Arteta is big fan of troubled Arsenal midfielder Xhaka

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is such a big fan of midfielder Granit Xhaka he revealed that he was on a list of recommended signings he handed over to Manchester City.

Rodgers: Premier League title is what Liverpool want most

Brendan Rodgers believes the Premier League remains Liverpool’s ultimate dream as the Leicester boss plots to end their unbeaten run.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp labels festive schedule ‘a crime’

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has lambasted the Christmas fixture schedule as “criminal” – even though his side are by no means the worst affected.

Fit-again Pogba pushing for Man United start

Paul Pogba is pushing for a starting role when Manchester United host Newcastle on Boxing Day.

Rodgers backs Leicester to respond against Liverpool

Brendan Rodgers has backed Leicester’s character ahead of their huge clash with Liverpool.

Guardiola says he will only sign a new Man City contract if he ‘deserves’ it

Pep Guardiola has not yet decided whether he will sign a new Manchester City contract.

PFA urges action over racism

Captains should feel “empowered” to walk their teams off the pitch if fans subject players to racist abuse, the chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) said.

5 things we learned from the weekend’s Premier League action

Chelsea secured victory at Tottenham, but an allegation of racism from fans towards Antonio Rudiger was reported during the battle between two London clubs fighting for the Premier League top four.

Lampard would back his players if they walk off over racism

Frank Lampard has promised to back his Chelsea players if they ever ask to walk off the pitch amid any future racist abuse.

Solskjaer fumes at lacklustre United display

Manchester United slumped to defeat at bottom club Watford before manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accused his players of treating the Premier League game as a testimonial.