Welcome to the second January 2026 edition of The Transfer DealSheet. Our team of dedicated writers,…
Aston Villa
Aston Villa sign England youth international forward Brian Madjo from Metz
Neal Simpson/Allstar/Getty Images Aston Villa have signed England youth international Brian Madjo from FC Metz for…
The state of football commentary in 2026 – as seen by those behind the microphone
When Gary Lineker was suspended by the BBC from presenting Match of the Day in March…
Inside the greatest FA Cup upset of all: Bandages, tractors and a club driven by grief
At the end of Macclesfield’s stunning 2-1 win against Crystal Palace in the third round of…
Unai Emery thwarted by old foe as Aston Villa temper expectations
There seemed to be an added respect woven into the handshake between Unai Emery and Oliver…
The rise of Morgan Rogers: From Championship loans to one of Europe’s best No 10s
“When we go into games, no one is worrying about me,” Morgan Rogers told reporters at…
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
Welcome to the first January 2026 edition of The Transfer DealSheet. Our team of dedicated writers,…
The Alternative Premier League Table: No 21 – Defence-splitting through balls
Welcome to the latest edition of The Alternative Premier League Table, where each week, The Athletic…
Premier League predictions: Arsenal vs Liverpool, West Ham vs Forest and rest of matchday 21
Welcome to matchday 21 of The Athletic’s Premier League predictions challenge, offering you a brief diversion…
How Aston Villa passed a frustrating test all Premier League title contenders must face
The highs of the December festive period can often be followed by a lull in January.…