Serie A: Torino claim Arsenal Belotti bid has been rejected
Torino have turned down an Arsenal bid for Andrea Belotti reportedly worth €65million, according to the Serie A club's sporting director.
Arsenal have had a reported €65million bid for Torino star Andrea Belotti rejected, the club's sporting director has said.
The 23-year-old striker has scored 14 goals in 18 appearances in a stellar campaign at the Stadio Olimpico, prompting speculation over a January transfer.
FA Cup: Rooney hits out at Evans shirt 'snub' coverage
Omnisport - Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is far from happy that his record-equalling goal has been overshadowed by shirt-swapping nonsense.
Wayne Rooney has taken a swipe at media coverage of his shirt swap with Reading's George Evans following Manchester United's FA Cup win over Reading.
FA Cup: Plymouth earn Liverpool replay
A youthful Liverpool team were held to a surprise 0-0 draw by fourth-tier side Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup third round at Anfield.
FA Cup: 10-man Middlesbrough thrash Sheffield Wednesday
Middlesbrough have cruised into the FA Cup fourth round with a 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday, despite playing more than 30 minutes a man down.
Defender Daniel Ayala was sent off seconds after Grant Leadbitter’s opener for when he blocked off Fernando Forestieri.
Captain Leadbitter had put Boro ahead after the break when he curled a free-kick into the corner.
Manchester City Fan View: Difficult week highlights unique pressure on Pep Guardiola
Manchester City gave their manager Pep Guardiola reason to smile again at the end of what has been the Spaniard’s most difficult week since moving to England in July. His side eased past West Ham in the FA Cup third round on Friday, ending their visit to The London Stadium with a 5-0 win; the performance was as impressive as the result and the manager was glowing afterwards.
It was a welcome change to the image he put out last week. Despite victory over Burnley at weekend, the boss gave a smattering of sulky interviews that earned him a great deal of criticism that filled column inches and radio phone-in’s for days. He was in the wrong, but the reaction was over the top.