Major change proposed to EFL Cup that affects Preston North End, Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool
The EFL are planning to tweak the format of the EFL Cup - with Premier League clubs standing to benefit.
Man Utd and Tottenham handed boost as they dodge huge Aston Villa hurdle
Reports claim the Carabao Cup is set to make significant changes next season as it is hit by expanding European competitions
Erik ten Hag sees ‘next Kobbie Mainoo’ as future Man Utd first-team star as fans predict breakthrough season
FANS are predicting a “breakthrough” campaign for a Manchester United that is highly-regarded by Erik ten Hag.
The Dutchman is still in limbo...
How EFL changes to Carabao Cup will impact Sunderland, Leeds United and Championship rivals
Some seeding and scheduling changes are coming to the Carabao Cup next season
Carabao Cup reform plans set to greatly impact Newcastle United, Leeds, Aston Villa & co
The early rounds of next season's Carabao Cup could be reformed in a move that will greatly impact Newcastle United.
Newcastle set to release Dummett, Ritchie, Karius, Watts & Hendrick
Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty ImagesFive gone from the club. Newcastle United will release five players next month following...
Next season Arsenal need to try harder to win any trophy, even the League Cup
Arsenal have really stepped up their game in the past two seasons under Arteta. They’re demolishing most of their opponents while competing for the...
I faced Jude Bellingham on his debut, we were warned about him but after 5 minutes I’d seen enough – he was exceptional
FORMER Portsmouth player GARETH EVANS had the perfect view of Jude Bellingham’s pro debut as a 16-year-old kid for Birmingham.
Here, Evans, now...
Aston Villa braced for transfer bid from Liverpool for Ollie Watkins as Arne Slot looks to replace Darwin Nunez
ASTON VILLA are braced for new Liverpool boss Arne Slot to launch a bid for Ollie Watkins.
The striker, whose 19 Prem goals fired Villa to a...
EFL fury over Carabao Cup seeding plan, giving Premier League teams in Europe a potentially easier path in a bid to reduce fixture congestion
LEWIS STEELE: Premier League clubs in Europe will be put in a seeding system in next season's Carabao Cup, giving them a potentially easier path in...
Fans slam 'shambolic' Carabao Cup format shake-up as new seeding system is branded another blow to the 'magic of the cup'
The Carabao Cup will undergo a format shake-up ahead of next season and it has not gone down well with the majority of supporters.
Chelsea fans will love what Pep Guardiola said about Enzo Maresca as he prepares for new job
Chelsea’s incoming boss Enzo Maresca was previously tipped to become one of football’s top managers.
talkSPORT understands the Blues are close to...
Carabao Cup set for major rule change to keep Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Co apart
The Carabao Cup will use a seeding system next season that will see the ‘big’ teams avoid each other early in the competition.
With the extended...
Liverpool SEASON PLAYER RATINGS: Who endured an 'underwhelming' campaign? Which star's future at Anfield is 'uncertain'? And who was the Reds' BEST player in Jurgen Klopp's swansong season?
LEWIS STEELE: While reflecting on a campaign of what could have been, Liverpool will also celebrate one that delivered silverware once again in the...
Carabao Cup to introduce new format due to Champions League expansion
The Carabao Cup is set to include seedings from next season in a bid to keep some big clubs apart, all in an attempt to ease fixture congestion...
Newly-unemployed Loris Karius puts search for new club on hold to enjoy sunshine with fiancé and daughter in Monaco
Loris Karius is sunning it up on holiday with his fiancee and daughter before his search for a new club begins.
Newcastle confirmed the former...
Carabao Cup set for radical shake-up to ease fixture chaos for ‘big six’ clubs
The League Cup has undergone a number of major changes over recent seasons in order to alleviate extra pressure on an already packed fixture...
Revealed: Carabao Cup will undergo major changes next season... after Pep Guardiola warned that he might play Man City's RESERVE squad in the competition amid fixture congestion concerns
The Champions League is gearing up to launch its expanded format for the 2024-25 campaign, which will see group stage rounds conflict with cup ties...
Newcastle announce five players will leave this summer as longest-serving man departs
Five of Newcastle’s first-team players will leave the club this summer.
Matt Ritchie, Paul Dummett, Loris Karius, Kell Watts and Jeff Hendrick...
Liverpool may lose Caoimhin Kelleher this summer as Ireland star wants regular first-team football
CAOIMHÍN KELLEHER has declared he is ready to be a permanent no 1 now but is unsure if that will happen at Liverpool.
The Cork man enjoyed his best...
Liverpool star admits he could leave this summer to take the 'next step' in his career after a 'crazy journey' at Anfield
The Liverpool star made 26 appearances in all competitions last season and played in the Reds 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final to...
Liverpool eye swoop to sign £51m star but Man Utd may scupper deal
Liverpool are reportedly ready to go head-to-head with Manchester United over a deal to sign Dani Olmo this summer, as per the Spanish outlet Mundo...
Sir Jim Ratcliffe sets five strict new rules that could put off next Man Utd manager including transfer age limit
MANCHESTER UNITED’S new manager must adhere to strict rules that could put potential candidates off the post.
Bumbling Red Devils chiefs are...
‘Not convinced’ – Erik ten Hag may have won the FA Cup but the Manchester United boss still has to be replaced
Jermaine Jenas believes Manchester United have to part ways with Erik ten Hag – despite him masterminding the club’s FA Cup triumph.
The Dutchman...
Anthony Martial's training ground scrap and Man Utd 'letting him down' as he quits club
During his time at Old Trafford, Anthony Martial enjoyed some highs including winning two FA Cups, the Carabao Cup and the Europa League, but it's...
Everton 2023-24 Season Review: Looking back at our predictions
Photo by Tony McArdle/Everton FC via Getty ImagesThree straight seasons now the Toffees have been embroiled in a relegation battle As part of our...
Anthony Martial pens emotional goodbye as Manchester United man confirms exit
Anthony Martial has penned an emotional message to Manchester United’s fans after confirming he’s leaving the club.
The French forward joined the...
‘I learned a lot’ – Martinez sends touching message to Varane after playing final game together
Manchester United’s centre-back duo Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane quickly became a fan-favourite pairing since being deployed together for...
Trent Alexander-Arnold believes Liverpool had good season and made progress
The Reds won the Carabao Cup and qualified for the Champions League.
As Sir Jim Ratcliffe gave Guardiola bigger embrace than Man Utd’s Ten Hag, it seemed he doesn’t know what he’s doing
SIR JIM RATCLIFFE looked more than a little shame-faced when he headed into Manchester United’s dressing room to congratulate his FA Cup...
Inside ‘painful’ Erik ten Hag press conference as Manchester United future remains in doubt despite FA Cup win
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag didn’t have it easy, despite beating rivals Man City in the FA Cup final.
And esteemed journalist Henry...
How one result majorly changed Chelsea’s transfer and loan plans this summer
A couple of years ago, Chelsea reached the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals, plus the Champions League semi finals, leaving them just a game short of...
Man Utd fans trying to SAVE Erik ten Hag’s job with Sir Jim Ratcliffe rattled by support during shock FA Cup final win
SIR JIM RATCLIFFE has been rattled by fan power as Manchester United delay a public announcement on Erik ten Hag’s future.
New part-owner...
Roberto De Zerbi makes Chelsea shortlist to replace Mauricio Pochettino – but there is a catch
Roberto De Zerbi has made the shortlist to become the new Chelsea head coach, talkSPORT understands.
The Blues announced on Tuesday that they had...
Man Utd fans gush ‘just a top guy’ as they spot Kobbie Mainoo’s dressing room gesture to Amad Diallo
KOBBIE MAINOO continues to earn deserved praise for his performances on the field.
And now he is getting hailed for his class off it.
Kobbie Mainoo...
How Chelsea face epic 331-DAY season with whopping 74 games after Man Utd dropped them into Conference League
MANCHESTER UNITED’S shock FA Cup final win has handed Chelsea an incredibly busy calendar.
The sixth-place Blues dropped into the Europa...
Pep Guardiola is to blame for Mauricio Pochettino’s Chelsea exit, claims former Premier League star in bizarre theory
PEP GUARDIOLA is the reason Mauricio Pochettino was sacked by Chelsea.
That is according to one interesting take from a Premier League...
Newcastle miss out on European football due to FA Cup outcome
Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesThe wrong United prevented the right United from clinching a Conference League berth After all, Newcastle United...
Prince William shakes hands with Man City’s Phil Foden and Erling Haaland ahead of FA Cup Final
PRINCE William shakes hands with Phil Foden and Erling Haaland before yesterday’s FA Cup Final — but the Man City duo weren’t smiling after the...
Inside Manchester United’s jubilant celebrations as Erik ten Hag is doused in champagne and Rasmus Hojlund leads boozy after-party
Erik ten Hag got soaked in champagne with Rasmus Hojlund leading Manchester United’s after-party following their FA Cup triumph.
Goals from...
Chelsea ready to make shock £20m transfer bid for England U21 goalkeeper as they seek permanent No1
CHELSEA are ready to make a £20million bid for Burnley keeper and England hopeful James Trafford.
The Stamford Bridge club see Trafford as a...
‘We played s***’ – Erik ten Hag drops X-rated bomb to describe Man Utd performance as he hails response
ERIK TEN HAG gave an X-rated answer as he spoke following Manchester United’s FA Cup victory.
The Red Devils boss did not hold back as he...
If Man Utd don’t want me I’ll win trophies for someone else – Erik ten Hag
Saturday’s FA Cup triumph followed last year’s Carabao Cup win for the under-pressure manager.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe walks off and ignores question about Erik ten Hag as Manchester United boss issues damning message to board
Sir Jim Ratcliffe refused to answer questions on Erik ten Hag’s future following Manchester United’s FA Cup triumph at Wembley.
Meanwhile the...
Man Utd boss Ten Hag fires defiant response over future after FA Cup win amid rumours Sir Jim Ratcliffe will SACK him
ERIK TEN HAG has issued a defiant response to rumours he could be sacked by Manchester United.
The Red Devils boss’ future has been in doubt for...
‘You had trouble to manage a team’ – Ten Hag takes out a season’s frustration on Roy Keane in cheeky dig at Man Utd icon
ERIK TEN HAG took a brutal dig at Roy Keane’s managerial record after guiding Manchester United to FA Cup glory.
Ten Hag, who looks set to be...
Man Utd chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe REFUSES to back manager Erik ten Hag just moments after stunning FA Cup win
SIR JIM RATCLIFFE refused to back Erik ten Hag following Manchester United’s FA Cup triumph.
The Red Devils beat rivals Manchester City at...
‘Great timing’ – Fans amused by Arsenal tweet after Manchester United FA Cup win
Arsenal boasted about their FA Cup record on social media, moments after Manchester United were crowned 2024 champions.
Literal seconds had passed...
Scott McTominay “delighted” for under-fire Man United manager Erik ten Hag after FA Cup win
Scott McTominay praised Erik ten Hag after the Manchester United manager delivered his second trophy in two seasons. Ten Hag’s United – who were...
Erik ten Hag masterminds Manchester United to FA Cup glory to deny Man City from creating English history
Manchester United have exacted the ultimate revenge on Man City by beating them 2-1 in the FA Cup final.
United fended off a late comeback from...
What Irish TV channel is Man Utd vs Man City on? Kick-off time, team news, stream and odds for FA Cup final at Wembley
MANCHESTER takes over London this afternoon when United and City face off in the FA Cup final.
It is a repeat of the 2023 final, which Pep...
Tranmere games could be back on terrestrial TV if new deal is made
Football League and Carabao Cup games could return to terrestrial television after ITV opened talks with rights holder Sky.
Stunned fans say ‘wow’ as amount of compensation Burnley want from Bayern Munich for Vincent Kompany is revealed
BAYERN MUNICH will reportedly have to fork out a staggering £17million to prise Vincent Kompany away from Burnley.
The Bundesliga giants have...
Erik ten Hag drops fiery interview revealing exactly what Manchester United told him about future
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag insists the club want to rebuild under him despite reports to the contrary.
Ten Hag’s side face Manchester...
Fans say ‘this is full blown war’ as doomed Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag savages pundits ‘who attack him to look better’
ERIK TEN HAG has hit back at pundits “who attack him to look better” as the Manchester United boss breaks silence on sacking rumours.
The...
Fans say ‘this is full blown war' as doomed Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag savages pundits ‘who attack him to look better’
ERIK TEN HAG has hit back at pundits “who attack him to look better” as the Manchester United boss breaks silence on sacking rumours.
The Dutchman...
Erik ten Hag plotting shock Man Utd tactical switch in FA Cup vs Man City with star man set to be dropped to bench
ERIK TEN HAG is reportedly plotting a shock tactical switch for the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
The Manchester United manager is believed...
How many trophies has Pep Guardiola won? Manchester City boss looking to add more silverware as FA Cup final looms
Pep Guardiola is one of the greatest football managers of all time, and his trophy record speaks for itself.
The Spaniard has enjoyed huge success...
How Pochettino, Tuchel, McKenna and Frank’s records compare as they make shortlist to replace Ten Hag at Man Utd
IT seems all-but confirmed that Erik ten Hag will not be part of Manchester United’s future.
Reports earlier today emerged suggesting the Dutchman...
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag tipped for the sack regardless of FA Cup final as reports swirl
Erik ten Hag is not guaranteed to keep his job at Manchester United regardless of whether they win the FA Cup, talkSPORT understands.
The...
Bruno Fernandes vows to stay at Man United but lays out expectations for club to keep him
Bruno Fernandes has vowed to stay at Manchester United in an emotional letter to the club's supporters.
The captain set out to put the record...
Kobbie Mainoo: ‘When I try to go to the corner shop I get a bit more attention these days'
The teenager only wanted a place in the Manchester United squad at the start of the season, now he can expect to start the FA Cup final and go to...
Kobbie Mainoo was told his 'day will come' after Man United's Carabao Cup win last year... 15 months on he will get the chance to help his boyhood club take revenge on Man City in the FA Cup final
CHRIS WHEELER: This time last year, Kobbie Mainoo's only experience of Wembley was as an onlooker at Manchester United's Carabao Cup final win over...
Liverpool star Mo Salah shaves his head as he shows off dramatic new look after finishing season
MOHAMED SALAH is embracing Liverpool’s brave new future post-Jurgen Klopp by revealing a stunning fresh look.
The Egyptian superstar has shaved...
FA Cup Final prize money: Reward for winning Wembley showdown only covers last two months of Anthony Martial's contract
Glory will be on the line at the FA Cup final this weekend – but not a lot of cash will be.
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are the reigning...
Revealed: Man United's 'four-man shortlist' to replace Erik ten Hag if the Dutchman leaves this summer after a difficult campaign at Old Trafford
After winning the Carabao Cup and coming third in Ten Hag's first year at the club, United finished eighth this time around, which is their worst...
Can Marcus Rashford pull something from season's wreckage in Cup final?
Manchester United striker's career of wild peaks and troughs needs a strong display at Wembley after latest England blow
Marcus Rashford's...
Inside Vincent Kompany’s world, from failed bar openings to graduating from uni while playing and marrying Man City fan
VINCENT KOMPANY has enjoyed many avenues of success in his life.
The Burnley manager has ventured into business ownership and advanced...
‘He has a big heart’ – Jack Grealish reveals what Pep Guardiola does off-camera that makes him truly special in heartfelt interview
Manchester City star Jack Grealish has hailed Pep Guardiola as a man and a manager, describing him as ‘easily the best ever’.
Guardiola made...
Jurgen Klopp reveals he’s a Swiftie with former Liverpool boss already planning return to Anfield in a couple of weeks
JURGEN KLOPP will return to Anfield next month after revealing he is a Swiftie.
The former Liverpool boss has departed Merseyside after Sunday’s...
Who could be Chelsea’s next manager?
Chelsea also finished as runners-up in the Carabao Cup and reached the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Mauricio Pochettino ready to take England job if Gareth Southgate quits after Euro 2024
MAURICIO Pochettino would be open to an approach from England if Gareth Southgate quits after the Euros.
Poch is on the market following his...
Who is Mauricio Pochettino's wife Karina?
MAURICIO POCHETTINO has built up a respected reputation throughout his career as a football manager.
The Argentine has risen up the ranks while...
Who is Mauricio Pochettino’s wife Karina?
MAURICIO POCHETTINO has built up a respected reputation throughout his career as a football manager.
The Argentine has risen up the ranks while...
Fuming Nicolas Jackson publicly hits out at Chelsea over Mauricio Pochettino’s shock exit
CHELSEA striker Nicolas Jackson has publicly shared his support of Mauricio Pochettino following the manager’s Stamford Bridge...
Chelsea players devastated by Mauricio Pochettino exit and only found out he had left through social media posts
CHELSEA’S players were shocked and “devastated” to discover Mauricio Pochettino’s exit via social media.
The Argentine became the third...
Cole Palmer reacts after Mauricio Pochettino and Chelsea part ways
Cole Palmer has thanked Mauricio Pochettino following the manager’s departure from Chelsea. The Argentine left Stamford Bridge by mutual consent on...
Chelsea fans pinpoint the moment they feel ‘it was over' for Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea fans believe one moment in the Carabao Cup final signalled the end of Mauricio Pochettino’s time at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues confirmed...
Mauricio Pochettino lined up to replace Erik ten Hag as Man Utd boss… two years after missing out on Old Trafford job
MAURICIO POCHETTINO is in the frame to be the new Manchester United boss two years after missing out on the job.
Pochettino has left Chelsea by...
‘Absolutely ridiculous’ – Mauricio Pochettino departure slammed by ex-Chelsea player as potential successors warned off job
Ex-Chelsea player Scott Minto is deflated seeing Mauricio Pochettino leave the club, labelling the situation as ‘absolutely ridiculous.’
On...
Chelsea fans convinced they know the moment ‘it was over’ for Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge
FANS think they have found the moment that Mauricio Pochettino sealed his fate as Chelsea boss.
The Argentine has left Stamford Bridge after an...
Boehly’s record would make even Abramovich blush… with Pochettino gone Chelsea are back to the drawing board, again
Here we go again. Just when some positivity was building around the place and an optimistic eye was being cast to the future, Clearlake Capital go...
Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea departure splits Blues supporters... as fans claim they are 'going to regret letting him go' but 'aren't angry' at mutual exit after one year in charge
Pochettino (pictured), who had struggled to connect with supporters due to his Tottenham connections, led the side to a sixth place Premier League...
Did Ederson hint at Man City exit with outfit on Premier League final day as it emerges he is ‘considering QUITTING’?
EDERSON may have hinted at a potential Manchester City exit on the same day his side won a fourth successive title.
The Brazilian ace is reportedly...
Liverpool intensify efforts to sign £51m attacker ahead of summer transfer window
Liverpool are ready to enter a new era under manager Arne Slot after Jurgen Klopp’s farewell at the weekend. The German manager leaves Liverpool...
Chelsea ‘contact two managers’ agents with Mauricio Pochettino’s future still not secure’
TWO managers are allegedly waiting in the wings to replace Mauricio Pochettino should he and Chelsea part ways this week.
The 52-year-old faced...