Potter picks out one Brighton player for special praise

Graham Potter praised Yves Bissouma’s performance as Brighton battled to secure a 0-0 draw against a lacklustre Everton at the Amex Stadium on Monday night. The Seagulls enjoyed the majority of possession and chances, with Bissouma earning the man-of-the-match award, while Everton had just one shot on target during the game. Potter said: “I thought […]

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Man City and Spurs fans must take a Covid test before cup final

Manchester City and Spurs supporters wishing to attend this month’s Carabao Cup final must undergo a combination of PCR and lateral flow coronavirus testing. The clubs and the EFL published details of ticketing arrangements and Covid-19 protocols on Tuesday morning for the match on April 25, which will be the first outdoor pilot event to […]

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Aston Villa prepared to receive ‘major’ bids for Martinez

Aston Villa are reportedly bracing themselves for a ‘major’ summer bid for keeper Emi Martinez. The 28-year-old has been one of Villa’s standout players this season, keeping 14 clean sheets in 30 appearances. He’s formed a solid relationship with centre-backs Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa and is attracting interest from top Premier League clubs. OPINION: […]

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Spurs to sell ‘at least six players’ as they eye three transfers

Spurs will have to sell a number of players this summer before they can bring in their own transfer targets, according to reports. Jose Mourinho is under pressure at Tottenham after their latest loss against Manchester United left them six points off the Premier League’s top four. If the Portuguese coach – who will take […]

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Loan fee revealed as Torreira holds talks over Arsenal exit

Lucas Torreira has held informal talks with Boca Juniors over a loan switch from Arsenal, according to reports. The midfielder has publicly revealed his desire to leave Europe following the death of his mother. He wants to move closer to his family and fulfil his father’s dream of playing for the Argentinian side. OPINION: ‘Master’ Allardyce […]

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Ancelotti cited as pundit issues sack warning for Arteta at Arsenal

Mikel Arteta “could be out of a job” at Arsenal unless he ends the season well, according to former Premier League striker Darren Bent. The Spaniard replaced Unai Emery at the Emirates Stadium in December 2019, winning the FA Cup in his first season at the helm after finishing eighth in the league. This campaign […]

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Man Utd in talks to buy Australian side Central Coast Mariners

Man Utd have started talks in Australia over the acquisition of A-League side Central Coast Mariners, according to reports. The Red Devils already have links with FC Twente in Holland and Fluminense in Brazil. The owners are now looking at growing their global brand by starting a ‘sister club’ in Oceania. OPINION: VAR sideshow detracts, […]

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Ex-PL ref blasts Liverpool decision with VAR ‘ruining the game’

Former Premier League referee Keith Hackett thinks the offside calls from VAR are “ruining the game” after Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino had a goal ruled out in their 2-1 win over Aston Villa. The incident left Liverpool fans scratching their heads with Diogo Jota ruled offside by the smallest of fractions after the VAR got […]

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Man Utd star Pogba told he would’ve been sent off in rugby

Man Utd star Paul Pogba should’ve been shown a red card for his “forearm smash” on Tottenham defender Serge Aurier, according to former Premier League referee Keith Hackett. Goals from Fred, Edinson Cavani and Mason Greenwood saw the Red Devils come from a goal behind to beat Spurs 3-1 on Sunday. There were a couple […]

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Pep, xG, MNF and VAR all the scourge of modern football…

Keep your mails coming to theeditor@football365.com…   An alternative version of football Great idea in the mailbox about another version of football with contact and no VAR. I’d like to expand on that and add some more rules… how about putting a limit on the maximum number of players in your defensive third of the […]

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