PFA urges action over racism
Captains should feel “empowered” to walk their teams off the pitch if fans subject players to racist abuse, the chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) said.
Captains should feel “empowered” to walk their teams off the pitch if fans subject players to racist abuse, the chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) said.
Chelsea secured victory at Tottenham, but an allegation of racism from fans towards Antonio Rudiger was reported during the battle between two London clubs fighting for the Premier League top four.
Frank Lampard has promised to back his Chelsea players if they ever ask to walk off the pitch amid any future racist abuse.
Manchester United slumped to defeat at bottom club Watford before manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accused his players of treating the Premier League game as a testimonial.
Manchester City came from behind to turn up the heat on Leicester with a 3-1 defeat of the Foxes at the Etihad Stadium.
Carlo Ancelotti and Mikel Arteta watched new clubs Everton and Arsenal play out a low-quality 0-0 draw at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Everton have appointed Carlo Ancelotti as their new manager on a four-and-a-half-year deal.
New Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is ready to channel the ruthlessness he witnessed under Pep Guardiola as he sets out to whip the Gunners into shape.
Manager Jurgen Klopp likened Liverpool winning a first Club World Cup to landing on the moon but admits he could not care less if they do not get lauded for lifting the trophy.
Pep Guardiola has refused to comment on Arsenal’s conduct over the appointment of Mikel Arteta as their new boss.