Arsenal and Manchester City are the only sides to have collected the maximum 12 points from their opening four matches. The pair already sit four points clear of third-placed Hull City, whose excellent early results may not yet make them genuine title contenders, and five ahead of every other team. Arsenal entered the campaign as […]
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In today’s podcast, Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay and John Brewin to review the weekend’s Premier League matches. Manchester City defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford after a disputed goal from Erling Haaland. The panel asks whether refereeing has become too complicated for ordinary officials and if elite refereeing now requires […]
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Gennaro Gattuso has delivered plenty of unforgettable interviews after matches. Among them was his famous outburst about performances shifting between good and terrible while managing OFI Crete, along with the uncomfortable reaction of the interpreter asked to translate his remarks. Last year, shortly before becoming Italy’s head coach, Gattuso was involved in a heated, finger-pointing […]
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Aberdeen may be subject to disciplinary measures after several fans entered the Rugby Park pitch following Saturday’s Premier Sports Cup victory against Kilmarnock. Jack Milne converted the decisive spot-kick as Aberdeen secured a 3-1 penalty shootout win after the match finished 1-1 following extra time. The Dons will now meet Rangers in next month’s semi-final […]
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It lasted only a moment. Ferran Torres collects the ball before finding João Neves. The Portuguese midfielder feeds Ousmane Dembélé, who draws Raphaël Le Guen towards him and takes the defender out of the move with a dazzling first-time backheel into Torres’ path. Brest’s defenders resemble training markers as the Spaniard drifts back into the […]
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During his post-match press conference, new City manager Enzo Maresca acknowledged that Phil Foden’s dismissal had made the contest more challenging for his team. Nevertheless, he explained that the red card also created difficulties for United. “They are at their best when they can break quickly and exploit space behind the defence,” he said. “After […]
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If Leeds United do not defeat Newcastle United on Monday evening, they will contribute to an exceptionally rare moment in Premier League history. The first nine matches of the fourth round produced no victories for the home sides. Four games ended level, while Ipswich Town, Nottingham Forest, Arsenal, Brighton and Hove Albion, and Manchester City […]
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One of the main concerns during the final years of Clarke’s tenure is likely to remain an issue at the beginning of Pocognoli’s time in charge. Angus Gunn was the first-choice goalkeeper at the World Cup. Although his move to San Jose Earthquakes has provided him with more regular playing time, he has let in […]
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South Korean football is searching for the ideal period in which to stage the K-League. Winters have traditionally been bitterly cold, while summers are becoming increasingly oppressive. Despite the country’s peaceful nickname, its weather is often anything but mild. A recent survey showed that more than 70% of the 29 coaches who responded from Asia’s […]
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Jersey Bulls Women suffered the first league defeat in their history after losing 3-0 away to Sutton United Under-23s. The island team were making their debut in the South East Counties Women’s Football League’s Surrey Premier Division, having earned promotion by winning every match last season. During their first campaign in the English football pyramid, […]
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