Anthony Gordon has hit the ground running at Barcelona following his high-profile move from the Premier League, but the winger has made a surprising claim about the weight of expectation in Spain. Despite the relentless demand for silverware at the Spotify Camp Nou, the England international insists he felt far more burdened during his time in the bottom half of the table.
Michael Carrick has come out fighting ahead of a decisive week for his Manchester United tenure, insisting he remains energized despite the intense speculation surrounding his job. The under-fire manager finds himself in a precarious position following a dismal run of results that has left the Red Devils' season in a state of crisis.
Aston Villa have reportedly decided to withdraw their threat of legal action against Jamie Carragher after the former Liverpool defender issued a public apology for his recent remarks. The Midlands club had initially reacted with fury to comments made by the pundit, which chairman Nassef Sawiris deemed disrespectful to the institution and its supporters.
Former Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has admitted that the high standard of competition in the Saudi Pro League caught him off guard following his move to Al-Hilal. Despite spending years testing himself in England's top flight, the 30-year-old forward has been impressed by the technical and physical demands of Middle Eastern football.
Unai Emery could not hide his disappointment after Aston Villa were forced to settle for a point in a frustrating 1-1 draw against Fulham at Villa Park. Despite taking the lead, the Villans failed to capitalise on their early dominance, leaving the manager to rue a series of missed opportunities.