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‘One of their worst performances’ but Spurs’ future ‘really bright’

It was a blow for Tottenham to concede such a late equaliser at Everton on Saturday - but Ange Postecoglou's side definitely did not deserve to win anyhow.Spurs did not play well at Goodison Park, and I would go as far as saying that was the worst th

Guardiola dismisses rumours Haaland unhappy at Man City

Last updated on 2 hours ago2 hours ago.From the section Man CityManchester City boss Pep Guardiola has dismissed claims by Spanish media that Erling Haaland is unhappy at the club.According to Spanish outlet El Desmarque, the Norway striker "can't st

‘A dream come true’ – Man Utd matchwinner Mainoo ‘gives Seedorf vibes’

His first Premier League goal was a 97th-minute winner for his childhood club to seal a 4-3 victory. No wonder Kobbie Mainoo was grinning ear to ear."It is a dream come true," the 18-year-old Manchester United midfielder told TNT Sports, following hi

‘That was special’ – has ‘magnificent’ Bradley given Klopp a headache?

Just before Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a knee injury earlier this month there was much discussion about where he should play for Liverpool - at right-back or in midfield.However, the emergence of Conor Bradley in Alexander-Arnold's favoured posi

‘Confident Arsenal are right in Premier League title race’

Arsenal's scenes of celebration at the final whistle at the City Ground were in the sharpest contrast to their last visit to Nottingham Forest, when defeat brought the curtain down on a season-long Premier League title quest.It was Forest celebrating

Szmodics double as Blackburn recover to beat Wrexham

Blackburn Rovers recovered from an early scare at home against League Two Wrexham to comfortably win their FA Cup encounter and set up a fifth-round tie with Newcastle United. Roared on by 7,000 travelling fans in a packed away end, Wrexham survived

‘They were rattled, I was dreaming’ – when Newport scared Man Utd

As a familiar feral atmosphere gripped Rodney Parade and the tinfoil replica FA Cup trophies glistened under floodlit skies, it felt like another shock was brewing in Newport.Within 13 minutes of kick-off, hopes of adding Manchester United to League

Nigeria beat Cameroon in last 16 with Lookman double

Nigeria reached the quarter-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after Ademola Lookman scored twice to beat a disappointing Cameroon 2-0 in the last 16 in Abidjan. The Atalanta forward opened the scoring nine minutes before the break after Victor

Klopp ‘convinced’ leaving Liverpool is ‘right’

Last updated on 26 January 202426 January 2024.From the section LiverpoolLiverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is "convinced" leaving the club is "right" and has "no regrets" about the decision.The German announced on Friday he would leave Anfield a

Five-goal Bournemouth hammer Swansea in FA Cup

Premier League Bournemouth became the first team to confirm their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup as they hammered Championship side Swansea 5-0.Bournemouth needed just 14 minutes to race 3-0 ahead through goals from Lloyd Kelly, Alex Scott an

‘Never take these things for granted’ – Liverpool set up Chelsea final

Liverpool "can never take these things for granted" after they saw off Fulham to set up a Carabao Cup final with Chelsea, says manager Jurgen Klopp.The Reds led 2-1 from the first leg and their draw at Craven Cottage was enough to get the job done an

Pochettino ‘desperate’ for first trophy in England

Mauricio Pochettino says he is "desperate" to win his first trophy in English football after building a Chelsea team from "nearly zero" and leading them to the Carabao Cup final. The Blues emphatically overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit with a 6-1 vi

Egypt into last 16 at Afcon after dramatic Ghana collapse

Egypt made it through to the last 16 at the Africa Cup of Nations after drawing 2-2 with Cape Verde following a dramatic finale to Group B in Abidjan.Egypt had looked set to finish third behind the Blue Sharks and Ghana before stoppage-time goals in

A ‘winning machine’ – why Liverpool did not miss stars

There was a concern that Liverpool might not be able to create chances or finish them without Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah in their team, but they showed against Bournemouth that they are able to fill that void. Reds boss Jurgen Klopp has

‘Buzzing to be back’ – but should Toney goal have stood?

Last updated on 20 January 202420 January 2024.From the section Brentford"Big dog's back," said Ivan Toney before his return from an eight-month ban. And the Brentford striker proved he hasn't lost any bite with a goal in their 3-2 win over relegatio

Ajax move a football decision – Henderson

Jordan Henderson says his move to Ajax is a "football decision", adding "sometimes these things don't work" of his time in the Saudi Pro League.Henderson only joined Al-Ettifaq in July but had his contract cancelled so he could join the Dutch giants.

‘Henderson’s Saudi exit ends miserable episode’

Jordan Henderson's hasty retreat from Saudi Arabia to Ajax concludes a miserable episode in a previously exemplary career - one which had been conducted with a sure touch up until last July.Henderson's arrival was designed to be another shining symbo

‘Integrity of FA Cup in question’ – Forest edge past Blackpool

Premier League side Nottingham Forest needed extra-time to see off League One's Blackpool in a thrilling FA Cup third-round replay at Bloomfield Road.Forest had looked to be cruising into the fourth round when Danilo made it 2-0 in the first minute o

‘A special memory’ – Bristol City shock West Ham in FA Cup replay

Championship Bristol City upset 10-man West Ham to book their place in the FA Cup fourth round.The winner came in the third minute with Tommy Conway intercepting a short pass from Konstantinos Mavropanos and rounding Lukasz Fabianski before composing

Will there be ‘chaos’ at end of season? – Everton and Forest charges Q&A

Everton and Nottingham Forest now face new cases of alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.With Everton already docked 10 points and awaiting an appeal against that previous charge, BBC Sport looks at the key questions this latest d

‘An audition for the club’ – Man Utd need ‘shock’ from Ratcliffe

Sir Jim Ratcliffe got a first look at his £1.25bn investment at Old Trafford as Manchester United drew Sunday's Premier League encounter with Tottenham.Before the game, the 71-year-old cut a shy figure as he addressed the media, saying he was "excit

‘They will feel unstoppable now’ – Man City’s ‘genius’ delivers again

Kevin de Bruyne has helped Manchester City win plenty of games before, but did the goal and assist he delivered to sink Newcastle on Sunday mean more than just another three points?The Belgian marked his return to Premier League action after five mon

‘Disgraceful’ or ‘correct decision’ – should Luton’s goal have stood?

Last updated on Less than a minute agoLess than a minute ago.From the section Premier LeagueBurnley boss Vincent Kompany called it "ridiculous" and "bizarre", while the club's co-owner said it was "truly disgraceful". The Premier League might be enjo

Spurs sign £25m Romania defender Dragusin from Genoa

Tottenham have signed Romania defender Radu Dragusin from Italian side Genoa for £25m.The Romania international, who has 13 senior caps, started all 22 of Serie A side Genoa's matches this season.Spurs defender Djed Spence has joined Genoa on loan f

Liverpool 2-1 Fulham: Cody Gakpo hits winner as Reds fight back to win EFL Cup semi-final first leg

Liverpool staged a second-half turnaround to beat Fulham at Anfield in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final tie.The visitors had taken the lead in the first half when Willian showed great control inside the area to slot in.It was no less tha