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Serge Gnabry’s convincing performances since the start of the season have sparked questions about the attacker’s future at Bayern Munich, with the 30-year-old out of contract at the end of the season. At a press conference on Friday, Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund commented on Gnabry’s rise in form and his situation at the club. “Things move very quickly. He …

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca believes summer signing Alejandro Garnacho is finally in a position to start games after building up his fitness. The Argentine joined from Manchester United in the summer and has made a few cameo appearances, including in the 3-1 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League during midweek. But the head coach has given a more …

Newcastle will be without new signing Yoane Wissa for another month, manager Eddie Howe has confirmed. The £55m signing from Brentford injured his knee while away with Congo and is not expected back until after the next international break. Howe said: “There’s nothing personally I would have done differently. We did everything we did as a football club to try …

Brighton came unstuck last weekend against Bournemouth so will be happy to be back on home ground against in-form Tottenham. The Seagulls have lost one of their last 10 home games in the Premier League and beat Spurs home and away last season. Thomas Frank won on his Champions League debut in midweek and must master the art of rotating …

Everton manager David Moyes says Liverpool’s run of late goals this season is no surprise as ‘the better sides wear you down.’ Virgil van Dijk’s stoppage-time header in midweek gave Liverpool a win over Atletico Madrid, and Arne Slot’s side have scored late winners in their last five matches. Liverpool have now won five straight games, each sealed by a …

Tim Lewis (left, pictured with Josh Kroenke) joined Arsenal in 2020 Arsenal executive vice-chair Tim Lewis has left the club as part of a reshaping of the Gunners' board, with Richard Garlick named the new chief executive officer. Lewis, who has worked with the Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE) group since 2007, became a director of Arsenal in 2020 before …

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has warned his team against easing off when they face Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Coming off a 3-1 victory over Chelsea in the Champions League, Bayern can’t afford to take their next challenge lightly, Kompany stressed at a press conference on Friday. “Hoffenheim won all their friendlies in pre-season, won in the cup …

After disappointing defeats against rivals Manchester City and Bayern Munich respectively it’s a chance for Manchester United and Chelsea to pick themselves up in the Premier League. United have just four points from four Premier League games so far and need a win in front of their own fans. Chelsea have won twice and are unbeaten in the Premier League …

Real Madrd had a tough test in the Champions League in midweek and have another one on home soil as in-form Espanyol are in town. Xabi Alonso’s side have picked up the maximum of 12 points so far but Espanyol are only two points behind. Kylian Mbappe has started the season in top form and has already reached the 50-goal …

Bayern Munich hit the road aas they look to continue their perfect start to their Bundesliga defence at Hoffenheim. Bayern were superb in midweek as they beat Chelsea in the Champions League, but Hoffenheim have also started well this season. They have scored at least two goals in eight of their last 10 games and will be a threat to …

Everton have only won once at Anfield since 1999 Anfield. For Everton, this is a ground where hopes of success are routinely quashed. And it's the same for their manager David Moyes. Everton have yet to win at Liverpool's home ground in front of a crowd in the 21st Century. Their only triumph there in the past 25 years came …

Everton have only won once at Anfield since 1999 Anfield. For Everton, a ground where hopes of success are routinely quashed. And it's the same for their manager David Moyes. Everton have yet to win at Liverpool's home ground in front of a crowd in the 21st Century. Their only triumph there in the past 25 years came during the …

In their perfect five-match start to the season, three of Liverpool’s winning goals have come during second-half added time – but the last team to score a decisive last-gasp goal against them were Everton, who the Premier League leaders host on Saturday. Defender James Tarkowski fired in an emphatic 98th-minute equaliser in the last Merseyside derby at Everton’s former Goodison …

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick says the club could not miss out on the opportunity to sign Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United this summer. The England man bagged his first goals for Barca in a 2-1 Champions League win at Newcastle – the second being an absolute rocket – to leave Flick a very happy man. Asked if he …

Wolves manager Vitor Pereira has signed a new extended contract despite the club making a pointless start to the Premier League season. The 57-year-old Portuguese replaced Gary O’Neil in December last year on an initial 18-month deal. He guided Wolves away from relegation danger last season with a run of six straight wins to secure a 16th-place finish. He has …