Arsenal celebrate with the trophy after winning the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Jose Mourinho praises Arsenal board for standing by manager Arsene Wenger
Jose Mourinho claims that Arsenal were English football's third-most successful side last season in an apparent dig at Liverpool and Manchester City.
Jul 25, 08:43
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Romelu Lukaku: 'Jose Mourinho convinced me to join Manchester United'
Romelu Lukaku claims that Jose Mourinho has "always had a lot of belief" in him, admitting that he could not turn down the chance to work with the Portuguese once again.
Jul 25, 08:32
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Romelu Lukaku rejects comparisons to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba
Romelu Lukaku wants to 'create his own history' at Manchester United next season, similar to the success Didier Drogba had under Jose Mourinho at Chelsea.
Jul 25, 08:22
Chelsea's Kenedy during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Kenedy sent home from Chelsea tour after offensive comments
Kenedy is sent home from Chelsea's pre-season tour of Asia following the insensitive comments he made about China on social media last week.
Jul 25, 08:09
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in action during the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane: 'Football not all about money'
Harry Kane insists that he will remain at Tottenham Hotspur because he 'loves the club', despite the lure of being offered higher wages at a rival side.
Jul 24, 11:51
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on October 22, 2016
Frank de Boer: 'Wilfried Zaha is Crystal Palace's own Neymar'
Frank de Boer talks up the potential of Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, who he believes has the same attacking attributes as Barcelona ace Neymar.
Jul 24, 11:36
Jamie Vardy warms up prior to the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on May 13, 2017
Jamie Vardy has "no regrets" over rejecting Arsenal last summer
Jamie Vardy says that he is more than happy to still be a Leicester City player after turning down the chance to join Arsenal in a £20m deal last summer.
Jul 24, 11:23
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp appears ahead of the Premier League game between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on February 11, 2017
Liverpool 'ready to abandon chase for RB Leipzig ace Naby Keita'
A report claims that Liverpool are to shelve plans to sign Naby Keita from RB Leipzig until next summer, when he will be available to purchase for £48m.
Jul 24, 11:13
Raheem Sterling and Jermain Defoe celebrate during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
Jermain Defoe 'dreams' of earning place in World Cup squad
Jermain Defoe hopes to impress in the Premier League with Bournemouth next season to force his way into England boss Gareth Southgate's World Cup plans.
Jul 24, 11:00
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gareth Bale: 'Real Madrid motivated for clean sweep of trophies'
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale is excited ahead of the new season, which he hopes will end with his side winning a clean sweep of trophies.
Jul 24, 10:49
Chelsea's Kenedy during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017
Chelsea 'face ban from China following Kenedy comments'
A report claims that Chelsea face the prospect of being banned from entering China following the recent insensitive comments made by Kenedy on social media.
Jul 24, 10:38
Alvaro Morata of Spain celebrates scoring in the Euro 2016 match against Turkey on June 17, 2016
Alvaro Morata to make Chelsea debut against Bayern Munich
Antonio Conte confirms that Chelsea's latest recruit Alvaro Morata is to feature against Bayern Munich on Tuesday, but only from the bench.
Jul 24, 10:23
Chelsea's Pedro on the attack against Arsenal in the FA Cup final on May 27, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Pedro injury more serious than we thought'
Antonio Conte admits that the facial injury suffered by Pedro against Arsenal is "more serious" than expected, but expects the forward to return "within 10 days".
Jul 24, 10:15
Cesc Fabregas celebrates after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Cesc Fabregas has improved a lot since I arrived'
Antonio Conte describes Cesc Fabregas as a "really good player" and hints that he is prepared to use the Spaniard more regularly at Chelsea next season.
Jul 24, 10:02
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Zinedine Zidane satisfied with Real Madrid performance
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane describes his side's display against Manchester United as the "complete performance", despite slipping to defeat on penalties.
Jul 24, 09:50
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Zinedine Zidane: 'I have not asked for a new striker'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane insists that he is happy with his current attacking options, despite losing striker Alvaro Morata to Chelsea last week.
Jul 24, 09:39
Jack Wilshere in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Bournemouth on February 4, 2017
Antalyaspor in running to sign Jack Wilshere from Arsenal
President Ali Safak Ozturk reveals that Antalyaspor are in the race to sign Jack Wilshere from Arsenal, but will find it "difficult" to meet his rumoured £20m valuation.
Jul 24, 09:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ronald Koeman: 'Wayne Rooney still one of best players around'
Everton boss Ronald Koeman praises the impact made by Wayne Rooney both on and off the field since arriving from Manchester United earlier this month.
Jul 24, 09:18
A very alarmed Moussa Dembele in action for Celtic in September 2016
Marseille in talks with Celtic over purchase of Moussa Dembele?
A report claims that Celtic striker Moussa Dembele could be on his way to Marseille for a fee of £20m next month following talks between the two clubs at the weekend.
Jul 24, 09:07
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jurgen Klopp: 'Lazar Markovic is free to leave Liverpool'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp makes Serbian winger Lazar Markovic available for transfer, admitting that he wanted to offload him permanently last summer.
Jul 24, 08:55
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Burnley on January 22, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Olivier Giroud willing to fight for Arsenal place'
Arsene Wenger is confident that Olivier Giroud will still be an Arsenal player come the end of the summer, as he is 'up for the fight' of battling for a starting spot.
Jul 24, 08:44
Manchester United winger Anthony Martial in action during the Europa League clash with Saint-Etienne at Old Trafford on February 16, 2017
Jose Mourinho urges Anthony Martial to become more consistent
Jose Mourinho says that Anthony Martial is "working harder than before", but believes that the forward needs to become more consistent in a Manchester United shirt.
Jul 24, 08:33
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera in action during his side's FA Cup fifth round clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on February 19, 2017
Jose Mourinho unsure on severity of Ander Herrera injury
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho replaced Ander Herrera against Real Madrid as a precaution, but says that the midfielder was in a lot of pain after the match.
Jul 24, 08:21
Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez during the Premier League match against Manchester City on April 2, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Alexis Sanchez has not asked to leave Arsenal'
Arsene Wenger reiterates that Alexis Sanchez is not for sale, claiming that Paris Saint-Germain have now given up trying to sign him and instead focused on Neymar.
Jul 24, 08:09
Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
Sebastian Coe 'cannot guarantee' drug-free World Athletics Championships
Lord Sebastian Coe claims that certain athletes "will always seek to cheat", but believes that it is now a lot easier to spot those who benefit from doping.
Jul 23, 11:59
Emre Can in action during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017
Liverpool midfielder Emre Can agrees deal with Juventus?
Germany international Emre Can agrees personal terms with Juventus and is close to joining from Liverpool, according to a report.
Jul 23, 11:45
Generic image of a football
Chris Froome: 'Tour de France success is amazing feeling'
Team Sky rider Chris Froome admits that he is delighted to have handled the pressure he faced during Saturday's penultimate stage of the Tour de France.
Jul 23, 11:34
Paris Saint-Germain's Marco Verratti in action during the Champions League match against Arsenal on November 23, 2016
Manchester United's pursuit of Marco Verratti 'put on hold'
Man United's move for Marco Verratti has reportedly been halted in its tracks as Paris Saint-Germain only want to do business if Anthony Martial heads the opposite way.
Jul 23, 11:19
Marcos Rojo lies injured during the Europa League game between Manchester United and Anderlecht on April 20, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Marcos Rojo could remain sidelined until 2018'
Jose Mourinho predicts another five or six months on the sidelines for Marcos Rojo, while Luke Shaw and Ashley Young will also miss the start of the new season.
Jul 23, 11:06
Alvaro Morata in action for Real Madrid against Espanyol in La Liga on September 18, 2016
Zinedine Zidane: 'Alvaro Morata exit has left Real Madrid short of a striker'
Zinedine Zidane reveals that Real Madrid are in the market for a new forward player following the loss of Alvaro Morata to Chelsea.
Jul 23, 10:55
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Tottenham Hotspur youngsters must step up'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reiterates that he is fully prepared to give more of his academy graduates a chance to shine next season.
Jul 23, 10:40
Moussa Sissoko in action for Tottenham Hotspur on September 17, 2016
Moussa Sissoko still in Mauricio Pochettino's first-team plans
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino explains that Moussa Sissoko is still a part of his plans, with his tour omission purely down to fitness concerns.
Jul 23, 10:29
Gylfi Sigurdsson in action during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017
Report: Everton table £45m bid for Swansea City's Gylfi Sigurdsson
Gylfi Sigurdsson is free to discuss personal terms with Everton after an agreement was reached with Swansea City over a deal worth up to £45m, a report claims.
Jul 23, 10:17
For some reason Ronald Koeman applauds after the Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton on April 1, 2017
Everton boss Ronald Koeman wants two more "quality" signings
Everton manager Ronald Koeman hopes to further add to his squad in the coming weeks, despite already spending close to £100m on new talent.
Jul 23, 10:05
Jurgen Klopp celebrates with Philippe Coutinho after the Premier League game between West Ham United and Liverpool on May 14, 2017
Jurgen Klopp "not too happy" with Philippe Coutinho treatment
Jurgen Klopp insists that referees must do more to protect Philippe Coutinho after the playmaker was on the end of a "dangerous" challenge in the win over Leicester City.
Jul 23, 09:54
Michy Batshuayi controls the ball during the EFL Cup match between Chelsea and Bristol Rovers at Stamford Bridge on August 23, 2016
Antonio Conte: 'Michy Batshuayi constantly improving'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that last season was "difficult" for back-up striker Michy Batshuayi, but hints that he could be given more of a chance in 2017-18.
Jul 23, 09:41
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016
Antonio Conte reveals that new Chelsea signing could be imminent
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte expects to add to the recent signings of Tiemoue Bakayoko and Alvaro Morata with another new recruit in the next week.
Jul 23, 09:29
Chelsea's Pedro on the attack against Arsenal in the FA Cup final on May 27, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal players looked tired against Chelsea'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits that two weeks of travelling and intense training took its toll on his players in their 3-0 defeat to Chelsea in Beijing.
Jul 23, 09:16
Alexis Sanchez, aka Alexis, celebrates scoring the second during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Sunderland on May 16, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Alexis Sanchez not on brink of Paris Saint-Germain move'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger suggests that talk of Alexis Sanchez being close to a move to Paris Saint-Germain is down to "media imagination".
Jul 23, 09:06
Neymar of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde: 'Neymar is going nowhere'
Ernesto Valverde stresses that Barcelona are desperate to keep hold of Neymar, following suggestions that Paris Saint-Germain are willing to buy out his contract.
Jul 23, 08:54
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