Allegri happy to win ugly at Udinese
Juventus are searching for a first win in three Serie A games at Udinese, and Massimiliano Allegri does not care how they manage it.
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Lineker’s Benzema criticism embarrassing – Zidane hails Madrid striker as ‘the best’
Gary Lineker’s questions over Karim Benzema’s quality were given short shrift by Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane.
‘Magician’ Conte spells out willingness to fight at Chelsea
Antonio Conte insists he only needs the support of his own endeavour and not owner Roman Abramovich to get over Chelsea’s current blip.
Otamendi and Stones making light of Kompany absence for Guardiola
Nicolas Otamendi and John Stones are giving Pep Guardiola less reason to lament Vincent Kompany’s latest injury absence at Manchester City.
Suarez struggles no concern for Barca boss Valverde
As long as Luis Suarez is getting chances, Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde does not mind him failing to hit the back of the net as much.
Emery: Neymar needs time to become PSG’s Messi
Unai Emery wants Neymar to be his own man and continue to improve as he is touted as Paris Saint-Germain’s answer to Lionel Messi.
Sarri could have been finance minister! – Spalletti marvels at Napoli boss’ rise
Maurizio Sarri is at the summit of Italian football and Luciano Spalletti believes it would be no different had he remained in finance.
Rose ready for Spurs return, but won’t start vs Liverpool
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is ready to welcome Danny Rose back into the fold after a long injury lay-off and controversial comments.
Koeman confident Everton signings will come good
The likes of Davy Klaassen and Gylfi Sigurdsson have struggled at Everton, but Ronald Koeman believes they will prove worthy of their fees.
Conte admits to Chelsea midfield crisis ahead of Watford clash
Antonio Conte’s options for Chelsea’s midfield are sorely depleted as a result of injuries.
Sanchez and Ramsey boost Arsenal for Goodison trip
Alexis Sanchez and Aaron Ramsey are set to return for Arsenal at Everton but Arsene Wenger will be without Danny Welbeck until next month.
Mane still in rehab, but Klopp won’t block Senegal call-up
Sadio Mane’s international coach has suggested he could make a return from injury ahead of schedule, but Jurgen Klopp is sceptical.
Mourinho has ‘a feeling’ Ibrahimovic will be back in 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been out since April and Jose Mourinho thinks his Manchester United return could come before the year is over.
Always Man City can do better – Guardiola challenges Premier League leaders
Calling Manchester City “perfect” after their midweek win over Napoli does not mean Pep Guardiola will stop asking for more from his team.
Klopp anticipating Spurs thriller after Man Utd snoozefest
After a stifling draw against Manchester United last week, Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool will face more welcoming hosts in Tottenham.
Hughes thankful for Stoke stability after ’emotional’ Premier League sackings
Mark Hughes believes Premier League managers are not given the fair crack of the whip, in a week that saw Leicester sack Craig Shakespeare.
Bosz determined to turn around Dortmund slump
Defeat to RB Leipzig preceded a 1-1 draw at APOEL in the Champions League and Peter Bosz is determined to get Dortmund back to winning ways.
Muller close to his old self again, says Heynckes
Jupp Heynckes believes Thomas Muller’s journey back towards top form at Bayern Munich is going well, after a difficult 18 months.
Bilic denies West Ham have discipline problem
Andy Carroll and Marko Arnautovic have been shown first-half red cards this season, but Slaven Bilic denies West Ham have an issue.
Ancelotti to Leicester unlikely, says Clement
Paul Clement believes rumours linking Carlo Ancelotti with the Leicester City job are wide of the mark as the Italian enjoys some time off.