Piero Hincapie (Arsenal): I thought he had a tough time against Manchester City last week and Antoine Semenyo gave him a bit of bother when he kept going directly at him. I thought Newcastle would use the same blueprint, but he just shut everybody down. Great defensively, big moments with headers and blocks. Really, really […]
Brentford boss Keith Andrews says his side aren’t “playing fearful” football and that he doesn’t want to be that sort of team after a 2-1 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League. MATCH REPORT: Man United 2-1 Brentford Available to UK users only. Source link
Jess Fishlock is awaiting a medical verdict for an injury that led to her being carried off on a stretcher for Seattle Reign. A spokesperson for the club said: “Initial X-rays on Jess’ ankle were negative, and she is currently undergoing further evaluation and testing. “We will share additional updates as more information becomes available.” […]
Fifa is poised to change the rules around suspensions for accumulated yellow cards at this summer’s World Cup. BBC Sport understands world football’s governing body is planning to add a second amnesty stage, wiping all yellow cards at the end of the group stage as well as after the quarter-finals. Under current rules a team […]
McKenna’s men were the firm bookies’ favourites to win the title on the eve of the season in August. Town were odds-on to go up, with Southampton the second-favourites, and the other relegated Premier League side, Leicester City, third in the betting… though the less said about that the better. For the record, champions Coventry […]
Arsenal expect Kai Havertz to play a part in their title run-in despite the forward suffering a muscular injury against Newcastle. The 26-year-old German limped off in the first half of the victory over Eddie Howe’s team on Saturday with an upper leg issue. Arsenal are not placing a definitive timescale on his recovery but […]
This season more than any other, one learns not to make predictions – or make them and be prepared to look daft. A helicopter Saturday is far from an outlandish thought and the more the cut and thrust continues the more goal difference becomes part of the conversation. Hearts’ column sits at 31, Celtic’s at […]
During commentary, I said “this side always score” and so they did for a 41st match in succession. Cue pandemonium from us in the commentary box and another pitch invasion, this time from those in red on the far side of the ground. And then it is a blur – pure ecstasy. This time we […]
Skinner signed a new contract in April 2025, tying him down until 2027 and with the option of a further year. However, he has faced criticism from supporters throughout his five-year spell with many unhappy with performances, squad rotation which some believe has led to player departures, and a lack of use of United’s academy […]
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is a doubt for the El Clasico against Barcelona next month because of a hamstring injury. The France captain was replaced after 81 minutes of the 1-1 La Liga draw with Real Betis on Friday. Real said Mbappe had been “diagnosed with an injury to the semitendinosus muscle in his […]