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Manchester United's Juan Mata picks ex-Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard as all-time Premier League great

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata believes former Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard is among the very best players in Premier League history.




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Thierry Henry's 100th Arsenal goal shirt raises over £16,000 for NHS charities

Thierry Henry and Robbie Savage have raised £16,100 for NHS Charities Together after auctioning the shirt the Frenchman wore when he scored his 100th Arsenal goal.




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Manchester United's Juan Mata likens Ander Herrera to Bruno Fernandes and says he misses former team-mate

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has revealed he misses playing with Ander Herrera and compared the Spaniard to Bruno Fernandes.




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Phil Collins helps Jimmy Greaves with 'substantial donation', reveals agent

Phil Collins has made a 'substantial donation' to help Jimmy Greaves, according to the Tottenham legend's agent.




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Manchester United star Paul Pogba hits back at his critics: 'I didn't even know who Graeme Souness was'

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has hit back at one of his biggest critics in Graeme Souness, admitting he didn't even know who the Liverpool legend was.




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Tottenham hope U-turn on furloughing staff will help break impasse over player wage cuts

Tottenham hope Monday's U-turn over furloughing staff will help break the deadlock in talks with their players over wage cuts.




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Graeme Souness hits back at Paul Pogba as feud continues: 'Put your medals on the table!'

Graeme Souness landed the latest blow in his feud with Manchester United star Paul Pogba as he declared: "Put your medals on the table!"




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Tottenham defender Ben Davies caring for elderly neighbour during lockdown: 'He didn't know I play for Spurs!'

Tottenham defender Ben Davies has revealed how he has been keeping busy during the coronavirus shutdown by helping care for an elderly neighbour.




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Tottenham defender Ben Davies hails impact of 'dream manager' Jose Mourinho

Tottenham defender Ben Davies has described Jose Mourinho as a "dream manager" and says his arrival at the club gave everyone a lift.




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Victor Wanyama 'p***** off' over Champions League snub, accuses Tottenham of not backing him after injury

Victor Wanyama says he was "p***** off" to be dropped for Tottenham's Champions League Final defeat last season and accused the club of a lack of support following a serious knee injury in 2017.




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Manchester United transfers: 14 players on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's list of targets this summer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to continue his Manchester United rebuild this summer with a number of targets already identified.




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Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold backed to surpass Manchester United's Gary Neville by Jamie Carragher

The 21-year-old has been tipped to become the greatest right-back in Premier League history




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Manchester United target Donny van de Beek's agent says midfielder can still secure a transfer this summer

Donny van de Beek's agent believes his client will still be able to secure a move away from Ajax this summer.




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Why Champions League final was the beginning of the end for Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino

Victor Wanyama believes defeat to Liverpool changed things for Poch




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On This Day: Paul Gascoigne's FA Cup free-kick beats Ryan Giggs' Arsenal wonder goal and Danny Rose's rocket

April 14 is a date blessed with an abundance of spectacular football goals, with three particularly notable efforts coming against Arsenal - but which did one did Twitter pick as the best strike?




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Jose Mourinho's Chelsea exit left players 'crying on the floor', reveals Steve Sidwell

Steve Sidwell has revealed a number of Chelsea players were crying on the floor after learning of Jose Mourinho's departure from the club in 2007.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: England Lionesses join Players Together campaign; Bournemouth reverse furlough decision

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Newcastle takeover latest: '#NUFCTakeover' trends on Twitter amid reports Mike Ashley is set to sell club

Fresh speculation has emerged that Newcastle United could be on the verge of a takeover by Amanda Staveley's PCP Capital Partners.




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Coronavirus sport news LIVE: England Lionesses join Players Together campaign; Bournemouth reverse furlough decision

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE coverage as the coronavirus crisis continues to heavily impact sport across the globe.




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Harry Kane a 'great fit for Manchester United... but they're no better than Tottenham', says Harry Redknapp

Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes Manchester United would not represent a step-up for in-demand striker Harry Kane.




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Bruno Fernandes compares Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi

Bruno Fernandes insists critics are guilty of forgetting just how good Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba is - insisting he deals with the same level of expectation as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.




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Marouane Fellaini 'over the hardest part' as recovery from coronavirus continues

Marouane Fellaini says "the hardest part is behind me" after being discharged from hospital having recovered from coronavirus.




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Premier League clubs warned stadiums won't return to full capacity 'for 18 months'

Premier League clubs have been warned they may have to wait up to 18 months before they can host capacity crowds again.




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Harry Kane's Tottenham exit considered 'inevitable' as Manchester United draw up transfer plans

Harry Kane's departure from Tottenham is "inevitable", according to former West Ham player Tony Cottee.




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David Luiz hails 'amazing' Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta: He has turned me into a leader

David Luiz has hailed the impact of Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta since his return to the club, with the Spaniard having pulled the entire club together.




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Jimmy Greaves out of hospital and recovering at home, Tottenham legend's agent confirms

Jimmy Greaves is out of hospital and is recovering at home, the Tottenham legend's agent has confirmed.




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How Gareth Bale's self-belief got him through Tottenham winless streak

Ledley King reflects on Bale's two-year wait for a win in a Spurs shirt




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Lucas Moura raising baby son to be Tottenham fan with 'Come On You Spurs' chant during lockdown

Champions League hero Lucas Moura has again cemented his place in the hearts of Tottenham fans by teaching his child to sing 'Come On You Spurs'.




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Marcus Rashford reserves Manchester United tickets for NHS 'superstars' in latest act of generosity

Marcus Rashford has once again shown his generosity after inviting two NHS workers to a Manchester United match after declaring them 'the real superstars' in the battle against coronavirus.




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Newcastle takeover latest: 'Everybody will be celebrating' if £300m deal goes through

Steve Howey believes deal is good for owner Mike Ashley, the prospective buyers, and the fans Amnesty International UK​ says move is 'PR tool' for Saudi Arabia to 'sportswash​' human rights image




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Christian Pulisic ready and waiting for Chelsea return after 'freak' injury

Christian Pulisic is missing football as much as anyone else, but the lockdown has at least allowed him the time to return to fitness.




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New Liverpool kit: 'Leaked' Nike home shirt for 2020/21 leaves fans unimpressed

A number of Liverpool fans have been left disappointed by a 'leaked' shirt for next season after pictures showing what appear to be the new Nike kit were posted on social media.




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Barcelona coach Quique Setien dreams of 'showing Champions League trophy to the cows' in his village

Barcelona coach Quique Setien has said he dreams of winning the Champions League and showing the trophy to the cows in his village.




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Gary Neville fears for EFL players out of contract this summer: 'There is a serious problem brewing'

Gary Neville has expressed concern for EFL players whose contracts are set to expire this summer who will face a real problem finding new clubs as a result of the huge financial problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic.




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Thomas Partey to Arsenal: Why Atletico Madrid's midfield shield would be a perfect signing for Mikel Arteta

Premier League clubs including Arsenal have had their eye on Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey for some time.




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Partick Thistle seek legal action as Stranraer slam 'grossly unfair' decision to end Scottish Football League seasons

Scottish clubs' decision to conclude the Scottish Professional Football League season has been met by threats of legal action.




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Takumi Minamino Liverpool breakthrough 'only a matter of time', says Salzburg coach

RB Salzburg coach Jesse Marsch has declared that is "only a matter of time" until Takumi Minamino begins to make a major impact for Liverpool.




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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on leaving Arsenal: Liverpool Champions League win wasn't an 'I told you so'

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has insisted there were no feelings of 'I told you so' towards Arsenal after his move to Liverpool resulted in Champions League success.




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'Football has reached a moment of reckoning... it can't go on like this'

Special report: Existence of EFL clubs threatened by coronavirus crisis Chiefs call for a total overhaul to make clubs financially viable Many favour a salary cap so they don't operate beyond their means




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Steven Gerrard: 'Selfless' Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson a role model for young kids

Jordan Henderson has been hailed as a 'role model' by Steven Gerrard for helping coordinate a Premier League-wide response to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Newcastle takeover latest: The 'biggest decision' for new owners, according to Jamie Carragher

Newcastle United's prospective new owners face a huge call over whether to stick with current boss Steve Bruce or hire a new manager, according to Jamie Carragher.




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Piers Morgan and Matt Hancock clash over footballers' wages as Health Secretary says he won't take pay cut

The Health Secretary Matt Hancock has ruled out taking a pay-cut during the coronavirus pandemic, after he was quizzed over his calls for footballers to do so by television presenter Piers Morgan.




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Lucas Moura urges Harry Kane to stay at Tottenham: 'It's not easy to find a player like him'

Tottenham forward Lucas Moura has urged the club not to sell Harry Kane because he is too "important" to replace.




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Norman Hunter: Leeds legend remains 'severely unwell' in hospital after Covid-19 diagnosis

Leeds United great Norman Hunter remains "severely unwell" in hospital almost a week after being admitted with coronavirus.




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Steven Gerrard 'blown away' by Liverpool's mental strength during title chase: 'They are monsters'

Steven Gerrard says he has been "blown away" by the mental strength shown by Liverpool's players during their title pursuit, describing them as "monsters".




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Champions League blow for Atletico Madrid if RFEF plan to award European spots as LaLiga table stands goes ahead

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) plans to award the European places to the teams currently occupying those positions if LaLiga cannot be finished this season.




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Mamadou Sakho chose 'dream club' Liverpool over Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Barcelona

Mamadou Sakho has revealed how he turned down approaches from Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayern Munich in order to secure a "dream" move to Liverpool.




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Harry Kane hails 'true inspiration' Captain Tom Moore after war veteran, 99, raises £15m for NHS

Tottenham forward Harry Kane has praised Captain Tom Moore, the 99-year-old war veteran who has raised over £15million for the NHS in the battle against coronavirus.




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Trent Alexander-Arnold books Liverpool's place in FIFA 20 Stay and Play Cup quarter-finals as Chelsea bow out

Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold dominated Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior to reach the quarter-finals on an enthralling second day of the virtual Stay and Play Cup.




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Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish applauds NHS during 'Clap for our Carers' as he recovers from coronavirus

Liverpool legend Sir Kenny Dalglish joined the nation in Thursday's weekly 'Clap for our Carers' to show his appreciation and support for the NHS.