Peter Crouch is baffled that Arsenal are allowing Aaron Ramsey to leave on a free transfer in the summer with a number of top European clubs after his signature. Ramsey is out of contract with the Gunners at the end of the season and has reportedly signed a pre-contract agreement with Juventus. Writing in his…

Leicester caretaker boss Mike Stowell said Brendan Rodgers’ rousing speech after victory over Brighton inspired his new squad. Demarai Gray and Jamie Vardy struck to seal a gritty 2-1 win as Rodgers watched from the stands at the King Power Stadium. The 46-year-old joined from Celtic earlier on Tuesday, signing a deal until 2022. Davy…

Blackpool fans have prevented the Arsenal team coach from leaving their hotel ahead of tonight’s FA Cup third round match – live on talkSPORT. One supporter has been pictured on top of the coach and is refusing to move – who is believed to be part of the protest movement against the Tangerines’ owners. Police…

Chelsea signing Christian Pulisic says Maurizio Sarri’s style of play convinced him to join the Blues. The club confirmed the £58million signing of Pulisic earlier this week and immediately loaned him back to Borussia Dortmund for the remainder of the season. The 20-year-old winger was one of the most sought-after players in Europe and he…

Gabriel Jesus scored four as Manchester City thrashed League One Burton in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final. It took City just five minutes to get their first, through Kevin De Bruyne, and it was one way traffic all evening. Oleksandr Zinchenko, Phil Foden, Kyle Walker and Riyad Mahrez were also on the…

Chelsea have issued a strong warning to their supporters ahead of the team’s Carabao Cup semi-final first leg at bitter rivals Tottenham on Tuesday. The Blues will send an allocation of almost 5,000 to Wembley and the club demand that previous ugly incidents don’t resurface. Sections of the Chelsea faithful have come in for scrutiny…

Slavisa Jokanovic has told Stoke City he is not interested in replacing Gary Rowett as manager, according to reports. The Englishman was sacked on Tuesday by the Potters having only been appointed in May. Chairman Peter Coates is keen to appoint a new boss by next week as he plots Stoke’s return to the Premier…

Bournemouth have signed Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke. The 21-year-old, who saw a proposed loan move to Crystal Palace collapse this week due to a hamstring injury, has signed for the Cherries a fee of around £19million.

Tottenham have confirmed they will play their next four games at Wembley as delays to the redeveloped White Hart Lane continue. The national stadium, home to Spurs since last season, will now host the Premier League matches against Watford (30 January), Newcastle United (2 February) and Leicester City (10 February) as well as the Champions…