Newcastle United s latest signing Andros Townsend is delighted to have the chance to prove himself, claiming he is in the best shape of his life.

Steve McClaren splashed out £12million on the out-of-favour former Tottenham winger to bolster Newcastle’s attacking options in order to secure Premier League survival.

Townsend believes he can prove doubters of his ability wrong after moving to the north-east and is hoping to work his way back into contention for England’s Euro 2016 squad.

I’ve got a massive point to prove now and hopefully Newcastle will benefit from that,  the 24-year-old said.

My last full 90 minutes in the Premier League was just under two years ago so I’ve not played consistently in a long time.

But the last time I pla…

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been named Premier League Manager of the Season for 2019-20. 

The Reds won their first top-flight title in 30 years, finishing on a club-record 99 points, 18 clear of previous champions Manchester City. 

Klopp s side went unbeaten in their first 27 games, winning 26, and set a record for earliest title win by sealing their triumph with seven rounds of matches remaining. 

Klopp, who was named League Managers Association Manager of the Year last month, won the Premier League prize ahead of fellow nominees Frank Lampard, Brendan Rodgers and Chris Wilder. 

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold claimed the Young Player of the Season prize and is also up for the Player of the Season accolade, along with team-mates Jo…

John Terry announced his retirement from football on Sunday and left behind a career rich in achievements.

Terry came through Chelsea s youth system and made his debut for the first team in 1998, quickly establishing himself as an important player in the Blues back line.

He was soon made captain and went on to lead his side to five Premier League titles before spending the final season of his illustrious career with Aston Villa in 2017-18.

Here, we look at the numbers behind Terry s superb 20-year career.

No defender has netted more goals in Chelsea history than John Terry’s 67

— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC)

17   Terry made his Chelsea debut as an 17-year-old in 1998 during an EFL Cup tie against the club he would later play for, Asto…

Market: Over 1.5 goals

Odds: 4/11 @

Two sides who have their sights set on securing a Champions League ticket in 2024, Atalanta will welcome Bologna to Bergamo on Sunday evening.

Starting with the hosts, eventually falling to a nightmare 4-0 drumming against AC Milan earlier in the week, Atalanta will certainly be seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, suffering just a single domestic defeat across any competition since way back on December 23rd, La Dea have still received a string of plaudits this season. Opening this weekend’s fixtures leading the chase in the Champions League race, Gian Piero Gasperini’s men have also continued to shine with their rampant performances on home soil this year. Last seen in Bergamo storming their way to a routine …

Market: Mallorca win

Odds: 2/3 @

Looking to sign off the 2020/21 campaign with a real flurry on Sunday night, Mallorca will make the trip to the Estadio El Toralín when they face off against Ponferradina.

Starting with the hosts, while Ponferradina might have managed to wrap up a top-half finish with time to spare this year, they have endured a worrying end to the 2020/21 campaign. Showing some real signs of fatigue and a side really limping their way over the finish line, the El Bierzo-based outfit have long since seen any chance of a play-off charge go up in smoke. Last seen earlier in the week when putting in another sluggish display, La Ponfe were hit with a deserved 2-0 defeat away at Sabadell and they really failed to bounce back from that 4-1 drumming at…

Roma recruit Australian starlet

Roma have secured the signature of Perth Glory midfielder Danny De Silva, the Australian side have announced on their official website.

The 17-year-old has been signed for an undisclosed fee and he will only join his new employers after the 2014/2015 season comes to an end.

Da Silva has been regarded as one of country s hottest prospects and he has been playing for the Australia Under-20 side.

The midfielder joined Perth Glory in February 2013, becoming club s youngest ever professional player and he was handed his first team debut the following month.

Da Silva has so far featured in 15 league matches for the club, but he has yet to register his first goal.

The talented footballer is likely to profit from s…

Everton boss Roberto Martinez is optimistic Bryan Oviedo could make Costa Rica s FIFA World Cup squad, as he recovers from a broken leg.

Oviedo suffered a bad break to his left leg in Everton s FA Cup fourth-round win at Stevenage in January, and the 24-year-old looked certain to miss the finals in Brazil later this year.

However on Thursday, Martinez revealed that Oviedo s rehabilitation was going better than expected and that he may yet make a remarkable recovery in time to be a part of Costa Rica s plans.

He is really well and back in Costa Rica now, he said.

He s working with the national team and we ve got high hopes that he ll be able to be fully fit for the World Cup.

In that respect it s a nice target to hope for and he s been well ahead of the timi…

Liverpool have an excellent opportunity to end their wait for silverware this season, according to Philippe Coutinho.

The five-time European champions have not won a trophy since claiming the League Cup in 2012 after a penalty shootout against Cardiff City.

Jurgen Klopp s side are into the knockout phase of the Europa League, have reached the last four of the League Cup and face League Two Exeter City in the FA Cup third round.

And Coutinho, who has been in fine form during the first half of the season, wants to cap his progress at Anfield with a first winners medal.

We re in a very good position. It s the goal of everyone involved, we re all focused on fighting for the trophies and I think we have a great chance in the competitions we re in this ye…

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is unsure if Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will miss the FA Cup final after sustaining a hamstring injury against Southampton.

The England international lasted just 36 minutes of the Gunners 2-0 victory at St Mary s Stadium before being replaced by Hector Bellerin.

Oxlade-Chamberlain is now a major doubt for Saturday s trip to Stoke City, while the cup final with Chelsea is just over two weeks away.

If he were to be ruled out, it would represent further disappointment in the competition for Oxlade-Chamberlain, who missed the 2014 triumph over Hull City through injury, while 12 months later he was only used as a late substitute against Aston Villa.

Providing an update on the player s status, Wenger said: It s a hamstring problem but…