Lampard expects standard dip behind closed doors
Frank Lampard is looking forward to the return of ‘proper football’, but the Chelsea manager admits standards in the Premier League may slip as games are staged behind closed doors.
‘Van Dijk could beat up anybody, including Drogba’
Virgil van Dijk could ‘beat anybody up physically’, says Steve Nicol, with the former Liverpool defender left baffled by claims from ex-Chelsea star Michael Ballack that the Dutch centre-half is ‘lucky’ to have avoided the era of Didier Drogba, Alan Shearer and Co. A talismanic presence at Anfield is widely considered to be the finest exponent of his chosen position… Read more →
EPL confirms two additional positive coronavirus cases
The Premier League has confirmed that two further players and staff have returned positive results from the latest round of coronavirus screenings.
Giggs was an unbelievably overrated Man Utd player – Woodhouse
Ryan Giggs was an ‘unbelievably overrated Manchester United player’, according to former Premier League midfielder Curtis Woodhouse.
Giggs explains how Solskajer overhauled Man United’s transfer policy
Ryan Giggs has expressed his admiration for Ole Gunnar Solskaer’s transfer policy at Manchester United, saying the manager’s focus on recruiting good characters is paying off.
We think it’s safe to return – Premier League boss confident over June restart
Premier League chief executive Richards Masters says that the organisation is “as confident as we can be” about restarting the league in June.
Henderson confident Liverpool will hit ground running on return from coronavirus lockdown
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson is confident the runaway Premier League leaders will be ready to hit the ground running when they return to action.
Man United confirm huge £127m rise in debt as impact of Covid-19 is revealed
Manchester United have confirmed their net debt has risen to £429 million ($525m), an increase of £127m ($155m), in the first three months of the year.
Woodward ‘optimistic’ over Premier League return in June
Manchester United are “optimistic” Premier League games will resume in June and that the Europa League can be completed in August, Ed Woodward has confirmed.
‘Arsenal couldn’t fault Aubameyang if he wants Real Madrid move’
Arsenal could not fault Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if he opted to leave for Real Madrid, says Ian Wright, with the ambitious striker at a stage of his career where he needs to be a little selfish.