Manchester City
Garnacho’s wonder goal steals the show
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
Juventus are making a point against Inter as title rumors grow louder in Turin
On the eve of the season’s first Derby d’Italia, both managers insisted they would not “sign for a draw”. Simone Inzaghi was pragmatic, claiming he would never do that “unless it is the second stage [of a knockout game] and you’ve already won the first one. Massimiliano Allegri found a way to do that even … Read more
A lot of people have written me off, but I’ve always put the Newcastle badge on myself
Jamaal Lascelles will take charge of Newcastle at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday after regaining his place in Eddie Howe’s side – Mark Pinder for The Telegraph It’s easy to understand why Jamaal Lascelles is not only a Premier League defender, but also a captain. “There were a lot of people who probably wrote … Read more
City, cricket, crowds, clubs and Colts
There were 92,453 people at the Cricket World Cup final between India and Australia on Sunday. It was a huge crowd, but 560 short of the highest attendance in cricket history. Where was that match played? In the same stadium a week earlier Melbourne Pasadena Wembley Manchester City will play Liverpool in the Premier League … Read more
Darwin Núñez trades chaos for control, but needs an explanation that shows this
The first touch is a bit heavy. Yet he retains possession of the ball and drives into the right channel at an undulating pace. Is tackled by Nathan Aké. Wiggles around theatrically on the turf for a while, grimaces and holds his ankle. Has a little argument with the referee. Chases a long ball as … Read more
Nicolas Jackson’s incredible journey to Chelsea
Nicolas Jackson’s journey from Senegal to Stamford Bridge is an eye-opener – Jamie Lorriman Six years ago, Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson was playing barefoot football in his hometown of Senegal and his life was so far removed from the wealth and glamor of the Premier League that he had never owned a pair of football … Read more
10 things to watch out for this weekend
Haaland and Salah top the list for the weekend Is Erling Haaland fit? He thinks so. Which of these gladiator candidates will follow a higher line? Could there be sideline antics from Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp? And which of the Premier League leaders and second-placed side will come out on top? As far as … Read more