Dick Advocaat: 'Sunderland will definitely stay up'

Dick Advocaat has said that Sunderland will definitely avoid relegation from the Premier League this season.

The Black Cats slumped to a 2-0 loss against Bournemouth and are rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table.

"I am sure that we will stay up but we cannot wait longer than now," Advocaat told reporters. "I don't see it in the home game's but in the away games we leave it too late and there is no sharpness and we give goals away.

Mark Noble: 'Exciting times for West Ham United'

Mark Noble has said that he is excited by West Ham United this season.

Noble played in West Ham's 2-1 victory over Manchester City and has praised the new West Ham signings.

Tony Pulis: 'West Bromwich Albion moving on from Saido Berahino saga'

Tony Pulis has praised the performance of Saido Berahinoduring West Bromwich Albion's 1-0 Premiership victory over Aston Villa.

The 22-year-old scored the only goal of the game in his first start since saying that he would not play under chairmanJeremy Peace.

Andy Murray: 'We stuck together like brothers'

Andy Murray has expressed his delight after he and his brother Jamie saw off Lleyton Hewitt and Sam Groth of the Australia in the Davis Cup.

Great Britain are one win away from the final following the Scottish duo's 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-7 6-4 victory, and the world number three has declared that the siblings "stuck together like brothers" throughout the contest.

Jean de Villiers: 'South Africa must win every game to progress'

Captain Jean de Villiers has said that South Africa need to win all their remaining Rugby World Cup group matches in order to qualify for the knockout stages.

An 84th-minute try from Karne Hesketh saw South Africa suffer a shock 34-32 defeat to Japan in their opening fixture.

"There's a lot of disappointment," De Villiers told BBC Sport. "Big credit to Japan they put us under pressure at the end and we were not good enough.

Sebastian Rode pleased to contribute

Sebastian Rode has admitted that it was pleasing to make the most of a rare start as Bayern Munich beat SV Darmstadt 98 3-0 to climb to the top of the Bundesliga.

Despite usually playing a supporting role from the bench, Pep Guardiola's decision to drop the likes of Thiago, Thomas Mullerand Xabi Alonso to the bench provided Rode with a platform to impress.

Result: West Ham United shock Manchester City at the Etihad

West Ham United have shocked Manchester City at the Etihad stadium, after goals from Victor Moses and Diafra Sakho sealed a 2-1 win for the Slaven Bilic's side.

The visitors took a surprise lead after just six minutes, as Moses collected a pass from Dimitri Payet before firing a shot past Joe Hart from 25 yards.

Sergio Aguero missed a superb opportunity to peg the Hammers back, as the Argentine striker rounded Adrianoutside the box, before dragging his shot wide.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez praises 'composed' defensive duo

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has hailed the composure of defensive duo John Stones and Phil Jagielka during his side's goalless draw at Swansea City.

The Spaniard insists that his team should have won the match, but was quick to draw positives from the stalemate.

Sean O'Brien: 'More to come from Ireland after dominant Canada display'

Sean O'Brien has insisted that there is still more to come from Ireland following their resounding victory over Canada.

The Six Nations champions showed their Rugby World Cup credentials by seeing off the Canucks 50-7 in their opening game at the Millennium Stadium.

Despite the comfortable win, O'Brien says that Ireland will look to learn lessons from their performance ahead of their next Pool D meeting with Romania in eight days' time.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe hails 'great win'

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has described his side's 2-0 victory against Sunderland in the Premier League as a "great win".

Goals from Callum Wilson and Matt Ritchie gave the Cherries their first home win of the season, and Howe was quick to praise both players after the game.

Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren: 'I have a tough job on my hands'

Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren has admitted that he has a "tough job" on his hands following his side'slatest defeat, a 2-1 home reverse against Watford.

The Magpies boss drew positives from his side's second-half display against the Hornets, but is under no illusions about the size of the task at hand.

Report: Manchester United plot Pep Guardiola move

Manchester United are reportedly planning to lure Pep Guardiola to Old Trafford in 2016, despite current bossLouis van Gaal grooming assistant Ryan Giggs for the role.

The Bayern Munich coach is said to be keen to quit the Allianz Arena club next summer, with Manchester City believed to be fronting the queue for the ex-Barcelona boss.

Report: Manchester United target Aaron Cresswell

Manchester United are considering making a bid fromWest Ham United defender Aaron Cresswell, according to reports.

Louis van Gaal is believed to be keen to add to his options at left-back after the injury to Luke Shaw and according to The Sun, the Dutchman will see how the next three months pan out without the England international before making a move for Cresswell.

Paris Saint-Germain want Jose Mourinho?

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly identified Chelseaboss Jose Mourinho as their next coach and the French giants will look to prise him away from Stamford Bridge next summer.

The Portuguese has come under fire this season after the Blues endured their worst start to a Premier League season for 29 years, losing three of their first six games.

Louis van Gaal 'declares Ryan Giggs his Manchester United successor'

Louis van Gaal has reportedly claimed that his current assistant boss Ryan Giggs will succeed him asManchester United manager in the future.

The Dutchman, who comes to the end of his contract in the summer of 2017, is said to have made the claim during a fan event at the Old Trafford cricket ground on Wednesday night.

Ronald Koeman tried to sign Memphis Depay for Southampton

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman has revealed that he tried to sign Dutch international Memphis Depay last summer.
The 21-year-old joined Manchester United for £25m in June, but Koeman told reporters that he approached Depay in 2014.
The winger turned down the move to stay in the Netherlands and went on to have a spectacular final season with PSV Eindhoven, scoring 22 goals, and Koeman admitted that he would have liked the opportunity to work with the forward.

Alan Pardew glad Tottenham Hotspur did not bid for Yannick Bolasie

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has revealed that he was relieved Tottenham Hotspur did not attempt to sign Yannick Bolasie during the transfer window.
The 26-year-old was linked with the London club over the summer, with Pardew admitting that Bolasie should consider an offer from a bigger club, but a move never materialised.

Shola Ameobi in talks over Huddersfield Town move?

Former Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi remains in talks with Huddersfield Town, according to Terriers manager Chris Powell.
The 33-year-old is currently a free agent and has been training with the Championship club for the past week.
Powell admitted that talks had begun with the Nigerian international but were put on hold to prepare for consecutive away games against Cardiff City and Charlton Athletic.

Kevin De Bruyne: 'Jose Mourinho only spoke to me twice at Chelsea'

Manchester City's record signing Kevin De Bruyne has revealed that manager Jose Mourinho only spoke to him on two occasions during his low-profile stint at Chelsea.
De Bruyne joined Wolfsburg in January 2014 after failing to cement a first-team place under the Portuguese, who had returned to Stamford Bridge for a second spell the previous summer.
The 52-year-old insisted that he was right to sell the playmaker - who joined the Sky Blues for £54m last month - but the Belgian says that things could have been different had Mourinho been more encouraging.
"I didn't get any explanation," he is quoted as saying by The Mirror. "I only talked with him twice, Mourinho. That was before the game against Basel, where he said I was doing better, in his opinion, and that I would get my chance. I think that was maybe November.

Barcelona's Lionel Messi tops FIFA 16's dribbling ratings

EA Sports have revealed that Lionel Messi will be the top-rated dribbler in the new FIFA 16 game, which is released next week.
Each player on the game has a number of attributes, all of which are rated out of 100.
As far as dribbling is concerned, Messi has come in at number one with a rating of 96, while his Barcelona teammate Neymar is tied in second place with Chelsea's Eden Hazard on 94.
In third spot, Real Madrid talisman Cristiano Ronaldo and Bayern Munich's Dutch winger Arjen Robben have been graded at 93.
FIFA 16's top 10 dribblers
Lionel Messi (Barcelona) 96
Neymar (Barcelona) 94
Eden Hazard (Chelsea) 94

Team News: Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers makes eight changes

 
Brendan Rodgers has made eight changes to his Liverpool side for tonight's Europa League encounter against Bordeaux.
The Northern Irishman decided to leave a number of players that started the 3-1 defeat to rivals Manchester United on Saturday at home, including summer signings Christian Benteke and James Milner.
Young Belgian striker Divock Origi has benefited from the omission of his fellow countryman Benteke, while the absence of Milner has seen 18-year-old Jordan Rossiter come into the midfield.
Elsewhere, the fit again Adam Lallana has been given a starting role, while centre-back Mamadou Sakho has taken the captain's armband.

Claudio Ranieri: 'I'll buy pizza if we keep a clean sheet'

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has joked that he will buy his players pizza if they keep a clean sheet against Stoke City on Saturday.
The Foxes sit second in the Premier League after an unbeaten start to the season, but have conceded in each of their five games so far.
Ranieri has said that he will give his team an incentive to shut out the Potters at the Britannia Stadium this weekend.
"I want to pay a pizza for a clean sheet. When we get one I pay for pizza and maybe a hot dog," Goal.com quotes the Italian as saying.
Leicester beat Aston Villa 3-2 last Sunday.

Source: http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/leicester-city/news/ranieri-ill-buy-pizza-for-clean-sheet_246723.html

Roberto Martinez: 'No new deal for John Stones'

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has stated that the club have not offered a new contract to John Stones.
The defender handed in a transfer request last month amid heavy interest from Premier League champions Chelsea, although it was immediately rejected by the Toffees.
The 20-year-old signed a new five-year deal with Everton last summer.
When asked about reports suggesting that Stones had been offered fresh terms, Martinez told ESPN: "No, there's nothing to announce there."
Stones has made six appearances for Everton so far this season.

Source:  http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/everton/transfer-talk/news/martinez-no-new-deal-for-john-stones_246675.html

Kevin Phillips leaves Leicester City to join Derby County as assistant coach

 
Derby County have confirmed that they have appointed Kevin Phillips as their new assistant coach.
The 42-year-old had been working as first-team coach at Leicester City, having taken up the role under Nigel Pearson after retiring from playing last summer and remained in place under his successor Claudio Ranieri.
Derby head coach Paul Clement has said that the former England striker will have much to offer at the iPro Stadium.

Steven Gerrard wants John Terry recall for Chelsea's clash with Arsenal

 
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard wants to see Jose Mourinho recall John Terry when Chelsea meet Arsenal this weekend.
The Chelsea captain was absent from the side that beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday, but Gerrard feels that the Blues skipper will be needed when the Gunners visit Stamford Bridge.