
Articles by Matthew Briggs


Red Star’s Grujic ‘agrees’ Liverpool transfer
Red Star Belgrade midfielder Marko Grujic has agreed a five-year deal with Liverpool ahead of a £5m move, according to the Liverpool Echo.

‘I am not impressed’, says United star Schweinsteiger
Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger says he is not happy with criticism he has received since his move to the Premier League

Spot-on Mahrez puts Leicester on top for Christmas
Riyad Mahrez scored twice from the penalty spot as Leicester won 3-2 at Everton to make sure they will be top of the league at Christmas.

Hiddink handed Chelsea reins until end of season
Chelsea have announced that Guus Hiddink is their new manager on a contract until the end of the season.

Klopp denies Liverpool have a set-piece vulnerability
Jurgen Klopp denied the goals Liverpool conceded against West Brom showed they have a problem defending set-pieces.

Fabregas and Hazard pushed for Mourinho departure
Cesc Fabregas and Eden Hazard pushed for the sacking of Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, according to reports.

Paper Talk: United want James, Gunners tracking Hernandez
Manchester United want James Rodriguez, Arsenal are tracking Javier Hernandez and Guus Hiddink wants a new striker at Chelsea.

Hiddink looking for ‘insight’ after confirming Chelsea talks
Guus Hiddink has confirmed he is holding talks with Chelsea over a second stint as interim manager at Stamford Bridge.

Your Says of the Day: Mourinho, Mourinho, Mourinho
The Your Says of the Day are dominated by Jose Mourinho's departure, where he went wrong and who will replace him.

Guardiola informs Bayern Munich of his future plans
Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has confirmed he has made up his mind about his future, without revealing what decision he has taken.

Muller and Alonso extend Bayern Munich contracts
Thomas Muller and Xabi Alonso have extended their contract with Bayern Munich, bringing an end to speculation over summer moves.

Pulis makes sarcastic Jurgen Klopp apology
West Brom boss Tony Pulis has issued a sarcastic apology to Jurgen Klopp for the Baggies' style of play in the draw at Anfield on Sunday.

Mourinho not heading to Real Madrid, says Perez
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has denied the club are planning a move to make Jose Mourinho their next manager.

Paper Talk: Guardiola, £5m Liverpool deal, Utd chase ‘Speedy’
Pep Guardiola's Chelsea deal is 90% done, Liverpool close in on £5m deal and Man Utd are tracking a Servette speedster.

Chelsea: We’re ‘in trouble’, there was ‘palpable discord’
Chelsea have claimed they are "in trouble" after citing a "palpable discord" between the departed Jose Mourinho and his players.

Socceroos name Hiddink as next Chelsea boss
Guus Hiddink was named as Chelsea's new manager by his former employers in Australia on Friday.

Mourinho’s Chelsea ‘betrayal’ attack explained
Jose Mourinho's attack on his Chelsea players after Monday's defeat at Leicester was fuelled by suspicion that one of them had leaked his team against Porto.

This is the year for Arsenal, says Sol Campbell
Sol Campbell says the time is right his former club Arsenal to win the Premier League and says "the best chance they've got is this year.

Paper Talk: Utd want Lewandowski, Bojan & Embolo in demand
Manchester United will pay £10.9m a year for Robert Lewandowski, while Bojan Krkic and Breel Embolo are in demand, according to the papers.

Sack Race: Monk and McClaren in a league of their own
Swansea boss Garry Monk remains the man the bookies see getting the chop first, but Steve McClaren is running him close.

Sack Race: Money for Monk again, Mourinho to stay?
Garry Monk is the Premier League sack race favourite again after Swansea lost again, while Jose Mourinho remains in the frame.

Three Premier League bets: 28/1 tempting for 1-0 WBA win
Our betting column is back with three value Premier League bets this week, which with a sensible staking plan should seen you in profit.

Five Premier League bets: 23/10 Everton look too big
We take a look at five value football bets to wager in the Premier League this weekend.