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How American Culture Gave Rise to the Premier League’s Perverse Structure
This year has been defined, naturally, by the coronavirus pandemic sweeping our globe. The same…
Would You Hire Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Your Manager?
The 1-6 scoreline was flattering to Manchester United. It is rare to feel any relief…
Frank Lampard: The Player vs the Manager
There’s no denying that Frank Lampard has received mixed reviews regarding his first year in…
Liverpool 19-20: There is no asterisk next to their name on the trophy
Frank Lampard is incensed. His eyebrows are furrowing and his voice is dipping lower in…
Man City, Sportwash, and A Battle For Equality
It seems to me that the real political task in our contemporary society is to…
Daniel Farke admits Norwich need five wins for any chance of a great escape
Daniel Farke admits bottom club Norwich must win five of their seven remaining games to stand a chance of pulling off a remarkable Premier League great escape.
Premier League chief quizzed over Newcastle takeover delay
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters faced questions from MPs on the delays surrounding the Saudi Arabian takeover of Newcastle and admitted: “Sometimes things get complicated.
Sebastien Haller likely to miss West Ham’s clash with Chelsea
West Ham look likely to be without record signing Sebastien Haller once more when they host Chelsea on Wednesday night.
Yerry Mina could return for Everton against Leicester
Everton have defender Yerry Mina available again after a thigh injury for Wednesday’s Premier League visit of Leicester.
Steve Bruce wary of Bournemouth as Newcastle aim to secure Premier League status
Steve Bruce has warned Newcastle to beware battling Bournemouth as they attempt to bounce back from their FA Cup disappointment by effectively securing their Premier League status.
Bournemouth to check on Joshua King’s fitness ahead of Newcastle clash
Bournemouth forward Joshua King will undergo a late fitness test ahead of Wednesday evening’s Premier League game against Newcastle.
Mikel Arteta favours William Saliba loan extension for Coupe de France final
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta wants to see William Saliba stay at Saint-Etienne as he believes the teenager has “earned the right” to play in the Coupe de France final.
West Ham to install statue of Geoff Hurst, Bobby Moore and Martin Peters
West Ham are to install a statue of former players Sir Geoff Hurst, Bobby Moore and Martin Peters at the London Stadium.
Howe says Bournemouth battle is ‘consuming’ him but they can win remaining games
Eddie Howe admits Bournemouth’s Premier League relegation scrap is “consuming” him but insists his side are capable of winning each of their seven remaining games.
Premier League waiting to hear if Leicester can play at home this weekend
The Premier League is waiting to hear whether Leicester will be able to play at home this weekend or for the foreseeable future after the city was placed under tougher restrictions due to a spike in coronavirus cases.
Chris Wilder: Jose Mourinho is one of the greatest managers in modern era
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder insists Jose Mourinho remains one of the greatest managers of the modern era as his side prepare to host Tottenham on Thursday.
Premier League ‘waiting to hear’ whether Leicester lockdown impacts games
The Premier League is waiting to hear whether the localised lockdown in Leicester will force the club to postpone home games or play at a neutral venue.
Rodgers: Goalscoring is responsibility of Leicester team, not just Vardy
Brendan Rodgers feels it is unfair to single out Jamie Vardy for his lack of goals in Leicester’s recent poor run.
Roy Hodgson: We will play Leicester anywhere
Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace are happy to face Leicester at a neutral venue, if the King Power club are unable to host this weekend’s Premier League fixture due to a spike in coronavirus cases.