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Former United coach calls Van Gaal’s team too rigid
Manager Louis van Gaal's Manchester United team are too rigid and are being crippled by a lack of freedom, says former first-team coach Rene Meulensteen.
Villa not prepared to run the extra yard, says Richards
Aston Villa captain Micah Richards has slammed his team mates for being too nice.
Chelsea getting their confidence back, says Azpilicueta
The Premier League champions Chelsea are getting their confidence back after winning back-to-back games for only the second time this campaign.
Allardyce expects quiet January in Sunderland
The Sunderland manager said he expects minimal transfer activity at the relegation threatened club in the January transfer window.
Liverpool’s Klopp happy with Europa League progression
Klopp was delighted the club wrapped up an early place in the Europa League knockout stages with a win over French side Girondins de Bordeaux at Anfield.
Anelka eyes lucky 13th club after Mumbai dejection
The dejected French striker Nicolas Anelka is on the hunt for his 13th club now.
Stoke’s Wollscheid could miss trip to Sunderland
The Stoke City centre-back will undergo a late fitness test ahead of Saturday's Premier League visit to third-from-bottom Sunderland.
Sanchez is like a hunting lion, says Arsenal boss Wenger
Alexis Sanchez has been compared to a hunting lion by Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.
Rodriguez out for two months, Koeman rules out Mane move
Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez will be sidelined for at least two months after undergoing surgery on his foot, manager Ronald Koeman has confirmed.
Manchester United striker Wilson joins Brighton on loan
Manchester United striker James Wilson has joined Championship side Brighton and Hove Albion on loan for the rest of the season.
Spurs, Liverpool and Bilbao through, Dnipro out
The value of an in-form striker was underlined as Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao booked places in the Europa League last 32.
Ecuador’s players strike over $20 million salary backlog
Players in Ecuador's top two football divisions have gone on strike over about $20 million in salaries owed to them by the clubs.
