Month: December 2019

Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock says the whole Gunners squad believe in new manager Mikel Arteta, despite taking only one point from his first two games. “'We all believe in Arteta' – Arsenal's Willock says squad has faith in new Gunners boss”

Tammy Abraham’s contract talks with Chelsea have stalled as his representatives have asked for parity with the £180,000-a-week that team-mate Callum Hudson-Odoi currently earns. As “Abraham contract talks stall as Chelsea striker seeks to match Hudson-Odoi's salary”

Manchester United will bring a mixture of confidence and trepidation to Turf Moor after their Boxing Day victory against Newcastle United. They will be relieved “January sales! Failure to beat Burnley should bring Man Utd New Year clearout”

Liverpool became a “proper team” after selling Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona, says Graeme Souness, with that deal allowing them to bring in Virgil van Dijk. “‘Liverpool became proper team when Coutinho left’ – Reds legend Souness sees transfer as turning point”

Monaco have sacked head coach Leonardo Jardim for the second time in just over a year and replaced him with former Spain boss Robert Moreno. “Jardim sacked by Monaco for a second time as former Spain boss Moreno takes over”

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City risk dropping out of the European qualification spots if they lose their fighting spirit, despite the Premier League title slipping “'If we give up we won't be in Europe' – Guardiola issues desperate Man City rallying cry after Wolves defeat”

Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho praised midfielder Tanguy Ndombele for his performance against Norwich City in the Premier League. Spurs star Ndombele impressed on his “'Absolutely phenomenal' -Mourinho praises Ndombele in Tottenham draw”

Pep Guardiola indicated Manchester City are already focusing on next season after accepting there is no longer a title race in the Premier League. Guardiola “Guardiola: Manchester City already preparing for next season”

Jurgen Klopp told Liverpool’s players to expect another half-season of tight battles after a 1-0 victory over Wolves at Anfield moved them 13 points clear at “'Who cares about points in December?' – Klopp expects tight games as Liverpool continue Premier League title push”

Thibaut Courtois has challenged Real Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale to give an interview in Spanish and silence those who continue to question his commitment to “Courtois challenges Bale to give interview in Spanish as he ‘speaks better than people think’”