Guardiola: Mahrez exile is my fault

Pep Guardiola insists he has complete faith in Riyad Mahrez despite offering sparing first-team opportunities to the Algeria winger of late.

Martial, Lingard out for up to three weeks

Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard are facing two to three weeks out due to injury, Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed.

Valverde signs one-year extension at Barca

Ernesto Valverde has agreed a new contract as Barcelona coach until the end of next season with the option for a further year, the club have confirmed.

Ronaldo joining Juve not a challenge – Ibrahimovic

Cristiano Ronaldo joining Juventus cannot constitute a challenge, according to former Bianconeri striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Sarri’s Chelsea praise comes with timely warning

Maurizio Sarri praised an improved Chelsea performance in their Europa League win at Malmo but warned them to cut out defensive mistakes.

Barkley, Giroud guide Chelsea past spirited Malmo

Ross Barkley and Olivier Giroud scored as Chelsea earned a 2-1 win away to Malmo in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 meeting.

Lacazette sees red as Bate shock Arsenal

Arsenal have work to do if they are to reach the last 16 of the Europa League after slipping to a surprise 1-0 first-leg defeat to BATE in Belarus.

Man United confirm cost of Mourinho sacking

Manchester United’s latest financial results have shown that the sacking of Jose Mourinho cost the club almost £20 million.

Fantastic Son leaves Pochettino purring

Tottenham’s 3-0 Champions League result over Borussia Dortmund made it 13 wins out of 13 when Son Heung-min scores, much to the delight of Mauricio Pochettino.

Ramos, Courtois back VAR after controversial Tagliafico call

Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois each praised the use of VAR in their controversial 2-1 win over Ajax on Wednesday.