James Westwood

Writer for CaughtOffside.com, also featured on Goal, Sky Sports and The Sport Review. Long-suffering Man Utd fan desperate for a return to the glory days. Football-mad wordsmith with a unique opinion on all aspects of the beautiful game, driven by a passion to provide supporters with hard-hitting, informative and entertaining stories.

Barcelona willing to swap €41 million misfit for Chelsea star next year

Barcelona are interested in signing Willian from Chelsea and are prepared to offer Malcom in exchange as part of any potential deal. The...

Nov 5 2018, 10:26

Chelsea FC

Barcelona team news: Valverde makes final decision on Messi ahead of Inter Milan showdown

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi has been included in Ernesto Valverde’s Champions League squad for the trip to Italy in the Champions League....

Nov 5 2018, 9:43

Inter Milan

Liverpool team news: Klopp reluctantly leaves star winger out of CL clash

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has omitted Xherdhan Shaqiri from his squad to face Red Star Belgrade in Europe on Tuesday. The Reds will...

Nov 5 2018, 9:22

Liverpool FC

Video: ‘Sweeper Kepa’ some Chelsea fans praised the Spanish keeper for sublime pass under pressure v Palace

Chelsea fans took to social media to hail the technical ability of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who displayed great composure against Crystal Palace. The Blues...

Nov 5 2018, 8:51

Chelsea FC

Allegri restricts Ronaldo’s Juventus duties ahead of Manchester United clash

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has banned Cristiano Ronaldo from close-range free kicks, with Man United visiting the Allianz Stadium on Wednesday. The...

Nov 5 2018, 8:31

Manchester United FC

Garth Crooks picked Martin Odegaard as his player of the season for BBC Sport.

BBC PL team of the week: Arsenal star is shockingly omitted while Man City match-winner earns a spot

BBC pundit Garth Crooks has released the latest edition of his ‘team of the week’, leaving out one of the weekend’s best...

Nov 5 2018, 7:58

Manchester City Arsenal FC

Salah. Champions League semi-final dates

Photos: Liverpool’s Salah immortalised with bizzare statue which some fans have compared to infamous Ronaldo bust

Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah was honoured in Egypt with a new statue depicting him standing in his trademark goalscoring pose. The figure created...

Nov 5 2018, 7:21

Liverpool FC

Sanchez recommends that Manchester United sign defender from Premier League rivals

Manchester United winger Alexis Sanchez wants the club to move for Tottenham centre-back Davinson Sanchez in the winter transfer window. The Red...

Nov 4 2018, 11:47

Manchester United FC

Two Chelsea stars face the exit door as Sarri deems pair surplus to requirements

Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri admits he is unsure if Danny Drinkwater and Victor Moses have a future at Stamford Bridge. The former...

Nov 4 2018, 11:10

Chelsea FC

‘I should have had a hat-trick’ – Klopp reveals what Liverpool star told him after Arsenal draw

Virgil Van Dijk told Jurgen Klopp he should have scored three for Liverpool against Arsenal on Saturday evening. The Reds emerged from...

Nov 4 2018, 10:45

Liverpool FC Arsenal FC

Surprise Premier League star top of Chelsea’s list of targets should Hazard leave

Chelsea have identified Watford winger Roberto Pereyra as a possible summer signing next year to replace Eden Hazard at Stamford Bridge. The Belgian...

Nov 4 2018, 10:19

Chelsea FC

Emery calls on Arsenal star to ‘do more’ and improve overall game after his display against Liverpool

Arsenal boss Unai Emery singled out Alex Iwobi after his substitute appearance on Saturday, insisting he can have a bigger impact on matches. The Gunners...

Nov 4 2018, 9:42

Arsenal FC