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​Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe said that his side didn't deserve to beat Leicester City in their Premier League fixture against the Foxes at the King Power Stadium.  Goals from Leicester title winners Wes Morgan and Jamie Vardy were enough to see off Howe's Bournemouth despite the visitors looking threatening in attack. The Cherries manager will rue the chances his side missed in the game and will see it as a case of points dropped for the Soth coast club. A disappointing afternoon #LEIBOU 力... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2I2obeS via IFTTT

Draw ​Bayern Munich manager Niko Kovac was left to rue a whole host of opportunities missed by his side as they fell to second in the Bundesliga with a 1-1 draw against a resolute Freiburg side on Saturday. Having been top of the division on goals difference ahead of the weekend's clash, Die Roten came unstuck against their determined and well-organised opponents, seeing them drop crucial points in the race for the title. Not ideal. #SCFFCB pic.twitter.com/8WGJhz16Yb — FC Bayern English... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2FMeKyz via IFTTT

Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre lauded the way that his side improved throughout the course of their 2-0 win over VfL Wolfsburg, where two late goals from Paco Alcácer returned the club to the top of the Bundesliga table. The former Barcelona striker made history by becoming the first player ever in the Bundesliga to score five goals from the 90th minute onwards within one season, firing in a free-kick before tapping home from close range. Coupled with Bayern Munich's draw on the road... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2Oyhp1N via IFTTT

​Diego Simeone hailed Atletico Madrid's 4-0 win over Deportivo Alaves at the Estadio de Mendizorroza as one of his side's best away performance of the season. It took the visitors just four minutes to get their noses in front after Saul Niguez slotted beneath the keeper and into the back of the net, before Diego Costa doubled Atleti's lead just eight minutes later with a fine strike from 20 yards out. ​Atletico certainly didn't look like a team who were short on confidence, with ​Alvaro Morata... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2OEoyxG via IFTTT

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Loads of Everton fans have been running the rule over what was a pretty comfortable victory against West Ham, and they’re full of praise for Bernard. We may not have known it then, but West Ham’s victory at Goodison earlier this season was a perfect indicator of the problems Marco Silva’s system presents at Everton. The Toffees’ defensive woes have since been well documented, but they turned it around in East London on Saturday evening with a complete professional performance. Kurt Zouma scored from a corner after just five minutes, and Bernard doubled the lead after half an hour when he poked home from close range. Silva’s side probably could have scored six or seven if not for some super saves from Lukasz Fabianski, and Bernard in particular was making things tick in attack. The crafty little Brazilian registered two shots, two key passes and three dribbles, and worked tirelessly throughout, leading the press from the front. You can find some of the best Twitter reactions do

Tottenham Hotspur have been on a downward spiral since they recorded a phenomenal 3-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund at Wembley. Rather than standing on top of the peak, enjoying the view and perhaps even hanging around for a little while, they have since plummeted back down to earth with a floor-splitting thud. Nothing screams title contender quite like a domineering win in Europe over the starkest of dark horses. But rather than using victory over the Bundesliga giants as a springboard for domestic success, Mauricio Pochettino’s side have since found themselves blinded by the lights and proceeded to flunk what should have been a routine victory over Burnley in the following match. A thoroughly mellowing afternoon at Turf Moor set the wheels in motion for a string of results which have seriously jeopardised their top-four credentials. Just a few weeks ago, Tottenham’s trip to Anfield was pencilled in as a day when the pendulum could take an almighty and unlikely swing in the visi

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​Brighton manager Chris Hughton has claimed his side have put themselves under 'more pressure' to avoid relegation from the Premier League following ​their 1-0 defeat to Southampton. In a game of very few clear-cut opportunities, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg scored the game's only goal for the Saints eight minutes after the interval, as the Seagulls were subjected to their sixth league defeat in their last nine games.  Speaking after the game, as quoted by ​Sky Sports, Hughton insisted that his... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2V5tD4g via IFTTT

​Watford manager Javi Gracia has said he was pleased with his side’s performance despite the result, after they lost 2-1 to Manchester United on Saturday afternoon. The Hornets were beaten by goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, as they fell to their third away defeat in a row. Although Abdoulaye Doucoure scored a late consolation, it wasn’t enough for the visitors as they were beaten at Old Trafford. Speaking after the game, Gracia gave his thoughts on his side’s performance. As... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2CWFXgr via IFTTT

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Cardiff vs Chelsea Sunday’s opening match in the Premier League is in Wales as Cardiff take on Chelsea. Can Cardiff beat the drop? Huddersfield’s relegation was confirmed on Saturday, while Fulham seem dead-certs to go down too. Cardiff are third bottom of the league. The Bluebirds are five points behind Brighton, Southampton and Burnley. As for Chelsea, can the Blues finish in the top four? Sitting sixth in the table, Chelsea are three points behind Arsenal and four points behind Tottenham and Man United. Gonzalo Higuain & Ross Barkley What is it with Maurizio Sarri and how he calls out his players in public? Throughout the season Sarri has shown a willingness to criticise his team to the media. He’s often wondered whether Chelsea’s players have the right mentality to succeed. Prior to the Cardiff game, Sarri has issued more eyebrow raising statements about Gonzalo Higuain and Ross Barkley. Higuain’s problems in the Premier League Starting with Higuain, the Argentine

​Ernesto Valverde has insisted Lionel Messi could succeed anywhere in world football after his double earned Barcelona a 2-0 win over local rivals Espanyol at the Nou Camp. The home side had dominated proceedings although they lacked a cutting edge, until Messi stepped up. His delicate close-range freekick found the back of the net which gave Barca the lead after 70 minutes, then on the verge of injury time he made sure of all three points by grabbing his and Barca's second goal of the game.... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2U7OyHp via IFTTT

Manchester City climbed back to the top of the league with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon. It was a subdued performance from City but manager Pep Guardiola chalked it up to some hangover fatigue from the international break and insists the Citizens will regain their rhythm.  The visitors dominated possession and produced 24 shots on the opposition goal but it took two calamitous errors from the home side to hand City the victory. First, it was... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2JUOKVO via IFTTT

Fulham manager Scott Parker refused to blame any his players after some sloppy mistakes gifted victory to Manchester City on Saturday afternoon at Craven Cottage.  On paper, this always looked an uphill task for Fulham but it was made all the more difficult by Timothy Fosu-Mensah's wayward back pass which led to the opening goal. The defender hasn't played a lot of football this season and was maybe a little rusty as he sold Tom Cairney short who in truth didn't appear to look on for the ball... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2FJfjbr via IFTTT

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Loads of Huddersfield fans have been reacting to Saturday’s results, as the club’s relegation was confirmed. The Terriers travelled to Selhurst Park on Saturday praying for a miracle, but things just didn’t fall for Jan Siewert’s side. After spurning multiple good chances to take the lead, they fell behind when Wilfried Zaha was fouled in the box and Luka Milivojevic made no mistake from the spot. Patrick van Aanholt then doubled the Eagles’ lead, and victories for both Southampton and Burnley means there will be no top flight football at The John Smith’s Stadium next season. Of course, relegation could actually be a blessing in disguise for the club, as it’s not like they were making a lot of noise in the Premier League anyway. Former Wigan & Fulham man, Jimmy Bullard recently showed that he’s still got it! Check out the video below… If they can hang on to promising youngsters like Philip Billing and Karlan Grant they will surely have some fun in the Championship, and tha

Loads of Leeds fans have been running the rule over their incredible comeback against Millwall, and they’ve found something to be negative about. Leeds came from behind twice on Saturday to send themselves back above Sheffield United into the automatic promotion places. While the Blades sacrificed their own 2-1 lead to lose 3-2 to Bristol City, Leeds came from both 1-0 and 2-1 down to grab all three points courtesy of Pablo Hernandez’s late winner. Fans aren’t forgetting some of the costly mistakes earlier in the match though, particularly from Douglas. The Scottish left-back was introduced at half time for Gjanni Alioski, and one fan even said at the time that it was the wrong decision. Usually where everything starts to fall apart — Aran Huseyin (@Aran_Huseyin1) March 30, 2019 The summer signing then proceeded to carelessly give the ball away with score 1-1, from which Millwall broke and won a penalty go put themselves back in the lead. Douglas looked to be a fantastic

​Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl has branded ​his side's 1-0 victory over Brighton as a 'big win' in their fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's goal eight minutes into the second-half proved to be enough to decide the game at the Amex Stadium, as the Saints earned their third win in their last four league games. It was a result that delighted the Austrian after the game, who was pleased to see his side's ability to play in a 4-2-2-2 formation - one he... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2I2GMHC via IFTTT

​Brendan Rodgers oversaw another good ​Leicester win on Saturday as goals from captain Wes Morgan and Jamie Vardy saw off Bournemouth at the King Power Stadium. The Foxes could have won by a larger margin if it weren't for some superb defending from Bournemouth centre-back Nathan Ake and for a long time, the Dutch international kept the Leicester attacks at bay. Foxes boss Rodgers will have been pleased to see his side attack with verve and vigour, with Leicester's wingers particularly... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2uEfZcE via IFTTT

​Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised his players but said he was disappointed with the second half, as his side beat Watford 2-1 on Saturday afternoon. The Red Devils won in Solskjaer’s first game as permanent manager, prevailing thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial. The result saw United go back to fourth in the table, just a point clear of Arsenal. Speaking after the game, Solskjaer gave his thoughts on his side’s performance. As quoted on the club’s... from All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min https://ift.tt/2I2B0pG via IFTTT

Loads of Manchester United fans have been running the rule over their win against Watford, and the reactions aren’t quite what you’d expect. With Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s permanent arrival being confirmed this week, many would have expected the Red Devils to absolutely trounce Watford at Old Trafford in his “first” game on Saturday, but that was far from the case. The Hornets will definitely consider themselves unlucky to have left Manchester with no points, having amassed 48 per cent of the possession and a frankly ridiculous 20 shots, with eight of those hitting the target, per BBC’s stats . To put those numbers in perspective, the hosts mustered just eight shots at Ben Fosters’s goal with five on target. That was all it took to get the win though, as Marcus Rashford’s coolly taken finish opened the scoring before Anthony Martial doubled the lead in the second half. Abdoulaye Doucoure gave the visitors a deserved consolation goal late on, and fans are not happy with the perform

Tottenham Hotspur need to break a run of poor form as they take on Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. After a lengthy international break, Spurs have the perfect opportunity to bounce back from four disappointing results in a row. Prior to the Euro 2020 qualifiers, Spurs lost to Burnley, Chelsea and Southampton and eked out a 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Wembley. With the new stadium now open, and Premier League football back at Tottenham, there are plenty of reasons for optimism in north London. But their record against Liverpool at Anfield is patchy at best and there are five key facts that should worry every Spurs fan ahead of Sunday’s showdown… Football FanCast breaks them down below! A woeful history Spurs last won at Anfield in 2011. On that day, goals from Rafael van der Vaart, now retired, and Luka Modric, now a Ballon d’Or winner and Real Madrid star, gave Harry Redknapp’s side a deserved 2-0 win over Kenny Dalglish’s side. Since then, Spurs have failed to win any of their l

Mauricio Pochettino was asked about his future prior to Tottenham’s trip to Anfield, and his comments will surely set alarm bells ringing in north London. With the permanent appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Old Trafford and the return of Zinedine Zidane in Madrid, perhaps Spurs fans thought they would be spared yet another summer of speculation surrounding their manager. Unfortunately for those fans’ blood pressure levels though, that doesn’t appear to be the case, as the boss was surprisingly coy when asked about his future in the build-up to the trip to Liverpool. What did he say? “It’s the same question as two months ago, three months ago. It does not depend only on me, it’s about Daniel (Levy) too,” he said, as reported by The Telegraph . “Of course, I know he is happy with me and that is what he is telling me. But Tottenham is bigger than one person. Tottenham is bigger than one player, Tottenham is bigger than everything. Pl>ymaker FC Exclusive: Jermaine Jenas reve

Liverpool take on Tottenham Hotspur today as the Premier League gets back underway after the international break. Martin Atkinson will be the man in the middle as the two sides collide at Anfield in what promises to be an end-to-end encounter. Last season, Spurs snatched a 2-2 draw at the death after Virgil van Dijk fouled Erik Lamela in the box, allowing Harry Kane to score from the penalty spot deep into injury time. Liverpool, though, will be boosted by the appointment of Atkinson given his record in charge of their previous fixtures. Indeed, per Transfermarkt , Atkinson has refereed more Liverpool games than any other club (58 in total) and the Reds have won 25 of those, drawing 18 and losing just 15. In 2018-19, Jurgen Klopp’s side have drawn three of the games in which Atkinson has been referee – against Everton, Leicester City and Manchester City – but they did beat Manchester United 3-1. Amazingly, the last time Atkinson oversaw a Liverpool defeat in the Premier League

Loads of Leeds fans have been reacting to Saturday’s incredible action, as late comebacks in both theirs and Sheffield United’s game put them back into second place. Leeds made things difficult for themselves against Millwall on Saturday afternoon, going behind twice to goals from Ben Thompson and Ben Marshall either side of a Pablo Hernandez strike. The Whites didn’t give up though, and Luke Ayling equalised from close range before Hernandez fired in his second of the match with just ten minutes to spare. And while Marcelo Bielsa’s side were pulling off a dramatic comeback, Chris Widler’s side were doing the opposite, blowing a lead at home to Bristol City. The Blades went in front twice either side of Andreas Weimann’s first half strike, and the ex-Derby County ace completed his hat trick with goals in the 77th and 83rd minute, goals that effectively put Leeds back into the top two. Meanwhile in the Premier League, Huddersfield’s loss at Crystal Palace saw them relegated, and

Former Liverpool player Dominic Matteo has called for what would be the signing of the summer from the Reds – Gareth Bale. It’s beginning to look increasingly likely that Bale will leave Madrid this summer, as the Welsh international is constantly linked with a move back to the Premier League. The 29 year-old’s agent recently called the treatment he gets from Real Madrid fans a “disgrace”,  per the BBC . And while Spurs and Manchester United are the two teams most strongly linked with his signature, Matteo, who played for the Reds between 1992 and 2000, thinks Anfield would be an appropriate landing spot. What did he say? “It would be a big signing. If he was coming back to England, I’m sure that everyone would take him,” Matteo said on Stadium Astro’s Youtube channel . “With Bale, when Madrid beat Liverpool in the final, he had that bit of X factor. Liverpool could maybe do with one more X factor player to score in the finals. “That’s what we’ve lacked that bit of X factor t

Liverpool host Tottenham this weekend in what promises to be a tactically rich, engaging encounter and one that is a must-win for both sides – the former will likely be under pressure to regain their place at the top after Manchester City play Fulham while the latter could be fighting to remain in the top four depending on other results. The form charts show that Mauricio Pochettino’s side have been steadily descending towards this game, while Jurgen Klopp’s have undoubtedly been in ascent – the Reds haven’t lost since 3rd January, whereas Spurs haven’t won in the league since early February. Both heavyweights, though, have progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals – of which half the clubs are English – and that is a fairer reflection of how they have performing this season. Form goes out the window in these kind of games and anything can happen. This week’s experts, Football FanCast’s very own Spurs fan Harry Sherlock and Football League World assistant editor and Liverpo

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Liverpool vs Tottenham Liverpool versus Tottenham at Anfield is massive. Not just in the race for the Premier League title, but also in the race for the top four. After Saturday’s results in the Premier League, both Liverpool and Spurs are under pressure to win. Man City moved into first place above the Reds following their win at Fulham. Man United moved level on points with Tottenham following their 2-1 win over Watford at Old Trafford. Christian Eriksen would walk into Liverpool’s XI In his weekly column in the Sunday Times, Graeme Souness has turned his focus on Christian Eriksen. For much of the season Souness has been critical of the quality of Liverpool’s midfield. The Scot picks up that baton again today, arguing that Christian Eriksen would walk into Jurgen Klopp’s XI. In fact Souness goes further than that, arguing that Eriksen would improve any club in world football: In Christian Eriksen, Liverpool come up against a player today who would be perfect for them and

Real Madrid & Manchester United Could Paul Pogba leave Man United to join Real Madrid this summer? Rumours surrounding Pogba’s Old Trafford future have got louder in recent weeks. The French World Cup winner has fanned the flames himself as Pogba recent described playing for Real Madrid as a “dream”. Pogba still has two years to run down on his contract. Zidane champions the idea of Paul Pogba swapping Manchester for Madrid (Although the headline sounds better in Spanish!) 🗞Sunday’s front page Full story: https://t.co/D6StFOkpWU pic.twitter.com/hAbcqgCYQw — AS English (@English_AS) March 31, 2019 Zinedine Zidane openly courts Paul Pogba Real Madrid are in La Liga action on Sunday when they host Huesca. On Saturday Zinedine Zidane faced the press before this weekend’s fixture. During his Q&A, the Madrid manager spoke about the potential of Pogba leaving Man United to join Los Blancos: I like Pogba a lot and it’s not new. I know him personally. He is different

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