Refreshed and raring to go

Once the players completed those tests, training began on immaculate grass, under both bright sunshine and the instruction of a coaching staff looking rejuvenated in fresh white training gear. Ruben brought the energy just as much as his players. Competing in a rondo with the younger group — made up of Amad, Tyler Fredricson, Shea…

When asked what part he played in allowing Foden to have a free header in the box for the opener, Bruno provided incredible detail in his response. “I was trying to press Rodri,” he explained. “Because the aim before the game was one of the midfielders to drop on Rodri and one of the defenders…

It looks like Arsenal saved all of their March goals for Eindhoven. While the Gunners have scored just once in their previous three Premier League outings, a remarkable showing in last week’s first leg means Mikel Arteta’s side have everything but their little toe in the Champions League quarter-finals. A record-breaking 7-1 victory should allow…

The Real Madrid procession many projected once Kylian Mbappe’s arrival was confirmed last July hasn’t exactly panned out. After claiming a La Liga and Champions League double last season, Madrid are at risk of relinquishing their crowns despite the arrival of a superstar who certainly hasn’t disappointed in year one. There’s been tangible success by…

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign 17-year-old Corinthians left-back Denner, reports have revealed. It emerged late in January that Chelsea were pursuing a move for Denner, the cousin of Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, after he rejected the offer of a new contract in order to pursue a career in Europe. Denner’s release clause to…

While Barcelona regained top spot, ahead of Atletico Madrid, La Real are left in ninth place. The defeat follows a narrow Copa del Rey semi-final first leg 1-0 loss to Real Madrid in midweek. Obviously, United had a gruelling extra-time tie to contend with on Sunday, plus the pain of exiting the FA Cup to…