Aston Villa boss Unai Emery admits they failed to impose their own game on Manchester United at Old Trafford. Villa were defeated 1-0 on Sunday thanks to Bruno Fernandes‘ winner for United. Emery later said: “In ninety minutes you have to be more consistent, try to control the game like we are trying to build. … Read more
Leeds United boss Javi Gracia concedes they were poor for Sunday’s 4-1 defeat at Bournemouth. The result leaves Leeds a point outside the bottom three. Gracia said: “Very sad and disappointed. We expected another game, another result. After this hard result, it is difficult to accept. “It is happening a lot in the last games. … Read more
play Have Man United secured their spot in the top four? (2:06)Janusz Michallik reviews Manchester United’s Champions League hopes after their 1-0 win over Aston Villa. (2:06) 7:36 PM ET The transfer window may be closed around Europe, but teams are looking ahead to the summer and there’s plenty of gossip swirling around. Transfer Talk … Read more
PSG are eyeing Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun. Balogun’s sensational exploits on-loan with Reims has him being followed by PSG chief Luis Campos. L’Equipe says Hugo Ekitike , who joined from Reims last summer, may leave PSG over a lack of regular playing time. And Balogun could replace the Frenchman. Arsenal are said to want around … Read more
Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch is warming towards a move to Liverpool. Liverpool had a delegation visit Gravenberch’s father and agent in Holland last week and the former Ajax star is now open to a switch to Anfield. Gravenberch will inform Bayern Munich of his decision, but new coach Thomas Tuchel will still try to … Read more
Ajax fullback Devyne Rensch is attracting major interest from England. Foot Mercato says Arsenal are following him closely, as is Brighton. There is also interest from La Liga, where Sevilla have had scouts follow the 20-year-old. Brighton are said to want to act quickly to secure Rensch before the summer market opens. He is under … Read more
play Raphina dinks in a goal to extend Barcelona’s lead (0:43)Raphina controls the ball nicely and dinks it over the goalkeeper to give Barcelona a 3-0 lead. (0:43) 5:43 PM ET Barcelona took another step towards a first LaLiga title since 2019 as they thumped 10-man Real Betis 4-0 at Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday. … Read more
play Benzema’s fourth goal is denied by the post (0:18)Rodrygo turns quickly towards the net and scores a nice goal to make it 4-1 for Real Madrid. (0:18) 2:53 PM ET MADRID — Karim Benzema scored a first-half hat trick as Real Madrid beat Almeria 4-2 in LaLiga on Saturday. Benzema put Madrid ahead just … Read more
Getty Images After running through Arsenal, Manchester City’s title charge will head on the road to Craven Cottage to face Marco Silva’s Fulham side. Fulham have had a strong return to the Premier League but without Aleksandar Mitrovic, their only hope of victory is if City end up beating themselves. Erling Haaland has already broken … Read more
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says Tyrone Mings and Ezra Konsa’s form deserves an England call. Mings has played a major role in Villa’s ten-match unbeaten run. Asked about Mings and fellow centre back Konsa’s international prospects, Emery said: “They have to add [these targets] and I am positive and optimistic they can add them. … Read more
