Category: Football
Ten Hag’s transfers rated: flop Antony set tone for United’s slap-dash spree
Tyrell Malacia The first signing of the Erik ten Hag era, ticking the key criterion of coming from the Eredivisie. It’s difficult to say too [more…]
Too much too soon: glimmers of light from Chelsea’s splurge but at what cost? | Jonathan Wilson
Thirteen points from their past six games, 15 goals scored, and Chelsea went into the weekend fourth in the Premier League table. The mood suddenly [more…]
Pickford’s penalty save for Everton ruins Gordon’s return with Newcastle
The cloud that Anthony Gordon left Goodison Park under has not lifted. A prominent role for the Newcastle forward was inevitable on his return to [more…]
Pep Guardiola insists leaky Manchester City defence doesn’t worry him
Pep Guardiola denied he has any concerns about Manchester City’s defence after they conceded the first goal in their 3-2 win against Fulham, after doing [more…]
Liverpool occupy Crystal Palace’s turf like a team of peacekeepers | Barney Ronay
On a hazy, dreamy afternoon at Selhurst Park, all soft sun and soft air, Liverpool produced something that seemed to fit the day, an exercise [more…]
Arne Slot asks for quiet in answering Liverpool’s away-day ‘$10m question’
Top of the Premier League with a 100% away record, plus an equally flawless return in the Champions League, Liverpool players must have been content [more…]
Illan Meslier’s injury-time error earns Sunderland dramatic draw with Leeds
Régis Le Bris remains very much a mentor to Illan Meslier after coaching the Leeds goalkeeper in Lorient’s academy in their native Brittany but, on [more…]
Diarra verdict a landmark day which could alter balance of football power | Paul MacInnes
It feels as if we have been waiting for ever for another legal ruling that would not only change the face of football but be [more…]
Wolves lose essence while balancing top-flight status for little outlay | Jonathan Liew
What happens when you throw the Premier League’s slowest starters up against the club that has scored in the first minute of their past three [more…]
Sir Jim Ratcliffe: decision on Ten Hag’s Manchester United future ‘not my call’
The Manchester United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has added to the uncertainty of Erik ten Hag’s future by declaring any decision on the manager is [more…]
