5 EPL talking points ahead of this weekend’s fixtures

FourFourTwoSA takes a look at some of the major talking points heading into another key round of Premier League fixtures this weekend.

United lined up Szczesny as de Gea’s successor

Manchester United were interested in signing Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny over the summer, according to reports.

Liverpool fans unhappy with Boxing Day kick-off at Leicester

A Liverpool supporters’ group has urged the Premier League and Amazon Prime to rethink the 8pm kick-off time on Boxing Day for the Reds’ trip to Leicester City.

Lampard thinks increase in UCL group games would be a bad idea

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard believes an increase in Champions League group games in the future could lead to player burnout.

Pochettino plays down team unrest after WhatsApp dinner invite

Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino has revealed an invitation for dinner with his players next week shows they are still behind him.

Woodward hits out at United’s critics

Ed Woodward hit back at the critics of Manchester United’s recruitment system as the executive vice-chairman reiterated his backing of under-fire manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Sunday’s clash against Liverpool looming large.

Emery may throw Ozil back into action when fixtures stack up

Unai Emery is focused on the present at Arsenal and says that if the Gunners need Mesut Ozil they will use him during a busy period of the season.

Mané reveals more about Salah clash at Burnley

Sadio Mané has shed further light on his clash with Mohamed Salah during Liverpool’s victory over Burnley in August.

Man United plan spending spree as six players are targeted for next two windows

James Maddison, Saul Niguez and Moussa Dembele are among six first-team players Manchester United reportedly hope to sign over the next two transfer windows.

Man United have recruitment plan to improve squad in January – Solskjaer

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ‘100% sure’ that the club has the correct structure in place and that money is available to strengthen his struggling squad.