Liverpool draw up exciting back-up plan for Trent Alexander-Arnold as contract talks stall
The right-back’s contract situation amid reports of interest from Real Madrid are said to have led Liverpool to line up a replacement. Hmmm…
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Pep Guardiola explains how Kyle Walker talked him down from rage in fiery Man City-Arsenal clash
The Manchester City boss was angered by the way Arsenal got their first goal in a 2-2 draw, but changed his outlook after a half-time chat with his skipper
Tetchy Mikel Arteta gives ‘unbelievable’ reaction to Arsenal draw and red card against Man City
The Arsenal boss went fully passive-aggressive in refusing to criticise the officials after his side’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City
Manchester City and Arsenal share pyrrhic draw with Pep Guardiola left to count greater cost
Is there such a thing as a pyrrhic draw? This felt like it could be it after Arsenal came so, so close to a famous win but City lost their ...
Danny Welbeck remains Brighton’s key man, laughing in the face of Premier League glamour signings
The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward has been a brilliant servant for Brighton and is now rightly securing the plaudits.
Julen Lopetegui told to knock off Pep Guardiola tribute act after West Ham humbling
The Hammer boss oversaw a three-goal defeat at home to Chelsea that left two pundits baffled by his ill-fitting tactics
Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell’s Bert and Ernie act leaves unanswered questions at Newcastle United
Eddie Howe is the positive face of Newcastle. Paul Mitchell is seen as the grump who wants to bring his happy-go-lucky colleague down. And he has the power.
Forget Arsenal, Spurs really, really need to prove they are not fall guys
Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal. That’s been the build-up to Sunday’s North London Derby which, last we checked, involved two sides.
Tottenham Hotspur eyeing cut-price deal after former Chelsea man opens up transfer opportunity
Spurs are said to be keeping tabs on Swiss international Noah Okafor, whose days at AC Milan may be numbered following Tammy Abaraham’s arrival
Mohamed Salah’s agent: Ignore click-whoring media claims about Liverpool winger
Mohamed Salah is out of contract at Liverpool at the end of the season, but anyone claiming to know his intentions are big stinky liars, apparently
Martin Zubimendi opens up on turning down Liverpool with ‘high demands’ at Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay has revealed Martin Zubimendi’s contract status after he opted to reject a move to Anfield
‘I saw the xG, it wasn’t that high’: Erik ten Hag on Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool
Erik ten Hag “saw the xG we conceded” and “it wasn’t that high”. He said this after Manchester United lost a Premier League home game 3-0 to Liverpool.
Liverpool and Luis Diaz show wisdom of Arne Slot’s move from chaos to control by thumping Manchester United
It was always going to be tough for the next Liverpool coach to leave their own tactical imprint, but Arne Slot has found a way to move on from Jurgen ...
Tottenham Hotspur just can’t help themselves as creamy middle too brief at Newcastle United
Ange Postecoglou’s side were too tentative at first and then too reckless at the end as Newcastle showed Tottenham how to strike the balance best.
Chelsea relief after stopping Nicolas Jackson from entering dreaded final seven years of contract
Phew, that was a close one, wasn’t it? Thankfully, the young buck has agreed terms on a two-year extension at Stamford Bridge
Raheem Sterling set for more prominent Arsenal role than anyone expects, claims pundit
The new arrival at the Emirates Stadium will be more than just another option for Mikel Arteta, apparently
Ten Premier League players who could be begging for moves as transfer deadline day looms
It’s stick or twist time with Friday’s 11pm transfer deadline drawing closer by the hour, such are the infernal machinations of physics.
What exactly has Erik ten Hag done following his Manchester United reprieve?
Erik ten Hag was given more time and seemingly more license this summer to mould Manchester United into his shape. And yet…
Erling Haaland relieved to put right something ‘irritating me for a long time’ with goal at Chelsea
Erling Haaland felt he had unfinished business against Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and learned from his prior misjudgement
Forget the agent talks: Raheem Sterling needs to speak for himself at Chelsea
Enzo Maresca’s decision to leave Raheem Sterling out against Manchester City attracted a statement from his representatives. Yes, that will definitely help.
Brentford won’t miss Ivan Toney after starting new season by fixing bigger issue
Thomas Frank’s Brentford did better without Ivan Toney last season than with him, and started the season with a win after leaving him out v Crystal Palace.
Tottenham Hotspur to reunite midfielder with familiar faces as £20m+ transfer agreed
Oliver Skipp looks set to link back up with two key figures who know him well at Premier League rivals Leicester City
Bruno Guimaraes makes position clear to Newcastle United amid Manchester City transfer links
The Newcastle midfielder has been connected with a move to champions Manchester City as the summer transfer window edges towards its end
West Ham United could be on the up, which usually means disaster is looming
West Ham showed themselves at both their best and their worst last season, and it’s hard to know which we’ll see more of this term
Liverpool transfer policy makes them the anti-Chelsea, and that comes with its own dangers
Arne Slot is yet to welcome a new signing to Liverpool since arriving as Jurgen Klopp’s replacement in the summer…and not for want of trying.
The ten fastest Premier League manager dismissals as Ten Hag leads current sack race
Erik ten Hag is the current sack race favourite but Manchester United would need to act quickly to crack the top ten quickest managerial exits.
Matthijs de Ligt may well underwhelm at Manchester United, but don’t write him off yet
Matthijs de Ligt comes bearing baggage from disappointing spells at Juventus and Bayern Munich, but that doesn’t mean he’ll flop at Manchester United
The Premier League’s worst ever starts to title defences – fighting the drop, coming back to win it again
Is this Manchester City’s year to finally join the list? Probably not. But winning the title the previous season is never a guarantee of starting the next year well…
Drawing with part-timers and losing to locals: Bad pre-seasons that turned into great actual seasons
One constant every summer is pre-season panic over poor friendly results. But Manchester United know it can be the precursor to a brilliant campaign.
Stadium too stinky, floodlight saboteurs and UFOs: Football’s weirdest postponements
Postponements due to snow or ill health or taking too long are ten a penny, but sometimes football goes weird and obviously Manchester United are involved.