West Ham consider move for Southend's star goalkeeper Daniel Bentley

The 21-year-old shotstopper was the hero in the Shrimpers' penalty shoot-out win over Wycombe, helping secure promotion to League One. And the keeper's skills between the sticks have not gone unnoticed with a host of top clubs in for him. West Ham, Leeds and newly promoted Bournemouth are all rumoured to be interested in securing his services. So it may not be long until the Basildon-born goalkeeper is plying...

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Per Mertesacker reveals Arsene Wenger's secret to success at Arsenal

brightcove.createExperiences(); The Frenchman turns 66 this year and has two more years left on his current deal with the Gunners. And Mertesacker believes he'll remain in charge of the club for many more seasons and is still improving as a coach. He said: "It is not like he sticks to his old methods. He changed some things by bringing in new players and by changing his behaviour....

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INSIDE LIVERPOOL: Capitulation at Stoke highlights desperate need for change at Anfield

It is Brendan Rodgers who is at the eye of the storm today after a pathetic capitulation at Stoke on Sunday left a once-proud institution humiliated and on its knees as those in the hierarchy scramble for answers. Supporters previously ambivalent towards the Liverpool manager watched chaos reign at The Britannia Stadium. They may acknowledge that the 52 league goals the side have scored this season equates to the same number...

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Manager exodus is unlikely to force West Ham into a rash decision

Ancelotti had ruled himself out of replacing Sam Allardyce at Upton Park before his exit as Real Madrid head coach was announced. And even the news that former England manager McClaren had left Derby was unlikely to rush the Hammers board into a decision they seem determined to take their time over. As football's managerial merry-go-round began rolling, Rafa Benitez, now in charge at Napoli and who had also been on West Ham's...

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Premier League 2014-15: End of season review

$render("advert","advert-mpu-early"); $render("advert-post-script-load"); Chelsea won the Premier League with three games to spare Last updated at   Chelsea won the Premier League with three games to spare, while Burnley, QPR and Hull were relegated into the Championship. But which of those outcomes did I...

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Arsenal dealt FA Cup BLOW as Danny Welbeck is ruled out of final with knee injury

brightcove.createExperiences(); The striker has suffered a series of injuries since his £16 million move from Manchester United and has been told that his current knee problem will leave him short of the required fitness by Saturday. Midfielder Mikel Arteta will be considered despite not having played since November after ankle surgery because he is already back in full training with the squad,...

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Snoop Canary? Rapper TURNS BACK on Liverpool and Man Utd to support Norwich

The Canaries face Middlesbrough this afternoon for the right to compete in the Premier League next season. But they may have already got one over on the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool by stealing a famous fan from the top-tier giants. A photo posted by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) on May 23, 2015 at 5:52am PDT Snoop Dogg was presented with a Norwich shirt...

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Man Utd WILL try for Real's Bale, Liverpool's Sterling AND Tottenham's Kane this summer

brightcove.createExperiences(); United confirmed yesterday that Radamel Falcao is set to leave the club and reports this morning suggest that Angel Di Maria could follow the Colombian out the Old Trafford exit. Louis van Gaal expects to be busy in the transfer market this summer, admitting yesterday a defensive midfielder was among his priorities as he looks to strengthen his squad for an assault...

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Arsene Wenger discusses Theo Walcott's Arsenal future amid talks of Liverpool move

brightcove.createExperiences(); Arsenal, who are desperate to keep hold of their star winger, are in negotiations with Walcott to extend his stay at the Emirates.  However, Liverpool are reportedly monitoring the situation closely with a view to a move.  "The result does not change anything," Wenger said.  "With a hat-trick or without hat-trick we want him to...

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John Terry makes special tribute to former Chelsea hero Frank Lampard

A photo posted by JT (@johnterry.26) on May 23, 2015 at 2:40pm PDT Lampard scored on his final Premier League appearance today as Manchester City beat Southampton 2-0. The midfield maestro will head to MLS outfit New York City FC in the summer. I want to wish you all the best with NYCFC. Good Luck mate John Terry And Terry made a touching tribute...

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Relegated Hull rue missed chances as 10-man Manchester United end season deflated

Steve Bruce knows that the reason for his side’s relegation was not this 0-0 stalemate against his former club, who produced what must rank as one of club’s most inept performances of the Premier League era. As he considers his own future over the summer, Bruce will reflect that his team’s failure to score in 17 of their 38 League games is simply not good enough to survive, especially when, like yesterday, they had enough chances...

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Predogled (PL) : Tokrat proti Unitedu brez moža odločitve na zadnji medsebojni tekmi

Dva kroga pred koncem je povsem jasno, katere angleške ekipe bodo v prihodnji sezoni igrale v , ni pa še povsem odločeno, katera izmed teh ekip se bo preko 4. mesta v ligi uvrstila v dodatne kvalifikacije. Današnja tekma bi že lahko ponudila odgovor na to vprašanje, saj se bosta na pomerili trenutno 3. in 4.-uvrščena ekipa lige, in . Arsenal ima ob tekmi manj, ki jo bo v sredo odigral proti , dve točki več od Uniteda, obenem pa za 2. mestom...

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Louis van Gaal admits pressure on Man Utd to mount strong title challenge next year

brightcove.createExperiences(); While fourth place is acceptable for his initial season in England, the Dutchman knows that won’t be the case when a new campaign gets underway in August. He stressed: “Pressure from myself is higher than that of the fans because every year I want to be the champion and I know it’s not easy like that. “But the expectation is more in that direction next year,...

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Last chance Carver! Newcastle boss warns players it's winner takes all in relegation scrap

The troubled Tyneside club are in danger of financial meltdown with a second relegation in six years if they fail to beat West Ham. Anything less than a victory against revenge-seeking former boss Sam Allardyce will leave them heading for the Championship if Hull pull-off a shock win against Manchester United at the KC Stadium on Sunday. Interim boss Carver has been ridiculed by fans for winning just two of his...

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EXCLUSIVE: Liverpool WILL sell Raheem Sterling if Arsenal or Man City make £50m offer

brightcove.createExperiences(); Despite the club publicly insisting that the 20-year-old England player is staying put Sunday Express Sport has been told that a deal will reluctantly be done for the right money. The figure being mentioned within Anfield is £50 million – one which would make interested parties like Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United probably think twice. ...

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Aaron Ramsey on new position and 'frustrating' play at Arsenal

GETTY Aaron Ramsey says he wants to play in the centre of midfield for Arsenal Relegation may be the only matter on the Premier League agenda this weekend but for Arsenal there is much still to play for, with the FA Cup final a week away. And Ramsey is fed up of talk of left wing or right wing. He just wants to occupy the centre ground, and he is convinced he can make the difference. As Arsenal prepare for their final league...

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Manchester United striker holds CRISIS talks over Old Trafford future

brightcove.createExperiences(); The Dutch ace met with his agent Kees Vos after he was left out of the last two Manchester United line-ups, according to The Sun. And Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal is set to hold talks with the 31-year-old next week.  Asked of Van Persie's future yesterday, Van Gaal said: You have to wait and see." Turkis sides Fenerbahce and Galatasaray...

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Jose Mourinho: I could manage Arsenal, Liverpool, Man Utd or City after Chelsea

GETTY Jose Mourinho open to managing another Premier League club one day The Portuguese is currently enjoying his second spell in charge at Stamford Bridge, where he's won three Premier League titles, as many League Cups, the FA Cup and the Community Shield. The self-proclaimed Special One admits he has no intention to leave the Blues, but insists he'd be open to managing a top-flight rival if he was to leave again. Mourinho...

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Louis van Gaal offers injury update on Man Utd pair ahead of Hull trip

The Red Devils go into the match on Sunday with a fourth-place spot already guaranteed, but Van Gaal refuses to name a weakened side against relegation candidates Hull. United captain Rooney was ruled out of the last outing against Arsenal with a leg injury, while goalkeeper De Gea was taken off with a hamstring complaint. Van Gaal is confident his skipper will start against the Tigers, but is not prepared to make a call on...

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Alan Pardew tells Liverpool to avoid transfer MISTAKE (but admits Man Utd flop may leave)

The Reds have been linked with a move for the 25-year-old, who is thought to want to test himself at a big club after an impressive season in the Premier League. Pardew hopes to keep hold of Bolasie and previously hinted that he wouldn't let the player leave for less than £40million. But he now claims Liverpool would be making a mistake by trying to take the player to Anfield this summer. This season I...

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Raheem Sterling may start for Liverpool against Stoke despite fresh contract dispute

brightcove.createExperiences(); Aidy Ward was due to hold talks with manager Brendan Rodgers and chief executive Ian Ayre at Melwood on Friday, but that summit has been shelved after he outlined his agenda in a controversial newspaper interview. Ward spoke to the London Evening Standard and stated Sterling, who has two years left on a £35,000-a-week deal, would not re-sign under any circumstances....

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WATCH: David De Gea proves why he's Man United's BEST free-kick taker

brightcove.createExperiences(); The United No1 put his fellow team-mates Angel Di Maria and Marcos Rojo to shame with a sensational free-kick. The Man United trio were batting it out with Youtubers Freekickerz, and after a sloppy start, De Gea pulled things back with a wonderful finish. The video also showed off Di Maria's South American skills, as the Argentina international...

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Brendan Rodgers talks up Jordon Ibe's potential after REJECTING Arsenal and Chelsea

GETTY Jordon Ibe pens new five-year deal at Liverpool The England Under-21 winger today put pen to paper on a reported five-year deal ahead of Sunday's season finale at Stoke. The 19-year-old, who joined the Reds' Academy back in 2011, has enjoyed a breakthrough season at the Reds, making 13 appearances since being recalled from Championship side Derby in January. His fine form had seen him linked with moves to rivals Arsenal...

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Raheem Sterling's agent claims ace will NOT sign Liverpool deal (and BLASTS Carragher!)

GETTY Raheem Sterling is in the middle of a war of words between Aidy Ward and Jamie Carragher British football's biggest transfer saga exploded into controversy today with Sterling's representative Aidy Ward going on the attack., who is also being pursued by City, Chelsea and Arsenal.But the man who holds the power over Sterling's next move has suggested he is most likely to head to the Etihad or Stamford Bridge - because he...

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