Tony Pulis barks orders during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Watford on December 3, 2016
Middlesbrough confirm Tony Pulis appointment
Middlesbrough confirm the appointment of former Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis as their manager to succeed Garry Monk.
Dec 26, 13:58
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Report: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to replace Antoine Griezmann at Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone reportedly wants to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should Antoine Griezmann leave the La Liga club.
Dec 24, 15:58
Leeds United manager Garry Monk on November 29, 2016
Report: Middlesbrough sacked Garry Monk over playing style
Garry Monk was sacked by Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson because of concerns about the club's style of play, according to a report.
Dec 24, 15:43
Marcelino Garcia Toral in charge of Villarreal in 2015
Valencia boss Marcelino Garcia Toral released from hospital after car accident
Valencia announce that manager Marcelino Garcia Toral has been released from hospital following a collision between his car and a wild boar on Christmas Eve.
Dec 24, 15:28
Sam Johnstone in action for Aston Villa in April 2017
Report: Manchester United name £5m asking price for Sam Johnstone
Manchester United reportedly name a £5m price tag for goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, who is currently impressing on loan at Aston Villa.
Dec 24, 15:10
Ben Woodburn of Liverpool during the Premier League match against Stoke City on April 8, 2017
Report: Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn on Sunderland, Leeds United radar
Championship sides Sunderland and Leeds United are reportedly hoping to sign Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn on loan in January.
Dec 24, 14:56
Mauricio Pochettino keeps it casual during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Report: Mauricio Pochettino on Paris Saint-Germain shortlist
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino is believed to be on Paris Saint-Germain's shortlist to replace Unai Emery at the Parc des Princes in the summer.
Dec 24, 14:42
Olivier Giroud in action during an Arsenal training session on September 13, 2017
Report: Olivier Giroud agent in key Arsenal talks over client future
Olivier Giroud's agent is due in London for crunch talks this week over the Arsenal striker's future, according to a report.
Dec 24, 14:31
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Europa League clash with Hajduk Split on August 17, 2017
Jordan Pickford focused on Everton form over England World Cup spot
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford insists that he is remaining focused on his form with Everton despite the World Cup looming at the end of the season.
Dec 24, 14:15
Mohamed Elyounoussi of Basel during the Champions League match against Arsenal on September 28, 2016
Report: Crystal Palace keeping tabs on Tomas Holy, Mohammed Elyounoussi
Crystal Palace are reportedly monitoring Gillingham goalkeeper Tomas Holy and Basel forward Mohammed Elyounoussi with a view to recruiting the duo in January.
Dec 24, 13:59
David Moyes looks dejected during the Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Sunderland on April 26, 2017
David Moyes not considering future until end of season
David Moyes insists that he does not want to enter contract talks with West Ham United until the end of the season when both parties can assess their options.
Dec 24, 13:40
West Ham United's Michail Antonio heads wide during the Premier League match against Newcastle United on December 23, 2017
David Moyes: 'Michail Antonio contributed little against Newcastle United'
David Moyes publicly criticises Michail Antonio for his lacklustre performance in West Ham United's 3-2 home defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday afternoon.
Dec 24, 13:24
Harry Maguire in action during an England training session on August 29, 2017
Harry Maguire: 'Leicester City must take character into next game'
Harry Maguire wants Leicester City to "take the character" from their last-gasp 2-2 draw with Manchester United into the Boxing Day trip to Watford.
Dec 24, 13:11
Brighton manager Chris Hughton reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017
Chris Hughton: 'Win over Watford key for momentum ahead of Chelsea trip'
Chris Hughton believes that Brighton & Hove Albion's 1-0 win over Watford will build confidence ahead of the Boxing Day Premier League trip to Chelsea.
Dec 23, 17:55
Mark Hughes greets Antonio Conte during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Stoke City have rewarded club owners for support'
Mark Hughes insists that Stoke City are a strong unit and dedicated Saturday's 3-1 win over West Bromwich Albion to the club's owners and fans.
Dec 23, 17:45
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Bournemouth were tough to break down'
Pep Guardiola claims that Manchester City found it tough to break down Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium despite ultimately claiming a 4-0 win over the Cherries.
Dec 23, 17:33
Mauricio Pellegrino observes the action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Watford on September 9, 2017
Southampton, Huddersfield Town ends all square
Southampton and Huddersfield Town play out a 1-1 draw in Saturday's Premier League meeting at St Mary's Stadium.
Dec 23, 16:59
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Pascal Gross in action during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Pascal Gross goal helps Brighton & Hove Albion defeat Watford
Pascal Gross nets the winner as Brighton & Hove Albion claim a 1-0 victory over Watford in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Amex Stadium.
Dec 23, 16:55
Davinson Sanchez in a Tottenham Hotspur kit during his side's Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town
Team News: Davinson Sanchez back in Tottenham Hotspur starting XI for Burnley clash
Davinson Sanchez returns to the Tottenham Hotspur starting XI after serving his three-match suspension ahead of Saturday's Premier League trip to Burnley.
Dec 23, 16:33
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Andres Iniesta: 'Do not write off Real Madrid'
Barcelona star Andres Iniesta insists that Real Madrid cannot be written off in their bid to retain the La Liga title despite falling to a 3-0 defeat in El Clasico.
Dec 23, 16:16
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017
Thibaut Courtois: 'Chelsea needed a big guy up front at Everton'
Thibaut Courtois believes that Chelsea missed "a big guy up front" to break through the Everton backline in the Blues' goalless at Goodison Park on Saturday.
Dec 23, 16:01
Isco in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Isco slams Spanish press after El Clasico warm-up refusal claims
Real Madrid midfielder Isco lashes out at claims that he refused to warm up as a substitute during his side's 3-0 hammering at the hands of Barcelona.
Dec 23, 15:48
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Europa League clash with Hajduk Split on August 17, 2017
Jordan Pickford: 'Everton not far off being top team'
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is adamant that Everton are not far off being a "top team" after holding Chelsea to a goalless draw at Goodison Park.
Dec 23, 15:32
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane watches on on November 1, 2017
Zinedine Zidane: 'Nothing needs changing at Real Madrid'
Zinedine Zidane is adamant that Real Madrid "don't need to change anything" despite falling to a humbling 3-0 home defeat against Barcelona on Saturday.
Dec 23, 15:19
Antonio Conte cuts a frustrated figure during the Champions League group game between Roma and Chelsea on October 31, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea deserved to beat Everton'
Antonio Conte believes that Chelsea's goalless draw at Everton is an "unfair result" and is adamant that his Blues side deserved to win the game.
Dec 23, 15:06
Everton manager Sam Allardyce at the Premier League match against Chelsea on December 23, 2017
Sam Allardyce satisfied with point in Chelsea stalemate
Sam Allardyce hails Everton's "hard-earned" goalless draw with Chelsea and declared himself satisfied with a point in Saturday's Premier League meeting at Goodison Park.
Dec 23, 14:54
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Team News: Virgil van Dijk absent as Southampton host Huddersfield Town
Virgil van Dijk is not in Southampton's matchday squad ahead of Saturday's Premier League meeting with Huddersfield Town.
Dec 23, 14:08
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Team News: Three changes for Brighton & Hove Albion against Watford
Brighton & Hove Albion make three changes ahead of Saturday's Premier League meeting with Watford.
Dec 23, 14:05
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Team News: David Silva, Vincent Kompany start for Manchester City
Vincent Kompany and David Silva return to Manchester City's starting XI for Saturday's Premier League home meeting with Bournemouth.
Dec 23, 14:02
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Antonio Conte congratulates Bristol City after EFL Cup giant-killing
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte describes Bristol City's shock EFL Cup quarter-final victory over Manchester United as a "great achievement".
Dec 20, 23:03
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
Lee Johnson: "To beat Manchester United is incredible"
Lee Johnson admits to having "an overwhelming feeling of pride" after his Bristol City side knocked EFL Cup holders Manchester United out of the competition.
Dec 20, 22:51
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Bristol City face Manchester City, Chelsea take on Arsenal in EFL Cup semi-finals
Bristol City will face Manchester City in the semi-finals of the EFL Cup, while Chelsea will take on Arsenal.
Dec 20, 22:29
Jose Mourinho shouts during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Bristol City were lucky'
Jose Mourinho believes that Bristol City were "a bit lucky" after they claimed a 2-1 win over Manchester United in their EFL Cup quarter-final meeting at Ashton Gate.
Dec 20, 22:26
Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain on November 22, 2017
Paris Saint-Germain claim comfortable win over Caen
Paris Saint-Germain sign off for the Ligue 1 winter break on a winning note thanks to a 3-1 defeat of Caen at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday night.
Dec 20, 21:47
James Rodriguez in action for Bayern Munich on November 4, 2017
Bayern Munich overcome Borussia Dortmund to progress in DFB-Pokal
Bayern Munich reach the fourth round of the DFB-Pokal thanks to Wednesday's 2-1 win over holders Borussia Dortmund in the third round at the Allianz Arena.
Dec 20, 21:45
Gonzalo Higuain in action for Juventus on May 14, 2017
Juventus reach Coppa Italia quarter-finals with win over Genoa
Juventus are into the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia thanks to Wednesday night's 2-0 win over Genoa in the last 16 of the competition at the Juventus Stadium.
Dec 20, 21:41
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo to delay Real Madrid contract talks until June
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly agrees to delay negotiations on a new contract with Real Madrid until the end of the current season.
Dec 20, 21:09
Generic image of a locker room
Mathias Jorgensen offers to buy drinks for Huddersfield Town fans
Mathias Jorgensen pledges to buy a Christmas drink for every Huddersfield Town fan who travels away to Southampton on Saturday as thanks for their "amazing" support.
Dec 20, 20:53
Generic image of a locker room
AFC Wimbledon charged for failing to recognise MK Dons name
AFC Wimbledon are hit with a English Football League charge for their decision not to refer to League One rivals MK Dons by their name.
Dec 20, 20:38
Paul Clement watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Swansea City on March 18, 2017
Swansea City announce sacking of Paul Clement
Swansea City announce the sacking of manager Paul Clement and assistants Nigel Gibbs and Karl Halabi, with the Welsh club bottom of the Premier League table.
Dec 20, 20:16
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