10 h. ago Premier League star had secret trial with Chelsea before £30m transfer to rivals

Man City playmaker Rayan Cherki once had a secret trial at Chelsea as a youngster before, eventually, signing for a Premier League club in a £30m transfer this summer.

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40 h. ago Roy Keane's top pick to replace Ruben Amorim has spoken about taking Man Utd job

With Manchester United on the search for a new permanent first-team boss, club legend Roy Keane has thrown a current Premier League manager's hat into the ring

Politics

41 h. ago Wrexham vs Nottingham Forest is more than a cup match as Ryan Reynolds faces Premier League test

Wrexham face Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup third round, with the club's Premier League ambitions about to be road tested

Politics

41 h. ago The cult of the sporting director: Inside the Premier League’s unseen power struggles

In the latest Inside Football newsletter, Miguel Delaney writes that the turmoil at Manchester United and Chelsea reflects a growing Premier League challenge: defining who really runs a club

Politics

43 h. ago Manchester City sign Antoine Semenyo for initial £62.5m on contract to 2031

Deal with Bournemouth has add-ons and sell-on clauseSemenyo says he is aiming to get City into the title raceAntoine Semenyo says he has arrived at Manchester City with the intention of getting the club back into the Premier League title race. The £62.5m signing joins a team six points behind the leaders, Arsenal, with 17 matches remaining.The 26-year-old’s transfer from Bournemouth, who could receive £1.5m in add-ons and are due 10% of any future profit, was confirmed on Friday and Semenyo could make his debut against Exeter in the FA Cup on Saturday. City fought off competition from Liverpool and Manchester United to secure his signature. Continue reading...

Economics

52 h. ago Return of the Emirates Groan: Arsenal fans restless on night of stalemate with Liverpool | Jonathan Liew

Only one club are sitting pretty at the top of the Premier League, but the supporters’ anxiety after 22 years without the title risks infecting the playersFull-time and handshakes. A little Tears for Fears tinkles over the public address system. Beyond that what, exactly? How to describe this swirling, velvety anti-noise? The sound of no gloves clapping? The sound of time physically disappearing down a vortex? The sound of no emotions?It began with North London Forever and by the end we felt as though we had been in north London for ever: stuck on an endless loop of William Saliba passing to Jurriën Timber, of Virgil van Dijk pausing as he tried to bait a press that would never come. Long periods of this game were played at literal walking pace. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago Arsenal files: Gunners probing racist abuse of linesman, Calafiori’s Portuguese lessons and Declan Rice gets new song

ARSENAL are looking into an accusation of racist abuse towards linesman Akil Howson during the 4-1 Premier League win over Aston Villa. The club was alerted by a supporter who claimed they heard offensive language from another fan being aimed at the official during the December 30 fixture at the Emirates. In August 2023, Howson...

Events

65 h. ago Exeter City’s plea for more FA Cup cash from Manchester City turned down

League One club asked for greater share of gate receiptsManchester City not changing their standard club policyManchester City will not offer Exeter extra money from Saturday’s third-round FA Cup tie. The financially troubled League One club this week revealed they had asked the Premier League club for a greater proportion of the gate receipts as a “statement of solidarity”.Exeter, whose supporters’ trust is the club’s majority shareholder, will take 8,000 fans to a sold-out Etihad Stadium to face the seven-time FA Cup winners. Each club gets 45% of gate receipts, with the other 10% taken by the Football Association, in line with competition rules. It is estimated ticket sales will generate between £250,000 and £400,000 for Exeter. Continue reading...

Politics

69 h. ago Thomas Frank gives 'extremely painful' Spurs verdict after Micky van de Ven fan fury

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven was involved in an argument with the club's supporters following their defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Tuesday night

Politics

3 d. ago Man Utd set for further talks with Solskjaer and Carrick for interim head coach role

Club are without a permanent head coach for Wednesday’s Premier League clash with Burnley

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4 d. ago Ruben Amorim Man Utd’s worst value boss ever costing £500,000 per point

RUBEN AMORIM's reign as Manchester United boss continues to make history - but for all the wrong reasons. The 41-year-old, who lasted just 14 months at Old Trafford, is now the most costly boss the club has had in the Premier League era. He cost the club £458,870.97 per point. Largely because he also holds...

Economics

4 d. ago New Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior hailed for ‘breaking down barriers’ as first black British boss of Big Six club

LIAM ROSENIOR's appointment as Chelsea boss has made history. The 41-year-old has become the first black, British manager to take charge of a 'big-six' Premier League club. Today, he became the club's second black coach after Ruud Gullit, who took charge from 1996-1998, 30 years ago. Rosenior is now the second black boss in charge...

Politics

5 d. ago Ruben Amorim admitted to mistake after 'secret' talks before Man United job decision

Ruben Amorim was appointed as Manchester United manager in 2024 but he had previously held talks with another Premier League club

Society

5 d. ago England World Cup legend dies as 'deeply saddened' Premier League club lead tributes

An England icon who turned out for the Three Lions has died with Premier League side Burnley leading the tributes with a statement on social media

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5 d. ago 8 next Man United manager options to replace Ruben Amorim after bombshell decision

Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United on Monday morning despite improved performances in the Premier League, as the club now scramble to appoint a new head coach for the latter stages of the season

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5 d. ago Ruben Amorim immediately admitted 'mistake' before making decision on Man Utd job

Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim after a tumultuous period on and off the pitch, with the club sitting in sixth place in the Premier League

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5 d. ago Alejandro Garnacho immediately sticks boot into Ruben Amorim as he likes post about old Man Utd manager being sacked

ALEJANDRO GARNACHO immediately stuck the boot into Ruben Amorim's Manchester United departure by "liking" a social media post. United confirmed the 40-year-old has left his role after 14 months in charge with the club sixth in the Premier League. Amorim departs amid tension with the Old Trafford board - but he also faced fractured relationships...

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6 d. ago Fernández stuns Manchester City with late equaliser for managerless Chelsea

It would have been easy for Pep Guardiola and Manchester City to think that this was a good time to face Chelsea. The London club had crashed in December, their Premier League form awful and the rising tensions between Enzo Maresca and the board would explode on New Year’s Eve.There have not been many managerial changes on the very first day of a year and this one left Calum McFarlane, the club’s under-21 coach, thrust in as the interim manager. Never before had he taken charge of a single senior game. Continue reading...

Sport

6 d. ago Nuno Espírito Santo is losing support of West Ham squad as morale deteriorates

Player concern over man-management and tacticsHammers host Forest in crucial game on TuesdayNuno Espírito Santo is in danger of losing the support of West Ham’s squad because of concerns over his man-management and tactics. The east London club are at increasing risk of relegation from the Premier League after their 3-0 defeat by Wolves on Saturday and it is understood that the mood at the London Stadium is rapidly deteriorating.Nuno has struggled badly since replacing Graham Potter in September, winning only two of his 15 games in charge, and is under growing pressure before Tuesday’s crunch game against his former side, Nottingham Forest. The indications are that West Ham, who are in 18th place and lie four points below Forest, will stick with their manager but his methods are coming under increased scrutiny. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Premier League club pays tribute as iconic footballer dies after illness

Wolves star Terry Wharton has died at the age of 83, with the club and fans alike coming together to pay tribute to the prolific goal-scoring winger

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