Apr 5, 2026
Arsenal are running out of chances and the Premier League title has to be enough
Two domestic cup exits in the space of two weeks have left Arsenal chasing the Premier League and Champions League alone, and the manner of Saturday’s...
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Apr 4, 2026
Arsenal’s April schedule is the sternest test of an era. The next two weeks will tell us everything.
Arsenal travel to Lisbon for their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday with the Premier League title in touching distance, putting Mik...
Apr 4, 2026
Rosenior was right to drop Enzo Fernandez and Chelsea need more of this
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior banned Enzo Fernandez for two matches after the midfielder publicly flirted with Real Madrid. It was the first sign t...
Apr 2, 2026
Chelsea’s 262m loss proves the Premier League’s financial rules are a work of fiction
A club posts the largest loss in English football history and still passes the financial health check. If the rules allow that, what exactly are the r...
Apr 1, 2026
De Zerbi has walked into the most thankless job in English football
Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment at Tottenham on a five-year deal sounds ambitious on paper, but the Italian inherits a squad in freefall, a club that h...
Apr 1, 2026
Three World Cups missed and no end in sight: what has gone wrong with Italian football?
Italy’s penalty shootout defeat to Bosnia in Zenica means the four-time world champions will miss a third consecutive World Cup. The 2006 triumph feel...
Mar 30, 2026
Real Madrid’s midfield surplus keeps feeding the Premier League and Camavinga could be next
Manchester United and Chelsea are circling Eduardo Camavinga with bids worth around 70 million euros, and the pattern of Real Madrid producing talent...
Mar 26, 2026
Arsenal are nine points clear and still nobody believes they have got it wrapped up
Arsenal sit top of the Premier League with 70 points from 31 games, nine clear of Manchester City. The gap should feel comfortable. It does not, and t...
Mar 25, 2026
Liverpool will miss Salah more than they think and replacing him might be impossible
Mohamed Salah’s departure leaves a hole that goes beyond goals and assists. Liverpool will spend years trying to fill it.
Mar 23, 2026
Chelsea handed Rosenior a hospital pass and now they want to blame him for the mess
Four consecutive defeats, an 8-2 aggregate humiliation against PSG, and fans calling for the manager to go. Liam Rosenior has been Chelsea head coach...
Mar 20, 2026
Four Premier League clubs knocked out of the Champions League in one week and only Arsenal and Liverpool survived
Chelsea, Manchester City, Newcastle and Tottenham all fell in the round of 16. Arsenal and Liverpool go on alone. What went wrong for England’s other...
Mar 16, 2026
From Europa League glory to the relegation zone: how did Tottenham get here?
Less than a year after lifting the Europa League trophy, Tottenham sit 16th in the Premier League with 30 points from 30 matches. Two managerial sacki...
Feb 28, 2026
Champions League Round of 16: Power Shifts, Legal Clouds and the Road to Budapest
The 2025–26 UEFA Champions League knockout bracket is set, and the path to the final at Budapest’s Puskás Arena is now defined.
Feb 6, 2026
Arsenal’s title lead and Man United’s rise could shift mid-season battle
The latest Premier League power rankings highlight Arsenal’s lead and Manchester United’s resurgence, shaping an evolving title and top-four race.
Sep 29, 2025
Why European football should stay in Europe
Can profit replace passion? The short answer is no. Europe’s football heritage and fan loyalty must come before global expansion plans abroad.
Aug 29, 2025
Why does Real Madrid object to a LALIGA match on US soil?
The Villarreal vs FC Barcelona match is being held on US soil. Find out why Real Madrid and 20 team captains oppose this decision.
Aug 28, 2025
How Celtic missed out on Champions League qualification against Kairat
Celtic’s Champions League dreams collapse in Kazakhstan with a penalty to Kairat, sparking questions over squad depth, finances, and European ambition...
Aug 22, 2025
Game-changer: How Eberechi Eze changes Arsenal’s fortunes
Eberechi Eze is set to be a Gunner for Arsenal. The North London club and the fans are ecstatic with this player and his fit with the squad.
Jul 25, 2025
Football fans win big as regulator law becomes official
A new law puts fans first in English football with an independent regulator to protect clubs and stop poor ownership. Find out more here.
Jun 19, 2025
Will Son’s exit be Spurs’ path to rebuild or regret?
As Son Heung-min edges towards a summer exit, Tottenham faces a bold decision: sell Son and fund a squad rebuild. Is this the start of a smarter Spurs...
Jun 13, 2025
Mamadou Sarr’s role in Chelsea’s defensive evolution
Strasbourg standout Mamadou Sarr heads to Stamford Bridge. See how Chelsea’s long-term strategy, Maresca’s tactics, and the BlueCo model shape his rol...
Jun 11, 2025
Dortmund’s decision explained: Why acquire Jobe Bellingham?
Discover why Borussia Dortmund has acquired Jobe Bellingham, a rising midfielder, in a deal with Sunderland and how it will affect their current playe...
May 30, 2025
Gary Lineker leaves Match of the Day after 26 years
After 26 years, Gary Lineker has stepped down from Match of the Day. His final BBC appearance aired on 25 May 2025. Find out more here.
May 28, 2025
How a potential Rodrygo move to Arsenal changes the club
Rodrygo is potentially leaving Real Madrid in the summer of 2025. This opens new doors for him and Arsenal might be the door he enters.