This has been a difficult season so far for Cole Palmer with injury limiting his game time but he was the standout player at this summer’s Club World Cup and was a key player for Chelsea last season. He helped the Blues secure a return to the Champions League for this season, provided two vital […]
Title dreams, promotions, cup wins, sackings, romantic signings and long throws – whether you are an old-school fan, a proper purist or a mildly interested observer, 2025 probably had something for you. We’ve asked our Premier League fan contributors for their year-end report card, where you can read about the good, bad and downright frustrating. […]
It is in a pretty strong spot right now – but the table will look very different in a month. Much will depend on the final two rounds of matches in the Champions League and Europa League. Poland is in first place but all four of its teams have played in the Conference League, and […]
Nathan Ake rejects interest from West Ham, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain join Manchester United in battle for Yan Diomande’s signature, and Brennan Johnson poised for medical at Crystal Palace. Manchester City‘s 30-year-old defender Nathan Ake has rejected a potential move to West Ham. City are open to selling the Netherlands international, who has attracted […]
Everton should have been awarded a penalty in their 1-0 defeat by Arsenal on 20 December, according to the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents Panel. The Gunners were leading 1-0 in the 57th minute at the Hill Dickinson Stadium when William Saliba and Everton striker Thierno Barry clashed inside the area. Barry got to the […]
Chelsea were satisfied with Maresca at the end of last season after he delivered Champions League qualification – regarded internally as his most important achievement – plus a Uefa Conference League win, which had broadly been expected, and a Club World Cup triumph, which came as a welcome surprise. There was genuine delight and backing […]
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal for winger Matilda Nilden to join from BK Hacken in January, subject to international clearance and a work permit. The 21-year-old Sweden youth international, whose sister Amanda also plays for Spurs, has committed to a long-term contract and will wear the number 14 shirt. Nilden said: “I’m so excited […]
England under-18s international Bendito Mantato made his Manchester United debut during Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Wolves in the Premier League at Old Trafford. Mantato, 17, is the latest academy prospect to be given minutes by Ruben Amorim this season, helped by United’s current injury issues and losing three players due to their involvement at the […]
Both players will miss the National Thunder’s final group match against Algeria on Wednesday (16:00 GMT). Meanwhile, the country’s football federation (Feguifut) has been fined $10,000 (£7,435) after its technical staff and players made “excessive and abusive protests” against decisions by the officials. Mvoutou’s report indicated there was “a progressive deterioration in behaviour on the […]
The winter transfer window opens on Thursday and City could see both incomings and outgoings. BBC Sport has reported Guardiola’s side are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign forward Antoine Semenyo for £65m. “I have to be careful what I say,” Guardiola said when asked about the Ghanaian’s future. “That is why I […]