Steve Finnan holds a unique status in English football as the only man to play in…
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How shape-shifting Sunderland are using wide combinations to chase a top-half finish
There have been two constant themes in Sunderland’s first Premier League season since 2016-17: their flexibility…
The Transfer DealSheet: Latest summer window plans for Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more
Welcome to The Athletic’s review of the winter window — and our fifth and final edition…
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Well, that was the January (and a bit of February) transfer window, 2026. We all had…
Seven transfer deals that could get done on deadline day
The winter transfer window closes at 7pm UK time on Monday, and several Premier League clubs…
Liverpool in talks over Lutsharel Geertruida loan transfer
Stefan Koops/EYE4images/NurPhoto via Getty Images Feb. 1, 2026Updated 3:35 am EST Liverpool are in talks over…
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…
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…
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…