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Caballero defends Maresca after Palmer substitution sparks jeers

Caballero defends Maresca after Palmer substitution sparks jeers

Chelsea assistant coach Willy Caballero defended Enzo Maresca's decision to replace Cole Palmer after the controversial substitution sparked jeered from angry fans during the 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on Tuesday.

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Depleted Man Utd 'lack quality', says Amorim

Depleted Man Utd 'lack quality', says Amorim

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his side "lacked quality" to break down a Wolves team without a Premier League win all season in the latest blow to their chances of Champions League football next season.

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'We know what we want': Arteta eyes title after Arsenal thrash Villa

'We know what we want': Arteta eyes title after Arsenal thrash Villa

Mikel Arteta warned Arsenal's title rivals that their ruthless 4-1 rout of Aston Villa showed they are on track to win the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.

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Arsenal end Villa winning run, Man Utd, Chelsea stumble

Arsenal end Villa winning run, Man Utd, Chelsea stumble

Arsenal snapped Aston Villa's 11-game winning run with a dominant 4-1 win to open up a five-point Premier League lead as Chelsea and Manchester United wasted the chance to climb into the top four.

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Arsenal crush Villa to make statement in title race

Arsenal crush Villa to make statement in title race

Arsenal punished a costly mistake from Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as the Premier League leaders ran riot in the second half to crush their title rivals 4-1 on Tuesday.

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Senegal top AFCON group ahead of DR Congo as Tanzania make history

Senegal top AFCON group ahead of DR Congo as Tanzania make history

Senegal advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 as winners of their group on Tuesday, leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo facing a heavyweight tie against Algeria while Tanzania reached the knockout stage for the first time.

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Maresca in the firing line as Chelsea stumble against Bournemouth

Maresca in the firing line as Chelsea stumble against Bournemouth

Chelsea failed to lift the gloom at Stamford Bridge as Enzo Maresca's decision to substitute Cole Palmer was booed during a 2-2 draw against struggling Bournemouth on Tuesday

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Senegal top AFCON group, DR Congo to face Algeria in last 16

Senegal top AFCON group, DR Congo to face Algeria in last 16

Senegal saw off Benin on Tuesday to go through to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations as winners of Group D, leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo to settle for second place which means they will play Algeria in a heavyweight tie in the next round.

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Norway's Magnus Carlsen wins 20th world chess title

Norway's Magnus Carlsen wins 20th world chess title

Norway's Magnus Carlsen, the world's number one chess player, on Tuesday won the World Blitz Championship in Doha, days after victory in the slightly longer 'rapid' format, to secure his 20th world title.

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Patriots star Diggs facing assault charges: reports

Patriots star Diggs facing assault charges: reports

New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs is facing charges of assault following an alleged altercation with a member of the wide receiver's staff, US media reported Tuesday.

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