Author: Andrew Rogers

Raheem Sterling has joined Feyenoord on a deal until the end of the season after leaving Chelsea as a free agent. The 31-year-old, capped 82 times by England, terminated his Chelsea contract in January despite having 18 months remaining. Sterling has not played competitively since the final day of last season during a loan spell at Arsenal. He struggled for opportunities earlier this campaign after being frozen out of the first-team squad by former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca. Sterling said he wanted to carefully choose his next step and felt convinced by discussions with Feyenoord head coach Robin van Persie.…

Tottenham Hotspur have begun their search for a new manager after dismissing Thomas Frank following a run of two wins in 17 Premier League games. Chief executive Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange are leading the process and could appoint an interim coach before the summer. Roberto De Zerbi has emerged as a leading contender after leaving Marseille. The Italian previously impressed at Brighton with his attacking style and Premier League experience. Spurs are also considering current assistant John Heitinga as a short-term option. Supporters again voiced support for Mauricio Pochettino during Tuesday’s defeat by Newcastle. Pochettino, now managing…

Newcastle United piled further pressure on Thomas Frank as a 2-1 victory at Tottenham Hotspur left the hosts edging closer to a relegation fight. The mood inside the stadium turned toxic, with fans chanting for the return of former manager Mauricio Pochettino and jeering Frank at full time. Spurs, depleted by injuries and suspension, produced a dire first half as Newcastle dominated possession and territory. The visitors finally broke through just before the interval when Malick Thiaw capitalised on poor defending and weak goalkeeping. Spurs briefly showed life after the break and equalised through Archie Gray, who volleyed home after…

Eddie Howe has insisted he would resign if he believed he was no longer the right man to lead Newcastle United. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur, Howe said the club must always come before personal ambition. Newcastle sit 12th after three straight Premier League defeats, but the manager remains confident he can reverse the slump despite fatigue caused by a heavy schedule and Champions League commitments. Howe admitted momentum is currently against his side but believes results can change quickly. While the club’s Saudi-backed hierarchy continues to support him, frustration has grown among some supporters over Newcastle’s…

Paris Saint-Germain returned to the top of Ligue 1 after thrashing Marseille 5-0 at the Parc des Princes. Ousmane Dembélé scored twice in the first half to set the tone, before an own goal from Facundo Medina and strikes by substitutes Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Lee Kang-in completed a dominant win. Luis Enrique’s side have now won seven straight league games and sit two points clear of Lens. In Germany, Bayern Munich restored their six-point Bundesliga lead by beating Hoffenheim 5-1. Luis Díaz scored a hat-trick and won two penalties, both converted by Harry Kane, who moved to 24 league goals.…

Liverpool face Manchester City on Sunday in what Arne Slot views as a test of progress, not title ambition. Liverpool’s title defence collapsed months ago, but Slot believes his team has improved since a damaging 3-0 defeat at the Etihad in November. That loss, part of a run that derailed the season, exposed flaws in pressing, intensity, and buildup play. Virgil van Dijk admitted City outplayed Liverpool for long spells, despite lingering frustration over a disallowed goal and penalty decisions. Since then, Liverpool have shown signs of recovery, going unbeaten in 13 games and improving in both penalty areas. Recent…

Burnley fans remain positive as another Premier League relegation appears likely.The Clarets sit 11 points from safety after 15 matches without a league win.They have managed only three victories from 24 games at Turf Moor. A must-win match against West Ham United on Saturday offers faint hope.Defeat would almost confirm a third relegation in three Premier League seasons. Some supporters accept the cycle of promotion and relegation.Season-ticket holder Mark Bentley says he still enjoys matchdays despite poor results. Optimism followed promotion and summer spending, including the signing of Kyle Walker.That positivity quickly faded as defeats mounted. Manager Scott Parker has…

Thomas Frank refused to criticise captain Cristian Romero after his social media attack on Tottenham’s owners, saying the matter was handled internally. Frank played down the reaction to Romero’s Instagram post after the draw with Manchester City, arguing that social media receives too much attention. He described Romero as a passionate and ambitious leader whose desire to win can lead to emotional outbursts. Romero claimed he played while unwell because only 11 players were available, although 13 were fit. Several teammates liked the post. The defender had made similar criticism in January after a defeat to Bournemouth, which Frank previously…

Manchester City booked a Wembley final against Arsenal after beating Newcastle United convincingly.Omar Marmoush scored twice as City dominated from the opening minutes.Tijjani Reijnders added a third to leave Newcastle reeling before half-time.City controlled the tie early and exposed Newcastle’s defensive errors.Pep Guardiola now prepares to face former assistant Mikel Arteta in a high-stakes final.

Arsenal booked their place at Wembley after holding off Chelsea in a tense semi-final.Arsenal protected their first-leg advantage in a cagey second leg at the Emirates.The hosts lacked fluency but stayed organised and largely controlled the tie.Kai Havertz sealed the win in stoppage time with a breakaway goal against his former club.Chelsea struggled to create clear chances despite tactical changes from Liam Rosenior.Mikel Arteta reached his first final since winning the FA Cup in 2020.