We all remember the Premier League’s most prolific goalscorers, but how about the least? Plenty has been made of Joe Gomez’ ongoing quest for a first senior goal, with the Liverpool defender still yet to get on the scoresheet after over 250 appearances for club and country. 15 Joe Gomez has won six major trophies … Read more
Simon Jordan has spoken candidly about his own past stalking ordeal, following recent events surrounding Emma Raducanu. The British tennis star was reduced to tears on court during her second round defeat to Karolina Muchova at the Dubai Tennis Championship on Tuesday after spotting a ‘stalker’ in the crowd. 4 Raducanu was visibly distressed by … Read more
AFC Fylde have parted company with Kevin Phillips after just four months in charge, the National League side have confirmed. The former Sunderland striker leaves with the club sitting 22nd in the fifth tier, having failed to transform their fortunes since his arrival as head coach in October. 3 Kevin Phillips gave his final interview … Read more
Manchester United might be teasing an unprecedented relegation from the Premier League but fans can breathe a sigh of relief. Opta’s Supercomputer has predicted Ruben Amorim’s side to avoid the drop despite being 15th in the table with their last outing a 1-0 loss against Tottenham on Sunday. 7 United are set for their worst … Read more
A sharp, anxious intake of breath, followed by a round of applause that carries a mixture of quiet admiration and, more than anything, relief. On other occasions, it ends with supporters shaking their heads and asking why. We are talking about the crowd reaction to — and I’m borrowing this description from a colleague who … Read more
The EFL remains open to introducing to VAR to its competitions, despite opposition from some fans. This week’s Carabao Cup quarter-finals went ahead without the use of VAR despite each game being played at a Premier League ground, where the technology is available. 4 West Ham were awarded a penalty by referee Chris Kavanagh in … Read more
Mikel Arteta has suggested that Ethan Nwaneri could have a future as a striker. The 17-year-old has impressed since breaking into Arsenal’s first-team squad this season, and has mainly featured as a right-sided attacking midfielder in his 14 appearances. 4 Nwaneri has featured in nine Premier League games this term, scoring onceCredit: Getty While his … Read more
Thrilling derbies, historic moments, two hat-tricks and an injury time equaliser. It was yet another wild Saturday of action which saw 21 goals scored across five matches. 9 Arsenal thrashed West Ham on Saturday evening to move up to secondCredit: AFP And that’s not including Friday night’s controversial south coast derby between Brighton and Southampton. … Read more