Articles by Matthew Briggs

Leicester battled valiantly in Spain but ultimately fell to a 1-0 Champions League quarter-final first leg defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Arsenal's top-four hopes took a huge dent on Monday night as they were hammered 3-0 by Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho defied the club's medical staff to take his place on the substitute's bench and score at Stoke.

Two new suitors have emerged in the chase for Alexis Sanchez, while Man Utd have laid out a plan to land Antoine Griezmann.

Saido Berahino has claimed he failed a drugs test earlier this season because his drink was spiked in a nightclub.

Philippe Coutinho's poor club form for Liverpool is explained and why Chelsea should head the warnings from Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.

Joe Ledley has defended himself after he was pictured in the aftermath of Seamus Coleman's broken leg with a "smile" on his face.

AC Milan president Silvio Berlusconi says Manchester City and Manchester United can forget about signing Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Romelu Lukaku says his "decision has been made" and claimed "there is nothing wrong with ambition" as he prepares to leave Everton.

Jose Mourinho has been pictured in Croatia and two players have been linked to Man Utd, while Chelsea are chasing Antoine Griezmann.

Chris Coleman defended Neil Taylor after Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman was left with a broken leg.

Arsene Wenger has the word "failure" levelled at him again, while Antonio Conte can make his own demands with Chelsea close to the title.

Robbie Savage has admitted he was the most "insecure" player ever and revealed he used to post positive comments on fan message boards.

All the papers have the "inside story" on Claudio Ranieri's sacking, while Man City and Man Utd are in talks over two Benfica players.

Harry Kane has admitted that finishing below Arsenal “hurt” Tottenham "a lot" and put a "dampener" on last season.

Jurgen Klopp claimed he didn't know if losing to Wolves was the lowest point in his Liverpool career.

Dele Alli is the only Premier League man to make Whoscored's top 10 youngsters in Europe; but who else makes the cut?

Arsenal and Manchester United look set to miss out on Kostas Manolas, while Thibaut Courtois wants out at Chelsea, all in today's papers.

Liverpool are still hoping to sign PSG 'flop' Jese Rodriguez, while Man City boss Pep Guardiola has targeted two Spanish defenders.

The booking referee Craig Pawson awarded to Erik Pieters in Stoke's draw with Leicester has been transferred to Bruno Martins Indi.

Leicester's Kasper Schmeichel went from peacemaker to motivational speaker at Stoke as the visitors earned a crucial point against the odds.

Chelsea are only one win short of equalling their own longest run of victories - can they break Arsenal's Premier League record?

West Brom forward Saido Berahino is close to making his return to action following fitness problems.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that full-back Hector Bellerin will be sidelined for a month.

Andy Cole says Liverpool are playing "sexy" attacking football this season and remind him of the Newcastle side he played in the 1990s.

Former Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has criticised England interim boss Gareth Southgate's treatment of Wayne Rooney.

Everton are hot on the trail of a reported Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs target, while Benfica winger Goncalo Guedes is a target for Man Utd.

Crystal Palace visit Everton and will it be more Alan Partridge than Alan Pardew for their boss? Can Theo Walcott continue his renaissance?

Can Liverpool avoid a huge Anfield banana skin? The stakes are huge in the London derby and would Wayne Rooney get in another top team?