Lampard’s Chelsea honeymoon may be coming to an end

The transfer ban allowed Frank Lampard the room to be bolder than he otherwise might have been, but defeats by West Ham and Everton have had some grumbles rising.

Real plot swap deal involving Bale, Rodriguez for Pogba

Zinedine Zidane’s desire to bring Paul Pogba to the Bernabeu could lead to two of their most high-profile players heading in the opposite direction.

Maguire has his sights set on a top-four place

Harry Maguire has the top four in his crosshairs after Manchester United’s thrilling derby triumph at Manchester City.

Walker insists title race is ‘not over until it’s over’

Kyle Walker insists Manchester City are not ready to surrender their title despite another damaging defeat.

Dortmund say Sancho is not for sale in January

Jadon Sancho has been heavily linked with a return to the Premier League ever since he began to break into the Borussia Dortmund team, but it’s unlikely we’ll see him back this season at least.

Aubameyang pulls out of contract talks at Arsenal

Arsenal have been dealt a new blow with the news that star striker and captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has pulled out of talks over a new contract.

Chelsea weighing up a move for ex-player Nathan Ake

Frank Lampard has confirmed he’ll be looking to dip into the transfer market in January, and former Chelsea defender Nathan Ake could be the first name on the shopping list.

Mourinho wants to reunite with Fellaini at Spurs

Jose Mourinho has made a good start to life in north London with Tottenham Hotspur, but is already reportedly pining for a key player from one of his former clubs.

Ljungberg feels first goal is key as Arsenal look to end winless run

Arsenal interim head coach Freddie Ljungberg wants to see his side start controlling matches as they strive for a first win in nine on Monday night.

5 things we learned from the weekend’s Premier League action

Liverpool maintained their relentless march towards the title with Leicester in hot pursuit, while Manchester City came unstuck against their derby rivals.