It’s that time again when I chuck out 30 wishes for the new year. Wishes that, mostly, don’t come true, though sometimes we do get forward progress. Heck, this is my 11th year doing this, and you’ll see it’s more about hope than about predictions. But hey, we love this sport, right? And hope is … Read more
ShareTweet According to respected journalist Ben Jacobs, Chelsea could explore a pre-contract agreement to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen at the end of the campaign. The Nigerian star recently signed a new long-term contract with the Italian champions, but he could still leave this summer due to a release clause of £112 million included in … Read more
Getty Images AC Milan will face Cagliari at San Siro in the Round of 16 of the Coppa Italia. After both Napoli and Inter were eliminated from the competition by Frosinone and Bologna, the Rossoneri have a big opportunity to qualify for the quarter finals and become one of the top contenders to win the … Read more
Getty Images While teams around them at the top of the Premier League have lost valuable ground this Christmas period, Liverpool’s consistency has brought them out on top at the start of 2024. A 4-2 home win over Newcastle United on Monday could and arguably should have been even greater, considering how many chances Jurgen … Read more
ByESPN Wrexham scored three goals in the space of just four minutes of first half stoppage time as they secured a comeback 4-1 win over Barrow at the SToK Racecourse ground on Monday. Two goals from forward Steven Fletcher, either side of a superb free kick from Paul Mullin, gave Wrexham all three points in League … Read more
3:00 PM, January 1, 2024 Liverpool, England Over/Under: 3.5 Match Stats LIVNEW POSSESSION 64.2%35.8% Shots on Goal Shot Attempts Yellow Cards Corner Kicks Full Stats Hello, 2024! For the first time in a while, we’ve got genuine title races in Europe’s top leagues. Let’s review how we got here and project ahead. Gab and Juls … Read more
Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi admits he’s delighted with the progress of Joao Pedro. The Brazilian has hit a rich seam form in recent weeks. De Zerbi said: “I am really pleased about his improvement in mentality, in attitude, in defensive space, incredible. “He (also) defends for 90 minutes like a centre-back in terms of … Read more
Roy Hodgson insists Crystal Palace may not be his last job in management. The 76 year-old has bristled over claims his job is under threat after recent results. The veteran insists he’s confident in his position and if he does eventually leave that it may not mean retirement. He said, “I signed a one-year contract … Read more
Eddie Howe is aware of rumours around his job at Newcastle United. The Toon go to Liverpool tonight sitting in ninth place on the Premier League table. As such, Howe’s job has become a source of speculation. But he says: “I block it out. “But of course you know the narrative. I’m not stupid, you … Read more
play Nicol singles out Ten Hag after Man United’s loss at Nottingham Forest (1:38)Steve Nicol says Erik ten Hag has to take some accountability after Manchester United’s 2-1 defeat at Nottingham Forest. (1:38) NOTTINGHAM, England — It’s never a good thing for a Manchester United manager to be compared to David Moyes, but Erik ten … Read more
