Valderde not expecting any favours from Atletico as Barcelona close in on title
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valderde does not expect Atletico Madrid to hand the title to them by losing to Valencia on Wednesday.
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Raheem Sterling: Player of year award meaningless without the title
Raheem Sterling says being nominated for the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year award will mean nothing if Manchester City do not win the Premier League title.
Christian Eriksen open to talks over new Tottenham deal – Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino says Christian Eriksen is open to talks over a new contract after his heroics against Brighton boosted Tottenham’s Premier League top-four hopes.
Emery defends under-fire Mustafi
Unai Emery launched an impassioned defence of Shkodran Mustafi on the eve of Arsenal’s Premier League trip to Wolves – but admits there is room for improvement for the beleaguered centre-back.
Messi rested as Barca ease to victory
Barcelona moved within one victory of retaining their LaLiga title with a 2-0 win over Alaves.
Sterling hopes player power helps eradicate racism from football in next decade
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling hopes his – and other players’ – stance on racism will help eradicate it from grounds within the next decade.
Hasenhuttl wary of the drop as Saints let lead slip after Long’s record strike
Ralph Hasenhuttl insists Southampton are still not safe from relegation after his side drew 1-1 at Watford despite Shane Long’s record-breaking goal.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits United are not at City and Liverpool’s level yet
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted he does not believe Manchester United will be ready to compete with rivals Manchester City and Liverpool for next season’s Premier League title.
I never tell my team to foul the opposition – Guardiola hits back at Solskjaer
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has hit back at suggestions from his Manchester United counterpart Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that he might condone ‘tactical fouling’.
West Ham fail in their bid to bring forward Southampton clash
West Ham’s bid to bring forward their final home Premier League fixture of the season to avoid clashing with the Women’s FA Cup final has been rejected.
Long scores fastest Premier League goal, but Saints see victory slip from grasp
Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history as Southampton edged another point closer to safety.