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
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
On 6th October, JJ Gabriel celebrated his 16th birthday. And that marked a significant milestone in his journey as a football player as he can now sign his first professional contract. Unfortunately for Manchester United,
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
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
Mikel Arteta has agreed an improved new contract with Arsenal, which will make him one of the highest-paid managers in the world. It brings to an end any lingering uncertainty over his future with the
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
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
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
European football returns this week, but Chelsea will not be involved. Their tenth placed finish last season means that new manager Xabi Alonso is free to concentrate on the league as he looks to rebuild
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