Kai Havertz
The figures that show that Arsenal are better than last season
The arrival of Declan Rice has changed the face of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal – Reuters/John Sibley Could a team two places lower in the Premier League, with fewer points and fewer goals scored than at the comparable stage of the previous campaign, have improved? It sounds unlikely, but evidence is mounting that this is true … Read more
The Premier League is pushing for an overhaul of VAR – here’s how it can be improved
This Crystal Palace penalty was overturned for a foul in the build-up after the referee viewed more than 20 replays – Reuters/Hannah McKay The Premier League is calling for VAR reform after checks “take too long” and the fan experience is “not nearly good enough”. In a candid admission that the technology is “bad” for … Read more
Arsenal’s 16 missed chances against Liverpool
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal’s goalscoring problems have become a psychological problem for his players after his team were again punished for failing to convert their chances. Arsenal’s 2-0 FA Cup defeat at home to Liverpool, who struck twice late in the second half, means Arteta’s side have now lost three games in a row since … Read more
Referee Simon Hooper was left devastated after a blunder that infuriated Erling Haaland
Referee Howard Webb has revealed that Simon Hooper was left ‘devastated’ and ‘remorseful’ after the blunder that infuriated Manchester City in the draw against Tottenham earlier this month. Hooper made a huge mistake by fouling as City scored on goal, with Erling Haaland leading the angry protests that led to a charge from the Football … Read more
Terry Venables, Katie Taylor and Mohamed Salah
Terry Venables, who has died aged 80, is best known for his time as England manager. What other country did he rule? Kuwait Australia Qatar republic of Ireland Venables played for a number of England teams including the schoolboy team, several youth teams, the senior team and… England amateur team England over-50s England 10 pin … Read more