Goal.com
Live

Lists

  1. City maverick Cherki is perfect antidote to Arteta-ball

    The Premier League has never been more popular and yet this season there has been a noticeable rise in people, from everyday fans to respected pundits to even elite coaches, insisting they are losing interest. When Arne Slot said the English top flight was "not a joy to watch" many agreed with the Liverpool manager and the data backed up his argument.

  2. Isak & Wirtz must salvage Ekitike-less Liverpool's grand plan

    Arne Slot declared that the "future was bright" for Liverpool after Tuesday's Champions League elimination but there was no lifting the doom and gloom around Anfield. The hosts hadn't just lost yet another game to Paris Saint-Germain - they'd also lost Hugo Ekitike to injury. Indeed, what little hope Liverpool had of overturning a 2-0 first-leg deficit effectively ended the moment their only fit and in-form forward hit the deck with nobody near him.

  3. Carrick & 'LinkedIn Liam' are heading in different directions

    Chelsea simply had to win Saturday night's Premier League clash with Manchester United. But they didn't. They lost. Again. And without scoring a goal. Again. It's now four blanks in a row in four defeats in a row for the Blues - their worst goal-less run of results since November 1912. As a result, Liam Rosenior's struggling side remain sixth in the Premier League standings, four points behind fifth-placed Liverpool, who have a game in hand.

  4. Conte stays quiet on Italy links despite Napoli chief's comments

    Antonio Conte has refused to engage in a public war of words with Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis as speculation regarding his future at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona continues to intensify. Following a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Lazio, the veteran tactician insisted that any discussions regarding his tenure will remain behind closed doors despite growing links to the Italy national team job.

  5. Mourinho casts doubt on Benfica future

    Jose Mourinho has sent shockwaves through Lisbon by refusing to guarantee his stay at Benfica beyond the current season. Speaking ahead of a massive derby clash against Sporting CP, the legendary manager suggested that his future is not entirely in his own hands as speculation over a return to the elite continues to mount.

  6. Palmer & Garnacho painfully ineffective in ANOTHER loss

    Chelsea are now at very real risk of failing to qualify for next season's Champions League after slumping to a 1-0 defeat at home to top-five rivals Manchester United on Saturday night. The Blues were buoyed by the return of Enzo Fernandez after his club-imposed suspension but even though the Argentine showed what Liam Rosenior's side had been missing, they once again failed to score in what was a fourth consecutive Premier League loss.

  7. Wiegman warns England after Iceland win

    Sarina Wiegman has issued a stern warning to her England squad, insisting there is no room for complacency despite a hard-fought victory over Iceland. The Lionesses maintained their perfect start to World Cup qualifying, but the head coach is under no illusions about the challenges that lie ahead on the road to Brazil.

  8. De Zerbi: Spurs must change mentality

    Roberto De Zerbi has called on his Tottenham players to undergo a psychological transformation to save their season after a crushing late draw against Brighton. Despite a spirited performance that saw Spurs leading late on, Georginio Rutter’s injury-time equaliser denied the hosts a vital three points, leaving them languishing in the Premier League relegation zone.

  9. Silva slams Arsenal 'bottler' claims

    Arsenal legend Gilberto Silva has come out swinging in defence of the current Gunners squad, rubbishing claims that Mikel Arteta’s side are ‘bottlers’ after falling short in recent title races. As the north London club prepare for a season-defining showdown against Manchester City, the Brazilian icon reflected on what made the 2003-04 Invincibles so special.

  10. Niko Kovac

    Sule faces injury layoff at Dortmund

    Niklas Sule faces a potential season-ending spell on the sidelines after suffering a suspected knee injury during Borussia Dortmund's 2-1 defeat to Hoffenheim on Saturday. The defender’s unlucky slip in the penalty area not only forced his early withdrawal but also resulted in a controversial VAR-awarded penalty that set the tone for a frustrating afternoon at the PreZero Arena.

  11. Russo scores again as Hampton makes sure of Lionesses win

    Alessia Russo's clinical finish and Hannah Hampton's world-class goalkeeping allowed England to maintain their perfect record in Women's World Cup qualifying on Saturday, as the Lionesses edged to a nervy 1-0 win over Iceland. Sarina Wiegman's side were coming into the game fresh off the back of a huge win over Spain at Wembley and they preserved their lead at the top of the group with another three points, even if it was far from convincing at times.

  12. Who are the Lionesses' all-time top goalscorers?

    England's Lionesses have always had great goalscorers. Even before the team was the major contender it is now, winning back-to-back European Championships under Sarina Wiegman and reaching a first Women's World Cup final, they could boast some incredible attacking talent, with Arsenal icon Kelly Smith, widely considered the Lionesses' greatest ever player, a prime example.

  13. Rabiot snubs huge Saudi offer

    Adrien Rabiot has reportedly turned down a massive contract offer from the Saudi Pro League, opting to pledge his immediate future to AC Milan. The French international has emerged as a cornerstone of Massimiliano Allegri’s project at San Siro and is prepared to snub life-changing money to remain a leader for the Rossoneri.