UK Premier League soccer clubs have eclipsed the record for the amount spent during the summer transfer window, splashing out a record £1.4 billion – an average of £71 million for each club. Kate King takes a look at whether they’re spending within their means. Continue reading
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Southgate pays tribute to Rooney’s England career
England manager Gareth Southgate says there is no doubt that retired England star Wayne Rooney is a legend. Continue reading
Liverpool sign Oxlade-Chamberlain, the club confirms
LONDON COLNEY, NEAR LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (REUTERS) – Liverpool have completed the signing of Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, the Merseyside club said on Thursday (August 31), for a fee reported to be around 40 million pounds sterling (around 51.5 million US dollars). Continue reading
Man United agree fee for Everton striker Lukaku – reports
SINGAPORE (REUTERS) – Manchester United have agreed a fee of around 75 million pounds ($96.98 million) to sign striker Romelu Lukaku from Premier League rivals Everton, according to British media reports. Continue reading
Chelsea’s Kante named PFA player of the year
Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante is named player of the year by the Professional Footballers’ Association while Dele Alli receives the young player accolade and David Beckham’s career is acknowledged with the PFA Merit award. Lucy Bronze is named the women’s player of the year and Jess Carter gets the women’s young player of the year award while Kelly Smith receives the PFA Special Achievement Award.
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Didier Drogba has signed as a player-owner for Phoenix Rising in the United Soccer League according to the team’s website
Ex-Chelsea striker joins Phoenix Rising as player and co-owner taking the next step in his career
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Wenger hints at Arsenal end game after West Brom loss
Arsene Wenger gives the clearest indication yet that he may step down as Arsenal boss, after his side suffer their sixth defeat in nine games.
Chelsea 24 points from title – Conte
Chelsea’s Italian boss Antonio Conte says his league-leaders need eight wins from their remaining fixtures to clinch the Premier League.
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Mourinho and Klopp voice frustrations over draw
Manchester United’s late equaliser against Liverpool left both sides ruing missed chances.
Manchester City come from behind to beat Arsenal 2-1
Arsenal hold lead until the break but City fire in two goals to seize second place in Premier League and tumble Arsenal to fourth.