Neil Warnock has claimed even his West Ham counterpart Manuel Pellegrini could not understand how Cardiff City lost out at West Ham.
Joe Ralls missed a first-half penalty at London Stadium, with West Ham taking full advantage with three goals in a 12-minute burst after the break.
Lucas Perez, on for the injured Marko Arnautovic, scored twice and Michail Antonio added a third as West Ham seized control of the game, ensuring Josh Murphy s stoppage-time header was a mere consolation.
But Warnock revealed his bemusement as to how Cardiff slumped to a fifth-successive away defeat, meaning they remain two points above the relegation places.
I don t know how we lost the game, let alone lost it 3-1, Warnock, whose side face fellow strugglers Southampto…
Stoke City are ready to make a move for Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph.
England international Delph has endured an injury plagued two seasons at the Etihad Stadium since leaving Aston Villa in 2015.
The 27-year-old, who commands an asking price in the region of £12million according to the Telegraph, has been restricted to 24 Premier League appearances for City, scoring three goals.
We have asked for an idea in terms of the possibility of doing something with Fabian Delph, Stoke boss Mark Hughes said.
He is one of a number of players we are looking at, but we speak to a lot of clubs and ask about their plans for certain players.
Fabian is one that we have asked about, because he is a good footballer, but with certain deals you are in t…
Mohamed Salah maintained his scintillating form with a hat-trick and Paul Pogba was sent off as Liverpool hammered Ole Gunnar Solskjaer s shambolic Manchester United 5-0 at Old Trafford.
Liverpool humiliated their fierce rivals to pile more pressure on Red Devils boss Solskjaer, with Jurgen Klopp celebrating 200 wins as manager of the Merseyside club in dream fashion.
United were blown away as they went in at half-time four goals down for the first time in a Premier League game, making it all too easy for the Reds as Naby Keita and Diogo Jota were on target before Salah struck twice.
The magnificent Salah completed his hat-trick early in the second half, taking his goal tally for the season to 15, before substitute Pogba was dismissed for a poor challenge o…
Mattia Caldara has completed a return to Atalanta from Milan on an initial 18-month loan deal.
Atalanta also have the option to make the move permanent, with reports suggesting the Rossoneri would be due a €15million fee to do so.
Much was expected of Atalanta academy product Caldara when he moved to San Siro in a €35million move from Juventus, which saw Leonardo Bonucci transferred back to the Bianconeri in a similar deal in August 2018.
However, the centre-back has made just two competitive appearances for the Rossoneri, largely due to two serious injuries.
BENTORNATO A CASA, MATTIA!
WELCOME BACK HOME, MATTIA!
— Atalanta B.C. (@Atalanta_BC)
Caldara sustained an Achilles tendon rupture in September 2018, before rupturing …
England forward Alessia Russo felt she was not strong enough to play football at the highest level after losing weight during the coronavirus pandemic.
The 24-year-old is set to play a key part for the Lionesses at this summer’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
However, in an interview with Women’s Health magazine, the former Manchester United player opened up about her “low point” after losing weight using a calorie-counting app.
She told Women’s Health: “In lockdown, it was tough. I was training on my own, I was home and I lost quite a bit of weight. Then I signed for Man United soon after lockdown.
“And within about six weeks, I completely tore my hamstring, (which I) could only relate back to losing a lot of weight because I’ve …
Edson Alvarez has opened up on the blow of missing out on a move from Ajax to Chelsea, but the Mexico midfielder expects another top European club to come knocking.
The 25-year-old is set to be an important figure for his country at the Qatar 2022 World Cup, where he will have another chance to impress possible suitors.
The former Club America player was said to have been the subject of a €50million offer from Chelsea in the last transfer window, which Ajax refused, leaving Alvarez by his own admission very disappointed .
Alvarez has been unable to prevent Ajax slipping to an early exit from the Champions League, but domestically they are leading the way in the Eredivisie, even after losing head coach Erik ten Hag and star winger Antony to Manchester United.
Dedryck Boyata set to join Bolton Wanderers on loan; Alberto Aquilani leaving Liverpool for AC Milan
Manchester City s 20-year-old centre-back Dedryck Boyata will join Bolton Wanderers. The Belgian international reportedly snubbed both Blackburn Rovers and Everton in favour of the Whites. Bolton Wanderers boss Owen Coyle had a rather cheeky response to the speculation that he was keen on keeping the club s interest in Boyata private.
“I would imagine we will pursuing things quite vigorously in the next few days. At the end of the day, negotiations are always tricky between clubs.
“Don’t be kidded, if people think there are certain targets, that those are the only ones I’m after.
“I might well change or bring one in from left field that people aren’t aware of.
“I’ve a few irons in the fire – but my main aim is to get quality in…
Former Manchester United striker Dion Dublin has suggested his broken leg was the catalyst for Sir Alex Ferguson s trophy-laden reign.
Ferguson is approaching his 25th year in charge of the Manchester club and Dublin spoke of the broken leg he suffered in one of his first games for United, prompting Ferguson to turn to talismanic Frenchman Eric Cantona.
It was my Old Trafford debut and it lasted about 60 minutes and my left leg and left ankle sort of gave way on me from a tackle from behind, he joked to ESPN Classic.
I am the reason why Man United have won all those trophies it s down to me, it really is. I break my leg and then they bring in this has-been called Cantona who just takes the world of football by storm.
As soon as he came in it just too…
Los Angeles Galaxy will host their third MLS Cup final in four seasons after scraping past rivals Seattle Sounders 2-2 on away goals.
The Galaxy were 2-1 losers in the second leg of the Eastern Conference Final at CenturyLink Field on Sunday but Juninho s solitary 54th-minute goal was enough to see the four-time champions through to the decider.
Bruce Arena s Galaxy winners of the MLS Cup in 2002, 2005, 2011 and 2012, will host New England Revolution in the MLS Cup at StubHub Center on December 7.
The Galaxy held a slender one-goal lead heading into the return leg in Seattle but that advantage was quickly erased as Supporters Shield champions the Sounders took control in front of a record play-off crowd of 46,758.
Seattle midfielder Brad Evans put the Sou…
Swansea City beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the Premier League on Friday to claim their first Boxing Day victory since 2007.
The Welsh club had not won their first post-Christmas fixture since a 4-1 triumph over Cheltenham Town in League One seven years ago, but welcomed a Villa side who had emerged triumphant in just three Boxing Day fixtures in the Premier League era.
Swansea were dominant in the first half at the Liberty Stadium and opened the scoring with a well-struck Gylfi Sigurdsson free-kick after 13 minutes.
The home side continued to look the more likely to score after going ahead, although the introduction of Andreas Weimann at the break gave Villa more of an attacking edge.
Despite an improved second-half display from Villa, which included injury-t…