Fifteen Everton players could say goodbye after the final match against Arsenal, while big summer decisions await

London’s best greasy spoons and traditional caffs, from E.Pellicci to the Regency Cafe

Greasy spoons are to England what dinner is to the US. They are a culinary waypoint that helps codify the idiosyncrasy of what ‘British food’ once meant, and remains a place where celebrities, builders, architects and students all meet. And in the throwaway age where we do things for the gram, they represent staunch opposition … Read more

Why Dutch managers are having a hard time in the Premier League – but Arne Slot can break the trend at Liverpool

Arne Slot has landed the Liverpool job thanks to continued success at Feyenoord – Martin Rickett/PA When Arne Slot is officially unveiled as Liverpool’s new manager, there will already be doubts about his ability to maintain Jurgen Klopp’s success given the mediocre record of Dutch managers in the Premier League. Slot has done a fantastic … Read more

£25m bid accepted, summer signing instruction – Thomas Partey Arsenal transfer verdict handed down

Thomas Partey played a crucial role in Arsenal’s North London Derby victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon. The Ghanaian midfielder has been absent for the vast majority of the season but showed just how good he is this weekend after playing a starring role in the Gunners’ dramatic 3-2 win. This was the first … Read more

Why ‘the worst managed club in the country’ is now playing for its future

(Getty Images) As Liverpool prepare for a derby that could decide the title race, there are already comments on the training pitch about how Everton will inevitably play above themselves. That would be quite an increase, however, as Sean Dyche’s side has been largely dismal. They may have won against Nottingham Forest this weekend, but … Read more

Who is Arne Slot? Guardiola’s disciple who coaches like Mikel Arteta

Arne Slot led Feyenoord to the national title in May last year – Getty Images/Olaf Kraak Arne Slot is Pep Guardiola’s disciple who shows strong similarities to Mikel Arteta and Roberto De Zerbi in the way he coaches and the intense playing style he demands. Slot’s Feyenoord team plays the most exciting, entertaining, energetic and … Read more

Pain for Arsenal and Liverpool. Why did it go wrong and is there still hope?

How a former England international ended up playing for Manchester United U21

Tom Huddlestone is enjoying his hybrid player-coach role at Man Utd – Telegraph/Paul Cooper The moment his recent Manchester derby winner is mentioned, Tom Huddlestone starts laughing. “I’ve seen the statistics: no one on the field was born that day when I made my professional debut,” he says. “That wasn’t great!” The ‘pitch’ was not … Read more