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Articles By Seb Stafford Bloor
Big Six can breathe sigh of relief as Wolves finally wilt
A Champions-League qualified Wolves would have been a Sevilla headache for the Premier League elite.
Forget Sancho…Man Utd must sort foundations before building
Do United actually want Jadon Sancho, or just to sign him? Either way, they have other things to sort first.
Podence proves his worth as Wolves survive uncomfortable finish
Daniel Podence could become extremely important to Wolves in a hurry after he showed his worth on Thursday…
Brentford freeze as Fulham thrive on a night of contradictions
It seemed like the sort of situation that would suit Brentford. Yet Fulham found those marginal gains.
16 Conclusions: Leicester 0-2 Manchester United
Manchester United need to use the Champions League platform properly. Leicester just seem fragile.
Real stumbling block in Arsenal’s evolution is there to see
The mistakes were back for Arsenal against Aston Villa, so were the gaps and the chances given up…
Rashford is now Manchester United’s sharpest edge…
…and also their most creative mind. Marcus Rashford plots, schemes and scores.
Norwich aren’t owed anyone’s scorn after waiving aspiration
Norwich lost again. As they did at the weekend and as they have game after game…
Aston Villa 0-3 Manchester United: 16 Conclusions
On the thrill of watching Mason Greenwood, Paul Pogba’s new role and Villa being awful.
Arsenal 1-1 Leicester City: 16 Conclusions
Leicester ended Arsenal’s winning streak in controversial circumstances. Really?
16 Conclusions: Manchester City 4-0 Liverpool
A full-strength Liverpool, at least in name, were put to the sword by the champions they so spectacularly deposed.
Man United’s midfield has become daunting again…
Man United were excellent against Brighton. Really excellent. That Fernandes-Pogba axis is wonderful.
With their title gone, where does the rebuild begin for Man City?
Man City’s title was lost long before tonight, but defeat at Chelsea showed where the rebuild should begin.
16 Conclusions: Tottenham 2-0 West Ham
Ponderous Spurs take the points but West Ham are circling the Premier League drain once again.
Everton 0-0 Liverpool: 16 Conclusions
Liverpool are enjoying this even less than we are. Everton’s defence was cracking though…
Jose Mourinho’s goal? To stop Spurs seeming futile…
Jose Mourinho will target the Champions League but fans just want to see signs of a plan…
16 Conclusions: Manchester City 3-0 Arsenal
16 Conclusions’ own Project Restart begins with a Manchester City cruise. Oh, David.
Can Mourinho become more thinker than actor at Spurs?
No money means no transfers so what will Jose Mourinho now do at Tottenham? It’s fascinating.
Erling Haaland: The catalyst for football’s latest change?
Bruce was the archetypal centre-half 25 years ago. Now it’s Van Dijk. Centre-forwards must change with that.
Solskjaer far from perfect but has earned Man Utd faith
United beat City so long ago it hardly matters. But a few things stuck out that proved Solskjaer has something.
The Premier League will be better for Brooks’ return…
Bournemouth will certainly be much better for Brooks’ return. His slightness makes him captivating…
Labbadia ripping up the script in Berlin as Hertha deliver exciting plotline
Think of Sam Allardyce. Think of Tony Pulis. Labbadia doesn’t belong in their company…
Let this new football be sterile and strange….
…because the alternative is artificial crowd noise. And we don’t know where that will lead…
The Last Dance shows the labours of leadership in football
What is good leadership in football? Would you prefer to play for a Keane, a Jordan or a Clough?
How death of ‘splendid’ Man City player helped establish PFA
The death of ‘one of the finest full-backs the game has ever known’ to football injuries had huge implications.
Five more steps towards football reform: transfers and…
Since when were all transfer fees undisclosed? Publish the details alongside referee match reports.
Only Ronaldo and oligarch class will survive football’s reset
The transfer market will never be the same…except for the oligarch class. Ronaldo and Mbappe will always be coveted.
How selling Andy Cole to Man Utd showed us the real Keegan
“If I’ve got it wrong, there’s a bullet with my name on it.” That quote, not the other, should define Kevin Keegan.
The ugly truth behind the Premier League’s Project Restart
‘Project Restart’ has shown the ugliest side of football: that players really are commodities and nothing more.