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Chelsea 2018-19 season: Fixtures, transfers, squad numbers & complete Premier League schedule

Maurizio Sarri’s side head to Australia as well as France and Ireland on their pre-season tour ahead of the new campaign Chelsea returned to the Asia-Pacific region with a fixture against Perth Glory in Australia to get their preparations for the 2018-19 campaign under way. The Blues then faced some of Europe’s biggest clubs as part […]

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Bonus: A Strange And Bitter Crop

Editor’s note: This podcast contains subject matter that some may find disturbing. From the NPR podcast Code Switch: Eighty-five years ago, a crowd of several thousand white people gathered in Jackson County, Fla., to participate in the lynching of a man named Claude Neal. The poet L. Lamar Wilson grew up there, but didn’t learn […]

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Ramsey's Arsenal stay shocks Merson as contract extension talks drag on

The Wales international midfielder is yet to commit to fresh terms at Emirates Stadium, but has been advised to ignore interest from afar and stay put Aaron Ramsey has been urged to “sign now” at Arsenal, with Paul Merson “shocked” that a midfielder with an expiring contract is still at Emirates Stadium. The 27-year-old has […]

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Berbatov urges Man Utd fans not to panic after Brighton loss: It's too early, don't be worried!

The former Red Devils striker was disappointed with the defeat to Chris Hughton’s side but does not believe it is the time to be duly worried Dimitar Berbatov does not believe Manchester United supporters need to be worried despite their team’s disappointing display at Brighton & Hove Albion. Jose Mourinho’s side were beaten 3-2 by the […]

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Robben: Leaving Madrid for Bayern the best decision in my career

The star attacker admitted he did not expect to be at the Bundesliga champions so long but is pleased to be entering his 10th season with the club Arjen Robben didn’t think he’d be with Bayern Munich for a decade, but as he nears another season with the Bundesliga champions, the star believes joining the […]

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Argentina’s President Macri Defeated As Voters Cast Verdict On Ailing Economy

Peronist presidential candidate Alberto Fernández and his running mate, former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, wave to supporters in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after incumbent President Mauricio Macri conceded defeat at the end of election day, on Sunday. Updated at 12:30 p.m. Argentina’s center-left swept to victory in general elections on Sunday, ousting conservative President Mauricio […]

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'It really shocked me!' – Former Man Utd man Bosnich 'concerned' by Mourinho's bizarre behaviour

Former Red Devils goalkeeper believes the current manager should change his approach, but believes the Portuguese can turn things around given time Jose Mourinho should follow Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino’s approach in his dealings with the media, says former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich. Mourinho walked out of a tetchy news conference repeatedly demanding “respect” […]

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'Man Utd were so good – they outplayed Tottenham'

A Premier League veteran has leapt to the defence of Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho, stating that only poor finishing let the team down against Spurs Sam Allardyce believes that Manchester United outplayed Tottenham in Monday’s 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford and feels that Jose Mourinho has come in for unfair criticism in the wake […]

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'Aubameyang & Lacazette an Emirates pairing' – Keown sees home and away sides for Arsenal

The former Gunners defender believes Unai Emery will only use a strike partnership showing signs of promise in front of the club’s own supporters Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette have shown a promising “connection”, says Martin Keown, but Arsenal are only expected to use them in tandem when playing at home. The Gunners often line […]

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Barkley backing himself to Chelsea's new Lampard by netting 20 goals a season

The England international believes regular outings and the freedom to express himself will see his game taken to new levels at Stamford Bridge Ross Barkley believes he is capable of delivering 20 goals a season for Chelsea, allowing him to emulate the achievements of his “idol” Frank Lampard. The 24-year-old is starting to make his […]

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