Manchester derby: Man City consider giving star striker Haaland bumpier long term contract
Manchester City are considering whether to rip up Erling Haaland’s current contract and give him a new deal ahead of Sunday’s Premier League showdown with Manchester United. The Norway international only joined from Borussia Dortmund back in the summer. And he’s scored 14 goals across all competitions in the time...
Arsenal’s Jesus rises again as he combines with born-again Xhaka and undoubting Thomas to thump miserable Spurs
Arsenal brushed aside north London rivals Tottenham at the Emirates Stadium to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League. In the first north London derby of the season, Thomas Partey’s superb strike gave the Gunners a first-half lead but Tottenham were level at half-time thanks to Harry...
Man City’s talismanic striker Haaland ramps up stakes with vow to rip apart Man United defence
Erling Haaland has taunted Manchester United ahead of tomorrow’s derby by insisting there is no defender he is not ready to face. The Manchester City striker, who has struck a remarkable 14 goals in nine games for his new club, says he cannot wait to start creating derby memories. Judging...
Boxing referee Bill Phillips reveals attempts to bribe him with prostitutes to fix a match in Kazakhstan
A former boxing referee has claimed the sport is “doomed” at Olympic level after witnessing corruption in the sport. Bill Phillips, 73, refereed at 102 international tournaments and became the first British referee to officiate at an Olympic game in 24 years at Beijing 2008. He reports being turned away...
Former Arsenal defender Keown says Hotspurs presents Arteta chance to conduct his orchestra at the Emirates
It is more than 18 years since Arsenal finally broke ground in the building of the Emirates Stadium. But it is only on Saturday against Tottenham that Martin Keown believes the final piece will be cemented in place. Then, and only then, will Arsenal have their home back. His own...
Blundering and bumbling Man United captain Maguire told to see psychologist to boost confidence
Struggling Harry Maguire should visit a psychologist to boost his confidence, according to Gary Neville. The Manchester United club captain Maguire, 29, is unable to get into the Red Devils side due to his poor form. But Gareth Southgate ignored the calls for the £85 million defender to be left...
Arsenal Saka’s starring role in England-Germany match, stirs talk of Bellingham joining him at Gunners
Jude Bellingham’s future looks set to be decided next summer as the Premier League’s heavyweights begin to circle along with other European giants. But the England starlet’s comments praising his team-mate Bukayo Saka are only likely to strengthen the appeal of a surprise move to Arsenal after he likened the...
Man United forwards Antony and Jadon Sancho tussle it for Ronaldo’s iconic No.7 shirt if he leaves
Manchester United forwards Antony and Jadon Sancho are battling over who will get to wear the iconic No.7 shirt at Old Trafford when Cristiano Ronaldo eventually leaves the club in advance of next season, according to reports. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s current deal is set to expire at the...
Eyes on Qatar World Cup: Pundit says Lionel Messi is in best Argentina team he ever played in
It’s been 16 years since Messi first played in the world’s most prestigious football tournament – but so far, it’s the one trophy that has evaded him in his otherwise glittering career. The former Barcelona talisman turned Paris Saint-Germain star has rediscovered his goalscoring form at club level recently after...
For smashing autistic boy’s phone, Man United superstar Ronaldo’s now charged for violent conduct
Cristiano Ronaldo has been charged with breaching FA rules after he smashed an autistic boy’s phone to the ground. The Man United forward appeared to slap young Jacob Harding’s hand after his side were defeated by Everton at Goodison Park in April. Ronaldo later apologised to the 14-year-old but was...
