The Arsenal’s Premier League title was sealed in triumph, but the real story this weekend was Mikel Merino’s return to the pitch—and his future at the 2026 World Cup. Four months after a foot injury sidelined him, the Spanish midfielder made his comeback in a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace, the final match of a … Read more
Manchester United are interested in Arsenal defender Miles Lewis-Skelly, according to Sky Sports. The Red Devils see him as the ideal long-term replacement for Luke Shaw. England’s current number three currently has two genuine left-backs: Shaw and Tyrell Malacia. The latter is set to leave Manchester permanently this summer. The club therefore wants to bring … Read more
Ireland captain defends challenge saying she ‘wouldn’t ever want to pull someone’s hair’ Then, as Arsenal held on to what was now only a one-goal advantage, Katie McCabe set it alight by pulling the hair of Alyssa Thompson as the winger pulled away on the counter-attack in the fifth minute of stoppage time. Sonia Bompastor … Read more
Another error identified in the recent round of matches involved Leeds United’s Gabriel Gudmundsson, who was incorrectly shown a second yellow card during a clash with Crystal Palace. Under current Premier League rules, VAR is unable to intervene in second-yellow-card scenarios, leaving Leeds without recourse during the match. However, this is a protocol set to … Read more
Another error identified in the recent round of matches involved Leeds United’s Gabriel Gudmundsson, who was incorrectly shown a second yellow card during a clash with Crystal Palace. Under current Premier League rules, VAR is unable to intervene in second-yellow-card scenarios, leaving Leeds without recourse during the match. However, this is a protocol set to … Read more
Manchester City’s Carabao Cup final victory over Arsenal could see Kalvin Phillips collect yet another winners’ medal despite barely playing for the club. City beat the Premier League leaders 2-0 at Wembley Stadium, with Nico O’Reilly bagging a brace to give Pep Guardiola his fifth Carabao Cup and avoid a second consecutive season without a … Read more
Kepa Arrizabalaga was always going to start the League Cup final. He’d played every game in the competition up till then. This is the deal a lot of clubs make with their backup goalkeeper. Still, the thought of betraying Kepa and picking David Raya must have haunted Mikel Arteta in the days leading up to … Read more
Liverpool travel to the Amex Stadium on Saturday lunchtime, aiming to consolidate their top-four credentials following an emotional European turnaround. The Reds arrive on the South Coast buoyed by a dominant 4–0 victory over Galatasaray on Wednesday, a result that secured their passage to the Champions League quarter-finals. Advertisement However, Arne Slot’s side has struggled … Read more
A proper big weekend, this one. We’re very excited. Arsenal can either take a big step towards the quadruple, or see the whole thing go up in smoke altogether should Pep Guardiola get his hands on another trophy after what has for him been an alarmingly long wait. But the Premier League won’t give up … Read more
Premier League clubs have been suffering in the Champions League knockout stage this season, with Chelsea, Manchester City and Newcastle already out by the round of 16. The margin of defeat suffered by Chelsea and Newcastle – on aggregate is particularly damning, entering the record books. So what are the heaviest Champions League knockout defeats … Read more