Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has declared that 18-year-old prospect Luca Williams-Barnett is ready to make his first Premier League start ahead of Saturday's trip to Leeds United. The teenage attacker caught the eye with an electric cameo off the bench during last weekend's 2-0 home victory over Crystal Palace.
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard criticised Premier League officiating and the hair-pulling law after three decisions went against his side in Friday's 3-1 loss at Everton. The former Toffees manager was left fuming after defender James Tarkowski escaped a penalty for tugging Caleb Yirenkyi's hair.
Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall vowed to keep fighting for a maiden international call-up after scoring in Friday night's 3-1 Premier League victory over Coventry City. The 28-year-old found the net at Hill Dickinson Stadium just hours after England boss Thomas Tuchel overlooked him in favour of Jobe Bellingham.
Everton striker Thierno Barry has revealed that studying footage of Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland has inspired his prolific start to the campaign after sinking Coventry City 3-1 on Friday. The 24-year-old netted twice and provided a late assist to ruin former Toffees manager Frank Lampard's return to Merseyside.
Martin O'Neill has insisted he is not concerned by Kasper Hogh's 15-match goal drought, hailing the Celtic record signing's hold-up play in Thursday's dramatic 3-2 Europa League win over Besiktas. Substitute Camilo Duran stole the show with a double that took his tally for the season to 13, but the Celtic boss believes Hogh's display will give him a much-needed lift.
The men's college soccer two-semester model, a groundbreaking system that was seen to change the sport in the United States, has been rescinded, the NCAA confirmed on Friday evening. The initiative was initially adopted on Oct. 7, but pushback from those against it saw the legislation overturned after a late surge of votes. GOAL first reported that a rescission was likely Thursday morning.
Barcelona are once again walking a financial tightrope as the January transfer window approaches, with the club desperate to bolster Hansi Flick's defensive options. Despite a strong start to the season, injuries and a lack of depth at centre-back have forced sporting director Deco to search for creative solutions in the market.
John Eustace praised the character of his Derby players after they hit back from a goal down to beat Bolton 3-1 at Pride Park on Friday night, easing the building pressure on his position. Ryan Nyambe, Jack Robinson and Rhian Brewster all struck after the break as the Rams claimed only their second win of the season, their first at home and their first in 11 games.
Thierno Barry continued his remarkable rise as Everton’s new attacking spearhead, netting a quick-fire double to inspire a -3-1 victory over Coventry City on Friday night. The result moves the Toffees into fifth place in the Premier League, capping a week that saw David Moyes reach a historic managerial milestone on the blue side of Merseyside.
Troy Deeney has urged Folarin Balogun to turn down a January move to Manchester United, warning that the Old Trafford project would set the Monaco striker back. United are expected to bring in a new forward with Benjamin Sesko out until 2027, but the former Watford striker insists they have not given a striker the support to succeed in the last decade.
Aston Villa may have found the most sought-after goalkeeper in world football after Zion Suzuki’s sensational arrival at Villa Park sparked a scramble among Europe's biggest clubs. The Japan international has enjoyed a meteoric rise under Unai Emery, leading heavyweights from the Premier League and the Continent to weigh up record-breaking future bids.
The Spanish football community has delivered an overwhelming display of solidarity following the tragic death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel. A crowdfunding campaign launched to support the family of the 30-year-old forward has already surpassed €100,000 in donations.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has offered a comprehensive update on his squad's fitness ahead of their upcoming Premier League encounter with Leeds United at Elland Road. While the Italian tactician is set to welcome back two key defensive and midfield options, a trio of high-profile attackers and creative sparks remain sidelined for the trip to Yorkshire.
Three people were arrested for throwing objects onto the pitch as Manchester United fans protested against the club's ownership during Tuesday's 3-2 Champions League win over Roma. Tennis balls rained down from the Stretford End with Michael Carrick's side 2-0 down, and play was stopped while players cleared them, before a stirring second-half comeback.
