Mark Chapman discusses the latest football talking points with Chris Sutton, Shay Given and Rory Smith. Football issues correspondent Dale Johnson joins the panel to examine VAR following the disputed decision to award Erling Haaland’s match-winning goal for City in the Manchester derby. The panel also considers why United find it difficult to face teams […]
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Ben Haines and Ellen White return to review Arsenal’s disappointing 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace at the Emirates. Although the Gunners controlled possession for long periods, they lacked a decisive touch in attack. Could these early dropped points damage their title ambitions? Ben and Ellen also discuss Chelsea’s commanding form and Manchester City’s perfect opening […]
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Hearts comfortably defeated Championship leaders Stenhousemuir 3-0 on Friday, while Hibs avoided a potential upset a day later by securing an identical victory over League 1 favourites Ross County. The result provided a timely lift for Gray, who had come under increasing pressure after recording only one victory in five matches, a sequence that included […]
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“One side played as a united group, while the other looked like a collection of individuals.” Celtic captain Callum McGregor delivered a blunt verdict on his team’s performance following Sunday’s 3-0 defeat by Rangers. Celtic arrived at Ibrox for the League Cup quarter-final with an unbeaten domestic record, but their Glasgow opponents dominated the contest. […]
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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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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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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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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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