Message on a bottle: How Pickford made vital penalty save to boost Everton’s survival hopes

7:00 AM ET ‘Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford had a cheat sheet on his drinks bottle with information about Leicester’s potential penalty takers. Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images With time running out and the unrelenting threat of Premier League relegation looming large for both sides, Leicester City and Everton met in a crucial, bottom-of-the-table battle at … Read more

Xavi backs Man City treble bid: World’s best

play How Erling Haaland made Premier League history vs. Fulham (1:38)Janusz Michallik speaks after Erling Haaland equalled the Premier League goal record in Man City’s 2-1 win. (1:38) 8:10 AM ET Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has hailed Manchester City as “the best team in the world” and said that the Premier League leaders deserve to … Read more

Kealia, J.J. Watt invest in PL-bound Burnley

12:20 PM ET The couple said they are investing in not just the club, but also the town and its people. Burnley Football Club NFL legend J.J. Watt and former United States midfielder Kealia Watt have become minority investors in Championship title winners Burnley, the couple announced Monday. The pair travelled to Turf Moor in … Read more

Barcelona coach Xavi praises Raphinha

Barcelona coach Xavi insists he is happy with the form of Raphinha. The former Leeds winger has been linked with a return to England, but Xavi says he’s happy with the Brazilian. “Raphinha is having a great season and will continue to be important,” he said. “I told him so personally the other day. I’m … Read more

Newcastle legend Shearer: Howe managing Wilson perfectly

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has sung the praises of Callum Wilson. Wilson struck twice in victory over Southampton on Sunday. Shearer said on BBC Sport: “Eddie Howe had the luxury of bringing Callum Wilson on [against Southampton], who changed everything. “There was more energy, they had more of the ball and they created better chances … Read more

Arsenal prepared to sell Charlie Patino this summer

Arsenal are prepared to sell Charlie Patino this summer. Patino, currently on-loan with Blackpool, wants to leave Arsenal for regular senior football – and prefers an outright sale. The London Evening Standard says Arsenal are understanding of the midfielder’s desires and are willing to let him leave during the upcoming transfer window. The Gunners expect … Read more