Villa Hit Fenerbahce for Six as Greenwood Endures Hostile Return
Villa’s biggest-ever European win: 6–0 at Villa Park Jackson and Barkley both hit braces; Manzambi and Abraham on target Greenwood booed throughout on first match back in England Aston Villa didn’t just win; they ran riot. Unai Emery’s side smashed Fenerbahce 6–0 in a s... show more
English Football’s Riches Hide a Financial Crisis
94 per cent of clubs across England’s top five divisions made a loss last season. Almost one in three clubs could survive less than a month without owner funding. The regulator wants major reform to revenue distribution and financial controls. English football has never... show more
Atletico v Man United: Carrick’s Big Call As Baleba Starts In Testing Champions Le...
Baleba handed first start as Carrick reshapes United’s XI Atletico flying with four straight wins and a fierce home record United strong vs Spanish sides lately, but Atletico dominate this head-to-head Manchester United head to the Metropolitano needing clarity and conv... show more
Champions League Power Rankings After Matchday One: PSG Lead, City Face Questions
PSG stay No.1 despite patchy league form—European nous still scares everyone. Manchester City at 5, amid upheaval and off-field uncertainty, need statement wins. Barcelona flying, Arsenal relentless, Bayern lurking with Kane in lethal touch. The Champions League roars b... show more
Ronaldo Suspension Puts Portugal‘s Future Back in Doubt
Portugal have placed Cristiano Ronaldo under preventive suspension. The FPF has opened an urgent disciplinary investigation into his decision to leave camp. Jorge Jesus has kept the door open for Ronaldo to return once the matter is resolved. Ronaldo’s Portugal future h... show more
Farewell to a Leader: Doug Loft Remembered by Port Vale and Gillingham
Former Port Vale and Gillingham captain Doug Loft dies aged 39 Named Vale’s Player of the Year in 2011–12; led promotion the following season Clubs plan EFL-approved black armbands and a minute’s silence vs Chesterfield Tributes Pour In for a Respected Captain Heartbrea... show more
Man City Lay Bare Liverpool’s Soft Centre As Iraola’s Momentum Stalls
Gravenberch’s red at 0-0 flipped the match; City ran out 3-0 winners Big-money trio Isak, Wirtz and Barcola under scrutiny after quiet displays Doku and Cherki changed the game; Haaland clinical as ever So much for the early-season sheen. The talk of an Iraola-led Liver... show more
City Turn the Screw at Anfield After Gravenberch Red
Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield Ryan Gravenberch sent off with a second yellow, flipping the match Haaland, Doku and Cherki on target as City go three points clear Manchester City marched into Anfield, weathered the storm, and walked out with a 3-0 that wi... show more
Man City’s Appeal: The ‘Magic Bullet’ They’ll Need — And Why It’s a Tall Order
Manchester City have appealed after an independent commission found the club guilty of rule breaches. The appeal is not a complete retrial and new evidence faces strict limitations. A final outcome could arrive before the end of the season, although sanctions remain unr... show more
Iraola Worries Over Isak And Gakpo As Liverpool Head Into City Test
Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo returned early from internationals with thigh and ankle issues. Andoni Iraola admits both forwards are injured and their availability for Manchester City is uncertain. Jeremy Jacquet was left out of France’s win over Belgium with a hamstrin... show more
