Chelsea are going backwards literally and metaphorically under Maresca and Palmer’s hating it
Enzo Maresca has got Chelsea going backwards and that’s apparently what he wants, but the fans hate it and it looks like Cole Palmer does too.
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16 Conclusions on Tuchel’s first England squad: Henderson, Rashford in, Forest, LGBTQ+ ignored
Thomas Tuchel has announced his first England squad and it has certainly got people talking. We have 16 Conclusions on the absurdity of it all.
Manchester United are officially Bruno Fernandes FC as Amorim’s hero keeps season alive
If Man United and Bruno Fernandes can keep saving their best for Thursdays, the 14th best team in England might somehow stumble into the Champions League.
Spurs’ unlikely high-wire season rescue act remains thrillingly alive despite another wobble
Spurs didn’t do it the easy way, because of course they didn’t, but they are in the Europa League quarter-finals and their season lives on.
Mbappe and Bellingham embarrass Atrocious Junior as The Conspiracy prepares to eat Arsenal
Diego Simeone at least invented a new way of being knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappe shamed Vinicius Junior as Arsenal await.
Sterling hope remains as second Arsenal outcast highlights Arteta missed trick in October
It was lovely to see Sterling doing Sterling things and another Arsenal outcast’s display suggests Arteta may have missed a trick earlier in the season.
Mo Salah and Arne Slot actually deserve MORE praise as PSG defeat exposes flawed team-mates
Losing in the Champions League to Paris Saint-Germain has made Liverpool and Mohamed Salah’s Premier League season look even more impressive.
Liverpool pay penalty as Donnarumma decisively wins battle of the keepers rematch with Alisson
And then there were two. Liverpool’s treble hopes are over after an energy-and-spirit-sapping Champions League defeat to PSG.
Old Trafford needed saving but its transformation into a soulless bowl is a sad trend of modern football
The plans for Manchester United’s Old Trafford see it become worryingly similar to many other new stadiums across European football.
16 Conclusions on Man United 1-1 Arsenal: Arteta’s obsession, Amorim’s compromise and Neville’s wall
Declan Rice rescued Arsenal twice and then absolutely nailed them after their draw with Manchester United. But Gary Neville is not bothered about all that.
Manchester United draw shows Mikel Arteta’s robotic approach is holding Arsenal back
Mikel Arteta lifted Arsenal out of the doldrums with his incredibly well-drilled systematic football – but are they trying too hard to be perfect?
Next Spurs boss? Andoni Iraola should heed Potter and Nuno warnings after late collapse
Bournemouth’s 2-2 draw away to Spurs failed to capture how the game unfolded as Andoni Iraola’s side put in a brilliant display only for Kepa to cost them.
Aston Villa January signing stars as Villans answer two key questions in win at Brentford
A January signing starred for Aston Villa in their 1-0 win at Brentford on Saturday night, but it wasn’t that one. Or that one.
Nottingham Forest set for Champions League as Ederson v Alisson debate now a laughing matter
Nottingham Forest are Champions League-bound, Hudson-Odoi’s got an England chance and the Ederson vs Alisson debate is now a laughing matter.
Spurs fortunate to emerge with Europa League hopes alive after spirit-sapping defeat in Alkmaar
Spurs have gone all-in on the Europa League to save their season, not that you’d know it from a first-leg effort at AZ that could have ended far worse.
Ruben Amorim mistakes clear in Real Sociedad draw as Man Utd star makes ‘criminal’ decision
Man Utd continue to flatter to deceive under Ruben Amorim, while one star’s “criminal” decision will precede his fall in the pecking order and eventual exit…
Clive Tyldesley: ‘I might be crap but I’m not biased; you are.’
“It’s a robbery really but it’s a glorious heist,” said Clive Tydesley on CBS as Liverpool scored. He p***ed off some; he always does.
Gerard Pique and Arsene Wenger have batsh*t ideas to shame Todd Boehly
Why are Gerard Pique and Arsene Wenger trying to ‘solve’ football? And why does anybody listen? Even Todd Boehly is not this daft…
Alisson genius sees Liverpool beat first Proper Team this season in PSG smash and grab
Liverpool are taking a one-goal lead to Anfield after an extraordinary smash-and-grab victory over PSG, thanks to the best goalkeeper in the world.
Man Utd need £150m far more than they need Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho
Kobbie Mainoo is not a generational talent and Man Utd should take the money for both him and Alejandro Garnacho if it is offered in the summer.
Declan Rice moment fuels Lampard obsession as Arsenal make history with Champions League ‘energy’
Arsenal have not been good enough domestically but Mikel Arteta knows the Champions League brings a different ‘energy’ and Declan Rice is channelling it.
Aston Villa have one foot in Champions League quarter-final; why can’t they go all the way?
Aston Villa were eight minutes away from drawing their Champions League last 16 first leg away to Brugge, but they got the job done with two late goals.
Can you remember your first FA Cup final? It’s alive as long as memories are…
Which was the first FA Cup final you can remember? That was the most important question asked all weekend.
Man United crash out of the FA Cup to Fulham and it feels more mundane than magic
Man United weren’t even that bad against Fulham, but nor could they really be described as good as another avenue to season salvation closes off.
Newcastle United’s new nightmare habit continues as Brighton inevitably triumph late in FA Cup
Eddie Howe’s side will have to settle for just the one cup final this season after Danny Welbeck’s sensational finish dumped them out of the FA Cup
Roy Keane is right, the Man Utd redundancy ‘blame’ upset proves they’re ‘f***ing imposters’
A penny for Keane’s thoughts on the Man Utd snowflakes getting all upset at Amorim ‘blaming’ the job cuts. They really are a bunch of “f***ing imposters”.
Palace overcome ‘the most reckless challenge’ – and stupid BBC decision – as Nketiah takes Mateta chance
The BBC seemed to expect Steve Parish to react differently at seeing Jean-Philippe Mateta stretchered off into an ambulance. Crystal Palace made it through.
Premier League winners and losers: Liverpool crowned champions, all eyes now on European scramble
We’re starting to think Liverpool might win the league. And you know what else? We genuinely think Southampton will get relegated.
Man Utd pit of despair has fresh meat but Red Devils show welcome grit to beat Ipswich
Manchester United showed some welcome grit against Ipswich but Patrick Dorgu earned pre-flop status after a nightmare 40 minutes at Old Trafford.
Arteta knows title is ‘dead’; his Arsenal changes – and one Liverpool sub – proved it
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal would concede the Premier League title to Liverpool ‘over my dead body’. Then his first sub in a must-win game was Kieran Tierney.
Postecoglou commits sackable offence as brief crisis hiatus for Tottenham ends at Man City
Ange Postecoglou was so giddy about getting some players back that he chose not to play his best ones against the reigning champions. Defeat to Manchester City is on him.
Liverpool humble Arsenal ‘process’ as Arne Slot strengthens long-term Mikel Arteta doubts
It is time for some uncomfortable conversations about Arsenal and Mikel Arteta with Liverpool coasting to the Premier League title under new boss Arne Slot.
‘Obsessed’ Carragher and his Salah AFCON slip shows we can all do better as Owen nails Ballon d’Or
Jamie Carragher handled the AFCON aspect of his Mo Salah debate as well as he used to defend against Thierry Henry. The Ballon d’Or is part of the problem.