Newcastle United and a deflating, ‘painful’ concession of the trophy that meant so much

Winning a trophy was existential for Newcastle United in the most positive of senses. Meekly surrendering…

Manchester City vs Arsenal promises to be a Carabao Cup final filled with intriguing subplots

We have a Carabao Cup final on our hands. Manchester City will play Arsenal on March…

Liam Rosenior’s pragmatism at Arsenal was a recognition of Chelsea’s reality – for now

The brutal realisation hit home as Kai Havertz wheeled away pointing to the Arsenal badge on…

Arsenal are here to win, not entertain. And that’s just what they’re doing

By the time Kai Havertz had pointed to the Arsenal badge on his chest in celebration,…

Football lawmakers to discuss bringing in countdown for throw-ins and goal-kicks to combat time-wasting

Julian Finney via Getty Images Football’s lawmakers will hold talks on how to combat deliberate time-wasting…

Newcastle have lost 11 in 11 at the Etihad – is a comeback there Howe’s ‘biggest challenge’?

It will read like a contradiction, but Newcastle United are familiar with uncharted territory. They have…

Breaking down Pep Guardiola’s VAR rant after six-minute review, what he said and why he said it

For many people, the ridiculous VAR decision to rule out a Manchester City goal in their…

Chelsea vs Arsenal: Does the Carabao Cup matter? Expect a ‘Rosenior effect’? Will Gyokeres start?

We’ve reached the semi-final stage of the Carabao Cup, which means the first silverware of the…

Pep Guardiola critcises officiating after six-minute VAR check during Manchester City Carabao Cup victory

Pep Guardiola went on a lengthy rant about officiating in England after the referee in Manchester…

2025’s most revealing football stats: Forest’s unwanted record, Haaland’s strike rate, Howe makes history

Football in 2025 did not disappoint on the numbers front. There was Liverpool’s 20th league title,…