Although he claims he only sees 10 per cent of the media coverage, Jose Mourinho will not need anyone to tell him he is under pressure.
The Manchester United manager appears to have the backing of the club, but last week s defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion prompted a huge amount of scrutiny on just where the team is going under his leadership.
An unappealing style of football, disputes with senior players and a turbulent transfer window has resulted in Mourinho facing the most difficult phase of his two years at Old Trafford, even though the Premier League season is only in its third week.
Of course, Mourinho is not the first United boss to face a tough time in the last three decades. His predecessors in the job, even Alex Ferguson, have all had to stand up to m…
Nathan Ake completed his move to Bournemouth on Friday in a move reportedly worth £20million as Chelsea allowed another young prospect to leave.
The 22-year-old defender spent the first half of last season on loan with Eddie Howe s side and rejoins them on a long-term deal.
Ake is already full Netherlands international and played in Chelsea s FA Cup semi-final win over Tottenham last season.
Could he be another youngster the Blues sold too soon? Here, we look at six players they may regret allowing to leave permanently as quickly as they did.
ROMELU LUKAKU
Since departing Chelsea for £28m in 2014, Lukaku has scored 53 Premier League goals in three seasons, including 25 in 2016-17. If the Blues want him back, they know his price-tag has risen dram…
Jurgen Klopp still believes Liverpool are a good football team despite seeing their winless run continue with a loss to Leicester City.
Liverpool s defensive frailties were again exposed as they suffered a 2-0 loss to exit the EFL Cup in the third round on Tuesday.
It extended their winless run to four matches, a period during which Klopp s men have conceded 10 goals.
The German retains belief in his team despite their dip in form, taking plenty out of a strong first half.
It doesn t feel too cool but it s the truth that we are still a good football team, Klopp told a news conference.
I see it but unfortunately it doesn t feel it at the moment because it s a cup competition.
We want to go to the next round. Nobody was interested in who …
Prediction: Mexico win
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Domestic leagues across Europe have largely come to an end and now, the core focus needs to be on what s going to happen at the Euros and the Olympics this summer. Alas, while it s understandable for fans to get excited about that, there are also a few international friendlies out there that are worth keeping an eye on including this one. We are, of course, referring to Mexico vs Iceland which will go down later tonight at AT T Stadium in Texas.
Mexico
With the CONCACAF Nations League being right around the corner, Mexico are using this as a warm-up before they lock horns with Costa Rica in just a few short days. As a country they will always be looking towards the World Cup and seeing what they can do t…
Raheem Sterling s quickfire second-half hat-trick pulled apart stubborn Watford s resistance as Manchester City went four points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 3-1 victory.
Javi Gracia made seven changes to his Watford XI but the visitors proved miserly opponents as they frustrated Pep Guardiola s defending champions during the opening 45 minutes.
The opening goal came within a minute of the restart and amid considerable offside controversy.
Sterling pounced with Watford still reeling from falling behind, netting from close range in the 50th minute and completing his treble before the hour.
Watford substitute Gerard Deulofeu reduced the deficit midway through the second half – something Liverpool must now do when they host Burnley at Anf…
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Mousa Dembele is said to be attracting plenty of interest in the Serie A.
According to the latest reports coming from Italy, both Juventus and Inter Milan have taken a notice of the player whose contract is set to expire at the end of the season.
The 31-year-old midfielder will not be extending his deal with the London-based club and has already refused several extension proposals from the Spurs.
Dembele is free to open pre-contract talks with interested sides during winter and it is being reported that Juventus and Inter Milan are ready to begin negotiations.
Belgium international is looking for a lucrative payout as his professional career nears its summit and is said to be looking for anywhere between €7 and €8 million…
Prediction: Netherlands to win 3-0
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North Macedonia and the Netherlands will face each other in their final Euro 2020 Group C game on Monday. The match will be held at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam and promises to be an exciting game of football.
North Macedonia
North Macedonia are at the bottom of Group C and have already been knocked out of the competition. In fact, they were the first team to be eliminated from the tournament.
Igor Angelovski’s side kicked off their Euro 2020 campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Austria before going down 2-1 to Ukraine.
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Goran Pandev will lead the line as usual for North Macedonia.
Netherlands
The Netherlands have progressed to the last-16 stage of the Euro…
Everton captain Wayne Rooney said his third goal against West Ham United could possibly be the best he has ever scored, after he sealed his hat-trick with an effort from inside his own half.
The former Manchester United man met a clearance from Joe Hart and drilled it first time over the goalkeeper and into the back of the net.
The strike sealed his first ever Everton hat-trick in some style and he could not hide his delight after guiding his side to a thumping 4-0 win against David Moyes side.
It s one of, if not the best goal I ve ever scored, he told BT Sport. I don t think I ve ever struck a football better in my life. To score my first hat-trick for Everton, I m delighted.
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In what is a heavyweight London derby on Sunday afternoon, Chelsea will welcome a high-flying Tottenham to Stamford Bridge.
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Starting with the hosts, while Thomas Tuchel might have seen his side come under some scrutiny over the summer, Chelsea did open the 2022/23 campaign with a hard-fought victory on the road. Eventually picking up a 1-0 win away at Everton, the former PSG boss will be desperate for his side to make an early statement here. Making their first appearance at Stamford Bridge, the former European champions must try and find some stability in west London this time around. Failing to mount any kind of title charge last season, Chelsea could also muster just a quartet of victories from their final 11 Premier League…
Antonio Conte branded Jose Mourinho a little man after the Manchester United boss continued his spat with the Chelsea manager with a jibe about match fixing.
The Premier League rivals have been involved in back-and-forth verbal sparring in recent days after it was suggested Mourinho had aimed a dig at Conte when he said he prefers to act in a mature manner on the touchline, rather than crazy or like a clown .
Conte responded ahead of Chelsea s trip to Norwich City in the FA Cup by suggesting his Stamford Bridge predecessor was suffering from memory loss having been guilty of exuberant antics on the sidelines.
After United s 2-0 cup win over Derby on Friday Mourinho replied by saying: What never happened to me and will never happen is to be suspended for match-fix…