Premier League news

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has given an update on Matthijs de Ligt as the Dutchman continues his recovery from a back injury. The coach also had positive news about another stricken United player as his side prepare to welcome Crystal Palace to Old Trafford on Sunday, when the Red Devils will be looking for their fourth consecutive home victory.

Angel di Maria has lifted the lid on why his time at Manchester United was such a disappointment. The winger joined United for a then club record fee of £60m just after helping Real Madrid win their first Champions League in 12 years and reaching the World Cup final with Argentina. But after a promising start he began to struggle at the Red Devils and sought an exit after his first season.

A nonplussed Pep Guardiola dismissed a question from a reporter that related to Mikel Arteta chasing his first Premier League title as a manager, insisting that he had not attended his pre-match press conference to offer advice to the Arsenal boss. Manchester City face Leeds on Saturday evening as they look to close the gap at the top of the table to two points, with the Gunners not in action until Sunday, when they host Chelsea.

Real Madrid have been plunged into a state of nervous anticipation following the Champions League draw in Nyon after club director Emilio Butragueno admitted that Kylian Mbappe is a major doubt for their upcoming showdown with Manchester City. The fitness of the French superstar has overshadowed the excitement of the draw, with the forward currently sidelined with an injury that has no definitive recovery timeline.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has sought to defend Mohamed Salah from critics of his recent output, with the Dutchman pointing out that Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo have hardly been prolific of late. The Reds are hoping to see their attacking unit rediscover a spark in domestic and European competition, with the business end of another thrilling campaign being reached.

Luis Enrique has sent a clear message to the rest of Europe following the Champions League knockout stage draw, insisting that Paris Saint-Germain are no longer flying under the radar. The Spanish tactician, who has transformed the culture at the Parc des Princes, believes his side is now viewed as a genuine heavyweight capable of lifting the trophy for a second consecutive year.

Marcus Rashford has been warned over making a “lazy” and “half-hearted” return to Manchester United. The Old Trafford academy graduate is facing an uncertain future as Barcelona mull over whether to turn a loan deal at Camp Nou into a permanent transfer. Ex-Red Devils star Lee Sharpe has told GOAL why Rashford has some big decisions to make in 2026.

Wrexham continue to chase down a fourth successive promotion, with ex-Red Dragons star Frank Sinclair telling GOAL why going back-to-back-to-back-to-back would be one of the greatest achievements in British football history. Hollywood co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac are hoping to make that dream come true, with collective sights now locked on the Premier League.

Abde Ezzalzouli has taken a definitive step forward in his development at Real Betis, evolving into a much more complete and consistent attacking threat this season. Abde has added a clinical edge to his game that has scouts across Europe redrawing their reports. This development has sparked interest from several Premier League clubs, with Newcastle, Aston Villa, West Ham and Everton all keen on the winger. Napoli also has him on their radar.

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued with inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he was among a crowded field of contenders as the 2026 race got going.

Tottenham interim head coach Igor Tudor has acknowledged this current job is the biggest challenge of his career. The Croatian tactician has been parachuted into his first managerial role in England with Spurs' Premier League future at stake after a horror run of form over the winter months. The scale of the task was laid bare in a painful 4-1 debut defeat at home to rivals Arsenal in his first game in charge.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has delivered an ominous injury update on Florian Wirtz, with the Dutchman admitting that he is unsure when the German playmaker will be available again. Wirtz, who picked up a problem when warming up ahead of the Reds’ Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest, will definitely sit out a home date with relegation-threatened West Ham on Saturday.

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Sweden national team manager Graham Potter has provided a fitness update on star duo Dejan Kulusevski and Alexander Isak as the national team prepare for a high-stakes World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine in late March. Both players have been dealing with long-term injury lay-offs, leaving Potter sweating on the availability of his most potent attacking weapons.

The whirlwind surrounding Chelsea's young forward Marc Guiu has reached a fever pitch following sensational claims that the Spaniard had demanded an exit from West London. Speculation began to mount across social media and various outlets suggesting that the striker was ready to force a move away from Stamford Bridge after seeing his developmental path stall during a season of significant upheaval for him and the Blues.

Manchester United’s rising star Senne Lammens has opened up about the brutal physical demands of English football, describing the modern penalty area as a battlefield. Despite the daunting nature of the competition, the young stopper insists on embracing the challenge of being targeted by opposition attackers.

Arsenal are reportedly readying a summer approach for Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, with the Gunners confident that they can win a congested transfer race for the England international. Liverpool and Manchester United have been credited with interest in the 25-year-old forward, who is said to come with a £75 million ($101m) price tag.