Why Arsenal job cuts do not sit well

Why Arsenal job cuts do not sit well

The news that up to 60 Arsenal employees are set to lose their job after a cost cutting review will leave many supporters feeling uneasy. The proposed redundancies will leave coaching and performance staff within

Are excuses and time running out for Florian Wirtz?

Are excuses and time running out for Florian Wirtz?

When Liverpool paid Bayer Leverkusen £100 million for Florian Wirtz in June 2025, with a further £16 million potentially payable in add-ons, they were not buying a promising youngster who might develop into a world-class

What’s the point?

What’s the point?

Manchester City beat Liverpool at Anfield and sit on top of the Premier League. In normal circumstances, that would be a statement of intent from Enzo Maresca's side. Instead, it raises a much more fundamental

30 years since Wenger transformed English football

30 years since Wenger transformed English football

Thirty years ago, Arsenal made an appointment that would transform not only the club but English football. When Arsène Wenger was unveiled as Arsenal manager on September 30th 1996, he was hardly a household name

City verdict could open the door to massive compensation claims

City verdict could open the door to massive compensation claims

Following the news that Manchester City had been found guilty of nearly all the charges they were facing by a Premier League independent commission, attention has understandably focused on the punishments they might face. A

Manchester United have a running problem

Manchester United have a running problem

There are plenty of ways to explain Manchester United’s poor start to the season. An unbalanced squad, injuries, tactical problems, and the demands of playing more than one game a week can all be thrown

Xhaka faces the consequences of Covid certificate fraud

Xhaka faces the consequences of Covid certificate fraud

Grant Xhaka is facing both legal and sporting consequences after admitting that he obtained a fake Covid vaccination certificate while he was an Arsenal player. The Switzerland captain, now with Sunderland,  has acknowledged obtaining the

Manchester United’s 50-year record comes to an end

Manchester United’s 50-year record comes to an end

The last time United lost at Old Trafford after establishing a two-goal lead was against Tottenham Hotspur in September 1976. Spurs trailed 2–0 before recovering to win 3–2. To put the length of that sequence

Pressure beginning to build on Michael Carrick

Pressure beginning to build on Michael Carrick

Four Premier League matches into a season is far too early for any manager to be seriously contemplating his future. However, at Manchester United, patience has become an increasingly scarce commodity, and Michael Carrick is

Whose sorry now?

Whose sorry now?

Whilst the admission came quickly, that does not make it any more useful to Manchester United or football fans in general. Pro Ref, formerly PGMOL, have acknowledged that an officiating error was made in allowing