All news by author: John Cross

Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger had some famous battles on the touchline - and playing Arsenal wasn't a problem for the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Spurs boss, it was another Premier League boss he couldn't stand

Jose Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United in 2018 but he believes the Red Devils are now back on the right track following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment and the behind-the-scenes move the club's new co-owner is making

CRYSTAL PALACE 1-3 CHELSEA: Roy Hodgson's side led at half-time through Jefferson Lerma's cracker, but Conor Gallagher struck twice and Enzo Fernandez added a third as the Blues roared back in the second half

West Ham manager David Moyes is out of contract at the end of the season and the 6-0 thrashing the Hammers suffered against Arsenal on Sunday has kick started the debate over his future

Bukayo Saka has insisted Arsenal's 6-0 away win over London rivals West Ham has sent a message to the Gunners' title rivals as they aim to leapfrog Man City and Liverpool into top spot

Raheem Sterling has gone to great lengths to try and put an extra percentage into his performance levels. It is a reflection of his dedication to his career even if the past 18 months have been difficult for him at Stamford Bridge

Arsenal arrived at the London Stadium having twice been beaten by West Ham United this season, but in their third meeting, Mikel Arteta's men ruthlessly destroyed David Moyes' side with an emphatic 6-0 win

No one should doubt now that Arsenal are bang in the title race, pushing Liverpool and Man City all the way. Last week, Arsenal beat the Reds and this week they backed it up with a stunning win to make everyone sit up and take notice

Spanish midfielder Rodri has already written his name into Manchester City folklore after his Champions League heroics and he has now opened up on the moment that saw him become a legendary figure

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has had some fun at Jack Grealish's expense after the England star quipped that the Spaniard was the "worst dresser" at the club

Gareth Southgate's deal as England boss expires in December and the FA are keen to have him in situ for the 2026 World Cup, such is their happiness with him and a lack of viable alternatives

England are facing a goalkeeping crisis with only Jordan Pickford playing regularly at present, leading Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate to take another look at Jack Butland, starring in Scotland for Rangers

The Premier League are trying to stop clubs over-inflating sponsorship or commercial deals tied to in-house companies, but tensions emerged at a shareholders' meeting

Rodri managed to go an entire year unbeaten for club, but he expects a battle to the wire this season in what has become the toughest title race in years

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has become one of the very best players in the world in his position, in an exclusive interview with John Cross he reveals all about his road to the top and his plans for life after dominant midfield performances

Midfield master Rodri firmly believes Manchester City could repeat their incredible Treble heroics of last season as they go for glory on all three fronts again

Martin Zubimendi is someone Arsenal could sign in the summer transfer window, but the Spaniard may not want to leave Real Sociedad in favour of the Premier League

Xabi Alonso's unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen team have the chance to take a huge step towards the Bundesliga title while demonstrating their boss can succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool

England boss Gareth Southgate has a wealth of midfield talent available ahead of Euro 2024 but Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham is undoubtedly his brightest star

Marcus Rashford had a run-in with Manchester United after going on a bender in Belfast before the FA Cup clash with Newport and the attacker has now been told there could be further consequences

England boss Gareth Southgate, whose contract expires in December, admitted that he wanted to see how the Euros went before making a final decision on staying for the 2026 World Cup

Arsenal could be ready for a shake-up this summer with Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah all possible big-name departures, while Mikel Arteta wants big signings too

Sin bins have been firmly on the agenda in trials from next season as football tries to crack down on bad behaviour on the pitch and have been welcomed by referees

JOHN CROSS COLUMN: There is a feeling among the Big Six that transfers windows in the future will see a seismic change in the next few years which will see a regular pattern of big-spending in the summer and fewer deals in January

UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin caused controversy by forcing through a rule change allowing him to stay on until 2031 - only to reveal he is standing down in 2027