Arsenal’s Gabriel pulls back on Man City’s Erling Haaland as both vie for the ball (Credit: AFP) Reigning champions City, now third in the table, cannot afford to dwell on their frustration given they will be back in action on Wednesday, in a match at home to fourth-placed Aston Villa. Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji … Read more
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side’s second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Brighton and Hove at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England, Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira) Danny Welbeck opened the scoring early for Brighton before Luis Diaz and Salah netted to help … Read more
Bayern’s Harry Kane celebrates after scoring (Credit: AP) Bayern Munich striker Kane travelled back to England last weekend to join up with the national team to be treated for an ankle injury he had suffered in a 5-2 win at Darmstadt on Saturday. England captain Harry Kane and midfielders Cole Palmer and Jordan Henderson will … Read more
In a seismic development for English football, the Premier League is facing the potential expulsion of two of its biggest clubs, Chelsea and Manchester City, should they be found guilty of breaching Financial Fair Play regulations. Reports emerging from league sources suggest that the consequences could be dire for these clubs, mirroring recent punitive actions … Read more
Liverpool named Richard Hughes as their new sporting director on Wednesday in the next phase of an overhaul of the club’s hierarchy. Former Scotland international Hughes, who announced his departure as Bournemouth’s technical director earlier this month, will officially take up his new role on June 1. Liverpool are currently second in the Premier League … Read more
Manchester United is embroiled in discussions with HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs) over an unpaid tax bill relating to arrangements with players and agents, raising concerns about the club’s transfer plans and financial stability. This development is crucial for the Red Devils as they navigate both on-field challenges and off-field financial scrutiny. The talks … Read more
Nottingham Forest. (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP) Forest was found to have breached the league’s profitability and sustainability regulations, which typically allow clubs to lose a maximum of 105 million pounds over a three-year period. As a result they fell from 17th to 18th, into a relegation spot, and onto 21 points with nine games remaining. … Read more
Xabi Alonso currently manages Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga (Credit: X) Amongst the likes of clubs such as Real Madrid and rivals Bayern Munich, yearning to sign the Spaniard, one club has stood out the most: none other than Xabi’s old home of five years, Liverpool. You got to lose sometime, right? Well, Xabi Alonso … Read more
Aaron Ramsdale of Arsenal (Credit: X) The away fans tried to get under Ramsdale’s skin, repeatedly serenading him with an unfavourable comparison to Raya and greeting his every touch with sarcastic cheers. Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale showed his powers of recovery after a massive error gifted Brentford an equalizer, twice keeping his side level before … Read more
Bruno Fernandes in action for Manchester United (Credit: AFP) In a presser prior to the Manchester Derby this Sunday, Ten Hag was asked about the post put up by Fulham, to which he went off on the club and their actions. It was funny until it wasn’t. But, for Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag, … Read more
