Burnley ran out 4-1 winners at Sheffield United in the battle of the bottom two to throw themselves a Premier League lifeline.
Jacob Bruun Larsen and Lorenz Assignon struck in the space of two minutes and against the run of play at the end of the first half, before the Blades threatened a comeback when Gus Hamer pulled one back early in the second.
But further goals from Lyle Foster and substitute Johann Berg Gudmundsson crushed the Blades’ hopes as Burnley maintained their late bid for survival.
Vincent Kompany’s side have now taken 10 points from their last seven matches and climbed to within three points of 17th-placed Nottingham Forest, who play at relegation rivals Everton on Sunday.
Blades boss Chris Wilder said this week he wanted his side to …
According to reports, Manchester City star Kyle Walker has spoken to one of his former teammates about leaving the Premier League club in the summer.
Walker was heavily linked with a move away from Man City during last year s summer transfer window amid interest from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich.
This transfer looked likely at one stage but the right-back ended up committing his future to the Premier League club by signing a contract extension until 2026.
The 33-year-old is showing no sign of slowing down as he has captained Man City for much of this season and has made 33 appearances across all competitions.
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Despite this, reports linking Walker with a move elsewhere are not going away and
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Chelsea want to make Man Utd defender Raphael Varane their replacement for Thiago Silva in the summer, according to reports.
that he will be leaving Man Utd at the end of the season and will leave Old Trafford on a free transfer.
with the Red Devils after making a move from Real Madrid in 2021.
Speaking on social media, Varane sent a farewell message: To you guys, supporters of Manchester United, it’s been an amazing few years to play for this special club and wear that shirt.
The first time I went to Old Trafford as a Man United player was insane, the atmosphere was amazing. I fell in love with the club, with the fans. You have to play for Man United to understand what that represents.
For my kids, it’s home here. It’s going to be a sp…
Manchester City s fears about Erling Haaland leaving are reportedly adding to the worries they have about Pep Guardiola and a potential exodus .
has helped Man City win the Premier League on six occasions in his eight seasons with the English club. He also ensured they overcame a major hurdle last term as they won the Champions League for the first time in their history.
Despite this, the 53-year-old s long-term future is in doubt as his contract is due to expire at the end of next season.
Earlier this week, it was reported that as they face 115 charges for alleged breaches of FFP rules.
, Man City are already planning for life without Guardiola . They will be prepared for the day he does quit , but there are worries that an exodus could be on…
Transfer insider Graeme Bailey has revealed that Chelsea still have eight strikers in their thoughts beyond Jhon Duran, as he wouldn t rule out a second striker signing after the snare of the Aston Villa man.
The Blues have struggled for years to find a striker that can consistently find the back of the net. The last central man that fully led from the front in terms of goals was probably Diego Costa in the 2016/17 campaign, when he notched 20 goals.
But wide man Cole Palmer just netted 22 times in the league in his debut season, and Todd Boehly will see adding a top striker as a chance to continue the good run the Blues are on.
are in talks over signing Aston Villa striker Duran, and all information points to him wanting to head to Stamford Bridge amid those t…
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano insists there is a big possibility that Napoli striker Victor Osimhen signs for Arsenal or Manchester United this summer.
The Gunners are on the lookout for a new striker over the summer transfer window after pushing Manchester City all the way in the Premier League title race last season.
missed out on the Premier League title on the final day of the 2023/24 season with Pep Guardiola s men showing incredible consistency to pip Mikel Arteta s side by two points.
However, Arsenal have increased their reputation around Europe in recent years and are once again seen as one of the most desirable clubs to join.
Back-to-back years of Champions League football have also swelled the coffers and the Gunners are set to go on a recr…
FC Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal netted a stunning goal as Spain deservedly battled back from behind to beat France to reach the Euro 2024 final.
Yamal – at the tender age of 16 years and 362 days – struck a brilliant equaliser and Dani Olmo quickly added what turned out to be the winner as Spain recovered from Randal Kolo Muani’s early header to win 2-1 and sealed their place in Sunday’s final against England or the Netherlands.
Kolo Muani had headed France in front from close range after getting on the end of a Kylian Mbappe cross, but Les Bleus were upstaged by the Barcelona teenager, who turns 17 on Saturday.
Yamal outshines Mbappe
It was a moment to cherish as Yamal jinked to his left then moved to his right, allowing space back on his left foot…
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag will not be under pressure to finish in the Premier League s top four this season, according to reports.
The Red Devils finished eighth in the Premier League last season in their worst placing since the league was formed back in 1992 with rumours that Ten Hag could be sacked.
which claimed that would sack the Dutchman no matter what the outcome of their FA Cup final clash with Man City.
But Ten Hag did the unexpected and beat the Citizens to lift the trophy and the former Ajax boss ended up keeping his job at Old Trafford as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS put their backing behind the Dutchman.
And now with the Man Utd squad safe in the knowledge that he will be given more patience this season.
the Man Utd hierarchy are …
Man Utd: Romano reveals ‘one’ transfer ‘to watch’ as ‘priority’ rules out swap deal with Euro giants
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed one Manchester United deal to watch before the summer window closes at the end of this month.
have been busy in the transfer market this summer as they have spent around £90m to sign Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro from Bologna and Lille respectively.
Co-owner and his new-look recruitment team are expected to make several more signings this summer, while players are likely to leave to free up funds.
Many suspected Jadon Sancho would leave Man Utd permanently this summer after last season s fallout with Erik ten Hag and his loan to Borussia Dortmund.
But Sancho has been allowed to rebuild his Man Utd career during pre-season as he has featured in their friendlies in the United States.
However, it emerged…
Pep Guardiola is reportedly to receive a double wages offer with a club presenting a major threat to Premier League champions Manchester City.
s long-term future is in doubt as he has just entered the final year of his contract.
The Spaniard is regarded as one of the best managers in Premier League history as he s revolutionised English football since arriving at the Etihad in 2016.
In 2023, Guardiola helped win the Champions League for the first time in their history and he is looking to win the Premier League for a fifth season in a row.
It remains to be seen whether this will be Guardiola s last season in charge at Man City as he s remained coy when asked about his future in recent months.
Man City want Guardiola to stay , but their success…