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  1. Guardiola on Gonzalez criticism and Rodri injury problems

    Pep Guardiola was not impressed by suggestions that his Manchester City side were pegged back late on at Monaco in the Champions League due to the replacement of Rodri with Nico Gonzalez in midfield. The City boss defended the contribution Gonzalez made off the bench after coming on in the 61st minute, while he conceded that Ballon d'Or winner Rodri is not yet fit enough to play 90 minutes multiple times a week and "needs protecting" from recurring injury issues.

  2. Maresca urges Estevao to follow Palmer 'path' amid talk of position change

    Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has urged teenage sensation Estevao Willian to follow the positional pathway undertaken by his fellow team-mate Cole Palmer. Maresca addressed talk of a position change for Estevao and believes that the young Brazilian can seamlessly transition from a right winger to an attacking midfielder, provided he is "physically prepared" for the challenge.

  3. Revealed: Chelsea's three stars playing through injuries

    The true consequences of Chelsea's gruelling 2025 are beginning to emerge, as it has revealed that multiple first-team stars are playing through pain after a physically challenging few months which included the Blues winning the Club World Cup in difficult weather conditions in the US. Enzo Maresca's side were barely given enough time for a pre-season as a result and several injury issues have followed. Further first-team stars have had to push through the pain and continue to play.

  4. Pep impressed by Foden's form after England omission

    Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola believes Phil Foden is "the best player we have in small spaces by far" while explaining how big a boost the Englishman's return to form is for his team. The 25-year-old has been deployed in a new-look No.10 role, which sees him operate closer to the box, and the change in how his position has provided highly positive results immediately.

  5. Slot's tactics branded 'strange' in Galatasaray defeat

    Former Liverpool striker Peter Crouch has questioned Reds boss Arne Slot's tactics after the Premier League champions lost 1-0 at Galatasaray in the Champions League in midweek, their second consecutive defeat after going down in stoppage time against Crystal Palace. Slot opted to start Mohamed Salah on the bench in a series of mistakes Crouch cited by the Dutchman, who has faced little scrutiny so far in his tenure having won the league title in his first season in charge.

  6. Glasner admits wife is jealous of fan love amid Palace run

    Oliver Glasner joked that the love from Crystal Palace fans could cause marriage issues after leading the Eagles to a record-breaking unbeaten run. The quip came after Palace's history-making night in Poland, where the Eagles strutted onto the European stage for the very first time and immediately looked like they belonged among the continent's elite.

  7. Rashford fishes his cares away! Barca star enjoys yacht trip

    Marcus Rashford has a smile on his face again, with the England international escaping the troubles which had started to have a negative impact on his game at Manchester United. Despite being a home-grown product of the Red Devils' academy system, Rashford has been happy to step out of his comfort zone and rediscover a lost spark elsewhere - with the 2025-26 campaign being spent with Barcelona.

  8. Dinner with Yamal's mum? Fans charged €800 for London gala meeting

    An unusual London gala is charging fans up to €800 for a VIP experience that includes meeting Sheila Ebana, the mother of Barcelona star Lamine Yamal. Following the news, ex-footballer Benjamín Zarandona has revealed his role in brokering the deal, clarifying that Ebana is a hired guest and not the event's organiser.

  9. Man Utd fans spark social media row after Brentford defeat

    Manchester United fans have gone to war with the Premier League on social media following referee Craig Pawson and VAR's decision not to send off Nathan Collins during the Red Devils' defeat at Brentford last month. The PGMOL's official explanation of the decision was 'community noted' as 'permeating misinformation' and sparked a row over the incident, which was a key moment as United lost 3-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium.

  10. Toon boss Howe sends clear message over Man Utd links

    Toon boss Howe has delivered a simple rebuke to rumours linking him with the Manchester United job, confirming his commitment to the Magpies. Amorim’s job is seemingly hanging in the balance with Man Utd languishing in 14th place after a woeful start to the season, one point and one place above Newcastle. But Howe has moved quickly to squash any potential link.

  11. Muller in party mood after racking up 300 goals

    Thomas Muller marked his 300th career goal and lifted his first trophy with the Vancouver Whitecaps in trademark fashion. The German legend scored and assisted in a 4-2 win over Vancouver FC to seal a fourth straight Canadian Championship, before celebrating with a dance and cake as the club’s official Instagram hailed him “Mr 300”.

  12. 'Do it more undercover!' - Grealish gets partying advice

    Jack Grealish has received partying advice from former England international Glen Johnson, with the Everton loanee being told to "do it more undercover" after attracting some unwelcome attention for letting his hair down "at the wrong times". Grealish is in the process of rediscovering a lost spark on the field, although his form on Merseyside has not been enough to earn a recall with the Three Lions.

  13. Maresca shows solidarity with Liverpool after Jota tragedy

    The Blues boss has spoken of his admiration for Liverpool players and fans for their reaction to the shock events which took the life of Jota and his brother Andre Silva in a car crash in Portugal this summer. Maresca revealed details of the disaster which saw his Sevilla team-mate Antonio Puerta die following a heart attack.

  14. 'Nothing to do with system' - Amorim blasts back

    Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim insists his system is not to blame for his team's poor run of results after he faced scathing criticism from club legends Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney as well as Jamie Carragher. The coach's 3-4-3 shape has come in for fresh scrutiny after last week's 3-1 defeat at Brentford although he claims that there are other reasons why his team have lost three of their first six Premier League games.