Aston Villa 1-2 Man City: Pep’s men close in on the title

First half efforts from Phil Foden and Rodri were enough for the victory for Manchester City over Aston Villa. The leaders – who had John Stones sent off in the first half – need eight points from five games to reclaim the crown after the exceptional Phil Foden and Rodri turned the game at Villa […]

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Hayes ‘relieved’ to draw with Man City after ‘poor’ Chelsea showing

Chelsea Women’s manager Emma Hayes admitted that she was relieved to come away with a draw from their game against Manchester City. Lauren Hemp struck a 74th-minute equaliser as City fought their way back into the game to claim what could be a crucial point, and keep their hopes of a first WSL title since […]

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Tottenham 2-1 Southampton: Bale, Son score as Spurs fight back

Heung-Min Son netted a late winner from the penalty spot for Tottenham in their first game since Jose Mourinho’s departure. It has been a tumultuous 72 hours for Spurs as since they last played at Everton on Friday night they joined the ESL, sacked Mourinho, appointed 29-year-old Ryan Mason as interim head coach and then, […]

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Mason: Win was ‘important’ for Spurs after Jose sacking and ESL mess

Interim Spurs boss Ryan Mason suggested that there was only one team going to win between themselves and Southampton on Wednesday night. Tottenham made a slow start against Southampton as they failed to register a shot on target in the opening 45 minutes. They were punished for this in the 30th minute. James Ward-Prowse sent […]

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Glazer keen to ‘rebuild trust’ at Man United after ‘listening’ to fans

Joel Glazer has released a statement in response to the collapse of the European Super League and he is hoping to rebuild trust with Man United fans. The Old Trafford giants were among six Premier League clubs that made up the 12-strong founding clubs of the breakaway European league announced late on Sunday evening. Glazer […]

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50+1 rule could repair divide in England, say German fan groups

Introducing a ’50+1′ rule in English football could help repair the divide between clubs and their fans, representatives of fan groups in Germany have said. Rules in Germany’s Bundesliga mean that clubs are only allowed to take part in the league if commercial investors hold no more than a 49 percent stake in their ownership. […]

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Willian sets sights on trophies with Arsenal before MLS switch

Brazilian winger Willian says he wants to win trophies with Arsenal before securing a move to the MLS. The 32-year-old joined Arsenal on a free transfer from Chelsea in August. He’s since made 32 appearances for the Gunners but is yet to score his first goal. FEATURE: The Super League saga Winners and Losers Willian […]

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‘They have to protect players’ – Koeman slams new UCL plans

Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has criticised UEFA for their expanded Champions League plans. In the aftermath of the failed European Super League, UEFA has announced a new format for its famed competition. The proposals see teams increased from 32 to 36 and matches rise from 125 to 225. FEATURE: Ranking the Big Six’s humiliating Super […]

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