Graham Ruthven

Anthony Martial’s refusal to play epitomises the rotten culture at Manchester United

THOSE with a keen eye will have noticed Manchester United had just eight substitutes, one short of the permitted number, for Saturday’s Premier League fixture.

Ryan Baldi

Ryan Baldi: Five contenders for the Everton job

From the moment of his appointment in June last year, Rafa Benitez was always an uncomfortable fit for Everton. His history over on the red.

Duncan Alexander

Duncan Alexander: 2022 Predictions

A New Year means predictions, and while mainstream thinkers will be churning out stuff like “Manchester City for the Premier League” as they scan 2022.

Ryan Baldi

Ryan Baldi: “Villa have made a statement of intent.”

In appointing Steven Gerrard – a manager relatively low on experience but sky high in potential and name recognition – to replace Dean Smith in November,.

Stephen Tudor

Ste Tudor: Man City v Chelsea – Back Guardiola’s men to end the title race this weekend

JUST shy of four months separated Chelsea’s Champions League final victory over Manchester City and their 0-1 reverse to the same opponents at Stamford Bridge.

Graham Ruthven

Graham Ruthven: If Ronaldo wants to leave, Manchester United should let him

As reintroductions go, Cristiano Ronaldo’s as a Manchester United player after 12 years away from the club was as emphatic as they come. The Portuguese.

Ryan Baldi

Ryan Baldi: Five signings that could rescue Liverpool’s title challenge

Last weekend’s thrilling 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Liverpool produced some of the most entertaining football of the 2021-22 season so far, but it ultimately.

Stephen Tudor

FA Cup betting tips: Where do the magical upsets lie in the third round?

IT instinctively feels like cup upsets are becoming scarcer with Premier League squads stockpiled to the hilt while the gap between the Championship and the.

Graham Ruthven

Kieran Trippier would be the perfect January signing for Newcastle United

THERE was no official confirmation of Kieran Trippier’s impending exit from Atletico Madrid, but the sight of the England full back applauding the Wanda Metropolitano.