Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg: Charlie Austin’s interview shows that players care
Southampton midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has defended Charlie Austin’s weekend outburst as proof that players do care passionately what happens on the pitch.
Premier League
Claudio Ranieri replaces Slavisa Jokanovic as Fulham boss
Fulham have sacked manager Slavisa Jokanovic and replaced him with former Chelsea and Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Jurgen Klopp is ready to make an £85million move for Barcelona’s Ousmane Dembele in January, according to The Sun. The Liverpool boss is keen to land the 21-year-old winger to boost his team’s Premier League title chances and is prepared to break the club transfer record, the paper says.
Callum Wilson determined to take his chance with England
Callum Wilson is determined to make his mark for England after fighting back from two serious knee injuries to become one of the country’s hottest attacking talents.
Susanna Dinnage describes Premier League job as ‘pinnacle of professional sport’
Incoming Premier League chief executive Susanna Dinnage has described her new job as the “pinnacle of professional sport”.
Denmark defender Andreas Christensen reveals Chelsea frustration
Andreas Christensen has admitted feeling a sense of frustration after gaining limited Chelsea opportunities under manager Maurizio Sarri so far this season.
Welbeck: I’ll be back stronger than ever
Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck has vowed to return “stronger than ever before” following two operations to repair his broken ankle.
Discovery’s Susanna Dinnage named as Premier League’s new chief executive
The Premier League has appointed television executive Susanna Dinnage to take over from Richard Scudamore as its new boss.
Glenn Murray signs one-year contract extension with Brighton
Brighton striker Glenn Murray has agreed a one-year contract extension to keep him with the club until the summer of 2020.
It’s too early to assess my Liverpool start, says goalkeeper Alisson Becker
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker insists it is too early to assess his start to his career in England after admitting he was expected to be perfect after his £65million transfer.
Everton duo Gylfi Sigurdsson and Andre Gomes ruled out of international duty
Everton pair Gylfi Sigurdsson and Andre Gomes will spend the international break on Merseyside after injuries ruled them out of duty for their countries.
Injury forces Kieran Trippier to withdraw from England squad
Tottenham right-back Kieran Trippier has withdrawn from the England squad for the matches against the United States and Croatia with a groin injury.
Former England midfielder Joe Cole hangs up his boots
Former England, West Ham and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has announced his retirement.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Samir Nasri‘s Premier League return hangs in the balance as he haggles over wages, the Daily Mail reports. The 31-year-old free agent had looked set for a six-month deal at West Ham, with an option for another year, but the club have baulked at his £95,000-a-week wage demands, the paper says. Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror claims there are concerns over Nasri’s lack of fitness. The paper says there are fears he is so out of shape that he might not be ready to play by the start of January, with West Ham not keen to saddle themselves with another highly-paid player unable to play.
Arsenal announce Danny Welbeck has had two successful operations on his ankle
Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck has had two successful operations to repair his broken ankle, the Premier League club have announced.
I understood reasons for Belgrade omission, says Liverpool star Shaqiri
Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri admits being left behind for last week’s Champions League defeat to Red Star Belgrade just made him keen to impress on his return to the side.
Nasri closing in on Premier League return
Samir Nasri is expected to link up with Manuel Pellegrini at West Ham once his doping suspension ends, according to a report.
Rudiger: I told ‘diving’ Bernard to get up – then he ‘hit me with his forehead’
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has branded the decision which saw him booked for being “head-butted” by Everton’s Bernard “a joke”.
Injured Welbeck still ‘a big part of our team’, says Arsenal keeper Leno
Danny Welbeck may be missing with a broken ankle, but he still played his part in Arsenal’s pre-match preparations as goalkeeper Bernd Leno revealed he shared a FaceTime call with the players ahead of Sunday’s draw with Wolves.
Liverpool can do little to affect Manchester City’s progress – Virgil Van Dijk
Defender Virgil Van Dijk insists Liverpool remain unconcerned about what defending champions Manchester City are doing as there is little they can do to affect the Premier League leaders’ progress.
I’m tired, but I’m happy, says Chelsea star Hazard
Eden Hazard is enjoying himself at Chelsea, despite feeling fatigued following his recent exertions.
Manchester City dealt Manchester United damaging title blow – Bernardo Silva
Bernardo Silva feels Manchester City dealt a damaging blow to Manchester United’s hopes of winning the Premier League on Sunday.
We should have capitalised on City nerves, says United defender Lindelof
Victor Lindelof believes Manchester United should have been more aggressive in Sunday’s derby defeat at Manchester City.
Five of the best team goals after Ilkay Gundogan’s effort in the Manchester derby
Ilkay Gundogan sealed Manchester City’s 3-1 victory over bitter rivals Manchester United in style by finishing a flowing, 44-pass move.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Juventus are preparing a bid for Paul Pogba, and will offer Manchester United the choice of one of three stars to get the deal over the line, the Daily Express reports. Juve bosses are ready to give United the option of either Alex Sandro, Mario Mandzukic or Medhi Benatia as they step up their attempts to re-sign Pogba, the paper claims.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho clings to positives after derby defeat
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho clung onto the positives after a derby loss to Manchester City that surely ends their faint title hopes.
Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha needs time to grieve for his father – Marc Albrighton
Leicester winger Marc Albrighton believes vice-chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha must be given time to grieve following the death of his father.
Rio grand example for aspiring Premier League defenders – Juan Foyth
Tottenham’s Juan Foyth is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Rio Ferdinand having finally begun to adjust to English football.
Guardiola half-pleased with derby victory as Mourinho tries to take positives
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was reasonably pleased with a deserved derby victory that left Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho clinging onto the positives.
Unai Emery bemoans dropped points as Arsenal are held by Wolves
Arsenal manager Unai Emery was frustrated following the 1-1 draw with Wolves despite Henrihk Mkhitaryan’s late equalising goal extending their unbeaten run to 16 games.
Pep Guardiola v Jose Mourinho – in focus
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City comfortably got the better of Jose Mourinho and Manchester United in Sunday’s eagerly anticipated derby clash.
5 things we learned from the Premier League this weekend
Manchester City took the derby honours against rivals Manchester United as Liverpool remained two points behind Pep Guardiola’s Premier League leaders with a 2-0 win over basement club Fulham.