As the cliche goes, ‘goals win games, but defence wins titles’. In the case of Arsenal, the Gunners boast a pretty mean defence it must be said, having conceded just 21 times in 23 Premier League games thus far. It could be argued then that the north Londoners are doing everything right to finally end…
Everton’s wonderful start under David Moyes continued with a vital 4-0 win over Leicester City that moved them further away from the Premier League relegation zone. The Toffees were in cruise control after just six minutes as Abdoulaye Doucoure and Beto scored in quickfire fashion. The striker added his second just before the interval following…
In what would deal their rivals a frustrating blow, Manchester City are now reportedly plotting a shock hijack to sign a rising star who has a release clause worth £84m. Man City transfer news It’s been a hectic month for the Citizens, who entered the transfer window in desperate need of reinforcements for the first…
Processional feel to Liverpool’s title charge now Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights from the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Liverpool We are now beyond the point where the most pertinent question concerning Liverpool is whether or not Arne Slot’s dad thinks they have played well. The question of…
Jamie Redknapp says the referee’s decision to disallow Aston Villa’s equaliser at Wolves for Morgan Rogers’ offside was the “wrong decision” and Unai Emery’s side were “really unlucky” to see it chalked off. With Wolves winning 1-0 in the second half, Donyell Malen touched home into an empty net at the far post from a…
The next crisis never seems too far away on the red half of Manchester, so you can only whisper the next few words, but are United on the up again? There was some fortune in the way they prevailed at Craven Cottage last week, but the measured nature of their victory in Bucharest on Thursday…
The January transfer window never seems to produce the same level of excitement as the summer one. Some clubs feel like they don’t need to do business midway through a season, while others dread it in case a bigger side targets one of their in-form stars. Of course, there have been a few exceptions in…
Following Miguel Almiron’s departure to join MLS side Atlanta United, Newcastle United have reportedly opened talks to sign a rising star in a bargain deal for Eddie Howe. Newcastle transfer news Like many in the Premier League, Newcastle have left things late when it has come to potential reinforcements, having waited for the sale of…
The Premier League’s 3pm kick-offs on Saturday served up some dramatic action as leaders Liverpool travelled to the South Coast. Everton welcomed relegation rivals Leicester to Goodison Park, while St James’ Park hosted a fiery affair between Newcastle and Fulham. Another huge clash at the bottom was on the cards as Ipswich hosted Southampton. And…
Le cyclisme va mal. Et c’est un spécialiste – Romain Bardet en l’occurrence – qui le dit. En juin prochain à l’issue du Critérium du Dauphiné, Romain Bardet raccrochera le vélo. Pour attaquer ces cinq derniers mois de compétition, l’intéressé a opté avec son équipe pour le Tour de l’Algarve, dès le 19 février prochain….
Arsenal chiefs have identified a “dream” forward in the form of a marquee star, as manager Mikel Arteta still waits on a potentially crucial striking addition. Arsenal targeting late January window deal for striker With this year’s winter window approaching its final days, the Premier League title-chasers are still struggling to land their ideal number…
A wasteful Bournemouth were consigned to a 2-0 defeat at home to Liverpool on Saturday afternoon. Mohamed Salah’s clinically taken brace was enough for Liverpool to edge out their spirited hosts, who squandered numerous chances to emerge with at least a share of the spoils from this lofty clash. In the end, Liverpool held on…
Le staff du XV de France a dévoilé la liste des 42 joueurs retenus pour préparer le match en Angleterre samedi prochain. Les blessés Damien Penaud et Tevita Tatafu sont bien là, tout comme Romain Ntamack, qui devrait être suspendu pour ce match. Après des débuts parfaits contre le pays de Galles vendredi au Stade…
Abdoulaye Doucoure netted Everton’s fastest-ever Premier League goal as their David Moyes-led resurgence continued by thrashing Leicester 4-0 at Goodison Park. Doucoure brought down Jordan Pickford’s long clearance before finishing across Mads Hermansen with just 10 seconds on the clock at Goodison Park as Everton went on to blow away their visitors and register a…
Aro Muric mistakes once again cost Ipswich, with the goalkeeper twice at fault as relegation rivals Southampton snatched a 2-1 win at Portman Road to keep their Premier League survival hopes alive. No keeper has made more errors leading to goals this season in the Premier League and Muric was only restored to the starting…
West Ham United have made a bid to sign an in-form striker for manager Graham Potter in a late January window move that would apparently be a “major coup”. West Ham maintain late January search for new centre-forward Injuries to Michail Antonio and Niclas Füllkrug have left Potter with Danny Ings as his sole senior…
Jack Wilkinson @jacktwilkinson Scotland make winning start to 2025 Six Nations; Huw Jones hat-trick and tries from Rory Darge and Ben White repel spirited Italy fightback; Scotland host Ireland and Italy entertain Wales in second round Last Updated: 01/02/25 4:49pm Huw Jones scored a hat-trick as Scotland came through a testing Six Nations opener against…
Ireland began their Six Nations title defence and run at a historic three-peat with a vital win over England Ireland recovered from a half-time deficit to overpower England in the second half and win 27-22 in their Six Nations opener on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium. England had started the contest superbly and deservedly led…
Chelsea have been contacted by Crystal Palace over a late loan deal for Ben Chilwell, according to multiple reports. Chilwell has been completely frozen out at Stamford Bridge by Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca, who has preferred to utilise Marc Cucurella, Reece James, Malo Gusto and Renato Veiga, prior to his loan move to Juventus, at…
Aston Villa are nearing an agreement to secure Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on loan ahead of Monday’s transfer deadline. According to BBC Sport, discussions between the clubs have progressed significantly, although some details still need to be ironed out before the deal is confirmed. The chance to play under Villa manager Unai Emery is…
