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Chelsea confirm Estevao Willian ruled out vs Burnley as Rosenior names attacking lineup

Estêvão Willian
February 2026

Chelsea confirmed Estêvão Willian will miss the Burnley match, with Liam Rosenior selecting an attack built around João Pedro, Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto, and Enzo Fernández. Rosenior’s match squad excludes Estêvão, while Chelsea aim to win and push into the top four; the named XI includes a Caicedo–Andrey Santos midfield base and a back line featuring James, Fofana, Chalobah, and Gusto.

Spurs Fans Turn on Frank After 2-2 Burnley Draw Extends Winless Run

Thomas Frank
January 2026

Frank was targeted by “sacked in the morning” chants after Spurs drew 2-2 with 19th-placed Burnley, leaving Tottenham five league games without a win and deepening fears ahead of a difficult February run. Van de Ven opened the scoring, Tuanzebe equalised, Foster put Burnley ahead, and Romero rescued a point in stoppage time. Frank defended the overall performance but admitted two defensive moments cost them, as fan frustration escalated after recent poor domestic form.

Gerrard Tells Slot to Stop Excusing Liverpool’s Low-Block Struggles and Fix It

Steven Gerrard
January 2026

Gerrard criticised Slot for repeatedly pointing to low blocks as the reason for Liverpool’s inconsistency, saying this is a normal reality in the Premier League and Liverpool must solve it rather than talk about it. Slot argued Liverpool look better in open games and struggle when opponents sit deep, citing the contrast between a 3-0 win over Marseille and a 1-1 draw with Burnley. Gerrard’s message is to adapt personnel and approach to break compact defences.

Man United Fans Angry Kyle Walker Avoided Red Card After Stamp Claim

Kyle Walker
January 2026

United supporters want action after Walker appeared to stamp on Dorgu during the 2-2 draw at Turf Moor, with no red card shown. The flashpoint came late in the match as United also complained about a disallowed Martinez goal. Fans argue VAR should have reviewed the stamp and are calling for FA intervention.

Manchester United Still Stutter as Sesko Brace Ends 2-2 at Burnley

Manchester United
January 2026

Manchester United drew 2-2 at Burnley in their first match since sacking Ruben Amorim, despite Benjamin Sesko scoring twice in the second half to flip the game briefly in their favour. United trailed to an own goal, rallied after the break through Sesko, then conceded again after sloppy defending. Fletcher used a back four and restored Fernandes, but United still lacked control and needed late chances to avoid defeat.

Grealish illness keeps him out after £20k London party with Walker

Jack Grealish
December 2025

Grealish skipped Everton’s 0-0 draw at Burnley after a London night out with Walker that reportedly included Winter Wonderland, a Mayfair dinner and a late visit to a Leicester Square strip club, with the pair said to have spent around £20,000 in total. Moyes said a “bug” left Grealish feeling sick despite training on Tuesday and stressed he would not expand on the illness, while also citing concurrent absences for Dewsbury-Hall, Branthwaite, Ndiaye and Gueye, and expressing hope his City loanee returns to training later this week.

Grealish and Walker’s £20k Christmas blow-out ends in London strip club

Jack Grealish, Kyle Walker
December 2025

After Everton’s 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal, Grealish travelled to London to meet Walker at Winter Wonderland before a lavish night out that included dinner at Bagatelle and thousands of pounds spent on drinks, ending at Platinum Lace strip club. Grealish’s group reportedly ordered “hundreds” of Jagerbombs at £14 each and ran up a £3,500 club bill before leaving at 4am, then continued drinking back at their hotel. Both players had club-sanctioned time off, with sources insisting Grealish declined lap dances and focused only on late-night drinks.

Trafford pushes for Man City exit after Burnley promotion heroics

James Trafford
December 2025

Goalkeeper James Trafford is reportedly seeking a move away from Manchester City just months after rejoining, frustrated by a lack of minutes despite starring for Burnley last season, when he helped the Clarets win promotion with a record-equalling 30 clean sheets and miserly defence. City activated a matching clause to beat Newcastle to his signature after Burnley’s promotion, but the former England Under-21 keeper has since struggled to play, fuelling doubts over his future and prompting interest from clubs still searching for a reliable long-term number one.

Arsenal urged to slim Gyokeres down after sluggish start and muscle scare

Viktor Gyokeres (Arsenal)
November 2025

Viktor Gyokeres has been told he looks too heavy after a delayed 63.5 million pound move from Sporting CP, with questions over whether he arrived at Arsenal in ideal condition as early outings, including a flat debut in Hong Kong versus Tottenham, highlighted rhythm and sharpness issues. After finally settling and scoring in a 2-0 win at Burnley, the striker signalled discomfort and was withdrawn at half time, prompting Arteta to admit concern over an unusual muscular problem for such an explosive player while medical staff carry out tests to understand the extent of the setback.

Burnley owners seal Espanyol majority buy

Espanyol
October 2025

Velocity Sports Partners closed a ~€200m deal for Espanyol, ending Rastar’s nine-year tenure. Alan Pace promises patient, data-led rebuilding via a multi-club model with Burnley. Plans focus on sustainable recruitment, academy alignment, commercial growth, and financial discipline to restore stability and chase a swift La Liga resurgence.

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