Premier League

Everton defender Leighton Baines backed to make season opener

Everton boss Roberto Martinez is confident Leighton Baines will be fit for the start of the Premier League campaign despite missing the club's pre-season tour with an ankle injury. The left-back has...

Claudio Ranieri handed Leicester reins

Leicester have made the shock decision to appoint former Chelsea and Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri as their new manager, handing the Italian a three-year contract. The Foxes have been on the lookout...

No issue with Sterling, says Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says he has no issue with Raheem Sterling and will maintain a good relationship with Manchester City-bound winger. The Merseyside outfit accepted a bid of...

Manchester United complete double swoop

Manchester United have ramped up their summer transfer business by completing a double deal on Monday for midfielders Bastian Schweinsteiger and Morgan Schneiderlin. The Red Devils, who are priced...

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe relishing pre-season trip

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe believes that the club's pre-season tour of North America will provide the perfect preparation for the upcoming campaign. The Black Cats departed for Northern...

Mark Noble: West Ham learning under Slaven Bilic

Mark Noble admits the West Ham players are still getting used to the methods of new boss Slaven Bilic. Having allowed academy coach Terry Westley to field a fairly inexperienced team in the Europa...

Manchester United boss Louis Van Gaal backs Matteo Darmian to shine

Louis van Gaal believes new signing Matteo Darmian will prove to be the perfect addition to his Manchester United squad. The Italian was unveiled on Saturday after signing a four-year deal at Old...

Everton boss Roberto Martinez impressed by display

Roberto Martinez admits he was delighted with Everton's performance in Saturday's 4-0 friendly win away at Swindon. A Kevin Mirallas brace, plus further strikes from new signing Gerard Deulofeu and...

Nathan Baker delight at captain Fabian Delph stay

Nathan Baker admits captain Fabian Delph's decision to stay at Aston Villa has lifted everyone at the club. The England midfielder has recently been linked with a move to Manchester City, with the...

Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat wants more from Jack Rodwell

Dick Advocaat has warned Jack Rodwell that his fitness must improve if he wants to become a regular at Sunderland. Having burst onto the scene as a teenager at Everton, the 24-year-old's career...

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