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Leeds United forward Noah Okafor has announced he will no longer play for Switzerland as long as Murat Yakin stays on as head coach. The 26-year-old says his decision is not about limited game time at the World Cup, but about broken trust with the current leadership. The Swiss FA has been informed and respects his choice.
Natilla·5 min read
Arsenal are close to finalising a new long-term contract for Mikel Arteta, with talks moving forward decisively in recent weeks. The Spanish coach has nine months left on his current deal and is set to become one of the best-paid managers in world football. The club and manager share full confidence that the agreement will be announced soon.
Natilla·5 min read
Cole Palmer came off the bench to score twice as Chelsea fought back from two goals down to beat Leeds 6-3 at Stamford Bridge. The England forward explained what Xabi Alonso demanded at half-time to ignite a stunning turnaround in the Carabao Cup third round. The Blues advanced after a four-player substitution changed the game completely.
Javi
·5 min read
Mauricio Pochettino has reignited the debate over the 2016-17 Premier League title. The Argentine coach believes Tottenham should be declared champions after Chelsea admitted making secret payments to agents between 2011 and 2018. His side finished second, seven points behind Antonio Conte's team.
varela·4 min read
Lewis Hall could still leave Newcastle next summer even after signing an extension until 2031. Brighton are close to securing Yasin Ayari's renewal while Kaoru Mitoma heads toward the exit, and Chelsea are weighing up a fresh move for Manu Koné in January. Several Premier League sides are already laying the groundwork for the winter window.
Matt·5 min read
Mykhailo Mudryk has picked up an ankle injury in training with Tottenham just days after making his debut for the London club. The Ukrainian winger, on loan from Chelsea with an option to buy, will be out until after the international break. It is another setback for a player who had only just returned to action after 646 days without competitive football.
InfoBlaugrana·7 min read
Chelsea overturned a 2-0 deficit to knock Leeds United out of the Carabao Cup with a 6-3 win at Stamford Bridge. Cole Palmer transformed the tie after coming on at half-time, inspiring a burst of four goals in twelve minutes. Xabi Alonso's side avoided an early exit and stayed alive in a competition that carries extra weight with no European football this season.
Natilla·6 min read
Alexis Mac Allister has divided opinion among Liverpool supporters after admitting he was sad not to receive a new contract offer last summer. BBC pundit Pat Nevin praised the Argentine's honesty, while several fans called his public comments unnecessary before a key match. The midfielder is under contract at Anfield until 2028.
Natilla·7 min read
Michael Carrick is set to lead Manchester United back into the Champions League after two years away. United host Sabah at Old Trafford and the manager admits playing on Thursday is not ideal with the Manchester derby coming on Sunday. Despite a mixed start in the Premier League, the club wants to go as far as possible in a competition he describes as magical.
varela·5 min read
West Ham United climbed to the top of the Championship table with a hard-fought 3-2 victory away to Bolton Wanderers. Captain Jarrod Bowen struck twice, including the late winner, as the London side battled back from 2-1 down to end a 31-year wait for a league win at Bolton.
Javi·7 min read