Lee Sharpe has named his Premier League XI for the new season - and backed Manchester United to win the title. Speaking exclusively to The Football Historian on behalf of NetBet Football, the former Manchester United and England winger admitted it was a difficult task at this stage of the summer, with so much transfer business still unclear, but eventually settled on a side based largely on the strongest performers from the end of last season. “What that would be, impossible for me to do,...

Brad Friedel has named his Premier League XI for the new season and backed Arsenal as the early favourites to win the title. Speaking exclusively to The Football Historian on behalf of BetGoodwin, the former Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers, Aston Villa and Tottenham goalkeeper was asked to pick a full Premier League XI, a manager, his title winner and the first manager he thinks could face the sack. He went with a 4-3-3 shape, starting with Emiliano Martinez in goal. “Let’s go with Martinez in...

The name of Brighton & Hove Albion forward Georginio Rutter was briefly displayed on the advertising hoardings inside Anfield, sources have told The Football Historian. Those present at the stadium saw the 24-year-old’s full name appear on the electronic boards before it quickly disappeared, with no accompanying image or explanation. There is currently no suggestion that Liverpool have submitted an offer or entered negotiations with Brighton, and the appearance could have been nothing more...