Tottenham. The head coach is dealing with numerous problems as he navigates what always stood to be a transitional season, the most insistent being his team’s lack of creativity.Spurs were booed off after Thursday’s 0-0 draw at Brentford by the travelling support, who also chanted “boring, boring Tottenham”. But Frank is confident he will come to look back on the first half of his debut campaign more fondly once – and not if – his squad emerges on the other side, stronger and wiser for the suffering. Tottenham are 12th in the Premier League – their next game is at home to Sunderland on Sunday and Frank leant into a marathon-running analogy when he was asked whether he was enjoying the challenge to which he has signed up. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Calum McFarlane had to disappoint his family to take Chelsea interim role

Under-21 coach McFarlane received a sudden temporary promotion on Thursday after Enzo Maresca’s departure.

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3 h. ago Man Utd predicted XI vs Leeds as Ruben Amorim handed major problem

Manchester United make the trip to Elland Road to face Leeds United in the Premier League on Sunday and Ruben Amorim will have difficult decisions to make with short numbers

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8 h. ago Unai Emery gives blunt Harvey Elliott explanation as Liverpool loanee offered new transfer

Harvey Elliott joined Aston Villa from Liverpool in September but has failed to convince Unai Emery of his qualities and not made a Premier League squad since October

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8 h. ago Jamie Carragher fires Arsenal warning and names 'decisive factor' in Premier League title race

Arsenal have a four-point lead over Manchester City to begin 2026 but Jamie Carragher insists the nerves will kick in if the Gunners have their rivals close behind them in the spring

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8 h. ago Liam Rosenior addresses Chelsea ‘noise’, Pascal Gross seals Brighton return: football news – live

⚽ Read Jacob Steinberg on Maresca’s Chelsea departure⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Email JohnEddie Howe is having none of the idea that Newcastle have no plan B, reports PA Media, and rejected suggestions they were under the cosh in their win at Burnley.Howe bristled at suggestions they had come under an onslaught at Turf Moor and there was nothing they could do about it. He said: “An onslaught? What, against us? Have you seen the stats of the game? You must have been watching a different game then. There was no onslaught.“Yes, we had moments, of course. We had moments the other way. I would never describe it as that. If it was an onslaught, I’d give you my opinion and say, ‘Yes, I thought it was’. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Tottenham’s Brennan Johnson completes £35million move to Crystal Palace

Johnson fell out of favour under Thomas Frank at Spurs.

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8 h. ago When could Brennan Johnson make his Crystal Palace debut after sealing £35m transfer from Tottenham?

Palace have been handed a huge boost as they attempt to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.

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9 h. ago Ruben Amorim confirms Manchester United injury latest before 'big derby' Leeds clash

Man Utd face their bitter rivals in an important Premier League clash on Sunday

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9 h. ago Tottenham XI vs Sunderland: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup, injury latest for Premier League

One Tottenham star is expected to lose his place after failing to take chance against Brentford

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10 h. ago Chelsea XI vs Man City: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Blues get their first taste of life post-Enzo Maresca

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10 h. ago Liam Rosenior on Chelsea ‘noise’, Füllkrug joins Milan on loan: football news – live

⚽ Read Jacob Steinberg on Maresca’s Chelsea departure⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Email TomEddie Howe is having none of the idea that Newcastle have no plan B, reports PA Media, and rejected suggestions they were under the cosh in their win at Burnley.Howe bristled at suggestions they had come under an onslaught at Turf Moor and there was nothing they could do about it. He said: “An onslaught? What, against us? Have you seen the stats of the game? You must have been watching a different game then. There was no onslaught.“Yes, we had moments, of course. We had moments the other way. I would never describe it as that. If it was an onslaught, I’d give you my opinion and say, ‘Yes, I thought it was’. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Ruben Amorim: Man Utd sticking to transfer plan despite raft of absentees

Amorim’s side are likely to again be without eight players for Sunday’s trip to rivals Leeds.

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10 h. ago Frank Lampard eyes first January transfer after talks with £14.5m Premier League star

Frank Lampard has led Coventry City to top spot in the Championship but the former Chelsea boss appears keen to add to his ranks to cement their promotion credentials

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10 h. ago January signing completed in time for Arsenal's next game as FA approve deal

Arsenal travel to take on Bournemouth on Saturday evening, and with the January transfer window now open, there looks set to be one new face already at the Vitality Stadium

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11 h. ago Arne Slot not looking at title race and calls Liverpool’s season a ‘constant battle’

‘Every single game we play it’s hard work,’ says SlotLiverpool fourth before trip to Fulham on Sunday Arne Slot has described Liverpool’s first half of the season as a “constant battle” and admitted the title race appeared to be a straight fight between Arsenal and Manchester City.The Premier League champions are 12 points adrift of Mikel Arteta’s leaders after a goalless draw with Leeds on New Year’s Day. Liverpool are unbeaten in eight matches and back in the Champions League places after recovering from the club’s worst run in 71 years, yet remain unconvincing. Slot conceded his team are not “flying” or in contention to retain their title at present. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Ruben Amorim gives Manchester United injury update ahead of Leeds fixture

Man Utd face Leeds in the Premier League on Sunday and Ruben Amorim doesn't expect to have any players back for that game.

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11 h. ago Chelsea manager latest, Füllkrug joins Milan on loan, and more: football news – live

⚽ Read Jacob Steinberg on Maresca’s Chelsea departure⚽ Fixtures | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Email JohnEddie Howe is having none of the idea that Newcastle have no plan B, reports PA Media, and rejected suggestions they were under the cosh in their win at Burnley.Howe bristled at suggestions they had come under an onslaught at Turf Moor and there was nothing they could do about it. He said: “An onslaught? What, against us? Have you seen the stats of the game? You must have been watching a different game then. There was no onslaught.“Yes, we had moments, of course. We had moments the other way. I would never describe it as that. If it was an onslaught, I’d give you my opinion and say, ‘Yes, I thought it was’. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Liverpool XI vs Fulham: Confirmed team news, predicted lineup and injury latest for Premier League

Reds set to be without star summer signing

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11 h. ago ‘Let’s break it’: Mikel Arteta urges leaders Arsenal to banish unwanted statistic

Gunners have led on 1 January five times but not won titleDeclan Rice may miss Bournemouth trip with knee injuryMikel Arteta believes Arsenal are ready to banish the unwanted statistic of not winning the Premier League title on the five previous occasions they have begun the new year top of the table.Manchester City’s draw with Sunderland on Thursday means Arsenal have a four-point lead over their closest chasers with half the season completed. Arteta’s side have an opportunity to build on their lead when they travel to Bournemouth on Saturday evening, with City facing Chelsea 24 hours later, but look likely to be without Declan Rice again owing to a knee injury. Continue reading...

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