Player ratings as nervy Reds restore seven-point lead over Arsenal

Player ratings as nervy Reds restore seven-point lead over Arsenal

Liverpool restored their seven-point advantage over Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table with a tense 2-1 win over Wolves at Anfield. The Reds, without the suspended Curtis Jones after a fractious end to the final Merseyside derby to ever be played at Goodison Park, had seen their lead cut by Arsenal on…

Man Utd forced to name eight teenagers on bench for Tottenham clash

Man Utd forced to name eight teenagers on bench for Tottenham clash

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim was forced into naming eight teenagers on his substitutes bench for the club’s meeting with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon. Amad Diallo is set to miss the rest of the season with an ankle issue, joining Lisandro Martinez in a crowded treatment which also contains Luke Shaw, Jonny Evans…

Hansi Flick takes swipe at Jude Bellingham’s behaviour after dissent red card

Hansi Flick takes swipe at Jude Bellingham’s behaviour after dissent red card

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has called Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham “disrespectful” in the aftermath of his red card against Osasuna. The 21-year-old was dismissed in the 39th minute of Real Madrid’s eventual 1-1 draw in Pamplona for a comment made towards referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero. Bellingham claimed after the game that there had…

Pep Guardiola hails ‘incredible investment’ made by Man City

Pep Guardiola hails ‘incredible investment’ made by Man City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident the reigning Premier League champions have made an “incredible investment” in Nico Gonzalez, who he likened to a “mini-Rodri” after the 4-0 win over Newcastle United. City put behind them the disappointment of Tuesday night’s Champions League defeat to Real Madrid, scoring a big home win over a…

The 6 best players of Premier League Gameweek 25

The 6 best players of Premier League Gameweek 25

After ten days of domestic cup and continental action, the Premier League returned to our screens this weekend. A tamer February will follow the chaos of January, with many teams returning to one-game-a-week schedules. Gameweek 25 was on hand to deliver the usual surprises and brilliance that the Premier League relentlessly provides, and it was…

Supercomputer predicts final Premier League top four after Man City win in style

Supercomputer predicts final Premier League top four after Man City win in style

A seven-point lead for Liverpool at the summit suggests a thrilling title race is unlikely, but there’s bound to be plenty of drama as several teams hunt for Champions League football. Manchester United and Tottenham’s dismal seasons means it’s not the usual suspects aiming to compete in Europe’s premier club competition next term. A couple…

Why Jude Bellingham is available to face Man City despite Real Madrid red card

Why Jude Bellingham is available to face Man City despite Real Madrid red card

It’s been a campaign of tension between Real Madrid and La Liga’s officials, and Jude Bellingham’s controversial dismissal at Osasuna has only stoked the fire. Spain’s heavyweight outfit have filed multiple complaints, ignited protests, and used supposed video evidence to back up their claims of a refereeing conspiracy, suggesting that La Liga’s officiating has “reached…

Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano: Preview, predictions and lineups

Barcelona vs Rayo Vallecano: Preview, predictions and lineups

Barcelona will move to the top of the La Liga table with a victory over European hopefuls Rayo Vallecano on Monday night. The Catalan giants enjoyed quite the weekend without kicking a ball as both title rivals dropped points. After Real Madrid mustered a point away at Osasuna, Atletico Madrid were held at home by…