Shaka Hislop questions whether Harry Maguire demands more respect at Man United than David De Gea. Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer shed light on Marcus Rashford’s injury in a 1-0 win over Wolves. Shaka Hislop explains how Manchester United might be able to cope without the injured Marcus Rashford. Gab Marcotti responds to rumours
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Ale Moreno says it’s hard to pick against Liverpool if Marcus Rashford isn’t fully fit for Man United. MANCHESTER, England — Pep Guardiola says he will not watch Liverpool’s clash with Manchester United because Jurgen Klopp’s side are too far ahead for the result to matter. Manchester City trail Liverpool by 14 points in the
Jurgen Klopp says it’s strange for a club like Man United to take such a defensive approach to matches. Ale Moreno says it’s hard to pick against Liverpool if Marcus Rashford isn’t fully fit for Man United. Steve Nicol says Liverpool’s attack needs to pick up even as the Reds continue to dominate the Premier
Craig Burley and Ale Moreno react to Jurgen Klinsmann’s bold claim regarding the USMNT and the 2018 World Cup. Jurgen Klinsmann speaks exclusively to ESPN about how much the U.S. are set back after missing the 2018 World Cup. Jurgen Klopp feels RB Leipzig are serious Bundesliga contenders, but feels Bayern won’t go down without
Chelsea have handed 20-year-old defender Reece James a long-term contract until 2025, the Premier League club said in a statement on Thursday. James is one of several young homegrown players to have thrived in Frank Lampard’s first season in charge at Stamford Bridge, benefiting from the transfer ban which prevented the club from buying new
Thierry Henry is embracing the “difficult challenge” ahead in his first season at the helm of the Montreal Impact. Canada international Ballou Tabla has joined the Montreal Impact from Barcelona on a permanent transfer. The 20-year-old winger started his professional career with the Impact. He was sold to Barca’s B team before the start of
Mikel Arteta denies Arsenal have an interest in signing John Stones from his former club Manchester City. Craig Burley assesses potential big-name transfers that could affect Man City, Man United and Arsenal. Ian Darke weighs in on how Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s three-match ban will affect Arsenal. Craig Burley is convinced the Premier League’s VAR would be
It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Arsenal target defenders Kurzawa, Djene Arsenal’s defence has come under scrutiny this season and they are struggling at left-back while injured duo Kieran
Cristiano Ronaldo received fewer votes than fellow forwards Lionel Messi, Sadio Mane and Robert Lewandowski for the UEFA Team of the Year. UEFA changed their Team of the Year formation so that Cristiano Ronaldo could be included, sources have told ESPN. European football’s governing body announced the XI — which is based on fan votes
Asmir Begovic discusses his hopes at Milan as he is set to play with Gianluigi Donnarumma and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. AC Milan boss Stefano Pioli believes the club have yet to see the “real” Zlatan Ibrahimovic after he made his return to the club at the end of December. Ibrahimovic, 38, has made two appearances for
Bayern Munich’s dominant streak in the German Bundesliga is going to end sooner or later. According to our research, it’ll end this year. A few weeks ago, I compared the Bundesliga to American college football’s Big 12 conference — one dominated by offense-friendly, super-fun systems. It was an apt comparison in another way, too: the
It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Man United eye Atletico’s Llorente on loan Sources have told ESPN that Manchester United are closing to signing Sporting Lisbon’s Bruno Fernandes,
Craig Burley questions whether a “knee-jerk reaction” at Barcelona will lead to Real Madrid winning La Liga. Third-tier Unionistas de Salamanca go crazy after landing a date with Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey. The FC guys say the Spanish Super Cup lacked the atmosphere that a final should have. Real Madrid outlasted Atletico
Man United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer shed light on Marcus Rashford’s injury in a 1-0 win over Wolves. Shaka Hislop explains how Manchester United might be able to cope without the injured Marcus Rashford. Juan Mata’s cheeky finish lifts Man United past Wolves and into the fourth round. Watch the FA Cup on ESPN+. Manchester
It’s go time as the January transfer window is open. Find out when it closes across Europe, view the latest transfers as they happen and keep up to date with the newest gossip below. TOP STORY: Stones tops Arteta’s Arsenal wish list John Stones could be in line for a stunning Premier League switch, with new Arsenal
Liverpool continue their record-breaking league run with a 1-0 win over Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham. Steve Nicol is shocked by how the current Liverpool side’s attack constantly tries to get behind their opposition. Steve Nicol says Liverpool’s attack needs to pick up even as the Reds continue to dominate the Premier League. Liverpool continued to break
Christian Pulisic is still in the phase in his career when each year is the Biggest Of His Life, and 2020 is looking no different. Having successfully navigated his initial foray into the Premier League, the U.S. international is now facing the challenge of achieving even more consistency with club side Chelsea, even as manager
Ale Moreno feels competing with Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d’Or is the ultimate fuel for Lionel Messi. Stewart Robson presents his top five players in the world, but questions arise over some glaring omissions. Alejandro Moreno breaks down Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s impact on El Clasico. Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has said his
Ian Darke weighs in on how Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s three-match ban will affect Arsenal. Craig Burley is convinced the Premier League’s VAR would be quicker if referees used the pitchside monitors. Steve Nicol still doesn’t see Arsenal as a team that’s good enough to break back into the top four. Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has
Julien Laurens says PSG aren’t ready to play Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, Mauro Icardi and Angel Di Maria together. Thomas Tuchel didn’t bother trying to hide his frustration. After all, he’d already prepared his answer and a nice rant to go with it. He’d just been waiting to be asked the question. When quizzed about the