Farouq Oduola A. Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard, according to sources, are two of the possibilities being considered to replace Benitez, who was fired after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Norwich. Rooney is said to be happy and focused at Derby County, but it would be difficult for him to turn down Everton given his history and association with the club, …

Farouq Oduola A. After winning the award in November, City’s manager Pep Guardiola has been named Premier League Manager of the Month for the second time after a fantastic December. Last month, City had an incredible 100 percent Premier League record the former Bayern Munich and Barca boss, winning all seven of their domestic matches to take an eight-point lead …

Farouq Oduola A. In the next 24 to 48 hours, Manchester United hopes to reach an arrangement with Lokomotiv Moscow to release Ralf Rangnick as the club’s interim manager. Rangnick is currently the Russian club’s manager of sports and development, and negotiations between the clubs have been promising. Rangnick, 63, will apply for a work permit once a deal is …

Farouq Oduola A. Steven Gerrard wants Aston Villa to compete in European club competitions once more, and he has debunked any speculation about his previous club Liverpool by claiming that his new position is not a “stepping stone” to managing at Anfield. In his first press conference as Villa manager, ahead of the club’s match against Brighton on Saturday, the …

Farouq Oduola A. Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has escaped the noise surrounding his future at the club by flying back home to Norway with his family on Monday. Solskjaer’s future at Old Trafford has been called into question in recent weeks, following a string of terrible performances against fierce rivals Liverpool and Manchester City. United were booed off …

Farouq Oduola A. Newcastle United have confirmed the appointment of Eddie Howe as their new manager replacing Steve Bruce. Howe was in the stands for Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Brighton, and the Premier League club announced on Monday afternoon that he had signed a deal to succeed Steve Bruce. “It is a tremendous honour to be named head coach of …

Farouq Oduola A. Norwich City manager Daniel Farke was fired mere hours after his side’s 2-1 win over Brentford on Saturday. It was Norwich’s first league win of the season, following a 10-game winless streak. However, with Norwich bottom of the table and five points from safety after 11 games, the decision to part ways with Farke has been made …

Farouq Oduola A. Pep Guardiola has stated ahead of his match against United that he is not concerned by Manchester United’s derby record as City has consistently outperformed its opponents in the Premier League since he took over five years ago. Heading into Saturday’s league fixture at Old Trafford, Guardiola has lost three of his last four meetings with United manager …

Farouq Oduola A. Tottenham have appointed Antonio Conte as their new head coach following the dismissal of Nuno Espirito Santo. Following fruitful meetings with the club’s hierarchy in London on Monday, the 52-year-old Italian, who Spurs chairman Daniel Levy targeted before employing Nuno in the summer, has signed an 18-month contract with an option to extend with Tottenham. The former …

Farouq Oduola A. Tottenham is not wasting any time in looking for a replacement for Nuno Espirito Santo, who was fired less than five months after taking over as manager, and has offered Antonio Conte an 18-month deal. According to Italian sources, the former Chelsea manager, who Spurs considered before appointing Nuno in the summer, is already in London ahead of …