Gunners forget the fuss of getting it right with white The good news just keeps pouring in for Arsenal. They are nearing agreement on a new deal with Ben White and it is the latest evidence of an efficient approach that avoids the kind of confusion they have seen in the past when contracts expired. … Read more
Andre Onana’s concerns about Manchester United’s place Andre Onana is increasingly concerned he could struggle to regain his place at Manchester United when he takes Cameroon to the Africa Cup of Nations next year. Onana’s position is again under scrutiny after a flawless performance in United’s chaotic 3-3 draw with Galatasaray. It was the latest … Read more
Editor’s Note: these figures refer to teams’ performance in this week’s round of matches and not their chances of winning the competition as a whole. A+ Arsenal Five Arsenal goals at half-time and six different goalscorers at full-time, this was Mikel Arteta’s team at their attacking best, and they took heavy revenge on the French … Read more
André Onana was accused of unnerving teammates and imposing a ‘shoot-on-sight’ policy on opponents after his ‘disastrous’ mistakes left Manchester United on the brink of elimination from the Champions League. Erik ten Hag’s €47.2 million summer signing from Inter Milan made two glaring errors when conceding Hakim Ziyech’s free-kicks before conceding a goal at his … Read more
“What are the ‘biggest’ (competitive) international and club matches that have never taken place, i.e. the teams that have never played against each other competitively?” asks David Mills. Pete Tomlin kicks things off for us with the kind of researched answer that could put us out of a job. “I looked at international matches and … Read more
Corberán has done an impressive job in transforming the team’s fortunes despite limited options for the future and precarious financial situation – Jon Super It’s 11.30am on a blustery morning at West Bromwich Albion’s training ground and Carlos Corberán is marching across the pitch with a ball under one arm and a whistle in his … Read more
When Manchester United arrive in Istanbul this week ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with Galatasaray, one thing is certain: the greeting will not be the same as the one they received 30 years ago. At the time, members of the media shared a charter plane with the United players. I was there and … 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
Terry Venables with Paul Gascoigne ahead of Euro 96 – Reuters/Darren Walsh “What a sad day, cheers boss, xxxx,” Paul Gascoigne wrote simply, above a timeless photo of Terry Venables, decked out in his England coaching kit, eyes twinkling and a grinning face, as he held up a cup of tea to the tapping sounds … Read more