Arsenal news: Philipp Lahm hails unique qualities of Mesut Ozil
By Arsenal correspondent Tony Hughes Philipp Lahm has hailed Mesut Ozil as “the most intelligent player in Europe” in a ringing endorsement of Arsenal’s playmaker.…
Wayne Veysey Archives: 11/2015
John Terry: 'I'll take criticism from Rio Ferdinand, Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville but not Robbie Savage'
By Chelsea correspondent Tony Hughes John Terry has hit back at controversial pundit Robbie Savage and claimed the former Wales international “played at a really bad…
Arsenal news: Pep Guardiola slams Gunners as a 'long ball team'
By Arsenal correspondent Tony Hughes Pep Guardiola has claimed Arsenal reverted to being a defensive long ball team in the opening clash against Bayern Munich. Guardiola says…
Luke Shaw injury latest: Louis van Gaal gives update on Manchester United star's comeback
By Manchester correspondent Alex Stevens Luke Shaw is making a good recovery from his double leg break but Louis van Gaal is refusing set a…
John Terry slams claims a Chelsea player would rather lose than win
By Chelsea correspondent Tony Hughes John Terry has slammed as “ridiculous” claims that a Chelsea first-teamer would rather lose than win under Jose Mourinho. The…
Chelsea manager latest: Jose Mourinho insists he has support of the players
By Chelsea correspondent Tony Hughes Jose Mourinho has insisted that the Chelsea players are fully behind him as he responded to “sad accusations” of dressing-room unrest. Cesc…
Cesc Fabregas denies that he is the leader of the Jose Mourinho revolt
By Chelsea correspondent Tony Hughes Cesc Fabregas has denied that he is the leader of a dressing room crusade at Chelsea against Jose Mourinho. The midfielder…
How Arsenal Cristiano Ronaldo deal fell through over low transfer bid
By Arsenal correspondent Tony Hughes Arsenal were in the driving seat to sign Cristiano Ronaldo when he was 18 but missed out because their offer…
Spurs can overthrow Chelsea: Five things we learned from Tottenham 3 Aston Villa 1
By Coral Barry Tottenham Hotspur can exact revenge on Chelsea by snatching fourth, Dele Alli and Eric Dier are England’s midfield future and other things we learned from…
Gabriel Agbonlahor hits new Premier League low with just eight first-half touches against Tottenham
By Coral Barry Gabriel Agbonlahor earned an unwanted Premier League season record by touching the ball just eight times in the first half of Aston Villa’s…
Frank Lampard responds to claims that a Chelsea player would rather lose than win
By Coral Barry Frank Lampard has revealed that he is unconvinced by a report that a Chelsea player would “rather lose than win for Jose Mourinho”. The…
Gary Neville: Chelsea players "need to slap themselves round the face"
By Coral Barry Chelsea’s underperforming players “need to give themselves a slap round the face” for their wretched form, according to Gary Neville. The England…
Frank Lampard claims Eden Hazard needs "help" from Chelsea
By Coral Barry Frank Lampard has insisted that Eden Hazard needs “help” from Chelsea to rediscover his electrifying form of last season. The Blues legend is…
Arsene Wenger convinced Wojciech Szczesny can be Arsenal No1 again
By Editor Wayne Veysey Arsenal are convinced that Wojciech Szczesny still has a future at the club, Football Insider sources understand. The Polish goalkeeper has revealed that it…
Manchester United team news: Phil Jones returns as Morgan Schneiderlin misses training
By Coral Barry Phil Jones is in contention to start Manchester United’s Champions League clash against CSKA Moscow tomorrow but Morgan Schneiderlin is a doubt…
Louis van Gaal throws support behind under-fire Memphis Depay
By Coral Barry Louis van Gaal has leapt to the defence of Memphis Depay after he was dropped from the Holland squad today. The £25million United summer…
Arsenal news: Mezut Ozil and Santi Cazorla are as creative as entire Manchester team
By Arsenal correspondent Tony Hughes Mesut Ozil and Santi Cazorla are as creative as the entire Manchester United squad put together, new statistics reveal. The…
Chelsea weigh up Riyad Mahrez swoop
EXCLUSIVE By Chelsea correspondent Tony Hughes Chelsea are weighing up a move for in-form Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez, Football Insider sources understand. Mahrez has begun the season…
Wayne Rooney should be axed by Manchester United – Alan Shearer
By Manchester correspondent Alex Stevens Wayne Rooney should be axed by Manchester United “to relight the fire inside him”, according to Alan Shearer. The Premier…
Manchester United news: Yohan Cabaye slams lack of adventure from Louis van Gaal's team
By Manchester correspondent Alex Stevens Manchester United do not have attacking threat or spirit of adventure of their great teams of the past, according to…