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Ferguson at 80 – a blazing tyrant, but game misses his charisma

It is reassuring to recall how Alex Ferguson, who turns 80 today, has seldom dwelt unduly on the ticking of the clock. Source: Sport [...]

December 30, 2021 / Premier League

‘They are not prepared to work as hard as Klopp or Pep would want’ – Problem with United players not boss says Aldridge

Well, that didn’t take long. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

December 30, 2021 / Premier League

‘I can take it on the chin' – Skipper Séamus Coleman accepts Everton flak

Everton captain Séamus Coleman is happy to bear the brunt of criticism if it means younger or newer members of the squad can escape it. [...]

December 30, 2021 / Premier League

Foden’s strike sees City strengthen grip at the top

For a time the Premier League title race was expected to erupt into 2022 with the rare prospect of three contenders fighting it out and yet, as [...]

December 29, 2021 / Premier League

United still gripped by identity crisis despite Rangnick’s latest reboot

Manchester United’s much trumpeted “cultural reboot” under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was, among other things, supposed to do away with the [...]

December 29, 2021 / Premier League

Alisson and Liverpool are feeling the heat in their constant quest for perfection

There was a time in a title race when a sloppy performance could be considered a minor setback. In the era of Manchester City, losing ground [...]

December 29, 2021 / Premier League

Premier League is heading for yet another great divide in 2022

It has been a fractious year for football. The failed attempt to create a European Super League exposed the fault lines that run throughout the [...]

December 29, 2021 / Premier League

‘Everyone has to look in the mirror and improve’ – Virgil van Dijk on loss to Leicester

Virgil Van Dijk admits there is no point talking about the Premier League title race after Liverpool’s defeat at Leicester. Source: [...]

December 29, 2021 / Premier League

Ralf Rangnick blames lack of training for ‘negative surprise’ against Newcastle

Ralf Rangnick has admitted he has not made as much progress as he might have hoped in stamping his authority on Manchester United. Source: [...]

December 29, 2021 / Premier League

Maguire explains Covid problems as United get tough on Martial loan

Eric Bailly has flown back from Ivory Coast to rejoin Manchester United’s squad, who are still feeling the effects of Covid-19, according to [...]

December 28, 2021 / Premier League

Salah miss and Lookman strike dent Liverpool’s title challenge

Jurgen Klopp has wondered for some time what toll this compressed, Covid-clogged winter might have on his players and he found out sooner than he [...]

December 28, 2021 / Premier League

Man City take control of Premier League title race as Lookman goal sees Leicester stun Liverpool

Ademola Lookman stunned wasteful Liverpool as Leicester dealt a damaging blow to their title hopes. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

December 28, 2021 / Premier League

‘It’s a simple process of counting the bodies’ – Newcastle close to not having enough players to play Everton

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe will take a roll call ahead of Thursday’s scheduled trip to Everton after admitting he is “dangerously close” to [...]

December 28, 2021 / Premier League

Foxes breaching City defence provides some hope for their chasers

Manchester City’s ninth consecutive league win, a 6-3 victory over Leicester City that their manager described as a “roller-coaster”, will have [...]

December 27, 2021 / Premier League

Cavani comes to the rescue to salvage late point for lucky United

Manchester were largely awful. Newcastle were mainly excellent but in this tale of two Uniteds a draw felt equally unsatisfying for both. [...]

December 27, 2021 / Premier League

‘Clubs like Burnley have their own agenda’ – Klopp

Jurgen Klopp says there is a rift between Premier League managers over how to prevent player burn-out during the Covid-19 pandemic. Source: [...]

December 27, 2021 / Premier League

Rodgers angry at Leicester’s ‘ridiculous’ fixture schedule

Brendan Rodgers has branded Christmas fixture scheduling “ridiculous” after Leicester City were asked to play two matches in little more than two [...]

December 27, 2021 / Premier League

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp repeats desire for festive schedules to be reviewed

Jurgen Klopp reiterated his criticism of the festive scheduling as the Liverpool manager voiced his support for the reintroduction of five [...]

December 27, 2021 / Premier League

Slick Manchester City to begin new year at summit

It appears only their own complacency can halt Manchester City this season, as they continue with their heavy goal-scoring and find new ways of [...]

December 26, 2021 / Premier League

Saints discover finishing touch to keep Moyes’ Hammers on the back foot

Having sought to explain a goal drought that had seen his side slip down the table in recent weeks, David Moyes was left wondering how West Ham [...]

December 26, 2021 / Premier League

Brilliant Saka enjoys festive stroll past underwhelming Norwich

Like high-speed trains passing each other in the winter rain, Norwich City and Arsenal are two sides moving quickly in opposite directions. [...]

December 26, 2021 / Premier League

Rangnick shares Klopp doubts over unvaxxed signings

Ralf Rangnick believes clubs should seriously consider whether they sign unvaccinated players. Source: Sport Soccer-.Independent

December 26, 2021 / Premier League

‘Game-changer’ Lukaku reminds Chelsea boss Tuchel of his worth

This is what Chelsea spent €115million for. Drifting out of the Premier League title race and to yet more dropped December points, the Blues [...]

December 26, 2021 / Premier League

Crystal Palace fail in bid to have Tottenham clash postponed due to Covid outbreak

Crystal Palace failed in their attempt to get St Stephen’s Day’s visit to Tottenham called off due to coronavirus. Source: Sport [...]

December 26, 2021 / Premier League

A ban on ketchup and a new fitness regime – how Antonio Conte is changing Spurs

There is, the statswallahs tell us, no such thing as new-manager bounce. Our brains, attuned to spotting patterns, spy a regression to the mean [...]

December 25, 2021 / Premier League

'Hugo won’t be ever a problem for Tottenham' – Antonio Conte confident of keeping Lloris

Antonio Conte is unable to give any assurances over Hugo Lloris’ future but knows the Tottenham captain will never be a problem for the [...]

December 25, 2021 / Premier League

More pressing, meaner defence and 'field tilt' – three stats that explain Ralf Rangnick's impact at Man United

In a Covid-free world, Ralf Rangnick’s interim spell as Manchester United manager would be five games old by now. Source: Sport [...]

December 25, 2021 / Premier League

‘We are all professionals’ – Antonio Conte believes players will continue to play amid strike talk

Antonio Conte believes footballers will continue to be “professional” amid talk of a strike over welfare concerns but has questioned [...]

December 24, 2021 / Premier League

Burnley vs Everton postponed as Covid continues to wreak havoc on St Stephen's Day schedule

Burnley’s St Stephen’s Day clash with Everton has been postponed due to the number of coronavirus cases in the Toffees’ squad. [...]

December 24, 2021 / Premier League

Guardiola puts strike threat on table amid player fatigue row

The prospect of an unprecedented Premier League strike was mooted by Pep Guardiola yesterday amid the escalating row around players’ [...]

December 23, 2021 / Premier League