The Egypt international arrived at Anfield thanks to the constant pressure of the club's scouts, the German has revealed
The former Barcelona boss is revelling in the set-up at his current club, where he says trust is king
Ben Spratt
From a Premier League legend to a Puskas Award contender in South Africa, these players don't just keep the ball out of the net
Oli Platt
Spurs were steamrolled by the league leaders, but the manager insists the loss can be a positive
Rob Lancaster
The Belgian impressed again against Tottenham as his side made it 16 wins in a row, earning further praise from his manager
Pep Guardiola's side emerged with another impressive win on Saturday but the Belgian still expects a defeat to come before the end of the campaign
The German midfielder has been using sparingly so far this season but he has now stepped in for David Silva in two of City's biggest games
Sam Lee
The Dutchman was an unused substitute as Southampton lost 1-0 at Stamford Bridge, but the Chelsea boss would not open up about a potential bid for him
Jamie Smith
The attacking midfielder's stunning volley helped his side return to winning ways, a result the coach believes their displays have merited
Nicholas McGee
While the league leader's form has grabbed all the headlines, Conte believes his team are also worthy of praise afer eight league wins in 10
The Mali forward rounded off the emphatic victory with a befitting strike that gave Leicester's Kasper Schmeichel no chance
Tolu Olasoji
Definitely not the kind day to celebrate your 21st birthday but football enthusiasts have described it as a memorable present from Atkinson
Taiye Taiwo
The forward’s sixth minute strike marked his first in the English topflight – a feat which ended the Terriers’ barren spell away from home
Shina Oludare
The Gunners secured an all-important 1-0 win over Newcastle at the Emirates but the wonder is why they can't produce the same results on the road
Chris Wheatley
The Eagles put up a brilliant performance against the Foxes with a well deserves victory and the forward has lauded the team for the showing
Gbenga Adewoye
The Blues striker was a surprise omission from the squad against the Saints but his place should be safe in the coming weeks
Nizaar Kinsella
The Bournemouth winger may have been sold by the German coach, but he still holds the Reds boss in high regard and credits him with helping his career
Chris Burton
Ndidi got an unwanted birthday gift, Zaha and Sako combined to secure an important victory with Mahrez making an unfortunate contribution
The Blues wing-back revealed some surprising facts about his life as a youngster in Italy including who inspired him to become a footballer
Saturday's Premier League clash has been push back an hour after a power outage at the Bet365 Stadium
Thomas Floyd
The French striker replaces his compatriot Oliver Giroud while Jack Wilshere and Ainsley Maitland-Niles also continue in the starting XI
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The Nigeria international who clocked 21 on Saturday was given the marching order for a second caution against the Eagles on Saturday
The Scotland international has had to be patient since moving to Anfield, but he is now proving his worth and showcasing his crossing ability
The Spanish striker has returned to the fold after injury, but Eden Hazard will once again lead the line for the Blues in a 'false nine' role
The Manchester United manager claims the club quickly returned to normal after a volatile conclusion to a derby defeat against City at Old Trafford
Iain Strachan
The Premier League pace-setters are on a record-breaking run, but Spurs are planning to throw everything at them - and will celebrate a win with glee!
Reports that the Guinea international midfielder's move from RB Leipzig to Anfield could be brought forward have been rejected by the Reds manager
The former England international claims he took home more at the Magpies than a leading performer currently working under Mauricio Pochettino
The highly-rated midfielder has seen more senior game time this season and is hoping to learn from the experienced stars around him at Old Trafford
The 29-year-old was replaced in the Swans' outing with the Citizens and the gaffer has allayed any fear of the forward being injured
The iconic Ivorian striker has shed his trademark locks and is now sporting a more streamlined look as he welcomes the birth of a "new me"
Former Blues player and coach Ray Wilkins believes the Polish forward would be a fine addition in January, but doubts a transfer could be arranged
Premier League leaders Manchester City will be looking to extend their 15 game winning streak when they face Tottenham Hotpsur on Saturday
Sandile Ndumo
The Red Devils sit 11 points adrift of arch-rivals City, but their Serbian midfielder believes there are still many more twists and turns to come
The Gunners have laboured to draws in their last two matches, leaving their manager keen to get his forwards firing again
The goalkeeper's reputation has been significantly soiled by his move to the Hammers, and David Sullivan comes out of the deal with little credit
Harry Sherlock
The former Red Devils and Chelsea midfielder doubts that Jose Mourinho will take a World Cup winner from Arsenal during the January transfer window
Mauricio Pochettino's Spurs travel to Manchester where they will attempt to stall Pep Guardiola's runaway train
Ryan Kelly
The Portuguese coach was appointed to help the Red Devils restore domestic dominance and he remains fully committed to his three-year contract
Antonio Conte may have ruled his side out of the title race, but the Blues still have plenty to play for heading into the hectic festive period
The Gunners boss believes his achievements in 2003-04 were greater than those at the Etihad Stadium because he had less money to work with
The Brazilian has suffered a dramatic dip in form since seeing his proposed summer switch to Stamford Bridge blocked - are the two connected?
Mark Doyle
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday evening
The Gunners' top-four plans have hit a rocky patch, with poor results contributing to a tumble down the league table
Antonio Conte's side will be looking to cement a top-four standing against the Saints, while building momentum heading towards the Christmas period
The defender, who played under the Spaniard at Camp Nou, has heaped praise on his former manager's efforts at the Etihad Stadium
Dejan Kalinic
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Emirates Stadium on Saturday
The German has received football guarantees as well as a top financial package to select Turin as his next destination in the summer
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The Liverpool boss believes the title race in England is over with Manchester City's dominant lead at the top of the table
The Reds dropped four points in as many days at Anfield, but the manager has no regrets over his team selections
Russell Greaves
Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Luke Shaw are linked with moves away from Old Trafford, and the Red Devils boss hinted that he may sell players next month
The City boss is adamant his record-breaking side will lose games in league play at some point season
Matt Dorman
Transfer rumours have linked Real Madrid with the Reds forward, with the Blancos boss admitting his admiration for the Egypt international
The former Barcelona midfielder believes he would have been able to get in the City XI if he was still playing due to the Brazilian's presence
Ryan Benson
The Citizens are currently 11 points clear, but the England international is refusing to get carried away despite their record run of victories
Dom Farrell
The Man City boss insists his side avoid counter-attacks by being well organised, not by committing cynical fouls, as was suggested by the Portuguese
The Manchester City boss was desperate to sign the Chilean during the season and was uncharacteristically off-guard when asked about a January move
The Blues boss has strongly denied that he has problems with the Brazil defender, and refuted claims that the 30-year-old is set to leave
The Blues boss thinks that the league leaders are benefiting from a perfect transfer window in which they signed a group of superstar players
The Manchester City manager suggested Tottenham were a one-man team, but the Spurs boss does not hold a grudge
Wenger's side will be short of senior defenders soon and the Frenchman needs a star-quality name to help lead the next generation
The Arsenal manager has been hailed by former Gunners youngster Olafur Skulason, who joined the club in 2001 but failed to play a senior game
Cetin Cem Yilmaz
The Blues boss has already conceded defeat in a Premier League title defence and could be heading the same way as Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti
Jack Army boss Paul Clement talks about his desire to bring in players who will make instant impact
P Narkortu Teye
The Manchester United boss isn't a huge fan of the mid-season transfer window, but is keeping an open mind about signings
The Italian believes the defender's injury problems are severe and is unsure when the Brazilian will return to action
The Ghanaian talks about their revival in the English topflight after a poor start to the campaign
The 23-year-old has been struggling for longer than many Blues fans realise, with the source of his woe dating back to his traumatic France debut
Robin Bairner
The Ivory Coast international is set to miss an extended period of the season, having already been out since November
The Liverpool ace, named as the Premier League's Player of the Month for November, has been awarded a stunning new card by EA
The Blues youngster still hopes he can force his way into the first team and he will make a late call on whether to accept a loan move away
The Spaniard has picked up the award yet again after guiding his side to four wins from as many league games in the month of November
Matthew Judge
Goal takes a look at the woman who is looking to strike a deal for the takeover of the Premier League club, as well as who else is in the running
The Germany international has been linked with Jose Mourinho's side, but the Frenchman is insistent he will at least see out his current contract
Mauricio Pochettino's side head to the Etihad Stadium this weekend aiming to inflict City's first defeat of the season upon them
Manchester City won a Premier League record 15th consecutive game on Wednesday. Here's how they did it!
The Potters boss is looking up the table, not down, as he assured fans that he has no intention of seeing his side in a relegation fight
The Manchester City manager has praised Premier League foes Tottenham and Chelsea for "wanting to play football", but left the Red Devils off his list
The Everton manager wouldn't fight to hold up a January move for the midfielder, but also claims he wouldn't hesitate to play the 24-year-old
Allen Ramsey
The German goalkeeper returned to the Reds' starting XI against West Brom and admits that he is hoping to see more regular game time
The Spaniard remains confident that the Red Devils can challenge for the top-flight crown if they remain focused through the busy festive period
A few players coming back into the starting lineup for their clubs could be worth consideration ahead of this weekend's fixtures
The England international opted to leave Chelsea for Anfield over the summer in an effort to launch his career under one of the finest coaches around
The Italian striker burst onto the scene at Old Trafford but concedes that he did not work hard enough and now finds himself turning out in Serie B
The Italian has rediscovered his form and rebuilt his reputation in France, but a lack of European football next season will force him to the exits
The ex-Arsenal defender believes the Red Devils boss wants the World Cup winner due to his on-field ability and what a deal would mean off the pitch
The 23-year-old was injured while on international duty and the Red Devils gaffer has stated that the defender could be set to go under the knife
The promising trio have all signed new long-term contracts at Goodison Park after convincing the club of their worth in the present and future
The Spanish striker joined the Blues from Real Madrid in the summer and has revealed who he looks to for inspiration and why he is so good in the air
The FA has asked the Manchester United manager to explain comments he made prior to Sunday's Premier League clash with City at Old Trafford
A refugee from Africa, the 17-year-old has made a name for himself in the Canadian sports landscape and could now be on his way to the Premier League
Gerald Narciso
The defender scored a first-half goal to steer the Lilywhites to their ninth win in the English top-flight this term and he is pleased with his impact
The Egypt international has been a revelation since arriving at Anfield over the summer, with his exploits seeing him named African Player of the Year
The Belgian has yet to score this season and the former England manager is concerned about the forward's lack of form this season
Tottenham have not lost at the Etihad Stadium in their last three trips, taking two wins and a draw, and are hoping to end their 16-game unbeaten run
Having scored five goals in his last four Premier League appearances, the Everton man tops Europe's shot-conversion charts
Tottenham beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0 on Wednesday evening, returning to the Champions League qualification spots in the process
Alex Fisher
After making his first Premier League start of the season, the midfielder says he is no clearer about his future at the Gunners
The Catalan is sure that the Premier League leaders can continue their amazing run of form that has seen them win 15 games in a row
Sacha Pisani
Our Fantasy writer looks at the midweek matches and picks the 11 best performers including players from Leicester, Tottenham, and Manchester City
Kevin Devries
He may have enjoyed breaking a string of records in the Bundesliga, but the great feels that he might have spent his time better at Old Trafford
The Newcastle winger wants his team to make amends against the Gunners after falling to the Toffees in midweek
The Spain international has been lauded by his manager after notable match-winning contributions in recent weeks
David Moyes explains why he is opting for a more defensive style of play
The Frenchman has defended the Chine international star, who is out of contract at the end of the season and can begin negotiations with rivals soon
The 28-year-old reserved praise for the supporters after the Toffees extended their unbeaten run to four league games on Wednesday night
The midfielder has been dropped from the squad after a string of bad performances and his manager admits it is tough to find a place for him
Pep Guardiola has convinced his board to release funds for a centre-back in January and is now weighing up the merits of his two preferred options
The Frenchman lamented his side's lack of "sharpness" as they were held scoreless, but he did reserve praise for one player
Back-to-back draws have left the Reds looking up at the top four rather than sitting amongst them, which has taken the gloss off their recent run
Melissa Reddy
The former Gunners defender does not think the French manager can stay much longer with the way things are heading in north London
Manchester City's playmaking deadly duo were both in fine form as the club ran to a dominant 4-0 win over Swansea
The Red Devils fell 11 points behind their rivals after a controversial derby, but their boss refuses to give up the chase at the summit
Stephen Creek
The Liverpool manager was forced into altering his team's set-up multiple times against West Brom but believes his team failed to put away chances
The Citizens were once more far superior to their opponents as they cruised to a 4-0 victory, making history in the process
Guy Atkinson
Arsene Wenger's side drew their second consecutive Premier League game on the road to leave themselves seventh in the standings, even below Burnley
The Belgian found the net for only the third time in 15 games as Manchester United overcame the trauma of Sunday's derby loss to beat Bournemouth
Kris Voakes
Pep Guardiola's side have been near-invincible this season and posted a new landmark following a comfortable victory at the Liberty Stadium
The Egyptian required a touch of genius from the ex-Chelsea goal king to transform into a goal threat, from a less-assuring winger
The midfielder has also been linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, but is not planning to leave his current club in the January transfer window
An early goal at St James' Park brought the striker's tally against the Magpies to 15 in the Premier League, more than any other top-flight rival
Jose Mourinho has given the England full-back a first league start in eight months, while the youngster plays in midfield
Arsene Wenger makes a total of four changes to his starting line-up on Wednesday, including a rare Premier League start for the midfielder
Jurgen Klopp makes six changes to his XI following the 1-1 draw to Everton as he continues to opt for a mix of freshness and rhythm
Gomes made his first-team debut at just 16 at the end of last season, and has also captained England at youth level
The 25-year-old wants the Reds to bounce back from Sunday’s Merseyside derby after they settled for a share of the spoils against the Toffees
The Reds will be looking to bounce back from their 1-1 draw against Everton when they host the struggling Baggies at Anfield on Wednesday
The two clubs were initially asked to provide their observations by 6pm on Wednesday but they have now been given an extension
The Premier League duo are included after impressive performances for their clubs, while Samir Handanovic and Nacho Fernandez also receive upgrades
Ronan Murphy
The Catalan side are expected to make another push to sign the Brazilian from Liverpool and the midfielder believes it would be a smart move
The Ghanaian looks ahead to the midweek meeting with the league leaders
The 29-year-old has pledged his future to the Stamford Bridge outfit amid rumours that he could leave this winter
The Belgian has been mooted as a potential transfer target for Los Blancos and the former Blues centre-back thinks they could cope without him
The Clarets scraped a narrow win over Stoke City to move into the Champions League places, but the coach was glad they found a way to get the points
If the 25-year-old is to make the World Cup for England, he will have to play regularly and the Hammers could give him that opportunity
The manager felt it would have been too much of an injury risk to keep the red-hot 25-year-old on the field any longer
The German playmaker has not expressed a desire to leave the club and Arsene Wenger should do everything he can to tie down his star man
The Ghanaian says his side are bent on beating the Toffees on Wednesday
Signed for £25 million from Manchester City in the summer, the forward has started just two league games this season and could leave in January
Tom Maston
Manchester United and Chelsea have previously been linked to the France Under-21 man, with Brighton the latest club to take a look at the forward
Pep Guardiola apologised for any offence his side caused Manchester United by celebrating victory in the Manchester derby - but still defended City
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Wednesday
His side hold an 11-point lead at the top of the table, but the coach feels his side may struggle to maintain their momentum without reinforcements
Dutch coach Henk ten Cate has called on the help of the Manchester United manager, who has been criticised for his perceived negative tactics
The Premier League's managers had their say on the Manchester derby bust-up and teams celebrating after victory
The Lazio ace has established himself as one of the best midfielders in Serie A but is he good enough to follow in Paul Pogba's footsteps?
Arsene Wenger's side dropped more points on Saturday, drawing 1-1 at Southampton — will the Gunners get back on track at the London Stadium tonight?
The Portuguese boss has drawn plenty of attention after his side's performance against Manchester City, and little of it has been positive
The Red Devils manager had enough after journalists pressed for answers on a reported clash between United and City players in the Old Trafford tunnel
The Blues manager offered no apologies for writing off his side's Premier League title challenge following Tuesday's 3-1 win at Huddersfield Town
The Blues are taking nothing for granted despite an 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League, according to the midfielder
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at the London Stadium on Wednesday
Although the Blues are 11 points behind runaway leaders Manchester City, the Brazilian isn't giving up on defending the league crown
Eden Hazard, Willian and Pedro combined superbly as Chelsea returned to winning ways against a poor Huddersfield Town side.
The Blues saw their fringe players step up as their manager rotated on Tuesday night against the Terriers, which bodes well for the rest of the season
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at Anfield on Wednesday evening
The Wolfsburg attacker was left red-faced after a quite amazing blunder against RB Leipzig in Tuesday's Bundesliga encounter
The Gunners legend says Giroud has a tough decision on his hands, while also reiterating the importance of keeping Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez
The Belgian plays in a more advanced role in Tuesday's clash after his team-mate was forced out of contention with a back injury
The Tottenham manager has confirmed that his Belgian central defender is still two months away from making his comeback
The Manchester United striker has slammed the Man City boss, believing he benched him at Barcelona for questioning him over Messi
Ben Valentine
The striker missed from the spot what could have been the Eagles' winner against the Cherries at the Selhurst Park
Everything you need to know ahead of the Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium on Wednesday evening
The Eagles currently languish at the bottom of the Premier League table but the Ghana international is optimistic of their chances of survival
The Liverpool defender gave away a late spot-kick against Everton, with his shove on Dominic Calvert-Lewin considered to have been unnecessary
The Nigerian who clocked 27 on Tuesday will reach the landmark by featuring for the Blues in their clash with Terriers at Kirklees Stadium
The Reds boss is looking forward to the England international returning from his thigh injury, adamant that he will be vital during the Christmas run
The two men used their Tuesday press conferences to blame each other for Sunday's tunnel bust-up, in which punches and bottles were thrown
The Reds refused to sanction his sale in the summer, but time may have softened their stance as the winter window approaches
The Belgian defender is back on the sidelines for a midweek trip to Swansea City, but Pep Guardiola believes it is not a long-term injury
The Blues are monitoring the interest from their Premier League rivals in the £90m-rated attacking midfielder as the January window approaches
Players and staff of both sides are said to have ended up in a scuffle after Sunday's derby and the United boss was careful when discussing it
The Reds' 1-1 draw with Everton left their manager visibly annoyed and that came across after the game, but the German stands by his actions
The Catalan insists his players kept their celebrations inside the dressing room and that they did not behave any differently to other teams
The Tottenham striker has been in incredible form over the last few years and the former Germany star is sure he is already one of the best around
The France international striker has hinted at a move during the January window as he seeks regular game time, but his manager wants him to stay put
The France international midfielder took the decision to return to Old Trafford in the summer of 2016, rather than leave Juventus for the Bernabeu
The aftermath of the Manchester derby defeat was dominated by reports of an off-field bust-up, but the Red Devils need to move on quickly
Ex-Red Devils defender Paul Parker feels the Swedish striker is still struggling for fitness after being drafted back into the fold at Old Trafford
Antonio Conte declared his team out of the Premier League title race after Saturday's defeat, but the Blues will still be hoping for a quick response
The Gunners will be without the Wales international against West Ham, but Arsene Wenger expects the midfielder to be back in action before too long
The Serbia international, who is now on the books at Manchester United, admits that he was forced out of an attacking berth during his time at Benfica
The German and Chilean playmakers have not received a take-it-or-leave-it offer from Arsene Wenger as their respective deals continue to run down
The Blues travel to the John Smith's Stadium for a match against the Premier League new boys coming off the back of a London derby defeat to West Ham
The Brazilian has been deployed in a deeper playmaking post this season, a role he continues to be linked with filling at Barcelona if a move is made
The Arsenal boss believes Premier League teams could learn some decorum from sumo wrestling after a heated exchange at Old Trafford on Sunday
The Spain international striker has announced that he is to become a father, with the news providing a fitting end to what has been a memorable 2017
Ahmet Bulut emphasised his client is looking for a January move due to a lack of minutes under Ernesto Valverde
The former Gunners striker doubts that a challenge for a continental crown will convince two players running down their deals to pen fresh terms
The Blues are expected to strengthen again when the window re-opens, but their manager has suggested that he is unaware of what moves will be made
The 28-year-old was back in action for the Toffees after spending over a year on the treatment table
The Blues are out of the title race as their big-spending rivals get a return on their investment, and the Belgian star's exit could come next
The Dutchman, who was replaced by the Portuguese at Old Trafford, says he would much rather watch Manchester City over his old side
The Liverpool winger clinched the prize for the best African player in 2017 and he revealed what drives him to attain greatness
Expect Romelu Lukaku and Dele Alli to get back to goalscoring form before long, while Sam Allardyce's Everton could have a bargain for your lineup
The Blues boss confirmed that the club's No.9 will miss the trip to Yorkshire on Tuesday evening due to a back complaint
Manchester City were accused of being regularly guilty of simulation by the boss of their cross-town rivals before the derby, but was he right?
The Terriers boss was clear on whether the German giants had approached him about replacing Peter Bosz
Goal takes a look at the Premier League's counterparts and when they are scheduled for some time off during winter
Peter Stoger will be the new manager the Dortmund teenager has get used to, while the son of the former U.S. coach impresses in Germany
