Who is your Premier League club’s ideal signing ahead of the transfer deadline?

There are just three days left of the winter transfer window — and most Premier League…

Douglas Luiz must fill Aston Villa’s midfield void – and fast

Headphones on and sitting on his gaming chair, a comment from someone watching his live stream…

The Alternative Premier League Table: No 24 – Points won from behind and lost from ahead

Welcome to the latest edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, where each week, The Athletic…

Champions League permutations: Who needs what to progress on the final night of the league phase?

The league phase of the 2025-26 Champions League has arrived at its conclusion, and there is…

Row Z: Confusing Chelsea, a striker who can’t score, and Slot’s excuses

Welcome to Row Z, The Athletic’s weekly column that shines a light on the bonkers side of…

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more

Welcome to the fourth January 2026 edition of The Transfer DealSheet. Our team of dedicated writers,…

Aston Villa seriously considering move to sign midfielder Douglas Luiz

Eddie Keogh/Getty Images Aston Villa are seriously considering a move to sign midfielder Douglas Luiz. No…

Rigorous defensive organisation helps Aston Villa buck St James’ Park trend

Lyrics from Herman’s Hermits echoed. “Something tells me I’m into something good,” sang those positioned high…

Aston Villa’s John McGinn expected to miss around six weeks with knee injury

Alex Pantling/Getty Images Aston Villa captain John McGinn is expected to miss around six weeks with…

Should a club ever give their caretaker manager the permanent job?

The clamour for Michael Carrick to be given the Manchester United job permanently hasn’t quite started…