CHELSEA have slammed Fifa for "choosing to treat Manchester City entirely differently" amid the successful appeal of their transfer ban. After the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced their two-window punishment for breaching rules on signing underage players, the Blues were given the green light to enter the January market. However the club released a statement on Friday questioning how they were dealt with compared to Premier League rivals City. It read: "Chelsea is grateful to the CAS for the diligent approach that it gave this matter. The club has not yet received the written reasons for CAS’s decision but wishes to make the following clear: "The approach taken by Fifa to this case has been deeply unsatisfactory, not least as Fifa chose to treat Chelsea entirely differently to Manchester City for reasons that make absolutely no sense to Chelsea." Their fury centred around City stretching out their own underage signing breaches so that they were judged under the 2019 version … [Read more...] about Chelsea take incredible swipe at Man City and Fifa after they have two-window transfer ban reduced after appeal
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How Man Utd will line up against City with Mason Greenwood set to start after Anthony Martial injury
MANCHESTER UNITED will be up against it on Saturday night when they travel to take on champions Manchester City. But the Red Devils will go into the game with their tails up after beating Tottenham and old boss Jose Mourinho last time out. City, meanwhile, thrashed Burnley 4-1 away from home to breathe new life into their quest to retain their title. But they have it all to do as they are ELEVEN points behind Liverpool in the league. City have even been leapfrogged by in-form Leicester who lead the chase to catch Jurgen Klopp's troops. David De Gea will once again take the gloves for the trip to the Etihad. He has been one constant positive in a tough season so far.At the back, Harry Maguire will get another chance to develop his understanding with Victor Lindelof. GREENWOOD'S BIG CHANCE? The pair look like they have all the attributes to make a success at centre-back, but things haven't quite clicked into place. Ashley Young has forced his way back into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's starting … [Read more...] about How Man Utd will line up against City with Mason Greenwood set to start after Anthony Martial injury
9am Man Utd news LIVE: United to ‘block’ Pogba move to Madrid, Saudi takeover LATEST, Eriksen tops January targets
MANCHESTER UNITED got back to winning ways with a crucial victory at home to former boss' Jose Mourinho's Tottenham. And now they will look to overcome an even bigger challenge as they visit champions Man City. But there is a battle away from the pitch, with the Red Devils hoping to keep a hold of Paul Pogba. Follow ALL of the Utd news, updates and transfer gossip below... Anthony Chapman11 hours ago6th December 2019OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER has stoked the flames ahead of the Manchester derby by teasing: “At least we play every year now.” The Norwegian joined United as a player back in 1996, when local rivals City were languishing in the second tier of English football, having even spent a term in the third division two years later. The Citizens then earned back to back promotions under Joe Royle to gain promotion to the Premier League in 2000, where they have since been a mainstay in all but one season. United boss Solskajer did not play his first Manchester derby until April … [Read more...] about 9am Man Utd news LIVE: United to ‘block’ Pogba move to Madrid, Saudi takeover LATEST, Eriksen tops January targets
Arsenal and Liverpool in transfer battle for 17-year-old RB Salzburg striker Karim Adeyemi along with Barcelona
ARSENAL and Liverpool have joined the race to sign RB Leipzig youngster Karim Adeyemi, according to reports. The 17-year-old has scored eight goals in 13 appearances while on loan with Austrian second-tier side FC Liefering this season. According to Spanish outlet Sport, the two Premier League clubs are keeping a close eye on the German star. But Arsenal and Liverpool will need to battle against some of Europe's biggest clubs if they want to secure his signature. Liverpool have been keeping tabs on him since he played against them for Salzburg this season in the Uefa Youth League. Both of the Premier League giants were also linked to the Germany Under-17 international last summer.Barcelona academy director Patrick Kluivert is said to be a huge fan of the youngster. And Borussia Dortmund have reportedly set their sights on him to replace Jadon Sancho. LATEST ARSENAL NEWS Live BlogGUNNERS LATEST Arsenal LIVE: All the latest transfer gossip and updates from the Emirates SponsoredBETTING … [Read more...] about Arsenal and Liverpool in transfer battle for 17-year-old RB Salzburg striker Karim Adeyemi along with Barcelona
Girl, five, dies hours after she woke up with a mystery illness following a Christmas party as her heartbroken mother describes their ‘beautiful’ last hours together
A five-year-old girl who fell ill at a Christmas party and given just hours to live has died after a special final few hours with her mother. Isla Wilkinson's heart stopped beating after she woke on Tuesday with a temperature and a cough. Her mother Alex Williams - a former St John's volunteer - had to perform CPR until the ambulance arrived and medics managed to restart her heart at their home in Plains Farm, Sunderland, but she relapsed and spent her last hours at Newcastle's Royal Victoria Infirmary. And as a final gesture before Isla passed away, Alex painted her young daughter's nails and plaited her hair 'ready for the biggest most special hug'. Her brother Aiden, nine, said he wants to give the 'princess' a horse-drawn carriage at her funeral and to make everything pink. Isla Wilkinson, five, has died after falling ill at a Christmas party this week and her mother spent her final hours painting her nails and plaiting her hair Isla's heart stopped … [Read more...] about Girl, five, dies hours after she woke up with a mystery illness following a Christmas party as her heartbroken mother describes their ‘beautiful’ last hours together