Alan Pardew plots revenge after Crystal Palace emulate spirit of 1990 Alan Pardew claimed Crystal Palace were inspired by the spirit of 1990 as they beat Watford 2-1 to set up an FA Cup final revenge mission against Manchester United. Pardew scored the winning goal when Palace shocked Liverpool in the Cup semi-finals 26 years ago and the Eagles manager leaned heavily on that famous giant-killing … [Read more...]

10 things we learned from MLS gameweek 8 of 2016 season Here are the ten things we learned from Week 8 of the 2016 MLS season. 1. Toronto makes its move The last time Toronto traveled down the 401 to Montreal, they were humiliated in the MLS Cup Playoffs. On that night, TFC didn’t show up. It was 3-0 Impact at halftime. But in the first derby of the year in Montreal on Saturday had a very … [Read more...]

Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez named PFA Player of the Year Leicester City’s Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez on Sunday became the first African player to be named English football’s Player of the Year, as voted for by his fellow professionals. The 25-year-old French-born Algerian international, outstanding in Leicester’s incredible charge towards the Premier League title, received the trophy at a … [Read more...]

Alli named PFA Young Player of the Year 9:35 PM GMT Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli was named the PFA Young Player of the Year after registering 10 goals and 12 assists in his debut campaign in the Premier League. The 20-year-old beat teammate Harry Kane to the prize, as well as Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland, Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho and Everton duo Romelu Lukaku and Ross Barkley. … [Read more...]

Leicester's Mahrez wins PFA Player of Year 10:12 PM GMT Riyad Mahrez won the PFA Player of the Year award and then dedicated the prize to all his Leicester team-mates. Mahrez was presented with the prestigious trophy at the Grosvenor Hotel in London on Sunday after contributing 17 goals and 11 assists to the Foxes' fairytale campaign. Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli won the PFA Young Player … [Read more...]

Champions League fight worrying Wenger 4:46 PM GMT Arsene Wenger is worried about Arsenal's quest for a 20th successive Champions League campaign after seeing his side fail to win at struggling Sunderland. Victory at the Stadium of Light would have lifted the Gunners back above Manchester City and into third place, but they remain fourth after a hard-fought goalless draw, which in turn eased the … [Read more...]

New York City FC slump to MLS loss as star midfielder Andrea Pirlo dropped New York City FC boss Patrick Vieira’s shock decision to omit Italian star Andrea Pirlo from his squad failed to pay off in a 2-0 Major League Soccer defeat to the Union in Philadelphia. Vieira on Saturday stressed that Pirlo wasn’t injured, and his absence was strictly a coach’s decision. “I’m just trying to choose the … [Read more...]

Man City win Stones race; Jovetic to Chelsea 1:47 AM GMT Chris Borg The summer window will be opening before you know it, and rumours around the world are picking up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Man City to beat Man United and Chelsea to Stones? Chelsea and Manchester United will be left … [Read more...]

Iheanacho lifts Manchester City, while Rafa Benitez denies Liverpool Teenager Kelechi Iheanacho scored twice as Manchester City tuned up for their Champions League semi-final with Real Madrid by sinking Stoke City 4-0 in the Premier League on Saturday. Iheanacho, 19, struck twice within 10 second-half minutes, adding to goals by Fernando and Sergio Aguero, to lift City, who host Madrid in the … [Read more...]

West Ham monitor Ox; Chelsea chase Ben Arfa 12:59 AM GMT Chris Borg The summer window will be opening before you know it, and rumours around the world are picking up steam. As always, Transfer Talk has its finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest gossip. See the latest deals here. TOP STORY: Hammers to provide pastures new for Ox? It's not the first time the departure of Alex … [Read more...]