Enzo Maresca is ‘100% sure’ Chelsea is getting better with every game

IANS | August 16, 2024 9:03 PM

London, Aug 16 (IANS) Chelsea will be looking to put the memories of the horrid 2023/24 season behind them as the side struggled to maintain a spot in the top 10 of the table. A late run saw them finish sixth in the table but Manchester United’s FA Cup victory shoved them out of the Europa League to the Conference League.

Southampton sign forward Cameron Archer from Aston Villa on four-year deal

IANS | August 16, 2024 8:51 PM

Southampton, Aug 16 (IANS) Southampton FC have confirmed the signing of forward Cameron Archer from Aston Villa on a four-year deal, the Premier League club announced on Friday. The talented young forward, 22, arrives at St Mary’s to boost Russell Martin’s attacking options at the dawn of the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.

Ipswich Town announce signing of Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips on loan

IANS | August 16, 2024 7:20 PM

Ipswich Town, Aug 16 (IANS) Ipswich Town have confirmed the signing of Kalvin Phillips on a season-long loan from Premier League champions Manchester City. The addition of Phillips is the club's second signing on Friday as the team confirmed the addition of 2023/24 Championship Golden Boot winner Blackburn Rovers striker Sammie Szmodics on a four-year deal.

Ipswich Town announce signing of Championship Golden Boot winner Sam Szmodics

IANS | August 16, 2024 6:39 PM

Ipswich, Aug 16 (IANS) Ipswich Town have announced the signing of Sam Szmodics on a permanent transfer from Blackburn Rovers. The forward joined Town on a four-year deal following a successful campaign with Rovers where he struck 33 times in all competitions, earning the Championship Golden Boot and a place in the Team of the Season.

'We are the hunted ones': Alonso rings alarm bells in Leverkusen ahead of German Supercup

IANS | August 15, 2024 10:30 PM

Berlin, Aug 15 (IANS) Xabi Alonso seems aware of Bayer Leverkusen's unknown challenge ahead of the 2024/25 season. The 42-year-old Spaniard is intensifying his efforts to keep the 2024 German Champion hungry and awake after winning the club's first national league title. Ahead of the German Supercup final this Saturday against VfB Stuttgart on home soil, the 2010 world champion seems everywhere on the training pitch and his voice seems louder than ever.

Premier League: All set for new season as Man City look to make it five in a row

IANS | August 15, 2024 9:35 PM

London, Aug 15 (IANS) The new Premier League will kick off on Friday with Manchester City aiming for a fifth consecutive title in what may (or may not) be Pep Guardiola and Kevin de Bruyne's last season at the club, while Arsenal look to go one better than last season, when they pushed Manchester City to the last match of the season. Manchester City have lost Julian Alvarez, but new arrival Savio impressed last season as he helped Girona finish third in Spain.

Premier League: Tottenham suspend Bissouma for opener after nitrous oxide incident

IANS | August 15, 2024 7:09 PM

Leicester, Aug 15 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur has suspended midfielder Yves Bissouma from their Premier League opener against Leicester City on August 20, following the release of a video in which he was seen inhaling Nitrous Oxide, commonly known as laughing gas. The incident has led to significant backlash, prompting Tottenham's manager, Ange Postecoglou, to take decisive action against the player.