The Uruguayan defender helps with the height and physicality of the team, said the Reds’ head coach in the build-up to Arsenal’s visit on Sunday ...

Aston Villa have announced plans to take legal action against Jamie Carragher following his “unacceptable insults” about the club and its supporters ...

After being dropped for ‘a breach of club discipline’, the winger must face the same questions about respect and self-awareness ...

The head coach, who said the players were ‘hurting’ after eight games without a win, reflected on ‘not always rosy and nice conversations’ ...

The Chelsea manager said of a potential move for Estêvão after only two starts in 11 games: ‘No discussions about that … Everyone has to be ready’ ...

Club’s predicament doping raises interesting questions about principles, both for individuals and the Premier League ...

Arsenal have not won at Liverpool for 13 league games but the Gunners’ win in 1989 remains one of the club’s greatest nights ...

Mikel Arteta said after Max Dowman’s appeal against his red card at Fleetwood was rejected: ‘We have made these mistakes … you can get punished’ ...

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Andoni Iraola’s team have shot up the table after a slow start but they are still not scoring enough goals ...

European football has stretched resources but manager insists busy schedule is a chance to write a new chapter ...

Manchester United’s most famous eras were built around their academy products so why not give the current crop a chance to shine?