Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has jumped to the defence of Bradley Barcola after the winger faced a wave of criticism following his recent outings for the French national team. The £123m summer signing was targeted by the media in his homeland despite Les Bleus securing dominant victories during the international break.
Gary Neville has delivered a stinging warning to the Premier League, claiming the competition risks "absolute uproar" if the ongoing legal battle involving Manchester City is not resolved swiftly. The former Manchester United captain believes it would be damaging for the game's image if the Etihad giants were to secure another trophy while their appeal remains hanging in the air.
Liverpool have been rocked by a significant double injury setback ahead of their mouth-watering Premier League showdown with Manchester City. Head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed that star attackers Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo will both be sidelined for the Anfield clash.
Rui Pinto, the figurehead behind the Football Leaks website that sparked the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City, has had his witness protection status restored. The whistleblower had expressed genuine fear for his personal safety after authorities initially moved to withdraw his security detail earlier this month.
Manchester City reportedly attempted to negotiate a settlement with the Premier League before an independent commission delivered a seismic guilty verdict regarding their financial conduct. Despite these behind-the-scenes discussions, the two parties failed to reach an agreement, leaving the reigning champions facing unprecedented sporting sanctions.
The disgraced Etihad outfit better get used to being castigated by fans of other Premier League clubs after being found guilty of breaching financial rules
Mikel Arteta insists the Premier League remains the best division in the world despite Manchester City being found guilty of breaking financial rules. The Arsenal boss sidestepped questions about potential sanctions but praised other clubs for increasing the league's competitiveness.
Michael Carrick has admitted that receiving retrospective Premier League winners' medals would not make up for the triumphant moments he was denied on the pitch. The Manchester United manager also urged football authorities to swiftly resolve Manchester City's financial rule-breaking case for the benefit of everyone involved.
Manchester City have reportedly stepped in to prevent Erling Haaland from answering questions regarding the club's ongoing legal battle with the Premier League over 114 financial charges. The Norwegian striker was scheduled for a media appearance ahead of a crucial showdown with Liverpool, but certain topics were strictly off-limits.
Manchester City remain wedged under the Financial Fair Play (FFP) microscope, but Danny Mills has told GOAL why - “with certain caveats” - billionaire owners in the Premier League should be allowed to “spend what they want”. The deepest of pockets can now be found in boardrooms across English football, so why are the super wealthy not able to splash the cash?
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