Arsenal’s final push: Arteta’s tricks, trust issues and the last five games
With five matches left, Mikel Arteta must drop the stunts and free his stars if Arsenal are to end a 22-year title wait.
Jérémy Doku eyes world-best crown: ‘I must score tap-ins to beat Vinícius’
Manchester City flyer Jérémy Doku tells Kenyan fans why simple tap-ins could lift him above Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior as the planet’s top winger.
Blackburn Rovers Icon Tony Parkes Passes Away at 76 After 34-Year Ewood Park Journey
Blackburn Rovers are mourning Tony Parkes, the midfield stalwart turned trusted coach who served the club for 34 years and helped deliver the 1994-95 Premier League title.
Fifa rules out Italy-for-Iran World Cup swap after Trump aide’s plea
Football’s world body will not draft Italy into this summer’s tournament in place of Iran, insiders say, despite a last-minute push from Donald Trump’s envoy.
Arsenal must ditch ‘nick-a-win’ habit and chase big victories, says Rooney
Wayne Rooney warns Arsenal that edging 1-0 wins may cost them the title and urges Mikel Arteta to release the handbrake in the final five matches.
Blackburn Rovers Mourn Tony Parkes, 76: The Man They Called ‘Mr Rovers’
Blackburn Rovers will honour Tony Parkes at their last home match after the 76-year-old club legend passed away. Parkes served for 34 years, helped save the team from relegation and was on the 1995 Premier League-winning staff.
Freddie Woodman: From Bench to Derby Hero as Liverpool Keep Euro Dream Alive
Third-choice keeper Freddie Woodman stepped in for his first Liverpool league appearance and helped seal a dramatic 100-minute derby win that boosts Champions League hopes.
No hat-trick, no problem: the biggest scores ever shared around
From 11-0 wins to eight different scorers, we look at the matches where every goal came from a different boot and no one left with the match ball.
Chelsea’s Rosenior gamble sinks: five defeats, no goals, big questions
Chelsea have lost five straight league matches without scoring under rookie boss Liam Rosenior, forcing the club to admit the hire was a mistake and rethink their manager search.
Karren Brady exit sparks West Ham party as fans keep sights on David Sullivan
West Ham supporters are dancing on the seats after Karren Brady’s 16-year reign ended, but they warn owner David Sullivan is next on their hit-list.