Manchester United have turned Old Trafford into a formidable venue in 2026, winning nine of their 10 Premier League matches there. Manchester City will try to become only the second visiting side after Leeds to leave the stadium with all three points this calendar year. During that period, Michael Carrick has guided United to the […]
Continue ReadingWest Ham recorded a fourth consecutive league victory and reclaimed first place in the Championship after demolishing Wrexham 6-0 at the London Stadium. Nuno Espírito Santo’s team produced an outstanding attacking performance, cruising to a comfortable win with six players finding the net. Jarrod Bowen opened the scoring in the 28th minute before Joël Piroe […]
Continue ReadingIt became a familiar scene for reporters covering England after the team’s World Cup games during the summer. Kobbie Mainoo was usually the first player out of the dressing room, moving through the mixed zone with his gaze fixed forward and his expression unreadable before stepping on to the team bus. He appeared eager to […]
Continue ReadingTransfer deadline day can be “thrilling for everybody”, according to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, but what unfolded at Everton took him through the same emotional journey as the club’s supporters. Initial optimism gave way to confusion, and by the time the window closed, the midfielder was deeply frustrated—although for different reasons from fans who were questioning the […]
Continue ReadingTHE ULTIMATE MICROMANAGER Football coaches have long relied on psychological tricks and behind-the-scenes disruption to gain an advantage over visiting opponents. From positioning changing-room hooks unusually high and installing uncomfortably low seats to painting walls in supposedly calming shades or shifting advertising boards to obstruct long throw-ins, some coaching teams will try almost anything that […]
Continue ReadingEnzo Maresca has agreed with Elliot Anderson’s view that Manchester City are the “kings of Manchester” as he gets ready to oversee his first derby as the club’s manager. City head to Old Trafford on Sunday aiming to maintain their flawless start under Maresca and strengthen Anderson’s argument. The 23-year-old midfielder made the comment after […]
Continue ReadingThe US coach now views his international role differently as the team enters a complete World Cup cycle. May you someday be cherished with the same unwavering devotion Mauricio Pochettino has for Tottenham Hotspur. The club’s hold on him resembles a timeless romance: an imperfect former partner who ended the relationship when difficulties arose but […]
Continue ReadingBayern Munich began their Champions League campaign in emphatic fashion with a 5-0 victory over Norwegian side Bodo/Glimt. The six-time champions struggled to break down Bodo/Glimt before the interval, but the contest changed when Jamal Musiala fired home the opening goal two minutes into the second half. Harry Kane headed in the second goal on […]
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Sabah’s remarkable journey added a sense of romance to their first Champions League appearance at Old Trafford. The Azerbaijani club did not exist 10 years ago and had finished 41 points behind the league leaders in 2024-25, making their unexpected title triumph last season even more impressive. Manager Valdas Dambrauskas has overseen an exceptional transformation […]
Continue ReadingChelsea’s controlling shareholder, Clearlake Capital, is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire the interests held by fellow owners Todd Boehly and Mark Walter. The transaction would generate a return for both investors and place the club’s overall valuation at approximately £5bn. Discussions between the two ownership sides about a possible sale have taken place intermittently […]
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