Messi blasts Barca performance as La Liga slips away

Lionel Messi has blasted Barcelona’s performance in 2019-20, insisting ‘if we continue like this, we’ll lose to Napoli’ in the Champions League.

Giroud boosts Chelsea’s top-four hopes

Olivier Giroud’s third goal in four matches was enough for Chelsea to claim a 1-0 win over already-relegated Norwich City, giving them a four-point advantage of Manchester United in fifth.

Guendouzi could play for Liverpool or Man City – Collymore

Matteo Guendouzi continues to spark exit talk at Arsenal, and Stan Collymore claims the divisive midfielder is good enough to play for Liverpool or Manchester City.

Chelsea need to learn how to win 1-0 – Poyet

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has been told to teach his side how to win 1-0, with Gus Poyet calling for better ‘balance’ from a Blues team that remain inconsistent at the back.

Aguero return to La Liga would be spectacular – Forlan

Former Atletico Madrid star Diego Forlan wants Sergio Aguero to return to La Liga before he brings an end to his playing career.

Solskjaer: Man Utd’s Southampton draw part of the learning curve

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has refused to criticise his side for a 2-2 draw with Southampton, stating that the late goal they conceded was part of their learning process.

Man Utd deserve Champions League spot – Matic

Manchester United ‘deserve’ to secure Champions League qualification, claims Nemanja Matic, with the Red Devils aware that top-four fate remains in their own hands after dropping points against Southampton.

Abraham’s Chelsea future under threat despite 2023 contract extension

In the aftermath of Chelsea’s disastrous and damaging 3-0 defeat at Sheffield United, Tammy Abraham came in for heavy criticism on social media, just a matter of days after overcoming his 10-game goal drought against Crystal Palace.

Tottenham star Aurier’s brother shot & killed outside French nightclub

Christopher Aurier, the brother of Tottenham Hotspur defender Serge, has been shot and killed outside a French nightclub.

Lampard admits Chelsea have a communication problem

Frank Lampard has admitted that Chelsea have long had a communication issue on the pitch, having seen Sheffield United out-talk them and ultimately outplay them in a 3-0 defeat at Bramall Lane on Saturday.