Bruno brilliance saves Man Utd as Ten Hag extracts worst of Sir Alex ‘DNA’
Erik ten Hag again had to rely on individual brilliance in a game in which the Manchester United boss harnessed some of the Sir Alex Ferguson ‘DNA’, but none of ...
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Pressure on David Moyes? Surely he has credit in the West Ham bank?
West Ham are in the Europa, in the Carabao and are in mid-table in the Premier League. Surely David Moyes is safe from pressure….?
Sack Erik ten Hag? Man Utd have far bigger issues than the failing Dutchman
What would Man Utd gain from sacking yet another manager? This is a club that needs open heart surgery, not a sticking plaster.
Newcastle embarrass Man Utd in Carabao Cup as Ten Hag is unable to find respite in his safe place
Newcastle did more than get revenge for their Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United. They embarrassed Erik ten Hag’s men in his competition.
Aston Villa are having themselves Emery old time on their goal-laden way to the Champions League
This has the makings of a phenomenal Aston Villa season, from Champions League qualification to individual best seasons and trophy hopes under Unai Emery.
The Ballon d’Or completes its descent into meaningless, offensive football ‘content’
Messi won his eighth Ballon d’Or as Haaland watched on. Someone called Speed was an embarrassment. And women’s football was an afterthought again.
Man Utd 0-3 Man City: 16 Conclusions on Ten Hag, Silva, Haaland, Hojlund
Manchester City obliterated Manchester United to end any talk of a Red resurgence. Bernardo Silva was as brilliant as Bruno Fernandes was rotten.
David Moyes out? The West Ham boss is wasting Paqueta, Kudus and Bowen
West Ham and David Moyes can boast three excellent attacking players but he still fields Michail Antonio and they are in relegation battle form.
Improving Wolves continue to defy wonky predictions and claim deserved point against depleted, weary Magpies
We really were very wrong about Wolves, a good side improving all the time. They deserved their point against Newcastle, but Pedro Neto injury a worry.
Same s**t, different day: Brentford make wasteful Chelsea pay with Pochettino’s problem still clear…
Chelsea once again failed to take their chances after starting well. Brentford won’t care but Mauricio Pochettino’s biggest problem remains clear.
Spursy collapse avoided as Postecoglou’s Prem winners-in-waiting *wink* move five points clear
Even a late Crystal Palace fight back did not deter Tottenham as Ange Postecoglou’s men passed another test to add fuel to *that* Premier League title talk.
I should hate Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou but I don’t. It’s weird and I don’t like it…
As a Rangers and Arsenal supporter, I should really dislike Postecoglou, but I don’t. It’s a bizarre feeling. I hate the feeling more than the man.
Bukayo Saka and the 2020 vision that now puts Arsenal man ahead of Mo Salah
Bukayo Saka: He tackles, he shoots, he creates, he is the identikit winger. It helps when you’ve been behind enemy lines as a full-back.
Gravenberch rapidly becoming Liverpool’s Thursday star but he’ll soon outgrow Europa cruises
Ryan Gravenberch has been Liverpool’s undoubted star of the Europa League campaign – which means he might not be for much longer.
Hammers’ record-breaking European run had to end sooner or later after 17 gravity-defying games
West Ham shouldn’t mourn the end of their unbeaten European run but celebrate its existence. It’s an absurd run for a team of their means.
Mason Mount foiled by Ten Hag’s ‘unforeseen dilemma’ at Man Utd
Erik ten Hag can’t find a place for Mason Mount in his team despite Manchester United really needing a player just like Mason Mount. The ‘unforeseen dilemma’ really should have ...
Below-par Newcastle cruelly woken from Champions League dream
Newcastle United are made to rue ‘one of those nights’ as Borussia Dortmund seriously dampen the hosts’ hopes in the Champions League group of death…
Man Utd on course for worst Premier League goals tally ever as decade-long issue continues
The lowest Manchester United goals tally in the Premier League era came in Louis van Gaal’s second season. This is worse.
Maguire and Onana save Ten Hag as another Manchester United ‘turning point’ beckons
Manchester United were dreadful in the first half and better but still bad thereafter, rescued by two maligned players who should enjoy their resurgences.
Jesus produces masterful No. 9 performance to silence critics and carry Arsenal to victory in Seville
Arteta has Jesus to thank for a huge away victory in the Champions League. Whoever thinks Arsenal are desperate for a new striker might need to think again.
Spurs win with ‘anti-Ange’ offers omen for when Postecoglou luck runs out
We now find ourselves in the bizarre position of searching for reasons why Ange Postecoglou’s side *can’t* win the Premier League title.
Raya is a better goalkeeper but right now Ramsdale looks a better ‘Arsenal’ goalkeeper
We’re pretty sure David Raya is a better goalkeeper than Aaron Ramsdale; we’re far less certain he’s a better Arsenal goalkeeper.
Manchester United miss another turning point while toiling against rock-bottom Blades
On the day that football lost Sir Bobby Charlton, all that will be remembered about Manchester United’s performance is that they won. But they were poor. So poor…
Harvey Elliott should be in best Liverpool XI as rebuilt midfield labour to Everton win
Harvey Elliott was brilliant when he came on for Liverpool, who had laboured until that point in the first outing for the new midfield trio. The England U21 should be ...
Mikel Arteta *surely* can’t put Arsenal trust in Eddie Nketiah for third January on the bounce
Mikel Arteta is yet to buy a goalscorer at Arsenal and despite calls yet again for one in January, he instead wants *another* winger. Eddie Nketiah is a lucky boy.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe needs football nerds on Man Utd committee, not a Glazer and a cycling boss
A petrochemical manufacturer, a cycling boss and a member of the most-hated family in Manchester walk into Manchester United to control football operations…
Chelsea kids well-placed to break Arsenal hoodoo after Big Six inferiority complex cleanse
Chelsea have got a rotten recent record against Arsenal and the Big Six in general. But Mauricio Pochettino’s side have been cleansed of their inferiority complex. It’s time for the ...
Tsimikas for Robertson a Liverpool blessing in disguise? Klopp’s top creator gets his chance
Reported as a significant blow for Liverpool, could Andy Robertson’s shoulder injury be a good thing for Jurgen Klopp? One very surprising stat suggests Kostas Tsimikas may give them a ...
Sandro Tonali betting scandal pushes boundaries of sympathy for him and Newcastle
Sandro Tonali might be addicted, but surely not to betting on his own team, and Newcastle really should have smelled a rat. They won’t find much sympathy here…
Six reasons for vilifying Jude Bellingham include brother beef, Saudi transfer and Euro ’24 red mist
Jude Bellingham is currently the darling of English football but history proves a star boy’s reputation can be dragged through the mud at what feels like the drop of a ...
Brilliance of Bellingham is great news for everyone in England – apart from one man
Jude Bellingham is real good. Which is great, unless you’re the poor sod who’s been the Premier League’s best player this season in what is now his spot.
Jude Bellingham is the Wayne Rooney of this Golden Generation; will he under-achieve too?
Twenty years ago, Wayne Rooney went to Euro 2004 as England’s star boy. His first dance would actually be his best. Can Jude Bellingham do better?
Rating England v Italy: Bellingham phenomenal, Kane inevitable, did we mention Bellingham?
Jude Bellingham is simply ludicrous. The combination of him and Harry Kane could hurt any defence. There was predictable rustiness elsewhere.