Barcelona manager Hansi Flick appears to have blind trust in Frenkie de Jong, according to recent insights from Sergi Capdevilla in SPORT.  Despite Barcelona’s competitive midfield, where numerous players vie for limited starting spots, Flick sees de Jong as an essential piece. His faith in the Dutch midfielder remains unshaken, even as returning talents push to make their mark. When …

Jamie O’Hara on Sir Jim Ratcliffe (Pictures via talkSPORT, Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Manchester United’s new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been heavily criticised by talkSPORT pundit Jamie O’Hara, who has branded him a “disgrace” and a “joke” since his arrival at Old Trafford. Man Utd fans will have been relieved when Ratcliffe came in after years of being unhappy with …

Match report – Player ratings – Arteta reaction – Video Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Liverpool felt very much like a microcosm of Arsenal’s season so far: Some optimism, more Bukayo brilliance, a set-back, impressive resilience, more injury issues, a smattering of officiating controversy, and a result which isn’t necessarily bad but one which is tinged with disappointment because it might/should …

Manchester United legend and football pundit Gary Neville has claimed that Erik ten Hag’s future at Old Trafford could be decided after the Chelsea match next weekend. The Red Devils manager has endured a difficult time at the club this season after consistent disappointing performances from his team. They are currently 14th in the league after nine Premier League games …

Eddie Howe has commended his team’s ‘brave performance’ in a defeat to Chelsea, suggesting it was a ‘high level game’ that was decided by moments before offering an update on Anthony Gordon’s fitness. Newcastle were let down at both ends of the pitch at Stamford Bridge. We started slowly and were soon punished, Nick Pope should’ve done better for Chelsea’s …

While Barcelona have been seemingly flawless all season, one particular aspect that was given much slack by fans in recent weeks was the goalkeeping choice of Hansi Flick. The arrival of Wojciech Szczesny, many felt, should have automatically disqualified Inaki Pena from the lineup as the Polish goalkeeper was a more renowned name in the world of football. Flick, however, …

Arsenal and Liverpool are both interested in a potential transfer deal for talented Juventus youngster Kenan Yildiz, CaughtOffside understands. The 19-year-old looks an elite prospect after impressing in the Juventus first-team since last season, and it’s not surprising to see that big clubs from the Premier League are paying close attention to him. Sources with a close understanding of the …

Liverpool manager Arne Slot praised Darwin Nunez’s fitness levels against Arsenal in their 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. The Dutch manager would be happier of the two manager with the result against the Gunners. Slot’s team came back twice against Arsenal to come away with a point from the Emirates Stadium with goals from Virgil Van Dijk and Mohamed …

Football pundit Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave the club to join Real Madrid. The English defender has entered the final year of his contract at Anfield and he has been constantly linked with a move to Real Madrid. The right-back, who was crucial in Liverpool’s equaliser against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, has spoken about his …

Cole Palmer has admitted he doesn’t know much beyond Gianfranco Zola beyond him being an ‘icon’ on Fifa after being compared to the Chelsea legend.  Palmer continued his stunning start to the season with another goal as Chelsea beat Newcastle United 2-1 on Sunday. The 22-year-old also pulled off a remarkable pass in the build-up to Nicolas Jackson’s opening goal. …