Manchester United have made their poorest start to a league campaign in four decades, but Michael Carrick says he is embracing the challenge. United travelled to Madrid without Kobbie Mainoo and Luke Shaw after both suffered minor injuries during the weekend draw with Tottenham. Although Carrick acknowledged that his team are going through a difficult […]
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Robbie Savage made a perfect start to life as an EFL manager, guiding Peterborough United to a 3-1 victory over Leicester City at King Power Stadium and increasing the pressure on Russell Martin. Parkin: “It was an outstanding beginning for Robbie Savage, especially on his return to the club with which he is perhaps most […]
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During the final two weeks of the international break, attention in the Premier League was directed elsewhere, giving Manchester United a welcome period of calm. Had Manchester City not been dealing with its own problems, Michael Carrick might have faced greater scrutiny, especially after United’s opening five matches of the campaign. United are languishing in […]
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Birmingham City defender Rebecca Holloway is among the small number of players remaining from the Northern Ireland squad that secured qualification for Euro 2022, the nation’s first appearance at a major tournament. Although the squad has undergone significant changes since then, Holloway prefers to focus on the opportunities ahead rather than previous accomplishments. “In some […]
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Mikel Arteta has declared that “this is just the start” of what he hopes to accomplish with Arsenal after agreeing to a new long-term contract that could extend his time in charge beyond 10 years. The Spanish coach is thought to have accepted a four-year agreement worth more than £20m per season, which would make […]
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A banner raised by a Tottenham Hotspur fan before kick-off felt less like a demand and more like a desperate appeal. The sign urged the Spurs players to finally find the net as they faced Everton while still searching for their first Premier League goal of the season. Following another scoreless first half, the request […]
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Unai Emery remains composed. Although he reacts passionately to every moment from the technical area, Aston Villa’s squad knows him as one of the calmest figures behind the scenes. He is often more critical after a win than after a loss. John McGinn recalls an incident early in Emery’s nearly four-year spell when the manager […]
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Ben and Ellen are joined by football journalist Tom Garry to discuss the return of the WSL. With kick-off schedules changing this season, they consider the best match times for women’s football supporters. They also examine whether Sunday evening fixtures are a good choice and which audiences they are designed to attract. Elsewhere, London City […]
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Arsenal overturned an early deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. Kai Havertz produced an excellent dummy that allowed Martin Ødegaard to score the decisive goal. Arsenal were worthy winners, although Chelsea’s opening performances under Xabi Alonso suggest they will be a strong team this season. In other action, Ainsley […]
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It felt good to be back. Not completely, perhaps, but Arsenal and Chelsea briefly transported the Emirates Stadium to another era on a bright, powder-blue afternoon. Their frantic opening half-hour carried the intensity and unpredictability of Premier League clashes from the early 2000s. During that spell, the match resembled a fresh version of an old […]
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