Muhammad Zaki

Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has sensationally claimed that ex-Spurs chairman Daniel Levy and then-club owner Joe Lewis attempted to interfere with his team selections during his tenure at White Hart Lane. The 79-year-old veteran has revealed the behind-the-scenes pressure he faced regarding specific players.

Cesc Fabregas is convinced that Como goalkeeper Jean Butez is ready to make his France debut following a series of impressive performances. Following a gritty 2-1 victory away at Cagliari, the Spanish tactician heaped praise on his shot-stopper, describing his work ethic in remarkable terms as the Lariani continued their unlikely charge towards a potential Champions League spot.

Manchester United have set their sights on a surprise summer addition as they look to rebuild their attacking ranks. Reports suggest that Bournemouth forward Marcus Tavernier has been added to a growing shortlist of targets designed to solve a specific problem area in the Red Devils' squad. The 26-year-old has caught the eye of scouts at Old Trafford following a series of impressive displays for the Cherries on the south coast.

Real Madrid have reportedly entered the transfer battle for Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali, with the Spanish giants dispatching scouts to St James' Park on Saturday evening for what was ostensibly a reconnaissance trip to study Manchester City ahead of their upcoming Champions League showdown. However, it has emerged that the delegation was actually on a "double mission", with the Italy international featuring on their summer shortlist.

Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali was spotted sharing a private moment with Wrexham's co-chairman Ryan Reynolds in the aftermath of a pulse-pounding FA Cup fifth-round encounter at the Racecourse Ground. Following the Red Dragons' 4-2 defeat in extra time, the Blues supremo made it clear he wants to see the Welsh outfit on the same stage as the Premier League heavyweights permanently.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has confirmed he will serve a two-match touchline suspension following a series of heated exchanges with officials during his side's 3-1 FA Cup victory over Newcastle United on Saturday. The Catalan tactician was shown his sixth yellow card of the domestic campaign after a confrontation with fourth official Lewis Smith, triggered by a challenge on Jeremy Doku that went unpunished.

Manchester City are reportedly closing in on a massive summer reinforcement, with Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson now considered a "done deal" for the club. The 23-year-old showcased exactly why City are so keen to acquire his talents on Wednesday night, popping up with a stunning equaliser at the Etihad Stadium to earn the visitors a hard-fought draw. While his strike dented City's title hopes, it appears to have cemented his future in Manchester as the club's hierarchy looks to overhaul their engine room ahead of next season.

Chelsea’s disciplinary nightmare has taken another turn for the worse following their 2-1 defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Winger Pedro Neto, who was already facing a standard suspension for his red card, has now been officially charged by the Football Association for his conduct following the dismissal. The Portuguese international was sent off during a frantic second half as the Blues lost to their London rivals.

Lamine Yamal has long been heralded as the future of Barcelona, but his actions following Tuesday night’s Copa del Rey exit suggest the 18-year-old is already a definitive leader in the present. Despite a valiant 3-0 victory at the Spotify Camp Nou, the Blaugrana fell 4-3 on aggregate to a disciplined Atletico Madrid. While many would hide after such a painful elimination, Yamal took to social media to ensure the connection between the squad and the supporters remained intact.

The Championship is set for a radical transformation next season after English Football League clubs officially agreed to expand the play-off format to include six teams. In a historic move designed to keep the promotion race alive for more clubs deep into the season, the traditional four-team lottery will be replaced by a more inclusive structure that will see teams finishing as low as eighth place retain a shot at reaching the Premier League.

Arsenal consolidated their position at the top of the Premier League with a gritty 1-0 victory over Brighton on Wednesday, but the fallout from the Amex Stadium has been dominated by a staggering statistic. While Bukayo Saka’s strike secured the points, the Gunners are facing accusations of taking gamesmanship to a whole new level after data revealed they spent over half an hour simply waiting to restart the game.

Popular TV presenter Laura Woods has hit back at former Premier League manager Alan Pardew following his sensational claim that Arsenal deserve an "asterisk" next to their name should they win the title. The Gunners moved seven points clear at the top of the table after a gritty 1-0 win over Brighton, while rivals Manchester City dropped points against Nottingham Forest. Despite the north London side's commanding position, Pardew was left unimpressed by the pragmatic nature of Mikel Arteta’s tactical approach at the Amex Stadium.

Pierluigi Collina has delivered a blunt assessment of the current state of VAR, comparing the technology’s recent struggles to a crumbling relationship. As football prepares for a suite of radical changes to how the game is policed, the man who once struck fear into the world’s best players suggests that the initial love affair with technology has hit a rocky patch.

Arsenal have taken a massive step toward their first Premier League title in over two decades, but their ascent is drawing heavy criticism for its lack of aesthetic appeal. Following a gritty 1-0 victory over Brighton on Wednesday, former Newcastle and West Ham manager Alan Pardew delivered a scathing assessment of Mikel Arteta’s side.

Chelsea moved within three points of the Champions League places after a dominant 4-1 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday night, inspired by a sensational hat-trick from Joao Pedro. Despite falling behind early at Villa Park, the Blues showed remarkable resilience to dismantle their top-four rivals and leave boss Liam Rosenior elated with the performance.

Manchester City’s grip on the Premier League title race loosened further on Wednesday night as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest. Despite leading twice through Antoine Semenyo and Rodri, Pep Guardiola's side were pegged back by stunning strikes from Morgan Gibbs-White and Elliot Anderson.

Newcastle United produced a night of pure Premier League drama at St. James' Park as the 10-man Magpies stunned Manchester United in a 2-1 victory. While the match was defined by red cards and late twists, it was the solo brilliance of William Osula that stole the headlines, ending Michael Carrick’s unbeaten start as Red Devils boss in spectacular fashion.

Real Madrid have been plunged into a state of internal conflict as a significant disagreement has emerged between the club and Kylian Mbappe's inner circle regarding the forward's recovery timeline from injury. While Los Blancos are desperate to have their talismanic number 10 available for a potentially season-defining Champions League second-leg showdown against Manchester City, those closest to the Frenchman are reportedly horrified by the prospect of him being rushed back into action prematurely.