Messi almost joined Espanyol in 2005 – Pochettino

Barcelona star Lionel Messi was ‘very close’ to joining Espanyol in 2005, according to Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Silva backs Aguero to break Shearer’s EPL record

Manchester City star Sergio Aguero can surpass Alan Shearer’s Premier League goals record, according to teammate Bernardo Silva.

Pogba can’t help Man United win on his own – Deschamps

Didier Deschamps insisted Paul Pogba cannot win games for Manchester United on his own as the France head coach defended the star midfielder and his leadership qualities.

Late goals fire Arsenal past Watford

Arsenal struck twice in the final 10 minutes to see off a spirited Watford 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday and register a fifth consecutive Premier League win.

Aguero, Sterling score as City ease past Brighton

Manchester City maintained their unbeaten start to the Premier League season as Raheem Sterling and Sergio Aguero sealed a 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.

West Ham humble United at Olympic Stadium

West Ham United stormed to a 3-1 victory over an abject Manchester United to pile further pressure on Jose Mourinho at the Olympic Stadium on Saturday.

Chelsea vs Liverpool: Who will mount the strongest title challenge?

Liverpool and Chelsea have both enjoyed flying starts to the Premier League season, but something will have to give when they meet at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Why Sarri has set Hazard a target he can’t reach

Chelsea’s brilliant No 10 has started the season in sublime form, yet Mohamed Salah’s remarkable season has skewed expectations to an unrealistic level.

Joining Chelsea was a mistake, says Costa

Diego Costa regrets initially leaving Atletico Madrid for Chelsea but feels everything has fallen back into place after an acrimonious parting of ways with former coach Antonio Conte.

Chelsea vs Liverpool: Mixed omens for the Reds’ perfect EPL start

Liverpool head to Chelsea on Saturday for the biggest test of their perfect Premier League record at the start of the 2018-19 campaign.