It feels unfamiliar to write about a successful Manchester United transfer, but the form of defensive midfielder Casemiro warrants it. A renowned star signing from Real Madrid playing well shouldn’t be surprising, but it is at Old Trafford. United have a habit of signing superstars for the sake of it rather than because they fit
Erik ten Hag: Carabao Cup Win Shows United On ‘A Good Pathway’
Manager Erik ten Hag isn’t letting his players rest on their laurels after ending Manchester United’s six-year trophy drought. Sunday’s 2-0 win over Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final is United’s first silverware since the 2017 Europa League. Erik ten Hag warned his players not to get complacent if they want to build on their
Jurgen Klopp Hopes Real Madrid Loss Isn’t Damaging
Liverpool is a club steeped in Champions League history, but made some of the wrong kind on Tuesday night. Manager Jurgen Klopp says they played well but feels their tie with Real Madrid is probably over. Liverpool started well with goals from Darwin Nunez and Mohamed Salah but their defending let them down. Two goals
Graham Potter Under Pressure After Southampton Loss: ‘I’m Not Stupid’
Halfway through a transitional season Graham Potter is, statistically, the worst manager Chelsea have had in the Premier League era. Chelsea’s 1 – 0 loss to bottom-of-the-league Southampton means Graham Potter has won twice in 14 games. They have failed to score in six of 10 matches in 2023 and are 10th in the table.
Manchester City Take Advantage Of Feeble Arsenal
The momentum swung Manchester City’s way in the title race as they beat Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates on Wednesday. Manchester City are now top of the league on goal difference, although Arsenal still have a game in hand. This wasn’t a pulsating encounter in the vein of the City VS Liverpool clashes in recent
Arsenal VS Manchester City Preview: Biggest Game Of The Season
The top of the table clash of Arsenal VS Manchester City on Wednesday night could not be more deliciously poised. Arsenal’s electrifying, momentous season so far saw them eight points clear at the top of the table just weeks ago. However, you can’t afford even a minor blip when you competition is Manchester City. Arsenal
European Super League Rears It’s Ugly Head Again
Unthinkably, the group behind the initial European Super League calamity are proposing the idea again with some slight changes. The initial attempt to form a breakaway competition was led by 12 clubs in April 2021. The outcry that ensued resulted in protests, and the Premier League’s big six backed out within 72 hours. However, Real
PGMOL Admit To ‘Significant Errors’ In VAR Rulings Over Weekend
In an unprecedented move, the governing body for referees (PGMOL) has admitted officiating mistakes were made in this week’s matches. Former referee Howard Webb took over as Chief Refereeing Officer for the PGMOL in August. He promised greater transparency and appears to be delivering that. Following controversial VAR decisions in Arsenal VS Brentford and Crystal
Manchester City Charged With Over 100 Financial Rule Breaches
Manchester City have been charged with more than 100 breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, it emerged on Monday. Allegedly, Manchester City have flouted rules relating to financial reporting, manager and player play, UEFA Financial Fair play, Premier League sustainability regulations and the duty to cooperate with the Premier League. In a sudden, brazen
Manchester City & Arsenal Fall To Familiar Failings
It’s as you were in the title race after Manchester City failed to capitalise on Arsenal’s defeat to Everton. Arsenal lost 1-0 at Goodison Park in Sean Dyche’s first game as Everton manager on Saturday. On Sunday, Manchester City traveled to White Hart Lane and lost 1-0 to a Harry Kane goal. It’s curious that