From Mbappé to Martial – 10 players potentially on the move in January

France striker could join Real Madrid after their failed attempt to sign him last summer

Burnley’s Everton clash the latest to fall foul of Covid

Antonio Conte labels Premier League managers’ meeting about Covid as a waste of time

Guardiola makes strike claim as angry Benítez joins chorus over player welfare

Benítez feels money driving game after Everton made to play

Tuchel insists Chelsea’s stuttering form does not reflect performances

Coach may recall Kanté and Kovacic against Wolves even if ‘it would not be fair to them’

Rafael Benítez says job is safe after Everton’s heavy derby defeat

Toffees fell to biggest home loss to Liverpool in 39 years as pressure mounts on manager

Kilman and Jiménez punish sloppy Everton and send Wolves seventh

Everton rally in second half but end up suffering a third successive loss

Watford’s Joshua King comes back to haunt Everton and earn Ranieri a first win

Round-up: Callum Wilson rescues point for Newcastle; Rodrigo’s late penalty earns draw for Leeds

Ken Early: Newcastle take final step in becoming Saudi regime’s pet club

Any success the club achieves won’t feel like the fans always dreamt it would feel

Saudi takeover: Klopp questions silence on human rights issues

Liverpool boss says there’s concern following Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of Newcastle

Mike Ashley: From Newcastle hero to hate figure in 14 eventful years

Owner initially embraced before manager clashes, relegations and transfer policy

Premier League round-up: Everton back to winning ways

Leeds’ winless start extended, Vardy in the thick of it for Leicester and Newcastle denied

Andros Townsend’s stunning strike caps brilliant Everton comeback at Goodison

Three goals in six minutes keeps up unbeaten start under new boss Rafael Benítez

Chelsea begin Champions League defence with freedom and focus

Thomas Tuchel urges players to stay hungry as they open campaign

Premier League round-up: Everton remain unbeaten with comfortable win at Brighton

Conor Gallagher earns Crystal Palace a point at West Ham; Toney goal keeps Brentford unbeaten

Ken Early: Fan Tokens for football supporters – loyalty is a two-way street

Some clubs are so desperate for money they are herding their fans towards tokens

James Rodríguez admits he does not know who Everton are playing this weekend

Colombia international will miss Leeds game as he remains in isolation due to Covid issues

Premier League round-up: Chelsea complete perfect week with easy win over Palace

Benitez off to fine start with Everton as Watford make winning return to top flight

Everton sign Andros Townsend and Asmir Begovic

Townsend was available on a free transfer after his deal at Crystal Palace expired

Rafa Benítez aiming to ‘walk the walk’ as he takes on huge Everton challenge

Spaniard’s spending may be curtailed as he looks to make his mark at Goodison Park

Sergio Ramos to undergo PSG medical as part of triple signing

Achraf Hakimi and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma are also due to join

Everton to confirm controversial Benítez appointment

Animosity towards the 61-year-old has already spilled over into personal abuse

Joe Willock earns Newcastle a priceless point against Spurs

Harry Kane’s brace looked to be sending his side fourth before Arsenal loanee equalises

Bruce tells Newcastle players from now on ‘we do it my way’

Manager faces barrage of criticism following ‘utterly hopeless’ defeat at Sheffield United

Gérard Houllier 1947-2020 - obituary

Manager led the French national side and took Liverpool to three cup wins in 2001

Stakes high for Guardiola and City as Real Madrid come to town

Conquering Europe still the holy grail for manager and owners

Premier League 2019/20: End of season (for now) report card

Patrick Madden hands over the marks for each side with the current campaign suspended

How do Klopp’s Liverpool measure up against greats of past?

Club on course for best ever league season but longevity needed to challenge Paisley’s side

Chris Hughton in West Ham frame as pressure grows on Pellegrini

Hughton has been out of work since being fired by Brighton at the end of last season

Matty Longstaff’s dream is Manchester United’s nightmare

On his Newcastle debut the teenager scores the winner to add to United’s woes

Klopp reaping rewards of his energetic makeover of Liverpool

David Luiz admits change needed at Arsenal after Liverpool’s intensity frazzles Londoners

Aubameyang nets as Arsenal ruin Bruce’s Newcastle debut

Striker’s second-half goal secures the points on miserable day on Tyneside

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce: ‘I’m not Mike Ashley’s bagman’

New Toon manager asks to be ‘given a chance’ after controversial Wednesday switch

Benitez to leave Newcastle as months of talks break down

Champions League winning manager is a hugely popular figure at St James’ Park

Ken Early: England’s attempts to play like City are doomed

Leave the high-end stuff to the Champions League. At international level, basic is best

Liverpool’s transformation complete as Klopp delivers on his promise

German manager has overseen constant improvement in his four years at Anfield

Mike Ashley in talks with UAE’s Sheikh Khaled over €400m Newcastle sale

Sheikh Khaled is a cousin of Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour

All in the game: Lennon laughs off ‘Hampden Hoodoo’ as cup disappears

Broken tattoo . . . angry fan of the week . . . tall tales . . . quotes of the week

Emery hails Benitez as his ‘reference point’ in English football

Arsenal to host Newcastle in the Premier League on Monday

Longstaff looks destined for a long stay at the top of the game

Young Newcastle midfielder has impressed observers with his assured performances

Newcastle break club record to sign £21m Miguel Almirón from Atlanta

Club owner Mike Ashley hopes striker’s arrival will sway Benítez to extend contract

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