Chelsea have been formally charged by the Football Association following allegations of discriminatory chanting during their West London derby victory over Fulham earlier this season. The governing body is investigating reports of sectarian abuse that occurred during the match at Craven Cottage in August.
Manchester City are facing an unprecedented crisis after being found guilty on 114 of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League for alleged financial breaches. The verdict follows a long-running investigation into the club's business dealings, leaving the citizens at risk of severe sporting and financial sanctions.
Is Harry Maguire destined to remain stuck on 66 caps as his England career is brought to a close? Former Three Lions defender Des Walker has told GOAL that may be the case, with others rising above the Manchester United centre-half in the international pecking order. Thomas Tuchel has favoured alternative options across much of his stint as England manager.
Hugh Jackman joining Ryan Reynolds and Tom Brady in the Championship’s A-list stakeholder group will help to make the Football League even “more entertaining”, ex-Birmingham winger Jermaine Pennant has told GOAL. The Wolverine actor, who is good friends with the ownership team at Wrexham, has revealed that he is in talks with Norwich regarding potential investment opportunities.
Alejandro Garnacho has been told that the overhead kick brilliance which once made him a player of such promise at Manchester United is still there, with Carlton Cole suggesting to GOAL that the Aston Villa loanee may have become caught up in his own hype. The Argentina international is considered to have wandered into the Premier League’s last-chance saloon.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has explained to GOAL the “only way” that fellow Dutchman Brian Brobbey ends up at Manchester United. The Netherlands international striker continues to impress in the Premier League for Sunderland and has seen a big-money transfer to Old Trafford mooted. The Red Devils are still crying out for a reliable No.9 to lead the line for them.
Dele Alli serves as a warning to Jadon Sancho of what can happen when a promising career goes off the rails, former Aston Villa star Ray Houghton has told GOAL. Having struggled for a spark at Manchester United, Chelsea and Villa, England international Sancho is now a free agent. Fellow former Three Lions star Dele finds himself in a similar position, and has done so for over 12 months.
Brighton midfielder Chema Andres has enjoyed a blistering start to life on the south coast following his summer arrival from the Bundesliga. The Spanish youngster scored his first goal for the Seagulls during an emphatic 3-0 victory against Arsenal, admitting that he cannot resist constantly rewatching footage sent over by his family and friends.
Manchester United have reportedly made initial contact with Antonio Conte as they prepare for life after Michael Carrick. The Red Devils have endured a dismal start to the 2026-27 season, prompting club chiefs to line up the experienced Italian manager should they decide to make a change.
Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has offered warm praise for Manchester United rival Senne Lammens ahead of their Nations League showdown in Rome. However, the Italian stopper insists he hopes the Belgian goalkeeper's progress holds off until after Friday night's crucial international battle at the Stadio Olimpico.
Xabi Alonso has boldly claimed that Chelsea striker Joao Pedro can be likened to one-time Real Madrid ‘Galactico’ Karim Benzema. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink agrees with that assessment, and the former Blues star has explained - during an exclusive interview with GOAL - four qualities that the Brazil international shares with the legendary French goalscorer.
Wales midfielder Ethan Ampadu admitted the squad were left frustrated after falling to a narrow 1-0 Nations League defeat against Portugal in Lisbon. Craig Bellamy's men battled determinedly throughout the contest but were undone by Joao Felix's deflected first-half strike, leaving the Leeds United star calling for higher standards going forward.
Federico Chiesa came incredibly close to leaving Liverpool for Inter during the summer transfer window, according to new reports. A potential return to Serie A ultimately collapsed due to a broken transfer domino effect involving Roma, leaving the frozen-out forward stranded on Merseyside.
Arsenal face an anxious wait after Kai Havertz was forced off with a suspected hamstring injury during Germany’s 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. The setback marred Jurgen Klopp’s first match in charge of the national team, which also saw Jamal Musiala withdraw before kick-off.
Former Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll has made a shocking revelation about his record-breaking transfer to Liverpool, admitting he desperately hoped to fail his medical. In his new autobiography, the English forward opens up on how he felt forced out of his boyhood club and the struggles he faced with his lifestyle after securing a massive pay rise at Anfield.
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has confessed that his time in the dugout may be over unless one of his former clubs comes calling. The iconic ex-striker, who has transitioned into a successful punditry career, named only two vacancies that could tempt him back to the touchline.
Cole Palmer does not “play games” and will be nursing an injury, Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has told GOAL, with the Blues star facing England withdrawal questions. Having been snubbed by Thomas Tuchel for 2026 World Cup duty, the Stamford Bridge talisman has ruled himself out of action after earning a UEFA Nations League recall.
Manchester United boast a “fantastic attack”, Michael Owen has told GOAL, but more transfer “surgery” may be required as head coach Michael Carrick continues his experiment with a ‘false nine’ approach. Matheus Cunha, who is more of a deep-lying forward, has been leading the line this season ahead of established central striker Benjamin Sesko.
Reece James and Emi Martinez have been set a leadership challenge at Chelsea, with Frank Lebouef telling GOAL that the Blues have become “too nice” as a collective. He wants to see senior figures, especially those donning the captain’s armband, ask questions of those around them when individual standards are allowed to slip - with clean sheets proving hard to come by at present.
Gabriel Martinelli opted for a radical change of scenery this summer, snubbing interest from fellow Premier League clubs to complete a lucrative move to Al-Hilal. The Brazilian winger brought his long-standing association with Arsenal to an end after being informed he was surplus to requirements by Mikel Arteta.
Juventus are reportedly plotting a January transfer move for Manchester City full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri following his lack of regular playing time this season. The Serie A giants have already contacted the defender's entourage as they look to capitalise on his frustrating situation at the Etihad Stadium.
In an era where superstar No.10s are all the rage - with Bruno Fernandes, Cole Palmer and Rayan Cherki among those strutting their stuff in the Premier League - are Liverpool lacking “magic” in that department? Ray Houghton has answered that question for GOAL, with the Reds legend addressing the ongoing struggles being endured by £116 million ($154m) playmaker Florian Wirtz.
Liverpool's high-profile move for Florian Wirtz last summer is being labelled a total disaster as former Reds star Didi Hamann suggests the club should prepare to cut their losses. The German international has failed to live up to his massive price tag, sparking intense debate over whether he will ever adapt to the demands of the Premier League.
Emile Heskey has, in an exclusive interview with GOAL, named Celtic boss Martin O’Neill and Liverpool icon Gerard Houllier as the best managers that he worked under. The ex- England international, who spent time with Leicester and at Anfield in his playing days, is now helping to find potential Premier League coaches of the future as part of an inspiring new enterprise.
Harvey Elliott’s quest to revitalise his career away from Anfield has hit another significant roadblock during his loan spell with Valencia. The Liverpool midfielder, who joined the Spanish side in search of regular minutes, is now facing intense scrutiny over his physical condition and future in La Liga.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are locked in a fierce transfer battle to sign 15-year-old Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel. While Los Blancos have presented a more lucrative financial offer, the Catalan giants hope to lure the teenager with a rapid pathway to first-team football.
Arsenal starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly has raised eyebrows by naming a current Tottenham Hotspur player as the most difficult opponent he has encountered in the Premier League. The 19-year-old utility man, who has enjoyed a meteoric rise under Mikel Arteta, bypassed the division's established superstars to highlight a rival from across north London.
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