al National League meeting today to discuss whether play-offs will be held By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T08:07:00Z The National League board will meet today to discuss whether to hold play-offs – but a decision is likely to be delayed until there is more clarity from the EFL. Full Article
al Jadon Sancho returns to Borussia Dortmund training as German football prepares to resume season By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T08:20:00Z Jadon Sancho has returned to training with Borussia Dortmund with German football edging closer to a return following the coronavirus shutdown. Full Article
al Former Arsenal man Kevin Campbell identifies two players Mikel Arteta should sign to replace Mesut Ozil By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T08:31:00Z Former Arsenal striker Kevin Campbell says the time has come for the club to move on from Mesut Ozil – and believes either Jack Grealish or James Maddison would be an ideal replacement. Full Article
al Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish tells bottom six clubs opposing neutral venues to consider financial threat By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T08:42:00Z Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has warned the bottom six clubs opposing the resumption of the Premier League in neutral grounds that they are not taking the financial threat to the league seriously enough. Full Article
al Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain thanks club for contract extension By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T08:52:35Z Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has praised Liverpool for the show of faith that saw him given a contract extension shortly after recovering from a serious knee injury. Full Article
al Bundesliga player 'found alive four years after his death' as investigation launched By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T09:02:22Z Former Schalke player Hiannick Kamba has reportedly been found alive and well in Germany, four years after his death. Full Article
al Gordon Taylor says Premier League matches could be less than 90 minutes when football returns By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T08:17:00Z PFA supremo Gordon Taylor has raised the possibility that Premier League matches may not be the full 90 minutes if the season is completed under Project Restart. Full Article
al Manchester United Foundation donates £300,000 to local schools to aid vulnerable families in local community By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T10:00:38Z Manchester United Foundation are donating £300,000 to schools and colleges in a latest move in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
al Liverpool target Timo Werner must expect to start on the bench at Anfield, warns John Aldridge By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T10:15:00Z John Aldridge expects Timo Werner to be met with the same challenges he faced following his own arrival at Liverpool were the RB Leipzig forward to make the same move this summer. Full Article
al Ravel Morrison 'a bit upset' by Wayne Rooney wasted Man United potential comments By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T10:28:33Z Former Manchester United player Ravel Morrison says Wayne Rooney's recent comments about his wasted made his "a bit upset". Full Article
al On this day: 'Crystanbul' ruins Liverpool title dream as Palace stage stunning fightback from 3-0 down By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T11:10:00Z "An amazing night at Selhurst Park, Liverpool have caved in!" Full Article
al LaLiga return: Eibar players and coaching staff admit fears of fresh coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T14:04:19Z Players and coaching staff at LaLiga side Eibar have released a statement revealing fears of a fresh coronavirus outbreak ahead of a planned return for the competition next month. Full Article
al Manchester United wanted Alphonso Davies but 'did not have same vision' as Bayern Munich By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T14:12:00Z The former coach of Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies has revealed how Jose Mourinho and Manchester United missed out on the chance to sign the young full-back. Full Article
al Barcelona being handed LaLiga title would be unfair... Real Madrid were better, claims Thibaut Courtois By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T14:38:51Z Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois believes it would be unfair to hand Barcelona the title in LaLiga – because Los Blancos were the better team. Full Article
al What Manchester United loanee Odion Ighalo instantly learned from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T14:44:21Z Loan sensation Odion Ighalo has revealed he felt the benefits of working under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer instantly upon arriving at Manchester United. Full Article
al How Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is building better team chemistry during lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T16:41:00Z Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says the Premier League's suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic has allowed him the all-important time to develop chemistry between himself and the team. Full Article
al Mikel Arteta offers frank warning for Arsenal transfer targets and contract rebels By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T15:45:00Z Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal's wantaway stars and prospective transfer targets that they shouldn't need convincing to play for the club. Full Article
al Bruno Fernandes among Manchester United stars recalled to UK as Premier League Project Restart gathers pace By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T17:31:23Z Manchester United have told overseas players to return to the UK within seven days as they step up preparations for the season to be resumed. Full Article
al Mikel Arteta hints at Arsenal's negative energy after Unai Emery's exit By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T17:59:00Z Mikel Arteta has admitted he felt the energy was not right at Arsenal when he first arrived at the club. Full Article
al John Stones: We all want football back... but it must be safe for everyone By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T18:11:00Z John Stones insists football can only return when it is safe for "everyone." Full Article
al Barcelona and Real Madrid players to undergo tests on Wednesday as LaLiga teams prepare for training return By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T18:54:56Z Barcelona and Real Madrid players will be back at their club's installations for tests on Wednesday as LaLiga teams prepare for a return to training this week. Full Article
al Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd, Chelsea enter Timo Werner talks, done deal for wonderkid; Arsenal warn Aubameyang By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T21:17:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and Europe. Full Article
al Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey warned Arsenal move could 'destroy' career By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T03:24:50Z Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has been advised against a move to Arsenal or another Premier League club as it could "destroy" his career. Full Article
al Sir Alex Ferguson retired after 'failing to sign Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale' for Man United By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T04:21:00Z Sir Alex Ferguson retired at Manchester United after failing to sign Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, according to Patrice Evra. Full Article
al Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta challenges Kieran Tierney to bring 'something special' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T05:04:31Z Mikel Arteta insists summer signing Kieran Tierney will bring Arsenal "something special" when the Premier League restarts following its suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
al How West Ham's goalkeepers are using technology to stay prepared during coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T07:02:00Z West Ham's goalkeepers are using the extra time afforded by the coronavirus lockdown to sharpen their minds. Full Article
al Sport TikTok challenges this week: World records, stay-at-home weightlifting and Dele Alli By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T07:27:48Z With sport in lockdown across the globe , more and more sports stars are turning to social media to entertain themselves - and their fans. Full Article
al Chelsea winger Willian 'on his way to Tottenham' as Arsenal miss out on free transfer target By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T07:48:35Z Chelsea winger Willian is "on his way to Tottenham", according to well-known pundit Richard Keys. Full Article
al 'No room' for Australia players getting pregnant says Sam Kerr as Covid-19 crisis leads to packed schedule By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T08:01:00Z Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr believes the coronavirus pandemic has put paid to any plans her national team-mates have to get pregnant in the next five years. Full Article
al Ryan Giggs reveals Wales copied Liverpool attacking tactics... and failed By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T08:23:48Z Ryan Giggs has revealed how an attempt to emulate Liverpool's attacking tactics 'didn't quite work' for Wales during a recent meeting with Croatia. Full Article
al Primeira Liga promotion confirmed for C.D. Nacional and Farense after second-tier season ended in Portugal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T09:11:00Z C.D. Nacional and Farense will officially return to Portugal's Primeira Liga next term after the 2019-20 season was declared over for teams in the country's second division. Full Article
al EFL chairman Rick Parry provides warning over £200m 'cash hole' and insists future salary caps 'essential' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T10:12:00Z Parry labelled Premier League parachute payments as "an evil which needs to be eradicated" Full Article
al QPR in advanced talks over purchasing new site for training ground after scrapping Warren Farm plans By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T10:35:00Z QPR have now scrapped plans to build a new training ground on the Warren Farm site first identified in 2012, the club and Ealing Council have confirmed. Full Article
al Who is Angelo Stiller? Bayern Munich starlet linked with Arsenal transfer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T11:45:42Z Arsenal are reportedly planning a summer move to capture Bayern Munich youngster Angelo Stiller. Full Article
al Damien Comolli on Liverpool transfer strategy which helps them find value at top end of market By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T12:18:00Z Liverpool are benefiting from an analytics-led transfer policy that helps them find value even at the top end of the market, the club's former director of football Damien Comolli has declared. Full Article
al Premier League defends parachute payments after EFL chairman calls them 'an evil which needs to be eradicated' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T12:30:00Z The Premier League has hit back at EFL chairman Rick Parry over parachute payments after he described them as "an evil which needs to be eradicated". Full Article
al Turkey planning to host Champions League Final in August as Super Lig return plans confirmed By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T12:56:00Z The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) remain hopeful of staging the Champions League Final in the country in August. Full Article
al Tottenham star Son Heung-Min pictured holding gun in military gear during South Korean national service By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T14:03:00Z The first pictures have emerged of Tottenham star Son Heung-Min in full military gear as he fulfils his national service in South Korea. Full Article
al Andres Iniesta marks anniversary of famous goal at Chelsea by calling up children of the 'Iniestazo' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T12:00:00Z To mark the anniversary of his famous goal against Chelsea, former Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has called up some of the young fans conceived after his epic tie-clinching strike at Stamford Bridge. Full Article
al Bundesliga return is 'great news for football', says LaLiga president Javier Tebas By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T18:43:03Z LaLiga president Javier Tebas has applauded the return to action of Germany's Bundesliga after a lengthy enforced break due to coronavirus. Full Article
al Barcelona squad arrive for coronavirus testing ahead of LaLiga season restart By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T08:43:00Z Barcelona's players were back at the club's training ground on Wednesday morning for coronavirus tests ahead of LaLiga's planned return next month. Full Article
al Zinedine Zidane greets Real Madrid players in mask and gloves ahead of coronavirus tests at training ground By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T19:41:16Z Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane greeted his players in a mask and gloves as Los Blancos returned to their training ground for coronavirus tests on Wednesday. Full Article
al Transfer news LIVE: Lozano to Man Utd, Sancho blow; Stiller to Arsenal; Chelsea, Liverpool gossip; Sane latest By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T20:32:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and Europe. Full Article
al Premier League season could be cancelled if clubs do not agree to play at neutral grounds, warns LMA chief By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T03:47:00Z League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan has warned the Premier League season could be cancelled if clubs do not agree to playing at neutral grounds. Full Article
al Manchester United want to extend Odion Ighalo loan deal as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer weighs up £15m transfer By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T19:27:00Z Manchester United want to extend Odion Ighalo's loan deal as they continue to weigh up a permanent move. Full Article
al Manchester United icon Patrice Evra riles Arsenal fans with 'babies' comparison By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T08:25:00Z Patrice Evra undoubtedly holds a special place the hearts of Manchester United fans. Full Article
al Mikel Arteta beefs up Arsenal's post-lockdown strategy by sharing ideas with LA Rams coach Sean McVay By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T08:50:00Z Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been sharing ideas with the coach of NFL side LA Rams, Sean McVay. Full Article
al Gary Lineker interview: What's the rush for football to return? Let's get this season done and take it from there By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T08:55:00Z EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Full Article
al Thierry Henry: How can I tell Aubameyang to stay at Arsenal when I left? By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:20:00Z Thierry Henry insists it is not his place to tell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay at Arsenal consdering he left the Gunners himself. Full Article
al Santi Cazorla wants Arsenal return as a coach or sporting director By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T10:12:38Z Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has said he would like to return to the club as a coach or sporting director in the future. Full Article