EPL Preview: What will and won’t happen this weekend
Eyes fall on Stamford Bridge as Chelsea host Arsenal on Sunday. Our preview of that and all the other Premier League fixtures this weekend.
Quiet poachers Morata, Lacazette beginning bid for A-List
Alvaro Morata and Alexandre Lacazette were sub-plots during a blockbusting window, but Chelsea and Arsenal will rely heavily on their goals.
De Bruyne one of the best I’ve ever seen – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola hailed Kevin de Bruyne as “one of the best players I’ve ever seen in my life” after the Belgium international was instrumental in Manchester City’s 4-0 Champions League demolition of Feyenoord.
Drogba impressed by Morata’s superb Chelsea start
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba believes Alvaro Morata has already begun to live up to expectations at Stamford Bridge.
Bilic sees Hammers get off the mark
West Ham registered their first points of the Premier League season with a 2-0 win at home to Huddersfield Town to relieve the pressure on Slaven Bilic.
United play more long balls than Stoke – Hughes hits back at Mourinho
Mark Hughes has fired back at “lazy” criticism from Jose Mourinho after the Manchester United manager described Stoke City as a long-ball team.
Aguero, Jesus have a ”top” relationship – Guardiola
Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Jesus offered proof they can form a fearsome strike partnership during Manchester City’s 5-0 demolition of Liverpool, says manager Pep Guardiola.
Mendy would have rejected Chelsea – Vasilyev
Benjamin Mendy was happy to turn down a move to Premier League champions Chelsea, but was determined to join Manchester City, Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has revealed.
I’ve coached no better guys than Matic – Mourinho
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho championed Nemanja Matic as one of the best people he has worked with throughout his illustrious career and said the midfielder remained one of his “guys” even after he was sacked by Chelsea.
Kane can be Tottenham’s Batistuta – Pochettino
Harry Kane can surpass Gabriel Batistuta, the Tottenham star being compared to the Argentine great by manager Mauricio Pochettino.