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Thomas Tuchel accepts the vaccination status of potential new signings has to be considered by Chelsea after N’Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek were unable to travel to the United States…
Pascal Gross's footballing story in England is also Albion's Premier League story – to a large extent. And he gave us a little reminder of that as he thought he had…
The Premier League have confirmed that they’re set to reintroduce five subs from next season. Ligue 1, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga all currently allow more than three…
SEAN Dyche believes the postponement of games due to Covid-19 last month offered his Burnley players a chance to reset as they try to dig themselves out of trouble at…
RALPH Hasenhuttl admitted he is "definitely happier" following the Premier League's updated guidelines on matches being postponed due to COVID-19 cases. Previously, clubs could request for a game to be…
This is how the technical area looked for Albion yesterday as they picked up an away draw. Bjorn Hamberg took charge of the team at Leicester City. Head coach Graham Potter was…
Antonio Conte has labelled the current state of the Premier League a “mess” and believes the rule makers in the competition have “totally changed the vision”. Tottenham Hotspur now have four…
Tomas Soucek is set to return to the West Ham team for the Hammers trip to Manchester United on Saturday afternoon. Czech Republic captain Soucek was forced to miss West Ham’s…
Burnley’s game against Watford has been postponed after the Premier League accepted the Clarets’ application that they had fewer than the required number of players available. Manager Sean Dyche, speaking…
You must be pleased with the way your team is playing? I am really pleased with the way the players have performed certainly in the last few weeks, we are…
The Leicester City players’ trip to the darts “wasn’t a big deal” for manager Brendan Rodgers, with a spotlight back on the event following the club’s latest postponement. Brendan Rodgers…
Manchester City had to ferry one of their players to Swindon by car after he had an inconclusive Covid test before they flew to the game. That came after two more…
Can you rule out a deal for Jack Wilshere to solve your depth problems in midfield? I think I was very clear on the situation with Jack and the role…
BURNLEY assistant manager Ian Woan has revealed there are new coronavirus cases among the players in addition to boss Sean Dyche’s positive test ahead of Saturday’s FA Cup tie against…
Rodolfo Borrell spoke to Pep Guardiola at half-time of Manchester City’s win over Swindon but revealed his battery had run out by full-time. Rodolfo Borrell said: “We always plan the…
Patrick Vieira has said uncertainty surrounding Covid cases means Crystal Palace are now looking for players this January when previously they hadn’t planned to. Speaking to the media on Friday morning…
JAMES Ward-Prowse admitted he found behind-closed-doors games “difficult to get used to with the lack of atmosphere” as Saints prepare for a first return to empty stadia this campaign. Ralph…
David Moyes has agreed with Ralph Hassenhuttl on new signings not being able to play in rearranged fixtures in the Premier League. On Friday morning, Southampton manager Hassenhuttl stated that he…
There are reports that West Ham have extended Michail Antonio’s contract, what is the latest on that? We have actually extended one or two contracts behind the scenes and yes…
The dates of Leicester City’s rescheduled fixtures are “ludicrous” and will be a big disruption on Brendan Rodgers’ plans for the team. Speaking last week, before either of the rearranged games…
Liverpool’s plea to have their Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at Arsenal postponed due to their Covid-19 outbreak has led to calls of double standards. Liverpool club statement said: “The…
Wolves have been granted extra leeway by UEFA as they look to cram their recently postponed games into their Premier League schedule. Bruno Lage’s side saw the festive fixtures against Watford…
How is Patrick after his positive Covid test? Yes, he’s very well, thank you. He’s recovered well, this week. So fingers crossed, you know, we’ll wait and see what happens.…
Crystal Palace assistant manager Osian Roberts has provided a fresh availability update on his squad ahead of their key London derby against West Ham on New Year’s Day. Assistant boss Roberts…
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers feels his concerns over player welfare are not being heard. The Northern Irishman believes football doesn’t “come into it” despite a number of meetings with the…
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick hopes to have key players back at his disposal for the Premier League clash against Wolves on Monday . Bruno Fernandes returns from suspension, while…
Brendan Rodgers has become the latest Premier League manager to back proposals for five substitutions per game. Brendan Rodgers said: “It’s a Catch-22 really, because when he was lying down…
Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to head to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Monday (January 3, 5.30pm kick-off). However, Wolves boss Bruno Lage has admitted he cannot say how ready…
Good to sign off on the year against Watford after a couple of dodgy results? I don’t know about dodgy but it was a great win, that’s for sure. I…
Head coach Tuchel has not taken issue as such with the schedule, effectively saying “it is what it is” and that his team has to deal with it. But one…
Everton’s scheduled home match with Newcastle United on Thursday has been called off due to Eddie Howe’s side being unable to field a starting-eleven of senior players. This is the third…
RALPH Hasenhuttl revealed that he only found out Che Adams would be ruled out through a positive COVID test at 10PM the night before facing Tottenham Hotspur. The Scottish international…
Sean Dyche has revealed Burnley have “a couple” of Covid concerns ahead of Thursday’s clash with Manchester United. The Clarets head to Old Trafford later this week after an elongated break,…
Thomas Tuchel says he is “super concerned” for the health of his Chelsea players as they plan to face Albion. The Blues boss conceded after a 3-1 win at Aston Villa…
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe confirmed his side struggled to prepare for their fixture against Manchester United on Monday due to positive Covid cases. Newcastle could only name eight substitutes and…
Have you seen the sending off for Wilfried Zaha yet? I’ve just come through all the press interviews so not had the opportunity to see it. We’re disappointed because it…
Ralf Rangnick says Manchester United could consider a transfer target’s vaccination status before they decide whether to sign them. A number of Premier League managers have expressed their hesitancy about signing…
Wolverhampton Wanderers’ clash with Arsenal on Tuesday is the latest Premier League game to be postponed owing to the coronavirus pandemic. Wolves’ Boxing Day fixture was already called off due to…
Everton supporters attending the upcoming games at Goodison Park will be subject to new ‘Plan B’ entry protocols. The Blues face Newcastle on Thursday night before meeting Brighton next weekend. And the…
Patrick Vieira has not ruled out dipping into the transfer market in January to improve the Crystal Palace squad. The Eagles will be without Wilfried Zaha, Jordan Ayew and Cheikjou Kouyate…
With COVID rife now, will you change your plans for January so you have more players? That would be ideal, but with the AFCON I think we’re going to have…
How are the team doing? We hope we’re going to be okay [to face Spurs] but when you’re looking at the number of cases around we start to be worried.…
Premier League managers are lobbying for the re-introduction of the five substitutes rule amid a significant increase in Covid infections within football. Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick, his Manchester City counterpart…
Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Bruno Lage has joined Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp and Aston Villa’s Steven Gerrard in the camp of advocating full vaccination of players and staff in football amid Omicron…
Chelsea attacking duo Kai Havertz and Callum Hudson-Odoi have sent Blues supporters into a frenzy on social media ahead of the Aston Villa clash. With both missing games following positive Covid-19…
Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick has suggested that Premier League clubs should no longer be involved in the Carabao Cup as he expressed his concern over the congested fixture schedule…
Leeds United’s trip to Liverpool in the Premier League on Boxing Day has been postponed after a fresh Covid outbreak, with the Aston Villa clash also now in doubt. With the…
West Ham United coach and former England international defender Stuart Pearce has disagreed with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp over the congested fixture list. Stuart Pearce said: “I have no problem with…
How do you assess that performance? I thought it was a good performance. Couple of defensive lapses in the first half gave Tottenham a couple of relatively easy goals. The…
Albion have received a major boost ahead of their Boxing Day clash with Brentford. Danny Welbeck, Neal Maupay and Pascal Gross will all be available to face the Bees. Welbeck has…
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