Ross Barkley: Last News

Liverpool's rivals' fans have enjoyed a joke at the Reds' expense in the wake of their shock defeat on Sunday, with many claiming they were calling the police after the Anfield side "broke the rule of six".Jurgen Klopp's men succumbed to a stunning 7-2 loss to Aston Villa, their heaviest league defeat since April 1963.Recent signing Ollie Watkins scored a dream hat-trick, while John McGinn and Ross Barkley were also on the scoresheet, as captain Jack Grealish secured a brace.Mo Salah's two goals would prove to be nothing but a consolation as last season's Premier League champions were humbled at Villa Park.It came shortly after their rivals Manchester United were thumped 6-1 at Old Trafford by former boss Jose Mourinho's Tottenham side, a

Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool stars will be “very hard on each other” after suffering an astonishing 7-2 defeat against Aston Villa.The Premier League champions slumped to their first loss of the season in catastrophic fashion, shipping in seven goals on a disastrous evening at Villa Park.Ollie Watkins fired a sensational hat-trick for Dean Smith’s side, while Jack Grealish was also on hand with a brace.John McGinn and Ross Barkley were Villa’s other goalscorers in what proved an incredible victory, meaning Mohamed Salah’s double was nothing but a consolation for the Reds.And following their abysmal display in Birmingham, Van Dijk has called on his Liverpool team-mates to step up their game.“It is hard to lose in the way we lost

Chelsea are set to pay most of Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s wages should he leave on loan. The 24-year-old had promised plenty during the early seasons of his career but is now set to leave Stamford Bridge on a temporary basis having recovered from a long-term ligament injury.Frank Lampard has boosted his squad having had huge financial backing this summer, which has seen the England international slip down the pecking order and push him towards the exit door.

Paul Merson believes Chelsea manager Frank Lampard will regret the decision to let midfielder Ross Barkley join Aston Villa on loan this season.

Don't wait 30 years - sign up for our daily football email newsletter today!Leeds United have been linked with a stunning move for Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley.Marcelo Bielsa is in the market for one more player after confirming the arrival of Spanish defender Diego Llorente.A central midfielder is believed to be a priority, with talks ongoing with Udinese to sign Rodrigo de Paul.However, those negotiations looked to have reached an impasse, with Bielsa now looking at aternatives.The former Everton man had a loan spell at Elland Road back in 2012/13 and could return, with the Whites reportedly monitoring his situation.Aston Villa have also been linked with a move and the Telegraph report that the Blues could sanction a move, with the

Kai Havertz scored a hat-trick for Chelsea to grab his first goals for the club and help them into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has dropped a hint that Antonio Rudiger and Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s futures at the club could be numbered.Neither were in the squad to face Barnsley in the Carabao Cup despite both being fit to play.Rudiger’s future is up in the air despite the defender reportedly playing a key role in the transfers of both Timo Werner and Kai Havertz.Loftus-Cheek could be on his way with Lampard having majorly strengthened his midfield options this summer, also bringing in Kai Havertz.Ross Barkley, N’Golo Kante and Jorginho are already ahead of Loftus-Cheek in Lampard’s pecking order while Chelsea started with Mateo Kovacic and Mason Mount in the middle against Barnsley, alongside Barkley.Declan Rice is still wanted by Lampard and

Chelsea who have won the race for his signature and the 21-year-old will link up with fellow summer signing and countryman Timo Werner. Havertz made 45 appearances in total last season, scoring 18 and setting up another nine goals.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire and pals reportedly racked up a £63,000 bar tab as part of a three-day bender leading up to his arrest.

West Ham will reportedly turn down any attempt by Chelsea to offer Michy Batshuayi and Ross Barkley as part of a deal to sign Declan Rice. And the Hammers remain clear that they have no intention of selling the highly-rated midfielder this summer.

Paul Merson claims Frank Lampard will have learned a lot from his players following Chelsea’s shock 3-0 defeat to Sheffield United.Chelsea were far from their best on Saturday as Chris Wilder’s side recorded a comfortable victory at Brammal Lane.The Blues defence came in for criticism following a poor display but Merson reckons Lampard has to get his midfield selection right.His midfield three consisted of Jorginho, Mason Mount and Ross Barkley with the latter two hooked in the second half.Lampard had the likes of Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Mateo Kovacic and Callum Hudson-Odoi as options on the bench and Merson reckons he needs to find the right balance in his team to help out his defence.“I think Frank Lampard will have found out a lot about his

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has been trolled by Rio Ferdinand and Dele Alli after posting his latest time for a near 5km run.

Tottenham Hotspur star Dele Alli has poked fun at Manchester United captain Harry Maguire for posting a screenshot of his 4.78km park run, which he completed in just under 18 minutes.

Chelsea are set to miss out on re-signing Declan Rice this summer as West Ham have no plans to sell the midfielder.

Joey Barton believes that Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley wasn't being entirely truthful when he claimed to have run five kilometres in 16 minutes and 11 seconds.

Chelsea go to south London still in the driving seat for that all-important fourth place in the Premier League table.

Lionel Messi has hailed Mason Mount's potential and predicts big things for the Chelsea star.

Joe Cole says overlooked maverick Ross Barkley can drive Chelsea on to silverware the way Frank Lampard once did.

FIFA 20 Team of the Week 26 has not been announced by EA Sports today but bizarrely FUThead seems to have the confirmed team on their website.

Roy Keane was not impressed by Everton’s performance as they crumbled against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Frank Lampard is backing Ross Barkley to beat the Everton boo-boys this afternoon.