Mauricio Pochettino has played down Tottenham's chances of catching leaders Chelsea and insisted the Blues have too much experience to be affected by pressure.

Bournemouth defender Adam Smith insists his side will take on high-flying Liverpool on Wednesday in confident mood after extending their unbeaten run in the Premier League to four games.

Marouane Fellaini has stressed that while matches like Saturday's home clash with West Brom are "not easy" for Manchester United, they must find a way to win them.

Spurs' hard-earned 2-0 win at Burnley narrowed the deficit at the top thanks to Chelsea's unexpected slip-up against in-form Palace.

Jamie Carragher believes "99 per cent of footballers" have made horrific tackles in the same category as the one Neil Taylor made on Seamus Coleman during last weekend's World Cup qualifier in Dublin.

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has launched a stinging rebuke to recent criticism from Everton boss Ronald Koeman.

Update 9.56pm: Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has had surgery on a groin injury, the club have announced.

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There have been rumours of Manchester United triggering the €200million euros release clause in the Brazilian's contract.

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Schweinsteiger was mobbed by fans upon his arrival at Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

The striker has the option of another year on his contract and United boss Jose Mourinho has already said he wants the Swede to stay.

The Metropolitan Police has closed an investigation into allegations of homophobic chanting at Chelsea's FA Cup win over Manchester United earlier this month.

Liverpool have been dealt a huge blow with the news that the midfielder is set to miss Saturday's derby.

The club also released a #GetWellSeamus video.

One image appeared to show Senegal defender Lamine Gassama being rugby tackled by one pink-trousered pitch invader.

Former England midfielder Paul Scholes believes Wayne Rooney still has a role to play for the Three Lions.

Craig Cathcart should return to Northern Ireland's team today for the first time since Euro 2016 having finally overcome a groin problem that stumped a series of European specialists.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has expressed his shock after a bomb attack on his former club Borussia Dortmund's team bus.

The football world was quick to express solidarity with Borussia Dortmund after a number of explosions around their team bus caused the Champions League clash with Monaco to be postponed.