ag Premier League clubs told neutral venues must be used to finish season By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T17:02:00Z Premier League clubs have been told the remaining 92 matches of the 2019-20 season will have to be played at neutral stadiums for the campaign to finish. Full Article
ag Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale admits interest in MLS switch: 'It's a league that's on the up' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T18:39:12Z Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale has expressed an interest in moving to Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States. Full Article
ag Liverpool success and football stoppage may convince Jurgen Klopp to delay retirement, says Guillem Balague By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T19:35:00Z Liverpool's success combined with the current enforced break from football may have convinced Jurgen Klopp to prolong any future retirement plans, according to football journalist Guillem Balague. Full Article
ag Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea agree second signing, Sancho to Man Utd latest; Arsenal, Liverpool rumours, gossip By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-01T18:38:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and Europe. Full Article
ag David Beckham: BT Sport mark Manchester United legend's birthday with Champions League TV special By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T07:15:06Z BT Sport will broadcast a special programme on Saturday to mark David Beckham's 45th birthday, showing some of the Manchester United legend's finest Champions League moments. Full Article
ag 'No way' Liverpool's Istanbul heroes could beat Jurgen Klopp's Premier League destroyers, says Guillem Balague By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T08:12:02Z Liverpool's 2005 Champions League winners would have no chance of beating the current Reds crop, according to football journalist Guillem Balague. Full Article
ag Gareth Bale opens up on the 'Wales, Golf, Madrid' flag celebration which upset Real Madrid fans By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T08:49:29Z Gareth Bale has spoken for the first time about the 'Wales. Golf. Madrid' flag celebration which upset Real Madrid fans last year. Full Article
ag Kevin De Bruyne casts doubt over Manchester City future if Champions League ban is upheld By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T16:44:20Z Kevin De Bruyne has revealed the outcome of Manchester City's appeal against their Champions League ban may determine his future at the club. Full Article
ag Manchester United star Marcus Rashford sends heartfelt message to youth teams after season cancelled By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T16:49:00Z Marcus Rashford has urged Manchester United's academy starlets to stay positive and 'remember why they fell in love with football' after their season was cut short because of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
ag Brighton opposed to Premier League plan to finish season at neutral venues By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T19:15:00Z Brighton have become the first Premier League club to publicly oppose proposals to play matches at neutral venues if and when the season resumes. Full Article
ag Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League told to use neutral venues, LaLiga restart latest By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-02T18:52:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
ag Perth opens its doors to Premier League's Project Restart with clubs on board with Australian proposal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T04:31:00Z Premier League clubs are said to be interested in finishing the 2019-20 season in Australia after Perth opened its doors to Project Restart. Full Article
ag Project Restart: Gary Neville says Premier League 'frightened to death' of publicly backing football's return By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T08:14:00Z Gary Neville believes the Premier League and its clubs are "frightened to death" of publicly backing a return to action in case they are held liable for any problems relating to 'Project Restart'. Full Article
ag N'Golo Kante 'one of the best players in the world' - Frank Lampard eager for Chelsea return after 'huge miss' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T11:59:00Z Frank Lampard is looking forward to having "one of the best players in the world" back in his Chelsea side as N'Golo Kante works towards regaining fitness. Full Article
ag Premier League Project Restart: Arsenal's Emirates, Man United's Old Trafford 'considered as neutral stadiums' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-03T14:01:00Z The names of the Premier League grounds being considered as neutral venues for 'Project Restart' have been revealed, according to reports. Full Article
ag Lucas Vazquez to Chelsea? Real Madrid winger admits Premier League is 'very attractive' amid transfer links By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T03:13:00Z Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez admits the prospect of playing in the Premier League is "very attractive" amid speculation linking him with Chelsea. Full Article
ag Tottenham star Hugo Lloris says it would be 'cruel' on Liverpool not to be crowned Premier League champions By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T03:41:00Z Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris says it would 'be cruel' on Liverpool not to be crowned Premier League champions. Full Article
ag Dave Kitson apologises for 'clumsy language' after Raheem Sterling suffered racist abuse By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T06:40:00Z Dave Kitson has apologised for using "clumsy language" when assessing the racial abuse suffered by Raheem Sterling at Chelsea back in 2018. Full Article
ag Footage of 'weird' empty JFK airport as Leicester City's Christian Fuchs heads back for Preimer League return By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T08:23:41Z Leicester City player Christian Fuchs has recorded an empty JFK airport as he heads back to England ahead of an expected return to training. Full Article
ag Premier League 'Project Restart' hinges on crunch talks with players this week By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T09:23:00Z Premier League clubs and their squads will hold crunch meetings this week, with players holding the key to the top-flight's plans for a return to action next month. Full Article
ag Tottenham transfer plans reduced to free agents and swap deals by coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T09:51:00Z Jose Mourinho is expecting to be limited to free agents and swap deals in the next transfer window, as the top-flight prepares for a drastically changed financial outlook brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ag Former Liverpool defender Dominic Matteo reveals how eyesight concerns led to brain tumour diagnosis By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T10:44:01Z Dominic Matteo has opened up on the frightening moment that he was hit with a shock brain tumour diagnosis after seeking out an eye test. Full Article
ag Crystal Palace confident Roy Hodgson will be able to attend matches when Premier League resumes By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T11:42:00Z Crystal Palace are confident that manager Roy Hodgson will face no issues attending games when football finally resumes. Full Article
ag Andre Onana to Chelsea: Ajax boss confirms transfer 'agreement' which allows goalkeeper to leave By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T12:45:57Z Ajax are desperate to keep Andre Onana, but coach Erik ten Hag admits that they have a transfer agreement with the goalkeeper to let him go 'for the right price'. Full Article
ag French League to take out loan to cover loss of TV rights money after season cancellation By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T15:19:00Z The Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) have confirmed they will help support Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 clubs financially following the cancellation of the season with a state-guaranteed loan to cover lost television rights money. Full Article
ag Chelsea want Declan Rice? Then I want Billy Gilmour, says West Ham manager David Moyes By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T15:22:50Z David Moyes says Billy Gilmour is the one Scottish player he would sign for West Ham over any other. Full Article
ag Copa del Rey final could take place in 2021 as RFEF agree to Athletic Club & Real Sociedad call for fans to attend By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T13:30:00Z Spain's Copa del Rey final could take place in 2021 after the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) agreed to calls from Athletic Club and Real Sociedad for the match to be played in front of fans. Full Article
ag Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks not relishing prospect of Premier League returning without fans By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T21:38:00Z Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks is not looking forward to the prospect of playing behind closed doors when the Premier League eventually returns following the coronavirus-enforced suspension. Full Article
ag On this day in 2010: Tottenham defeated Manchester City to reach the Champions League for the first time By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T02:31:38Z On this day in 2010, Tottenham secured their place in the Champions League for the first time with a 1-0 win against Manchester City at The Etihad. Full Article
ag Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Project Restart latest to resume Premier League season, NFL London games off By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-04T22:36:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
ag Thiago Alcantara hints Chelsea face transfer battle for £70m Philippe Coutinho: 'He's a phenomenon' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T06:13:00Z Thiago Alcantara has suggested Bayern Munich are keen to keep Philippe Coutinho at the Allianz Arena next season. Full Article
ag 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
ag Every Premier League game 'to be broadcast for FREE on YouTube' when season resumes By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T08:12:49Z The conclusion of the Premier League season could be made free to air on YouTube, according to reports. Full Article
ag 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
ag 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
ag EFL clubs to sue if promotion to the Premier League is scrapped By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T11:33:00Z Football League chief Rick Parry has threatened legal action on behalf of his clubs if promotion and relegation between the Premier League and Championship is not upheld. Full Article
ag Premier League Project Restart: Behind-closed-doors return under 'active consideration', confirms Dominic Raab By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T16:13:00Z The prospect of Premier League football returning behind closed doors is under "active consideration", Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has confirmed. Full Article
ag 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
ag West Ham's Manuel Lanzini warns Premier League return would be 'crazy' without coronavirus vaccine By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T17:47:00Z West Ham midfielder Manuel Lanzini believes it would be "crazy" for the Premier League to resume playing while coronavirus remains a threat to player safety. Full Article
ag Premier League Project Restart timeline: Return dates and fixture schedule for EPL, FA Cup, Champions League By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T03:00:00Z Premier League clubs are working towards a restart as the whole sport battles with the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
ag Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Premier League Project Restart latest update; England stars donate to NHS By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-05T16:44:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
ag Premier League players could refuse to play when season restarts, warns Aston Villa manager Dean Smith By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T06:06:53Z Aston Villa could be forced to finish the season without an incomplete squad due to coronavirus fears, manager Dean Smith has said. Full Article
ag Premier League's 'Project Restart' discussions compared to Brexit by Aston Villa chief Christian Purslow By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T08:33:00Z Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow has compared the Premier League's 'Project Restart' planning to the Brexit process. Full Article
ag 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
ag 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
ag How Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori is keeping his mind focused during Premier League shutdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T13:42:00Z Tomori has been studying towards a degree in business management Full Article
ag Gareth Southgate: No job could ever be as fulfilling as managing England By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T17:45:00Z Gareth Southgate says no other coaching job could ever be as fulfilling as managing England. Full Article
ag Harry Maguire believes 'inconsistent' Manchester United are their own worst enemies By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-06T18:40:47Z Harry Maguire claims Manchester United have been their own worst enemies this season - but has revealed his determination to lead them back to the top. Full Article
ag 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
ag On this day 2019 – Liverpool stun Barcelona with Champions League comeback at Anfield By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-05-07T09:19:00Z Mohamed Salah had made a point of not zipping up his hooded top as he arrived at Anfield that evening. Full Article