The transfer window might have closed on Monday night, but the question marks remain. As you sit here on Tuesday morning, you might be left wondering about the business your team did — or in a lot of cases, didn’t do. Why have they not brought in that extra player? Why did they let one … Read more
Rory Jennings wants the football public to apologise, insisting he was ‘right’ about his controversial Erling Haaland verdict. Jennings made headlines when, three years ago, he infamously predicted Haaland would fail to live up to expectations ahead of his move to Manchester City. 5 Despite a blistering start to the campaign, Haaland has struggled for … 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
Pep Guardiola’s list of symptoms is long and unsettling. He has trouble sleeping. He can only take light meals in the evening. On some days, he does not eat at all. He finds it difficult to read because his mind keeps wandering. He feels, at times, intensely lonely. Things can get so bad that they … Read more
Liverpool sit top at Christmas having mauled Tottenham and fans are dreaming of more title glory. However, it remains to be seen whether they keep up their lightning start to finish top of the pile come May. 4 Arne Slot couldn’t have wished for a better start after succeeding Jurgen Klopp at AnfieldCredit: Getty The … Read more
Manchester City have the chance to finally end their dreadful form on Boxing Day when they host Everton, live on talkSPORT. After losing to Aston Villa last weekend, Pep Guardiola’s side have now only won one game in their last 12 in all competitions. 3 Man City just can’t shake their terrible formCredit: Getty It’s … Read more
Nuno Espirito Santo will rival Arne Slot to win the Premier League’s Manager of the Year award. That’s the view of ex-Chelsea defender Jason Cundy, who has waxed lyrical over the 50-year-old with Nottingham Forest to spend Christmas in the top four. 8 Santo has guided Forest to fourth in the table after 17 Premier … Read more
Gary Neville calls for ‘moping’ Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho to ‘come back stronger’ after missing out on the Manchester derby. Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim made a bold choice to leave both star wingers out of his matchday squad entirely for the trip to Man City. 3 Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho were entirely … Read more
Pep Guardiola has claimed he is ‘not good enough’ in a bombshell interview after Manchester City’s latest setback. The champions were on the end of a dramatic late turnaround in the as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat against bitter rivals Manchester United. 3 Guardiola said he’s ‘not good enough’ after City’s derby defeatCredit: Getty … Read more
Jack Grealish may need to leave Manchester City to get himself back on track – he’s in danger of ruining his legacy. That’s the view of ex-Watford skipper Troy Deeney, who believes the 29-year-old needs to be at a club where he’s the main man and feels the love again. 5 City forward Grealish has … Read more