play Marcotti: Napoli’s title-winning season a tremendous achievement (2:36)Gab Marcotti credits Napoli’s front office for putting the team in position and acquiring the necessary pieces to win their first title in 33 years. (2:36) May 7, 2023, 02:05 PM ET Newly-crowned champions Napoli secured a 1-0 win over Fiorentina in Serie A on Sunday when … Read more
May 7, 2023, 08:24 PM ET Bellingham and Dortmund had a surprisingly easy outing against Wolfsburg to keep pace in the Bundesliga title race. Lars Baron/Getty Images There was no LaLiga action this weekend thanks to Saturday’s Copa del Rey final, but the European weekend delivered plenty to talk about across the major leagues, with … Read more
COMMENT: A limited warchest. FFP problems. All that momentum now lost. It’s frustration for Erik ten Hag, right? Panic stations? Well, not quite. Particularly if all involved at Manchester United meet their manager halfway… Firstly, let’s not assume the ?100m cap due to Financial Fair Play is accurate. Certainly from this column’s sources the claims … Read more
Getty Images Manchester United will look to continue their recent dominance over West Ham United when they meet in a key English Premier League match on Sunday. Manchester United (19-8-6), which are 3-1-1 over the past five matches, have beaten the Hammers five consecutive times and in eight of the past nine. West Ham (9-18-7), … Read more
ShareTweet Tottenham Hotspur are closely monitoring Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window, according to Spanish outlet Sport. Spurs were first linked with a move for Kessie in the January transfer window, submitting a ?13m bid to sign him back in December, however, they have returned to the negotiating table with … Read more
May 7, 2023, 06:43 AM ET Son Heung-Min was subjected to alleged racist abuse after being substituted against Crystal Palace on Saturday. Marc Atkins/Getty Images Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace are working with London’s Metropolitan Police to investigate an allegation of racial abuse towards Son Heung-Min, both clubs said on Sunday. Videos on social media … Read more
play Michallik: Chelsea are playing like they’re fighting relegation (1:42)Janusz Michallik reacts to Chelsea’s 3-1 win at Bournemouth, which is Frank Lampard’s first win in his new managerial stint at Stamford Bridge. (1:42) May 6, 2023, 12:29 PM ET Chelsea interim boss Frank Lampard had lost his first fives games in charge. Chris Lee – … Read more
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is delighted with Diego Carlos‘ return. Emery says the defender will make a difference as they chase Euro qualification. After defeat to Wolves, he stated: “After the match we will be frustrated a little bit but I think the way we were showing in the first half – it’s the … Read more
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has dubbed their clash with Tottenham a Cup final. Both teams are vying for European qualification. After defeat to Wolves, Emery said: “Yes, yes. That’s the message. I want to play matches like that. “Like today, like last week against Manchester United and next week against Tottenham – playing for … Read more
Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui hailed the home support for victory over Aston Villa. The 1-0 win effectively confirmed Wolves’ Premier League status for next season. Lopetegui said, “I want to highlight the club and the work of the staff, the owners, the players and of course the fans. Without our fans all this was impossible. … Read more
