Premier League
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In June 2022, while holidaying on the turquoise-tinged waters of El Gouna along Egypt’s Red Sea, Mohamed Salah was forced to first contemplate leaving Liverpool. His contract was up the following summer and two years’ worth of negotiations between his advisor, or more appropriately his “partner” Ramy Abbas, and the club’s power brokers failed to…
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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has been handed a seven-game ban and a £100,000 fine by the English Football Association (FA) for using abusive language and bringing the game into disrepute during a Spanish-language interview on Uruguayan television in June. The ban applies only to English club football and not European competition, meaning he can still compete against Roma and Rangers in…
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Harry Kane has warned his England teammates that country should come before club after admitting his disappointment at the spate of withdrawals for this week’s UEFA Nations League matches. Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice, Manchester City’s Jack Grealish and Phil Foden, Chelsea teammates Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill, Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool and Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale comprised the eight players to pull out of games against Greece in Athens and Republic of Ireland at Wembley. Interim boss Lee…
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You could feel the relief in the stands at the final whistle when Tottenham fans leapt from their seats, as head coach Ange Postecoglou strolled calmly onto the pitch and the song “Glory, Glory Tottenham Hotspur” rang out of the stadium speakers. That song may not seem fitting these days. Nobody here needs reminding that it has…
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Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League as the striker sealed a 1-0 win against Southampton, while third-placed Aston Villa were frustrated by Bournemouth’s last-gasp leveller on Saturday. Haaland had gone three league games without a goal but he ended that mini drought in the first half at the Etihad…
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Strengthened plans for a new football watchdog will be introduced to parliament today. The Football Governance Bill will aim to ensure a new regulator is fully independent of government and industry, and will give fans a greater say in the management of their clubs. However, Uefa has warned that removing the need to comply with…
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The proposed regulator for men’s football in England will no longer have to ensure decisions on club takeovers align with the government’s foreign and trade policy. The removal of the clause follows veiled threats by UEFA to ban English teams from European competitions after being concerned about potential prohibited government interference in football. Labour made…
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One of the concerns raised about the English football regulator – in its previous form – was that it could see the Three Lions excluded from European competitions. Culture, Media and Sports Secretary Lisa Nandy was asked if the latest iteration of the watchdog – announced today – carried the same risks. Asked if she…
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Manchester City’s closest challengers for the last two seasons, Arsenal, received their third red card of the season after William Saliba’s sending-off in the Bournemouth defeat. Jamie Carragher insists the Gunners’ disciplinary issues must be resolved if they are to lift their first Premier League title in 21 years. Asked whether Arsenal’s disciplinary problems will…
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Jamie Carragher believes Manchester City have the edge in the Premier League title race despite their vulnerability to counter-attacks. Pep Guardiola’s side are unbeaten this season and sit second in the Premier League, one point behind leaders Liverpool after eight games. Last season’s runners-up Arsenal suffered their first loss of the season in a 2-0…
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A game which brought together two sides building for the future was decided by a player whose legacy has long since been established. There wasn’t much between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield on Sunday, but the home side prevailed with a 2-1 victory which took them back to the Premier League summit courtesy of Mohamed Salah’s enduring ability to deliver match-defining moments.…
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Manchester City’s contentious last-minute winner against Wolves in the Premier League on Sunday was both correctly ruled and deserved reward for his players’ patience, manager Pep Guardiola said. With City seemingly heading to a frustrating 1-1 draw at Molineux despite their dominance of possession, John Stones headed a 95th-minute corner past Wolves goalkeeper José Sá. Referee Chris Kavanagh first disallowed…
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Chelsea defender Lucy Bronze says their Women’s Champions League victory over Real Madrid is a good start but “playing like that, we won’t win the competition”. The England international has won five European titles with former clubs Lyon and Barcelona. Chelsea won 3-2 at Stamford Bridge in their opening group match on Tuesday but gave Real…
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Jack Grealish is set to start for England in Lee Carsley’s first game as interim head coach. Aitana Bonmati is expected to become the highest-paid player in women’s football after agreeing a lucrative contract extension with Barcelona. The Football Association (FA) is working on a consultation plan that will see stakeholders in the women’s game,…
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Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon equalised 14 minutes from time to secure a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday and spoil their hosts’ 125th anniversary celebrations. Marcus Tavernier put Bournemouth ahead in the first half but Gordon stole in at the back post to steer home a 76th-minute cross from substitute Harvey…
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Chelsea forward Noni Madueke heaped praise on teammate Cole Palmer following their 6-2 win over Wolves on Sunday. Madueke scored a second half hat trick, with Palmer providing assists for all three of his goals at Molineux as Chelsea kick started their season. “He is cold and I am fire, so it mixes well. He…
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