Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini hits out at media following criticism

Inter Milan coach Roberto Mancini says he is sick of the constant criticism he has had to face this season, suggesting the Italian media are doing all they can to undermine his efforts. Inter won their opening five games of…

Yaya Toure says Lionel Messi is the best he’s ever played alongside

Yaya Toure says Lionel Messi is the best footballer he’s ever played alongside, saying the Barcelona star can back up his prematch jests to embarrass opponents. Manchester City midfielder Toure played alongside Messi at the Camp Nou from 2007-2010. He…

Raheem Sterling and Georginio Wijnaldum hot property in fantasy

Norwich City’s supporters made the unholy 515-mile round trip to Newcastle on Sunday to witness their team boss possession (56-44 percent) and out-shoot their opponents 18-11 only to be on the end of a 6-2 stuffing. Georginio Wijnaldum (£6.8m) racked up…

W2W4: Wednesday’s UCL fixtures

No man prefers to sleep two in a bed. In fact, you would a good deal rather not sleep with your own brother. I don’t know how it is, but people like to be private when they are sleeping. And…

Ranking Europe’s most valuable kits

We’ve already researched and ranked all 20 Premier League teams and their kit maker/sponsorship deals. How do the top 10 clubs in the rest of Europe rate? And how do they measure up when compared to their English rivals?

Jose Mourinho’s obsession with personal battles could lose him the war

Although Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday went some way to lifting the clouds of gloom that have descended on Stamford Bridge this season, respite could prove to be short-lived. Reasons for optimism were few and far between.…

Stats show Arsenal’s Francis Coquelin is the best defensive midfielder in the Premier League

The French midfielder has gone from being a bit-part fringe player to one of the most vital cogs in Arsene Wenger’s machine. And the 24-year-old has become a fan favourite among the Emirates faithful, with many claiming he is now the best…