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With the recent controversial decision by the FA to abolish FA Cup replays for season 2024/25, we look at four classic FA Cup replays played over the years. Everton 4-4 Liverpool (20th February 1991, fifth round) When Merseyside giants Everton and Liverpool clashed in the FA Cup fifth round in a 0-0 draw at Anfield […]
Rodri needs a rest. The Man City midfielder confessed as much in the aftermath of his side’s 3-3 draw at Real Madrid in the Champions League Quarter-Final last week. But is he really the only one who does in an action-packed Premier League season?
The European Championships pit the best national teams on the continent against each other, with some of the world’s biggest players competing head-to-head. With Euro2024 on the horizon, in this article, we will look at the most successful teams in the history of the competition. Germany (3-time winners in 1972, 1980 and 1996) The joint-most […]
A Paris penalty robbed Newcastle of a memorable double over PSG back in November. But the decision for VAR to intervene and give the penalty that allowed Kylian Mbappé to equalise may yet have other consequences. It could have a big financial impact for other Premier League teams.
A three-way title race is unfolding in the Premier League this season. We’re seeing one of the more exciting conclusions in recent years. It’s delightfully unclear with ten games to go whether Arsenal, Manchester City, or Liverpool will be champions.
In a BBC interview, Sir Jim Ratcliffe pitched the idea of a new “Wembley of the North”. The minority Man Utd owner certainly caught the imagination. The proposal made for many headlines. However, some of the details are surprising. For all the patriotism of invoking Wembley, some details of the plan will seem familiar to […]
The Champions League, or the European Cup as it was known until 1992, is regarded as the most glamorous competition in the European game. Some clubs have become synonymous with European football’s elite competition. Here are the teams who have shone the brightest in the European Cup: Real Madrid (14-time winners in seasons in 1955–56, […]
This week UEFA published the European Club Finance and Investment Landscape Report. The BBC were quick to report on this with the headline claim that Man Utd’s 2022/23 squad is the most expensive squad in football history. But is that really right?
The world of football sponsorship is big business. Jägermeister’s 500,000 Deutschmark sponsorship of Eintracht Braunschweig opened clubs’ eyes to the big money available. At the same time, the brands themselves understood the appeal of sponsoring a football club. They saw the opportunity to raise awareness and brand recongition with a captive audience of spectators. Viewership […]
A wonderful game of football on Saturday night finished Newcastle 2-3 Man City. The reigning champions came from behind in the closing stages to seal an important and timely victory. The game saw Kevin de Bruyne return from an injury that has kept him out for most of the campaign.
Wednesday night saw Aston Villa produce a fine 1-0 victory over Man City. This was just the latest in a number of interesting recent games between the Premier League Top 8.
Harry Kane made a much-speculated big-money transfer this past summer. Long linked with Manchester City and Manchester United, England captain Kane has instead moved abroad. The former Tottenham striker has joined the German champions Bayern Munich. Early indications are that the move has been a success, with Kane making a fast start to life at […]
A fractious game finished Newcastle 1-0 Arsenal on Saturday night. Mikel Arteta and his remarks in post-match interviews have dominated the discussion since the full time whistle. The Arsenal boss was far from happy as he branded officials and VAR “a disgrace”.
What’s wrong with Manchester United? That’s the question that many are asking after a historically slow start to the season. The club’s defence of its League Cup title ended at the second hurdle at home to Newcastle. That follows an indifferent start to the season in the Premier League in particular.
We’re halfway through the final group stage before the new Champions League format is introduced next season. This seems a good a time to look ahead to that new format.
This weekend saw Scotland qualify for Euro 2024. Spain’s 1-0 win over Norway sealed the deal. This means Scotland are amongst the first seven teams to qualify for the tournament. Scotland’s Great Form Scotland had set up the opportunity for a Spanish win to qualify them this weekend. They have been in great form in […]
Football’s World Cup is one of the most famous and prestigious sporting competitions in the world. An iconic household name, if you say “the World Cup” then people know what you mean – you don’t even need to specify football. Whilst not immune to controversy, the tournament for the Jules Rimet trophy retains enduring appeal. […]
VAR was the talking point after Tottenham-Liverpool on Saturday night. A match full of incident saw Spurs emerge victorious 2-1 over the Reds. However, the game was marred by controversy which has meant almost all discussion after the game is about Premier League refereeing and the VAR system. How Tottenham-Liverpool VAR Story Unfolded The chart […]
Aston Villa kit manufacturer Castore is at the centre of a growing story in recent weeks. Players and fans have raised concerns over the club’s kit retaining sweat. Some absolutely amazing images from recent matches against Legia Warsaw and Chelsea have shown players absolutely dripping wet. The issue has got so bad that the team […]
The summer transfer window in 2023 saw several long-running stories familiar to football fans continue. Chelsea continued to spend heavily on young talent on long-term contracts. Manchester United signed a new striker in the hope of challenging their noisy neighbours for the league title. And the Premier League in general continued to dominate world transfers, […]
