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​Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has thrown fresh doubt on his future at Stamford Bridge by publicly criticising manager Antonio Conte following the decision to substitute Eden Hazard early during the weekend's loss against Manchester United. With the score at 1-1 and the reigning champions desperately needing a victory, Conte withdrew Hazard with 20 minutes left. Moments later, Jesse Lingard scored the winner for United. Courtois was less than pleased to see his fellow countryman and... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://ift.tt/2t1ud9z via IFTTT

​Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is refusing to give up on the Premier League title and insists the Reds will keep fighting, despite Manchester City holding an enormous lead at this advanced stage of the season. Liverpool have climbed into third place after overcoming a blip earlier this year and are now just two points behind Manchester United, a week-and-a-half before facing their fierce rivals at Old Trafford. City are a further 13 points ahead, but Henderson insists his club cannot just... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://ift.tt/2ovhWFU via IFTTT

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Sam Allardyce & Steve Walsh Who will be in charge of Everton at the start of the 2018-19 season? The Times on Wednesday are reporting that Everton could be set for some big changes behind the scenes this summer. At one point this season, Everton were in danger of going down. That lead to the club appointing Sam Allardyce as their manager. In the recruitment department, Steve Walsh joined the ranks at Goodison Park from Leicester. Yet, according to the Times, both Big Sam and Steve Walsh could be looking for new jobs soon: Farhad Moshiri, Everton’s main shareholder, is facing important decisions over the future of the manager Sam Allardyce and the club’s director of football Steve Walsh. Watford old boy Marco Silva If Everton do get rid of Allardyce, former Watford manager Marco Silva could get the job instead. Of course, Everton tried and failed to land Silva from Watford earlier in the season. The Hornets rejected a 15 million pound offer for their boss, who has since be

Arsenal vs Manchester City – 101 Great Goals prediction: Arsenal 1-2 Man City Manchester City to beat Arsenal 2-1 is 7/1 with Paddy Power. Arsenal will be hoping to restore some pride following Sunday’s Cup Final defeat, but it’s hard to see past what would be Manchester City’s third win over the Gunners this season alone. Arsenal vs Manchester City football betting tips Despite playing away from home, Manchester City are strong favourites at 8/11. Arsenal are 16/5 to grab victory on home soil against Manchester City. Sergio Aguero is 7/2 to score the first goal, as the Argentine did in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. Claim a £20 free bet on Arsenal vs Manchester City with Paddy Power. Arsenal vs Man City: Premier League Preview preview Arsenal host Premier League leaders Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night. The match comes less than a week after the two sides faced each other in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley. Man City lifted the cup after a comfort

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Everton defender Ramiro Funes Mori is hopeful that Sam Allardyce will soon hand him a first-team recall following a long spell on the sidelines. The 26-year-old has not played for Everton since picking up a serious knee injury in March 2017. The centre-back, who is valued at £10.8m by transfermarkt.co.uk , recently returned to action for Everton’s Under-23 team, but the Argentine is yet to feature for the first team under Allardyce. The Toffees have had their problems defensively this season, and Funes Mori is hopeful that he will be given the opportunity to stake a claim for a starting position in the final months of the 2017-18 campaign. Funes Mori told evertontv: “Of course it’s difficult, being injured for a long time. It’s tough but I had support from my family and I’m very strong mentally. I’m very happy to be fully fit, and I’m looking forward to joining the team. “It’s difficult when you’re injured and a new manager comes in. It’s tough because you want to show what you

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Newcastle United revealed on Tuesday that Jonjo Shelvey picked up a knee injury during Saturday’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in the Premier League. The 26-year-old played the full 90 minutes of the Premier League clash, but is now facing a period on the sidelines with a knee problem. Shelvey’s form was up and down in the opening months of the season, but the midfielder has been very impressive in recent weeks. Indeed, he was outstanding in Newcastle’s 1-0 win over Manchester United earlier this month. A number of Newcastle fans were unhappy with Shelvey’s part in Bournemouth’s equaliser at the weekend, however, with the midfielder failing to track back. The Newcastle supporters have been reacting to the injury news, and there were those that took the chance to have a go at Shelvey, who is valued at £9m by transfermarkt.co.uk , following the Bournemouth match. That said, the majority offered their best wishes to a player who has been in good form since the turn of the year. A sele

With just one win in their last eight matches, times are tough for Sheffield Wednesday right now and they didn’t get any easier on Tuesday night after they were dumped out of the FA Cup by Swansea City. The Owls have failed to score an away goal from open play in 2018 so far and bringing that kind of form to Premier League outfit was always going to end badly. Carlos Carvalhal’s outfit eventually won 2-0 against his former side to reach the quarter-finals of the competition for the first time since 1964. The big priority for Wednesday of course is surviving relegation from the English Championship, but fans were left disappointed with the result and performance, slating a number of first team stars. One player who received more criticism than most was Jordan Rhodes, who was completely ineffective in the final third. Supporters have completely lost patience with the out-of-form striker and his six goal return this season, with many now calling for him to be sold this summer. They

West Ham United centre-back James Collins has said that ‘morale in the camp is good’ as the Hammers prepare to travel to Swansea City in the Premier League this weekend. David Moyes’ side have only won one of their last five in the Premier League, with that run of form leaving them in 13th position in the table. Just three points separates West Ham from 18th-placed Swansea ahead of their clash at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Swansea will enter the match having won their last three on home soil, but West Ham recorded a 4-1 victory in the corresponding fixture last term. Despite suffering a disappointing 4-1 defeat at Liverpool on Sunday afternoon, Collins has insisted that the Hammers will enter this weekend’s clash full of confidence. Collins told West Ham’s official website : “Morale in the camp is good. We had a good result against Watford and then a couple of weeks of good training, so spirits are high. “We’ve got some great characters in that dressing room and

Newcastle United have revealed that influential midfielder Jonjo Shelvey picked up a knee problem during Saturday’s Premier League clash with Bournemouth. The Magpies led 2-0 at the Vitality Stadium before the Cherries secured a point courtesy of a late equaliser from Dan Gosling. Shelvey, who is believed to collect £80,000 a week in wages at St James’ Park, played the full 90 minutes of the Premier League clash, but Newcastle have confirmed that the Englishman ‘suffered a knee injury’ during the fixture. It is currently unclear how long the former Liverpool midfielder will be out of action, with scans on 26-year-old’s knee due to take place later this week. The news is a bitter blow to a Newcastle side that sit down in 15th position in the Premier League table despite losing just one of their last eight top-flight fixtures. A statement on Newcastle’s official website read : “Jonjo Shelvey suffered a knee injury during Saturday’s draw at AFC Bournemouth. The midfielder will be

Rangers won for the fifth successive time on Tuesday night, brushing aside the challenge of St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park with ease. The Gers rushed to a four goal lead within an hour, leaving Saints battered, broken and only able to must a single goal of consolation before the 90 minutes were up. It was Graeme Murty’s side last league match until the visit of Celtic next weekend and they’re in as good form right now as they ever have been since Brendan Rodgers arrived in Scotland. The match was also a chance for supporters to see Andy Halliday back in action for the club, making his first league start since April of 2017. Slotting in at left-back, the boyhood Rangers fan had a solid game overall in an unusual position, despite a couple of shaky moments, and fans were pleased with his performance. He did receive criticism from some but the majority were supportive and took to Twitter to share their thoughts… Just in the door and skysports playing back the highlights. Dochertys’

For all the criticism of Celtic’s performances in recent weeks, and there has been plenty, it’s often forgot just how much injuries have taken their toll on Brendan Rodgers’ squad this season, throughout the team from goalkeeper to striker. While the club may be out of Europe, domestic fixtures run thick and fast between now and the end of the season and with the Hoops targeting a second treble in successive season they need all their top performers available. Two attacking talents they’ve missed recently have been Leigh Griffiths and Patrick Roberts, two of the side’s more clinical stars in the final third. Here’s the lowdown on when fans can expect to see them back in Celtic colours: Patrick Roberts When was he injured?:  The dynamic winger had to be substituted off during Celtic’s 1-1 draw with Motherwell at Fir Park last November with a hamstring injury and has been out ever since. Potential injury return date:  28/02/2018, as reported by The Evening Times . Have Celtic mis

Tottenham Hotspur signed Lucas Moura from Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window, and the Brazil international scored on his second appearance for the club against Rochdale in the FA Cup. Lucas is widely expected to start Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth-round replay with Rochdale at Wembley, but the 25-year-old is going to find it difficult to break into Tottenham’s Premier League XI in the final weeks of the 2017-18 campaign. The attacker, who is valued at £25.2m by transfermarkt.co.uk , was left on the bench against Arsenal earlier this month, and only played the final 24 minutes of Tottenham’s 1-0 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon. The presence of Harry Kane, Dele Alli and Christian Eriksen means that Lucas has a tough task to break into the Premier League team, but the Tottenham fans feel that the former Manchester United transfer target is more than capable of becoming a key player. Indeed, the supporters have liked what they have seen from Lucas thus far, and man

Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino revealed on Tuesday that key centre-backs Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen would remain on the sidelines for Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth-round clash against League One side Rochdale. Both players missed Tottenham’s 1-0 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon through injury, but it has been thought that the pair would be available for the mid-week match. An ankle injury is keeping Vertonghen out of action, however, while Alderweireld, who continues to be linked with a move away from his London club, has once again aggravated a hamstring problem. Pochettino refused to place a timeframe on the recovery of the Belgian duo, and the Tottenham fans have been sent into panic during a key stage of the season. Indeed, Spurs are currently battling hard to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League, while they will welcome Juventus to Wembley for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 affair on March 7. A selection of the Twitter rea

Tottenham Hotspur will again be without first-choice centre-backs Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen for Wednesday’s FA Cup fifth-round replay against Rochdale. Alderweireld and Vertonghen both missed Tottenham’s 1-0 win at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon, but it had been thought that the pair would return for the FA Cup clash at Wembley. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino ruled the pair out of action at his pre-match press conference, however, with a hamstring problem keeping Alderweireld on the sidelines, and an ankle injury still troubling Vertonghen. Vertonghen has been a constant in the Spurs defence this season, but Alderweireld has only made two FA Cup appearances since injuring his hamstring in November. The future of the Belgium international continues to be called into question, meanwhile, as his contract saga with Tottenham shows no sign of ending. Young Argentine defender Juan Foyth is expected to be given the chance to start against Rochdale, an

Leeds United director of football Victor Orta held a live Q&A session on the LUTV app earlier this week where he discussed a number of topics. One subject matter was the future of striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga, who is currently on loan at the Championship club from Bundesliga side Hamburger SV. The 26-year-old, who is valued at £2.3m by transfermarkt.co.uk , moved to Leeds last summer, and has scored 10 times in 24 Championship appearances during the 2017-18 campaign. Orta claimed that Leeds were working on a potential deal for the centre-forward, although it is currently unclear whether the Whites already have a permanent transfer agreement in place which can simply be activated. The Championship club’s supporters have been reacting to the update, and there are a number that would not be too bothered if Lasogga did not return, despite the fact that his record for a first season in English football is impressive. A selection of the Twitter reaction to Orta’s comments can be s

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Arsenal vs Manchester City England is presently experiencing some freak weather conditions at the end of February, beginning of March. The ‘beast from the east’ has left England covered in a blanket of snow in many areas. Indeed, the snowy weather is set to continue for another few days. That’s left many wondering if Thursday night’s Premier League match between Arsenal and Man City will go ahead. The Sun have delved into that issue on Wednesday, suggesting that Man City could end up loses the game be default. Man City’s big snow risk before Arsenal The Sun have painted Man City out as taking a big gamble, as it’s reported that the Sky Blues will only travel to London for the Arsenal game on Thursday. Considering the snow forecasts, what happens if the Man City trip is held up by the weather? The Sun outline how Arsenal could win the match without a ball being kicked: Manchester City are risking putting their Premier League clash with Arsenal in jeopardy by sticking to their

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erth ​Swansea beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 in their FA Cup Fifth Round replay on Tuesday night to progress into the quarter finals for the first time since 1964. A tap in from Jordan Ayew after he was brought on at half time following a below par first half performance from the Swans, and a late strike from Nathan Dyer sealed their spot in the next round of the competition. Here's what the managers had to say before kick-off.https://t.co/z2lDRwZWH2 #facup #bbcfacup #winnerstayson... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://ift.tt/2F8gdQi via IFTTT

​Liverpool could be set to face fresh competition for the signature of Roma goalkeeper Alisson from two of their Premier League rivals. The Anfield side have been linked with the Brazilian goalkeeper as a long term solution to their goalkeeping problems, but it appears they are not alone in their admiration of the 25-year-old. Liverpool interested in Roma's Alisson, who in my mind has been the best overall goalkeeper in Serie A this season. Lightning quick reflexes, very comfortable in... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://ift.tt/2GPn8v9 via IFTTT

Real Sociedad have acquired an emergency goalkeeper in the form of Miguel Angel Moya, per  Marca. An injury to Geronimo Rulli left the side short of a stopper, but they've since remedied that by recruiting the former Atletico Madrid man, who has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal. Tono Ramirez had been filling in for Rulli, but his performances weren't deemed satisfactory, and Sociedad's officials decided to bring in someone new. Informa @manucarreno director de @ellarguero MIGUEL ÁNGEL MOYÀ... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://ift.tt/2sZhPqN via IFTTT

Chelsea are understood to have already identified Antonio Conte's successor, but they could be faced with a major hurdle, according to The Telegraph. Former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique is reportedly being considered for the hot seat at Stamford Bridge, with Conte's future thought to be on the line. Luis Enrique will have to accept much lower wage than he finished on at Barca to land the Chelsea job - hope for Tuchel and Sarri #cfc https://t.co/Ha3bKCHyXW — Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) February 27,... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://ift.tt/2FAAxHV via IFTTT

Former Spurs and Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood reckons Liverpool are only one signing away from winning the Premier League title. There's very little chance of the Reds pipping Manchester City to the crown this year, but Sherwood seems to think that the trophy will be theirs for the taking if they improve a key area in their squad. 🇧🇷 Alisson Becker 🙌 Your No1 in the #UCL is _____ pic.twitter.com/5BT9LzkBj5 — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 19, 2018 Jurgen Klopp's men have... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://ift.tt/2ovg5kq via IFTTT

​​Manchester City are set to give Phil Foden a bumper new contract extension when he turns 18, in a bid to fend off other clubs interested in one of the most promising young footballers on the planet. The player dubbed 'Stockport's Iniesta' will have his current £20,000 a week wage doubled to an incredible £40,000 a week according to the ​Daily Mail. Phil Foden to be handed five-year deal by Manchester City worth £40,000-a-week when he turns 18 in May https://t.co/AxWQgxaIN2... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://ift.tt/2BUt32C via IFTTT

​Jan Vertonghen is facing an uphill battle to be fully fit for ​Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League second leg against Juventus next Wednesday, according to the Evening Standard. The Belgian has been ruled out of this Wednesday's FA Cup Fifth Round replay against Rochdale, but could be back in contention for Saturday's ​Premier League fixture against Huddersfield after a positive outcome on the scan of his ankle injury sustained in training. Toby Alderweireld (hamstring) and Jan Vertonghen... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://ift.tt/2BWuXjr via IFTTT

Real Madrid's season hit yet another stumbling block, as a 93rd minute goal from Gerard Moreno handed Espanyol a famous win over a Ronaldo-less Los Blancos. Both sides enjoyed spells of pressure in a game that looked destined to end goalless, before Moreno's late intervention handed Los Blancos a fifth defeat of the season. The defeat leaves Zidane's men 14 points behind league leaders Barcelona and seven behind city rivals Atletico Madrid. ​Espanyol manager Quique Sanchez Flores made two... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://ift.tt/2t268j8 via IFTTT

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has hinted that goalkeeper Jan Oblak has already signed a new contract with the club. Cerezo, speaking to  Radio MARCA while celebrating his 74th birthday, suggested that a fresh deal could be in place for the talented number one: "I think it's renewed, in case you did not know it," he said of the player's contract, albeit without indication over whether he meant a new deal or the last one which was signed in 2016. Oblak, who has been at Atletico since... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://ift.tt/2oB6Qzl via IFTTT

​La Liga President Javier Tebas has hinted that Barcelona striker Luis Suarez could be handed an extended ban by the Spanish football authorities, following his apparent attempts to get himself a yellow card in ​Saturday's 6-1 thrashing of Girona. Had Suarez - who had already netted a hat-trick in the match - gone into the book in the closing moments of the rout, it would have been his fifth yellow of the season, meaning the Uruguayan would have been suspended for Thursday's match with Las... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://ift.tt/2GPfvF1 via IFTTT

England & 2018 World Cup On the final day of February, the Times have shifted focus to England and the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The Three Lions are back in action next month with two tough friendlies lined-up. England take on Holland (March 23) and Italy (March 27), as both nations look to get back on the right track having failed to qualify for the World Cup. With Gareth Southgate set to name his next England squad in the coming days, bad news could be on it’s way to Man United’s Marcus Rashford and Liverpool’s Adam Lallana. Man United & Marcus Rashford The last time Marcus Rashford was in the Man United starting XI was on Boxing Day. As detailed in the Times , Rashford has “played for just 52 out of a possible 630 minutes in the Premier League so far this year”. Gareth Southgate has previously stated that he’d only pick players who are getting regular playing time for their club side. So where does that leave Rashford? Will be make the cut for the next England squad