We produce future lionesses then lose them to ‘vultures’, says Bristol City boss

Lauren Hemp helps Manchester City beat Bristol City – a result that saw her former club, whose academy she left on a free transfer, relegated – Getty Images/Ryan Hiscott According to Bristol City CEO Gavin Marshall, the competitiveness of the women’s leagues is being seriously hampered by inadequate compensation payments when academy products are snapped … Read more

Who should Manchester United sell in the big summer overhaul?

It could be a busy summer at Manchester United as the club is willing to listen to offers for almost its entire squad in the transfer market. While Erik ten Hag’s future is also under scrutiny, the new backroom team, put together under the leadership of Ineos and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, is ready to make … Read more

Manchester United prepared to sell most of their squad this summer, including Marcus Rashford

Rashford previously caught the eye of Paris St Germain – GETTY IMAGES/Michael Regan Manchester United are willing to listen to offers for the majority of their first-team squad this summer, apart from a group of emerging stars, Telegraph Sport understands. Old Trafford’s new hierarchy is thought to be ready to adopt an ultra-flexible approach to … Read more

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and match updates

The City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest Football Club (Getty Images) The 2023/24 Premier League season has started and you can follow every match and goal right here on The Independent. This year, Manchester City will look to defend the crown and claim a historic fourth title in a row. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who … Read more

Mohamed Salah chooses his words carefully: Liverpool’s new power structure has made an important decision

By not speaking to the media at West Ham United on Saturday afternoon, Mohamed Salah actually spoke volumes. And for a player who has chosen to go to the plate in mixed zones – the area where journalists can ask players to stop for interviews – just twice during his nearly seven-year stint with the … Read more

Style, charisma and signings – Dutch football expert explains why Arne Slot is perfect for Liverpool

Feyenoord manager Arne Slot celebrates after winning the Eredivisie. -Credit: Photo by Dennis Bresser/Socrates/Getty Images No one could have predicted the impact Jurgen Klopp would have had at Liverpool when he was appointed manager in October 2015. The arrival of the German caused a change in mentality throughout the football club: supporters became fascinated by … Read more

Fernandez, Palmer, Gusto – Chelsea injury news and return dates for Aston Villa match

Enzo Fernandez cheers on Chelsea fans – Credit: Glyn Kirk/AFP Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on a groin injury. It is the latest blow for the Argentine after a difficult campaign at Stamford Bridge. Mauricio Pochettino will be determined to return to winning ways when Chelsea … Read more

Premier League: 10 things to watch out for in this weekend’s football

Premier League news LIVE: Van Dijk questions the wishes of Liverpool teammates after a major title challenge

Liverpool’s chances of winning the Premier League this season suffered a major blow on Wednesday evening as Everton defeated them 2-0 at Goodison Park. In what was Jurgen Klopp’s final Merseyside derby before leaving the club at the end of the season, Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin both found the back of the net to … Read more