Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel signed a new five-year deal on Friday that will keep the Denmark international at the club through 2023. 
Schmeichel, 31, has made 298 appearances for Leicester in all competitions. He was part of the Foxes’ run to the Championship crown in 2014-15 and the Premier League title in 2015-16. 
“I’m very happy to be here for many more years,” Schmeichel said. ”I’ve spent the majority of my career at Leicester now and had some amazing times here,…

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With Thibaut Courtois insistent on a move away from Chelsea, the FC crew evaluate his potential replacement: Athletic Bilbao’s Kepa Arrizabalaga.

Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri talks about Thibaut Courtois and Kepa Arrizabalaga transfer speculation.

In an exclusive interview with ESPN FC, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp explains his decision to bring in Alisson and reaffirms his support for Loris Karius.
Leicester City’s Kasper Schmeichel has told ESPN he believes this summer of record-breaking transfer fees for goalkeepers reflects how important the position has become for title-chasing clubs, and thinks that Paris Saint-Germain’s €222m signing of Neymar last summer has sparked the surge in prices for top No. 1s.
Liverpool paid the largest ever amount for a goalkeeper to sign Brazil international Alisson from Roma for £67m earlier this summer, a fee which is set to be eclipsed by Chelsea…

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From Romelu Lukaku’s 100th league goal to Dele Alli’s brace at Stamford Bridge, relive all the goals from Week 32 in the Premier League.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley recaps an eventful Saturday in the Premier League, as Man City are now one win away from claiming the title.

Jose Mourinho believes Manchester United’s performance in the first half against Swansea was one of the best at the club since he arrived.
After each round of Premier League fixtures, ESPN FC presents its Team of the Weekend, which is selected by Gab Marcotti, Paul Mariner and Steve Nicol.
Do you agree or disagree? You can have your say on those picked or overlooked in the comments section at the foot of the article or on Twitter using the hashtag #TOTW.

Here is ESPN FC’s Team of the Weekend.

Goalkeeper: Leicester picked up a 2-0 win at Brighton to make it four games unbeaten in the Premier League, with Kasper Schmeichel playing a key role in the Foxes’ victory. The…

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Claude Puel believes Leicester City could have scored three or four second-half goals in their win over Burnley.
Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has become the 32nd footballer to join Common Goal and the fifth from the Premier League.
The 31-year-old will donate one percent of his salary to charity as part of the movement pioneered by Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata.
Mata and Schmeichel are joined by Swansea’s Alfie Mawson, Bournemouth’s Charlie Daniels and Brighton’s Bruno Saltor as the Premier League’s representatives.
Hoffenheim coach Julian Nagelsmann and UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin…

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ESPN FC’s Craig Burley recaps the Premier League table after Week 3 closes out, with Arsenal sitting way down in sixteenth.

Craig Burley lambastes Arsenal’s display against Liverpool in his player ratings.

Shaka Hislop says Man United’s early season form is the best they’ve looked since being managed by Sir Alex Ferguson.

Shaka Hislop says Man United’s early season form is the best they’ve looked since being managed by Sir Alex Ferguson.

Shaka Hislop says Manchester City are still far from the finished product despite their last-gasp win at Bournemouth.

Shaka Hislop says Manchester City are still far from the finished product despite their last-gasp win at Bournemouth.
After each round of Premier League fixtures, ESPN FC brings you its Team of the Weekend. Our panel of experts carefully selects 11 star performers along with a manager.
Do you agree or disagree? You can have your say on those picked or overlooked in the comments section at the foot of the article or on Twitter using the hashtag #ESPNFCTOTW.

ESPN FC’s Premier League Team of the Weekend.
Goalkeeper: In a weird quirk of fate neither of the players in contention for a place between the sticks was on a winning side this weekend. Steve Nicol reasonably…

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