Luton’s players show their gratitude to Bournemouth and Hatters fans for their concern and sportsmanship after the Premier League match between the two was abandoned (Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) There is one final question for Rob Edwards, who was spoken so eloquently and sympathetically about Tom Lockyer’s on-pitch cardiac arrest: what will be his final message … Read more
Declan Rice has emerged as one of last summer’s signings – Getty Images/Stuart MacFarlane Every major signing longs for their first big moment at their new club. For Declan Rice, that moment came in the 96th minute of his fifth game for Arsenal. In one move spanning three glorious seconds, Rice controlled the ball on … Read more
Luton Town’s first season in the Premier League has seen a number of big names visit the small Kenilworth Road ground – Getty Images/Richard Heathcote When Luton Town were promoted to the Premier League, many wondered: how will Erling Haaland and the rest of Manchester City’s treble-winning aristocracy react when they walk into Kenilworth Road? … Read more
Tony Mowbray was loved by Sunderland fans after almost leading them to back-to-back promotions – Getty Images/Stu Forster Amid all the kind words and usual platitudes that form the core of an official club statement announcing a manager’s sacking, Sunderland made one thing abundantly clear: it’s sporting director Kristjaan Speakman’s way or not at all. … Read more
Dean Smith signed many of the players who make up the Aston Villa team – Telegraph/Geoff Pugh It was ahead of Aston Villa’s 11th straight home win in the Premier League, against West Ham United, that head coach Unai Emery echoed the thoughts of the majority of the club’s fans when he met former manager … Read more
The draw for the FA third round takes place today – Andrew Kearns/CameraSport via Getty Images A first Tyne-Wear derby since 2016 and the first time Sunderland have been withdrawn to play Newcastle in the FA Cup since the quarter-final defeat in 1956 was the pick for the third round of the 2023-2024 tournament. Eddie … Read more
The Premier League is a confusing place at the moment. As if by accident, Arsenal went top this weekend, defying claims that Mikel Arteta’s side were struggling to reach the highs of last season. Liverpool, meanwhile, highlighted their title credentials with a point away to Manchester City, despite the Reds extending their run to just … Read more