as Watford players set to agree wage deferrals of at least 30 per cent after month-long talks By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T08:46:00Z Watford will become the third Premier League club to agree wage deferrals with their squad this week. Full Article
as Growing number of League One and League Two clubs want to end 2019-20 season with immediate effect By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:27:00Z Crunch talks between league two chairmen may have knock-on effect up to Premier League Full Article
as Liverpool suspend season ticket renewal process due to coronavirus uncertainty By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T10:28:11Z Liverpool have suspended their scheduled Premier League season ticket renewal process due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
as Manchester United fans react to podcast 'gold' as Paul Scholes is ruthlessly trolled by hosts By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T11:06:00Z Paul Scholes has been labelled "dumb and dumber" on the official Manchester United podcast after a comical misunderstanding. Full Article
as Cesc Fabregas names current Arsenal player he would most like to play with By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T13:47:52Z Former Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas has named the one current Gunners player he would most want to play with. Full Article
as 'Outstanding' Liverpool 'hit the jackpot' when they hired Jurgen Klopp, says Cesc Fabregas By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:05:00Z Former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas has hailed Liverpool as "outstanding" and says the club "hit the jackpot" when they hired Jurgen Klopp. Full Article
as Premier League season must finish so Liverpool can end title hoodoo, says Gerard Houllier By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T14:50:31Z Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is desperate for the season to resume so that his old club can finally bring an end to their Premier League hoodoo. Full Article
as Manchester United star Marcus Rashford says 'tough period' under Jose Mourinho made him 'better player' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:53:00Z Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has credited a "tough period" under former manager Jose Mourinho for making him the player he is today. Full Article
as Real Madrid could leave Bernabeu to finish season at 6,000-seater Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium to step up rebuild By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T20:42:54Z Real Madrid could be set to finish the season at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium at their training ground in Valdebebas as works continue to renovate their Santiago Bernabeu home. Full Article
as Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Ramifications for Premier League as number of EFL clubs wanting season to end grows By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-20T09:56:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
as Jadon Sancho to Man United compared to Neymar transfer as 'superstar' is tipped to light up Old Trafford By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T05:20:00Z Jamie Redknapp is relishing the prospect of Jadon Sancho "lighting up" the Premier League next season. Full Article
as Arsenal contract talks with Aubameyang 'terrifying' as striker is tipped to join Manchester City By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T06:00:00Z Charlie Nicholas says Arsenal's inability to convince big stars to extend their contracts is "terrifying" but doubts that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang actually wants to leave Emirates Stadium. Full Article
as Uefa meeting today: Update expected on plans to finish the 2019-20 football season By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T06:00:00Z Uefa will hold a video conference call today where there will discuss updated plans to conclude the 2019-20 football season amid the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
as Coronavirus sport news LIVE: Uefa conference on finishing football season, Arsenal player wage cuts By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T06:30:00Z Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe. Full Article
as Thomas Partey to Arsenal: Why Atletico Madrid star may favour Gunners in transfer battle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T07:34:32Z Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has been linked with a move to Arsenal and the Gunners may have the edge in a transfer battle for his signature. Full Article
as Piers Morgan blasts Arsenal 'disgrace' Mesut Ozil over pay-cut refusal: 'Shame on you!' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T07:56:00Z Piers Morgan has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal's highest-paid player Mesut Ozil amid reports he refused to take a 12.5 per cent pay cut along with his team-mates. Full Article
as Leyton Orient chief urges patience over League Two season ahead of EFL call By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T08:47:26Z Leyton Orient chief executive Danny Macklin says it is too early to decide the outcome of the League Two season. Full Article
as Charlton face EFL investigation into takeover by East Street Investments By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:23:00Z Owner Tahnoon Nimer and former chairman Matt Southall intend to co-operate with the investigation Full Article
as Marcus Rashford take on Jose Mourinho's tough love could offer hope for Tanguy Ndombele's Tottenham career By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T09:55:10Z Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford's insight into how a "tough" period under Jose Mourinho ultimately improved him as a player could offer hope to Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. Full Article
as Besiktas chief: Karius wants Liverpool return after lodging Fifa wages complaint By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T12:50:22Z Besiktas board member Erdal Torunogullari has confirmed that on-loan Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has made a complaint to Fifa over unpaid wages. Full Article
as Uefa willing to void domestic seasons 'in special cases' due to coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T13:26:37Z Uefa have opened the door to domestic league seasons being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
as Newcastle takeover: Amnesty International warns Premier League over Saudi Arabia-backed bid By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T13:05:00Z Amnesty International has written to the Premier League saying it "risks becoming a patsy" unless it takes a serious look at Saudi Arabia's human rights record with regard to the takeover of Newcastle United. Full Article
as Achraf Hakimi compared to Trent Alexander-Arnold as agent issues transfer warning over Dortmund right-back By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T17:13:16Z The agent of Achraf Hakimi believes the right-back is the best in the world alongside Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, and has warned Real Madrid that the player is wanted by 'all of Europe' this summer. Full Article
as Antonio Rudiger to cover three months' catering costs at Berlin hospital where Chelsea defender was born By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T18:27:00Z Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has pledged to cover three months' worth of catering costs at the Berlin hospital where he was born in order to help staff during the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
as Mauricio Pochettino to Newcastle: Former Tottenham manager 'ticks all the boxes' after £300m takeover By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-21T21:33:07Z Warren Barton has backed the ex-Spurs boss to succeed at St James' Park Full Article
as West Ham and Crystal Palace pre-season tournament in Australia cancelled due to coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T04:00:39Z West Ham and Crystal Palace's pre-season tournament in Australia has been cancelled. Full Article
as Newcastle takeover: beIN Sports urge Premier League to block Saudi Arabia-backed bid over piracy By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T05:24:47Z The Premier League has been asked to consider blocking a Saudi-backed consortium's attempt to purchase Newcastle United by one of the league's major broadcast partners. Full Article
as Ben Thornley: My knee was like opening a book and all the pages falling out By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T06:17:47Z INTERVIEW + The ex-Manchester United winger discusses his knee injury, watching the Class of '92 succeed, becoming an MUTV pundit... and has some transfer tips for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Full Article
as Tottenham would miss out on compensation if Mauricio Pochettino joins Newcastle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T06:36:00Z EXCLUSIVE Full Article
as Arsenal will not ask women's team to take pay cut after men's agreement By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T07:38:59Z Arsenal have no plans to ask their women's players to follow the men's first-team squad in taking a salary cut. Full Article
as National League clubs vote to end 2019-20 season with remaining matches cancelled By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T12:15:00Z National League clubs have voted in favour of ending the 2019-20 season at its current point. Full Article
as Philippe Coutinho to Chelsea: Odds slashed as Blues 'close in' on transfer for Barcelona star By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T13:03:29Z Philippe Coutinho appears to be moving closer to a return to Chelsea amid reports in Spain suggesting the Blues are set to complete the signing of the Barcelona midfielder. Full Article
as Chelsea's Ethan Ampadu has 'no regrets' over RB Leipzig loan spell By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T16:59:58Z "If I'm honest, it's not been as good as I hoped, not all that I wanted it to be." Full Article
as Newcastle takeover: Government unlikely to intervene in Saudi Arabia-led deal By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T17:16:37Z The Government is not likely to intervene in the proposed Saudi Arabia-led takeover of Newcastle United, according to Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden. Full Article
as Thomas Partey to Arsenal: Agent shoots down latest transfer speculation By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T20:36:00Z Thomas Partey's representatives have denied that the Atletico Madrid midfielder is involved in transfer negotiations with Arsenal. Full Article
as Thomas Partey to Arsenal: Transfer talks confirmed by Atletico Madrid midfielder's father By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T15:42:00Z The father of Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey has confirmed that his son is in talks with Arsenal over a summer transfer. Full Article
as Jamie Carragher name-checks Timo Werner as he tells Liverpool to 'spend big' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-22T21:28:47Z Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool must "spend big" on two key positions if they are "keep themselves ahead of the pack". Full Article
as Premier League backs plans to finish season by July 31 and some matches could be screened on free-to-air TV By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T04:37:00Z The Premier League has reportedly backed plans to finish the 2019-20 season by July 31. Full Article
as National League: Only clubs with a 'death wish' would want to continue season, warns Sutton chairman By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T10:29:25Z Only clubs with a "death wish" would want to continue the National League season, according to one chairman, after the campaign was finally abandoned on Wednesday. Full Article
as Uefa releases almost £60m of Euro 2020 benefit payments early to help clubs By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T11:46:00Z Uefa will release almost £60million in benefit payments to clubs who released players for European Qualifiers early to help ease the financial impact of coronavirus. Full Article
as Uefa confirms Champions League qualification to be based on sporting merit if season cannot be completed By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T13:00:00Z Champions League and Europa League places for next season must be awarded on sporting merit should any domestic leagues not resume, Uefa has announced. Full Article
as Eric Dier charged by FA after clash with fan in Tottenham stadium stands By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T14:57:00Z Eric Dier has been charged by the Football Association after his confrontation with a fan in the stands of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and could face a lengthy ban if found guilty. Full Article
as Real Madrid urged to sign 'ideal' Paul Pogba from Manchester United: 'There is no reason to wait' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-23T17:17:37Z Former France forward Christophe Dugarry believes Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba would be an "ideal" signing for Real Madrid. Full Article
as Rashford and Pogba fitness will give Manchester United the edge when season resumes, says assistant Kieran McKenna By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T02:18:56Z Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba have been backed to give Manchester United the edge on their rivals when football resumes. Full Article
as Manchester United were subject of interest from Saudi investors before move to buy Newcastle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T06:54:00Z Investors in Saudi Arabia were considering a bid for Manchester United as recently as October – before the Gulf state pressed ahead with the buyout of Newcastle United. Full Article
as Tottenham to miss out on millions under Uefa plan to decide Premier League season By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T09:34:00Z Tottenham would suffer a significant financial blow by missing out on millions of pounds in European revenue if the season is decided on a points-per-game basis. Full Article
as Phil Neville to leave his role as England Women manager at end of his contract in 2021 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T07:48:00Z Phil Neville will leave his role as England Women manager at the end of his contract in 2021, the FA have confirmed. Full Article
as Premier League appoint Gary Hoffman as new chairman By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T10:57:00Z Premier League have appointed Gary Hoffman as their new chair, the league confirmed on Friday. Full Article
as The legal issues facing Premier League clubs and players if season is completed after coronavirus shutdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T13:05:21Z Premier League clubs face the prospect of paying inflated wages to keep hold of out of contract players if they press ahead with plans to complete the season. Full Article
as LaLiga braced for football behind closed doors until 2021 after warning from president Javier Tebas By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-24T08:57:00Z LaLiga president Javier Tebas has spoken to clubs from Spain's top two leagues and told them to be braced for football behind closed doors until 2021. Full Article