Football Archives: 11/2013

BT Sport has underlined its intention to shake up the UK television market by landing an exclusive £897m three-year deal to broadcast live Champions League…

Jose Mourinho has revealed that he found out Eden Hazard had travelled to France to watch Lille when he saw the Chelsea midfielder on his…

Jose Mourinho has rubbished reports that Chelsea have tabled a bid for Max Meyer – but the Blues boss admits he does admire the Schalke…

Jose Mourinho doesn’t feel Arsenal are lightweight in the striker department despite Arsene Wenger’s reliance on Olivier Giroud. The France international has already played 17…

Arsenal’s trip to Manchester United is the Premier League’s standout fixture this weekend, but Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will be watching two great tennis champions…

Jose Mourinho may have a complicated relationship with former apprentice Andre Villas-Boas but the Chelsea manager was effusive in his praise of Steve Clarke ahead…

Jose Mourinho has revealed he had to resort to scare tactics after Chelsea’s surprise loss at Newcastle United last Saturday. The Blues were comprehensively outplayed…

Jose Mourinho believes Arsenal have the advantage in the Premier League title race but reckons there are still six clubs capable of winning the top-flight…

Jose Mourinho has admitted he took a risk by not playing Eden Hazaard against Schalke – but the Chelsea boss insists he now considers the…

Harry Kane admits he has been inspired by Andros Townsend’s impact at Tottenham Hotspur this season. The 22-year-old winger has established himself as a mainstay…

Andre Villas-Boas has hailed Jan Vertonghen as one of the greatest centre-halves that he has worked with, despite having deployed the Tottenham defender out of…

Andre Villas-Boas insists he is “immune” to criticism amid the ongoing Hugo Lloris debate after his troubled spell at Chelsea. Tottenham have been criticised for…

Fernando Torres has been ruled out of action until after the international break due to a muscular injury, Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has confirmed. The…

Gary Cahill insists Chelsea are determined to bounce back from the weekend’s defeat by Newcastle by beating Schalke on Wednesday. The Blues stuttered to a…

Winners Arsenal Arsene Wenger’s men continue their permanent residence in the winners’ column after a 2-0 win against Liverpool at The Emirates on Saturday. With…

Andre Villas-Boas believes Tottenham Hotspur have made a statement of intent by securing Kyle Walker’s long-term future. The 23-year-old penned a new six-year deal with…

Andre Villas-Boas has stressed the importance of Tottenham Hotspur staying connected to the top four ahead of a tough run of fixtures. Spurs, who are…

Arsene Wenger has backed Brendan Rodgers to bring long-term success to Liverpool ahead of Arsenal’s clash with the Reds on Saturday. Wenger’s men host the…

Arsene Wenger has backed the “exceptional” Olivier Giroud to lead Arsenal to victory against Liverpool on Saturday after the Gunners’ failed pursuit of Luis Suarez.…

Mathieu Flamini has been ruled out of Arsenal’s clash with Liverpool on Saturday with a groin injury. The 29-year-old, who has been a mainstay of…