There was once a time when a world-class striker was proud to have a scoring rate…
Premier League
How do managers choose which jobs to take – and when to say ‘no’?
When a Premier League managerial vacancy arises, which, let’s face it, happens pretty often, thoughts immediately…
Joey Barton’s social media posts ‘beyond what is tolerable in society’, court hears
Former footballer Joey Barton’s comments on social media about pundits Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, and…
Should Frank bow to The Spurs Way? What do Rice and Caicedo say of transfer fees? How true is the table? – The Briefing
Welcome to The Briefing, where every Monday during this season, The Athletic will discuss three of…
Does it matter if players don’t clap their fans?
If players clap in a stadium full of boos, does it make a sound? Do frustrated…
Caicedo vs Rice – Is Chelsea’s midfielder the ‘best on the planet’ in his position?
Roll on November 30, the day when Chelsea host Arsenal and the unofficial battle between Moises…
The day West Ham woke up: Could we see another Nunolution?
Most of the 50-odd thousand West Ham fans who trudged to the London Stadium probably would…
How Chelsea’s press smothered Spurs – the perfect illustration of exploiting weakness
In the Premier League, if you are having difficulties in a certain phase of play, the…
Manchester City 3 Bournemouth 1: Two more goals for Haaland, fast breaks undo Iraola’s side
Erling Haaland scored another two goals for Manchester City as they beat Bournemouth 3-1 — and…