Tottenham must realise defending is not for cowards after Brighton take delightfully silly win
Tottenham held a two-goal lead going into the break but Brighton found another gear on an already-bright first half to hit back and win 3-2
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Aston Villa help out Erik ten Hag by playing out most boring game possible with Manchester United
Good god that was an excruciating watch for everyone concerned. Manchester United were more solid but offered nothing else while Aston Villa were extremely generous
Gary Neville claims it ‘feels like the end’ for Ten Hag after ‘dumping’ Man Utd pair for Villa clash
Erik ten Hag’s starting line-up against Aston Villa raised eyebrows with Jonny Evans and Harry Maguire restored at centre-back
Man City, Man Utd join four-club Premier League race for Swansea teenagers
Two different pairs of local rivals are said to be looking at swooping for a couple of Welsh youth internationals currently at Swansea City
Gary Neville calls for Manchester United inquisition after ‘absolutely disgusting’ defeat to Tottenham
The former Manchester United full-back says questions need to be answered by the players and manager Erik ten Hag after their 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford
Wasteful Tottenham still left laughing at Manchester United’s humiliation in Old Trafford rout
Tottenham claimed a 3-0 victory but legitimately should have had at least seven, while Man United finished with ten men but played liked it throughout
Iron-willed Ipswich Town still winless but only growing in confidence after Aston Villa draw
Ipswich Town could have let their heads drop after their winless start but showed their resolve with a convincing point against Champions League opposition.
Former Arsenal and Juventus star set come out of retirement to join Barcelona
Injury issues at Barcelona have prompted them to turn to Wojciech Szczesny just weeks after he announced his retirement after leaving Juventus
Liverpool draw up exciting back-up plan for Trent Alexander-Arnold as contract talks stall
The right-back’s contract situation amid reports of interest from Real Madrid are said to have led Liverpool to line up a replacement. Hmmm…
Pep Guardiola explains how Kyle Walker talked him down from rage in fiery Man City-Arsenal clash
The Manchester City boss was angered by the way Arsenal got their first goal in a 2-2 draw, but changed his outlook after a half-time chat with his skipper
Tetchy Mikel Arteta gives ‘unbelievable’ reaction to Arsenal draw and red card against Man City
The Arsenal boss went fully passive-aggressive in refusing to criticise the officials after his side’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City
Manchester City and Arsenal share pyrrhic draw with Pep Guardiola left to count greater cost
Is there such a thing as a pyrrhic draw? This felt like it could be it after Arsenal came so, so close to a famous win but City lost their ...
Danny Welbeck remains Brighton’s key man, laughing in the face of Premier League glamour signings
The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward has been a brilliant servant for Brighton and is now rightly securing the plaudits.
Julen Lopetegui told to knock off Pep Guardiola tribute act after West Ham humbling
The Hammer boss oversaw a three-goal defeat at home to Chelsea that left two pundits baffled by his ill-fitting tactics
Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell’s Bert and Ernie act leaves unanswered questions at Newcastle United
Eddie Howe is the positive face of Newcastle. Paul Mitchell is seen as the grump who wants to bring his happy-go-lucky colleague down. And he has the power.
Forget Arsenal, Spurs really, really need to prove they are not fall guys
Arsenal, Arsenal, Arsenal. That’s been the build-up to Sunday’s North London Derby which, last we checked, involved two sides.
Tottenham Hotspur eyeing cut-price deal after former Chelsea man opens up transfer opportunity
Spurs are said to be keeping tabs on Swiss international Noah Okafor, whose days at AC Milan may be numbered following Tammy Abaraham’s arrival
Mohamed Salah’s agent: Ignore click-whoring media claims about Liverpool winger
Mohamed Salah is out of contract at Liverpool at the end of the season, but anyone claiming to know his intentions are big stinky liars, apparently
Martin Zubimendi opens up on turning down Liverpool with ‘high demands’ at Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay has revealed Martin Zubimendi’s contract status after he opted to reject a move to Anfield
‘I saw the xG, it wasn’t that high’: Erik ten Hag on Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Liverpool
Erik ten Hag “saw the xG we conceded” and “it wasn’t that high”. He said this after Manchester United lost a Premier League home game 3-0 to Liverpool.
Liverpool and Luis Diaz show wisdom of Arne Slot’s move from chaos to control by thumping Manchester United
It was always going to be tough for the next Liverpool coach to leave their own tactical imprint, but Arne Slot has found a way to move on from Jurgen ...
Tottenham Hotspur just can’t help themselves as creamy middle too brief at Newcastle United
Ange Postecoglou’s side were too tentative at first and then too reckless at the end as Newcastle showed Tottenham how to strike the balance best.
Chelsea relief after stopping Nicolas Jackson from entering dreaded final seven years of contract
Phew, that was a close one, wasn’t it? Thankfully, the young buck has agreed terms on a two-year extension at Stamford Bridge
Raheem Sterling set for more prominent Arsenal role than anyone expects, claims pundit
The new arrival at the Emirates Stadium will be more than just another option for Mikel Arteta, apparently
Ten Premier League players who could be begging for moves as transfer deadline day looms
It’s stick or twist time with Friday’s 11pm transfer deadline drawing closer by the hour, such are the infernal machinations of physics.
What exactly has Erik ten Hag done following his Manchester United reprieve?
Erik ten Hag was given more time and seemingly more license this summer to mould Manchester United into his shape. And yet…
Erling Haaland relieved to put right something ‘irritating me for a long time’ with goal at Chelsea
Erling Haaland felt he had unfinished business against Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez and learned from his prior misjudgement
Forget the agent talks: Raheem Sterling needs to speak for himself at Chelsea
Enzo Maresca’s decision to leave Raheem Sterling out against Manchester City attracted a statement from his representatives. Yes, that will definitely help.
Brentford won’t miss Ivan Toney after starting new season by fixing bigger issue
Thomas Frank’s Brentford did better without Ivan Toney last season than with him, and started the season with a win after leaving him out v Crystal Palace.
Tottenham Hotspur to reunite midfielder with familiar faces as £20m+ transfer agreed
Oliver Skipp looks set to link back up with two key figures who know him well at Premier League rivals Leicester City