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Manchester United could not change the fixture schedule that gave Manchester City an extra two days to prepare for the derby. What Michael Carrick’s side could control was how much energy they spent on Thursday night. United’s 4-0 Champions League victory over Sabah at Old Trafford therefore provided more than three European points. By putting […]
Liverpool began their 2026/27 Champions League campaign with the type of victory that revealed as much about their mentality as their attacking quality. Alexis Mac Allister scored the decisive goal as Liverpool came from behind to beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 at Anfield, giving Andoni Iraola a winning start in his first Champions League match as […]
Liverpool have begun the search for a new sporting director following Richard Hughes’ departure for Al-Hilal, with Fenway Sports Group placing particular importance on finding someone prepared to provide long-term stability at Anfield. Hughes formally stepped down on September 5 after two years in the position. Liverpool confirmed that he had informed the club’s ownership […]
Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat to Real Betis can easily be reduced to one simple explanation: José Mourinho’s side created enough opportunities to win and failed to take them. That explanation is accurate, but incomplete. Madrid hit the woodwork multiple times, Kylian Mbappé had a stoppage-time penalty saved, Carlos Espí saw a spectacular late goal ruled […]
London City Lionesses entered the new Women’s Super League season carrying expectations few clubs outside the traditional elite have ever faced. After an extraordinary summer recruitment drive featuring Alexia Putellas, Mapi León, Mary Earps, Kadidiatou Diani, Nicole Anyomi and Rosa Kafaji, simply assembling famous names was never going to be enough. The real question was […]
Arsenal ended the summer transfer window as reigning Premier League champions, with greater depth in midfield and defence and another promising wide attacker added to Mikel Arteta’s squad. One significant piece of business, however, never arrived. The Gunners spent much of the summer exploring the possibility of signing an elite forward capable of changing the […]
