The Community Shield on Sunday saw an introduction of the Premier League’s new time wasting policy to English football. The Community Shield is the traditional curtain raiser of the English football season. It’s also an occasion to trial and if you will, announce new refereeing policies. There were a total of 13 added minutes after
The significance of the Community Shield is debated ad infinitum on an annual basis as the season gets underway. As a barometer for success in the upcoming season, it is not significant at all. Ten of the last eleven Community Shield winners have not gone on to win the Premier League. Manchester City lost the
Arsenal face Manchester City at Wembley in the Community Shield on Sunday in a repeat of last season’s title race. However, Arsenal are in the Community Shield by default as Manchester City won the treble last season. That, currently, is the difference between the two teams. It is not advisable to draw sweeping conclusions from
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane reportedly expects to stay at Tottenham if a deal with Bayern Munich isn’t reached before the first Premier League game of the season. According to Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol, Harry Kane believes that to leave after that would be unfair to the club. “I think he feels, out of respect
Brentford goalkeeper David Raya has been linked with a move to Arsenal in recent days for a reported £40 million. It’s a surprising story for a multitude of reasons. For one thing, Arsenal already have five goalkeepers in their squad. Number 1 Aaron Ramsdale signed a new contract towards the end of last season and
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel insists the team needs a center forward with links to Harry Kane gathering momentum. It feels odd to say the defending Bundesliga champions had a disappointing season, but this is the Bayern reality. Yes, they won the league, but only on the last day thanks to a Borussia Dortmund slip
Jordan Henderson is on the way to Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League after he confirmed the move on Wednesday. The former Liverpool captain spent twelve years at Anfield, winning every major honour possible. He was the lynchpin in midfield for Jurgen Klopp’s reds and captain for their most successful period in recent history. Jordan
Premier League clubs are concerned about PSG and France star Kylian Mbappe’s potential move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. Not for the good of football, it should be pointed out. Rather, for the good of their bank balances. Al-Hilal have had an offer of £259 million for Kylian Mbappe accepted by PSG. Even more
Wilfried Zaha has joined Turkish giants Galatasary following the expiry of his Crystal Palace contract, it was announced on Monday. The Ivory Coast international winger leaves Selhurst Park after a combined fourteen years at the club. Wilfried Zaha registered 90 goals and 76 assists in 458 appearances. Wilfried Zaha signed a three-year deal with Galatasaray
France striker Kylian Mbappe would appear to be, finally, on his way out of PSG but maybe not until 2024. Kylian Mbappe informed PSG he did not intend to sign a new contract in June. His current deal expires in 2024 and he has refused to take up an additional 12-month option. PSG say Kylian
