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Writers’ tips: Who will win the 2022 FIFA World Cup?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup finally kicks off in Qatar on Sunday with world-class footballers headlining their respective country’s hopes of etching their names into the history books and taking the beautiful trophy back to their homeland. There can…

English Premier League: Gameweek 5 (Midweek) Preview

It’s the gift that keeps on giving! The league is set to give your week exactly what it so desperately needs! Enough adrenaline, intrigue, and emotion to get you to Friday where…yes you guessed it! We can do it…

Jurgen Klopp unsure if he can further strengthen squad in current transfer window

Jurgen Klopp is not sure if he will be able to further strengthen his Liverpool squad in the current transfer window.

Casemiro set for Man United debut against Saints but Anthony Martial misses out

Big-money signing Casemiro could make his Manchester United debut at Southampton but manager Erik ten Hag says Anthony Martial is out with an Achilles injury.

Thomas Tuchel questions touchline ban but vows to be silent on referees in future

Thomas Tuchel has questioned how Antonio Conte escaped a touchline ban after the two coaches' red cards in Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Tottenham.

Scott Parker warns of Liverpool backlash as Bournemouth head to Anfield

Scott Parker has warned his Bournemouth side to expect a reaction from Liverpool this weekend.

Frank Lampard adamant Everton will sign a striker before transfer deadline

Everton boss Frank Lampard is adamant the club will sign a new striker before next week's transfer window deadline.

Eddie Howe hopeful Alexander Isak will be signed in time to face Wolves

Eddie Howe is hoping Alexander Isak with add "the X-factor" to his team as Newcastle close in on a club-record signing.

Marsch still in hunt for striker ahead of transfer deadline

Leeds head coach Jesse Marsch has not ruled out signing a new striker before the transfer window closes next week.

Hasenhuttl expects Man Utd to be challenging for silverware

Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl expects weekend opponents Manchester United to be eyeing silverware this season, despite an unconvincing start to Erik ten Hag's reign.

Scamacca nearing Premier League start, says West Ham boss Moyes

Gianluca Scamacca has thrust himself into contention to kickstart West Ham's Premier League season after another goal in Europe.

Mikel Arteta will not guarantee Arsenal will sign Nicolas Pepe replacement

Mikel Arteta believes the current transfer market is tougher than ever, predicting a "very powerful" end to the window, but offered no guarantees Arsenal would sign a replacement for Nicolas Pepe.