John Terry has called for quiet arrogance from Chelsea as they continue their quest for a first Premier League title since 2010.
Jose Mourinho s side ensured they will finish 2014 top of the table with a 1-1 draw with Southampton on Sunday, a result that sees them stay three points clear of Manchester City – who were held 2-2 by Burnley.
Chelsea needed to show their fighting spirit at St Mary s Stadium after falling behind to a Sadio Mane goal in the 17th minute.
They earned a point thanks to Eden Hazard, but were unable to find a winner in a lacklustre second half, more notable for Cesc Fabregas controversial booking for diving.
Terry was happy with their display despite dropping points, and he expects Chelsea will have to dig deep if they want to cla…
Carlo Ancelotti is planning to be one of the millions of keen observers tuning in to El Clasico on Saturday, but only if his Bayern Munich team do not make him cry against Mainz on Friday.
Ancelotti was a popular figure as Real Madrid coach during his two-year stay at the Santiago Bernabeu between 2013 and 2015, winning the Champions League in 2014.
Madrid will take on fierce rivals Barcelona at Camp Nou on Saturday and a win for Zinedine Zidane s men will open up a nine-point gap over the Catalan giants in LaLiga.
Ancelotti stated his intention to watch events unfold, but admits a poor performance from Bayern at Mainz may put him off the idea.
It depends on how we play. If we lose, I ll cry and not look at the game, Ancelotti joked at a pre-match news…
Manchester City are interested in signing Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that City, who won the Premier League, the FA Cup and the UEFA Champions League last season, are looking at Wirtz as a potential replacement for Riyad Mahrez.
Football Transfers have reported that City manager Pep Guardiola personally wants Wirtz and is a big admirer of the winger’s technical ability and potential. The report has claimed that the Germany international is open to a move to City, and that Bundesliga club Bayer themselves are willing to sell him at the right price.
Wirtz made 11 starts and six substitute appearances in the Bundesliga for Bayer Leverkusen last season. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder scored…
Marseille coach Didier Deschamps has confirmed he plans to leave the Ligue 1 club in the close season.
The former France international has been in charge at the Stade Velodrome since 2009, and led the club to the Ligue 1 title during his first season in the job.
However, Marseille endured a disappointing league campaign last season, managing a 10th-place finish, with financial trouble dogging the club.
And Deschamps claims he has been looking for a way out for more than a month, and feels his exit would work best for both parties.
You should know that the directors of Marseille have known my position since May 25 after a meeting in Paris, he told Le Phoceen.
I am someone (who) always behaves well and will always be respectful to the club. I kno…
Following revelations surrounding payments from Fifa to the Football Association of Ireland, Roy Keane says focus in the Republic of Ireland camp must remain on Sunday s friendly with England.
FAI chief executive John Delaney revealed on Thursday that the sport s governing body paid it €5 million in a bid to prevent legal action surrounding the nation s controversial absence from the 2010 World Cup.
Ireland missed out on qualification in a play-off defeat to France after Thierry Henry blatantly handballed in the build-up to William Gallas crucial winner.
Fifa embroiled in controversy amid an on-going corruption scandal insisted the payment was a loan for a stadium in Ireland, but the comments have nonetheless proven an unwanted distraction for Martin O Nei…
Axel Witsel has chosen to reject Juventus and move to China in a decision he has described as very difficult .
Italian champions Juve have been pursuing a January move for the Zenit midfielder, with his contract in Russia due to expire at the end of the season.
They were hopeful of completing a deal, but Witsel, 27, will instead play in the Chinese Super League and earn a reported salary of €18million per year.
Reports suggest Witsel will join newly promoted Tianjin Quanjian – managed by Fabio Cannavaro – rather than Shanghai SIPG, who have also strongly pursued him.
It was a very difficult decision because on one hand there was a great team and a top club like Juventus, Witsel said to Tuttosport.
But on the other there was a crucial off…
Mauro Icardi s hat-trick counted for nothing as Inter slumped to a 5-4 defeat to Fiorentina in a remarkable Serie A encounter at Stadio Artemio Franchi.
Three goals in the space of eight second-half minutes plus a 79th-minute effort from Khouma Babacar looked to have wrapped up the points for Fiorentina, but two late goals from Icardi set-up a grandstand finish in an incredible clash.
Having initially come from a goal behind thanks to strikes from Ivan Perisic and Icardi, Stefano Pioli s Inter looked in good shape heading into the second half.
However, despite Federico Bernardeschi squandering an opportunity from the penalty spot, Fiorentina who had taken a 23rd-minute lead courtesy of Matias Vecino s first goal of the season blitzed their way through Inter …
Edin Terzic has vowed to prioritise attacking football at Borussia Dortmund after making the difficult decision to replace Lucien Favre as caretaker head coach.
Dortmund sacked Favre after Saturday s humiliating 5-1 loss to Stuttgart their heaviest home defeat in over a decade and placed Terzic in charge for the rest of the season.
The former Besiktas and West Ham assistant will take charge of BVB for the first time on Tuesday when they travel to Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga.
And Terzic, who also worked as a scout during Jurgen Klopp s time at the Westfalenstadion, has made clear the Stuttgart performance can never be repeated.
The last 48 hours for me have not been normal because Saturday s defeat hurts, he said at a news conference on Monday. I wa…
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14:00 Sheffield United vs Manchester City
Making real history last season as they became the first English club since 1999 to be crowned treble champions, Manchester City have once again come flying out of the traps since opening the 2023/24 campaign. Despite suffering Community Shield heartbreak at the hands of Arsenal at Wembley on August 6th, Saturday’s guests should be smelling the chance to make another Premier League statement this weekend.
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Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini defended his tenure at the club in light of increasing speculation he will be replaced by Pep Guardiola at the end of the season.
Bayern Munich coach Guardiola is set to make an announcement on his future in the coming days, with the Spaniard tipped to leave the Bundesliga at the conclusion of the campaign.
City are potential suitors for the two-time Champions League winning manager, who has continuously been linked with Pellegrini s job.
But Pellegrini insisted he feels no pressure from City, believing his record at the club speaks for itself, having won the Premier League in his debut season and finishing second last year.
We don t know what Pep will do next season. After that I think Pep is one of the best coa…