Kevin De Bruyne says he understands why team-mate Raheem Sterling is frustrated with his situation at Manchester City but insists that squad rotation is part of life at a top club.
Sterling admitted last week that he is open to leaving City – and possibly the Premier League – after falling out of favour under Pep Guardiola.
Jurgen Klopp says he respects “result machine” Diego Simeone but he could not coach Atletico Madrid’s style of play.
Liverpool visit La Liga champions Atletico on Tuesday at the Wanda Metropolitano – scene of the club’s Champions League triumph in 2019 – in a meeting of two of Europe’s most successful managers.
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Jose Mourinho has admitted he has an “emotional connection” with Newcastle as a result of his relationship with Sir Bobby Robson, but has distanced himself from the prospect of replacing Steve Bruce as the club’s manager.
Bruce was expected to be sacked ahead of Sunday’s game against Tottenham – live on Sky Sports from 4pm – following the Saudi-led consortium’s £305m takeover of the club this month.
Marcus Rashford could make his first appearance of the season for Manchester United on Saturday at Leicester.
Rashford, who had surgery in August to repair his damaged shoulder, will be included in United’s squad, boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed.
Solskjaer said: “He’s in the squad, yes.
“It is my passion, it is my life,” Nuno Espirito Santo tells Sky Sports. “Since I was 15, I have not done anything else. Every day is football.”
Speaking before the game against Newcastle United on Sunday, three months into the job, he appears more focused than ever. That in itself is an achievement given
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says, on current form, Mohamed Salah is the best player in the world after the Egyptian shone in Saturday’s 5-0 win over Watford.
After scoring one of the most memorable goals of recent years in the draw with Manchester City two weeks ago, Salah was at it again at Vicarage Road, scoring
Raheem Sterling says he would consider leaving Manchester City and moving abroad.
Despite playing a starring role for England during this summer’s Euro 2020 tournament, the 26-year-old has struggled to hold down a regular place in Pep Guardiola’s side this calendar year.
Arsenal’s Ben White actually prefers to be called Benjamin – and he admits he does not really watch football.
“You can call me whatever you want, I just might not reply,” he joked, after it was pointed out to him his name is Benjamin on some social media and Ben on others, “but my name is actually Benjamin”.
