What is VAR, how does it work and what are the biggest problems?

Mikel Arteta’s side are leading the way, but Manchester City and Liverpool are hot on their heels (Martin Rickett/PA) (PA Archive) Wolves manager Gary O’Neil exclaimed: “What’s the point of VAR?” His side felt disadvantaged after more decisions proved crucial in the defeat at Fulham. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe branded a penalty against his own … Read more

Premier League and FA Cup quarter-finals: what to watch this weekend

Wolves are set to offer Gary O’Neil a new contract – and he could win manager of the year

Gary O’Neil celebrates Wolves’ victory over Brighton in the fifth round of the FA Cup – Andrew Kearns/Getty Images Wolves are set to offer Gary O’Neil a new contract after an excellent season in which he emerged as a contender for Manager of the Year. O’Neil is expected to begin negotiations on a long-term deal … Read more

Sliding doors, ‘blue billionaire bottlers’ and the Haaland-De Bruyne axis of pain

FA Cup Fourth Round: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action

Wolves are targeting Rafiu Durosinmi with a £10million rating ahead of the transfer window

AFP Israel and Hamas reach a ceasefire and the release of 50 hostages Israel and Hamas announced a deal on Wednesday that could see the release of at least 50 hostages and dozens of Palestinian prisoners, while besieged Gaza residents are offered a four-day truce after weeks of all-out war. In the first major diplomatic … Read more