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Cesc Fabregas trolls Tottenham fans on anniversary of 'the Battle of the Bridge'

Cesc Fabregas has trolled Tottenham fans on the anniversary of 'The Battle of the Bridge' - when Chelsea ended their rivals' Premier League title challenge and handed the trophy to Leicester.




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Arsenal and Manchester United target Dayot Upamecano will be allowed to leave in summer, Leipzig suggest

Manchester United and Arsenal have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of in-demand centre-half Dayot Upamecano with RB Leipzig managing director Oliver Mintzlaff revealing top players will not leave for free.




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Manchester United star Marcus Rashford sends heartfelt message to youth teams after season cancelled

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.




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Tony Adams says Arsenal's transfer ambition helped keep him from Man United, but things have changed

Arsenal legend Tony Adams has told of how the club's transfer market ambition in the 1990s helped convince him to turn down Manchester United – and revealed his frustration at the difference in attitude today.




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Transfer news LIVE: Sancho to Man Utd latest, Arsenal get Upamecano boost, Koulibaly to Liverpool

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and Europe.




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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could leave Arsenal this summer, fears club legend Tony Adams

Arsenal's legendary captain Tony Adams has voiced his concern that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could become the latest high profile star to quit the club this summer.




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N'Golo Kante 'one of the best players in the world' - Frank Lampard eager for Chelsea return after 'huge miss'

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.




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Tottenham's Japhet Tanganga targets England call-up after establishing himself in Jose Mourinho's team

Japhet Tanganga is aiming to win his first England cap after establishing himself as a member of Tottenham's first-team squad.




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Lucas Vazquez to Chelsea? Real Madrid winger admits Premier League is 'very attractive' amid transfer links

Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez admits the prospect of playing in the Premier League is "very attractive" amid speculation linking him with Chelsea.




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Dave Kitson apologises for 'clumsy language' after Raheem Sterling suffered racist abuse

Dave Kitson has apologised for using "clumsy language" when assessing the racial abuse suffered by Raheem Sterling at Chelsea back in 2018.




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Footage of 'weird' empty JFK airport as Leicester City's Christian Fuchs heads back for Preimer League return

Leicester City player Christian Fuchs has recorded an empty JFK airport as he heads back to England ahead of an expected return to training.




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Divock Origi responds to Liverpool transfer speculation and talks development under Jurgen Klopp

Divock Origi has insisted that he still sees his future at Liverpool, despite suggestions that he could be jettisoned to make way for attacking reinforcements this summer.




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Premier League 'Project Restart' hinges on crunch talks with players this week

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.




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Tottenham transfer plans reduced to free agents and swap deals by coronavirus

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.




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Arsenal transfer targets: Four out-of-contract players Mikel Arteta could sign for free this summer

Mikel Arteta has been brought in with a long-term view to rebuilding Arsenal, but it appears as though the coach will have to do so on a strict budget,




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Manchester United target Erling Haaland is 'made for Real Madrid', says former coach

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is "made for Real Madrid", according to former coach Stanislav Macek.




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German FA confirm 10 positive coronavirus results from Bundesliga and second-tier clubs

Ten individuals connected to the 36 clubs in the top two tiers of German football have tested positive for coronavirus.




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Chelsea want Declan Rice? Then I want Billy Gilmour, says West Ham manager David Moyes

David Moyes says Billy Gilmour is the one Scottish player he would sign for West Ham over any other.




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Chelsea given transfer boost with reported targets Andre Onana and Federico Chiesa available for 'right price'

Chelsea have received a boost in their pursuit of Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana and Fiorentina forward Federico Chiesa.




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Jadon Sancho returns to Borussia Dortmund training as German football prepares to resume season

Jadon Sancho has returned to training with Borussia Dortmund with German football edging closer to a return following the coronavirus shutdown.




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Liverpool target Timo Werner must expect to start on the bench at Anfield, warns John Aldridge

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.




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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp responds to Kylian Mbappe and Jadon Sancho transfer links

Jurgen Klopp has insisted he is 'completely happy' with the attacking options he has at his disposal at Liverpool.




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On this day: 'Crystanbul' ruins Liverpool title dream as Palace stage stunning fightback from 3-0 down

"An amazing night at Selhurst Park, Liverpool have caved in!"




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England players make 'significant' donation to NHS through Players Together initiative

The England men's football team have made a "significant donation" to the NHS, using players' match fees.




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Mikel Arteta offers frank warning for Arsenal transfer targets and contract rebels

Mikel Arteta has warned Arsenal's wantaway stars and prospective transfer targets that they shouldn't need convincing to play for the club.




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Angel Di Maria's wife slams 'horrible' Manchester and 'dolled up girls' after United spell

The wife of Manchester United flop Angel Di Maria has launched a remarkable attack on the city, five years on the pair leaving England.




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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta challenges Kieran Tierney to bring 'something special'

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.




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Premier League players could refuse to play when season restarts, warns Aston Villa manager Dean Smith

Aston Villa could be forced to finish the season without an incomplete squad due to coronavirus fears, manager Dean Smith has said.




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Sport TikTok challenges this week: World records, stay-at-home weightlifting and Dele Alli

With sport in lockdown across the globe , more and more sports stars are turning to social media to entertain themselves - and their fans.




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Chelsea winger Willian 'on his way to Tottenham' as Arsenal miss out on free transfer target

Chelsea winger Willian is "on his way to Tottenham", according to well-known pundit Richard Keys.




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'No room' for Australia players getting pregnant says Sam Kerr as Covid-19 crisis leads to packed schedule

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.




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Manchester United make last-ditch attempt to keep Angel Gomes

Manchester United are still trying to convince Angel Gomes to commit his future to the club as the academy graduate enters the final weeks of his contract.




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Who is Angelo Stiller? Bayern Munich starlet linked with Arsenal transfer

Arsenal are reportedly planning a summer move to capture Bayern Munich youngster Angelo Stiller.




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Tottenham star Son Heung-Min pictured holding gun in military gear during South Korean national service

The first pictures have emerged of Tottenham star Son Heung-Min in full military gear as he fulfils his national service in South Korea.




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Fred explains Manchester United resurgence after 'awful' season

Manchester United midfielder Fred has opened up about his "awful" debut season in the Premier League, and says he is performing better now that he has finally settled into life in the city.




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Gary Lineker interview: What's the rush for football to return? Let's get this season done and take it from there

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW




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'Angel Di Maria was awful at Manchester United!' - Gary Neville hits back after winger's wife criticises city

Gary Neville has hit back at Angel di Maria – describing the winger as 'awful' during his time at Manchester United.




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Football authorities pledge almost £10m to grassroots game to help maintain pitches during lockdown

The Premier League, the FA, the government and Sport England have pledged £9.56million to support grassroots football during the pandemic.




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Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman thanks doctors after emergency heart procedure

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has revealed he is "feeling fit as a fiddle" after requiring emergency heart treatment.




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Arsenal legend Thierry Henry insists no stadium will ever compare to his 'garden' Highbury

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry insists no stadium he has played in, regardless of size or aesthetics, will ever compare to Highbury.




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Bundesliga fixtures: 2019/20 season schedule and how to watch as German football returns on May 16

After nearly two months without football in the major European leagues due to the coronavirus pandemic, the German Bundesliga will finally return on Saturday, May 16.




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LaLiga side Getafe to renew all season tickets for free next season in wake of coronavirus pandemic

The president of LaLiga side Getafe has vowed to renew the subscriptions of all 13,500 of the club's season ticket holders for free next season.




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Liverpool clean sweep as Jordan Henderson, Jurgen Klopp and Trent Alexander-Arnold pick up BBC fan awards

Liverpool have made a clean sweep on the BBC's end-of-season awards after a fan vote.




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Who is Marc Jurado? Barcelona teenager signing for Manchester United

The last time Manchester United signed a youngster from Barcelona, that player went on to become one of the world's best.




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Critics of Premier League's Project Restart need to 'get a grip', says deputy chief constable

With the Premier League searching for viable options to finish the current campaign, deputy chief constable Mark Roberts believes those complaining about the finer details must "get a grip".




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Transfer news LIVE: Man United sign Barcelona wonderkid, new Liverpool target, latest Arsenal, Chelsea gossip

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and Europe.




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Manchester United to sign Barcelona teenager Marc Jurado

Manchester United are set to sign 16-year-old right-back Marc Jurado from Barcelona.




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Milot Rashica is a Liverpool transfer target, says Kosovo football chief

Liverpool remain keen on signing Kosovo winger Milot Rashica, the president of the country's Football Federation has claimed.




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Tottenham 'closest' Matt Le Tissier came to leaving Southampton as Saints legend admits he 'supported Spurs as kid'

Southampton legend Matt Le Tissier has said that his proposed move to Tottenham in 1990 was the closest he came to leaving the south coast.




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Former Man United boss Louis van Gaal blames 'evil genius' Ed Woodward for masterminding his sacking

Louis van Gaal has described Ed Woodward as an "evil genius" – and insists he holds the Manchester United executive vice chairman responsible for his brutal sacking.