Yellow & red cards stats analysed ©TM/IMAGO The last ever Merseyside derby at Goodison Park couldn’t have had a much more entertaining finale. After James Tarkowski’s superb 98th minute volley earned Everton a point, tempers flared over as Curtis Jones and Abdoulaye Doucouré came to blows following the latter celebrating in front of the travelling Liverpool … Read more
Leicester’s continued reliance on Jamie Vardy is a reason they are in the relegation zone – he’s too old to be their leading striker. That’s the opinion of ex-Foxes defender Martin Keown, who believes that despite the 38-year-old’s legendary status, he should have been replaced by now. 4 Leicester striker Vardy has been the club’s … Read more
Ligue 1 star on the move? ©IMAGO Having spent €262.5 million on new players from the French top-flight, there’s little doubt that the Premier League has fewer favoured shopping destinations than Ligue 1. No other European league generated more income from selling players to England’s biggest clubs this season, which overtook Serie A and the … Read more
Over 35,000 Everton fans witnessed the last Merseyside derby goal at Goodison Park, but former England rugby star Austin Healey missed out. What made Healey’s devastation worse is the fact he was inside the ground for the 2-2 draw between Everton and Liverpool on Wednesday, but committed the cardinal sin football fans wouldn’t wish on … Read more
Simon Jordan and Jim White clashed live on talkSPORT over Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s latest cost-cutting measures at Manchester United. It was announced that over 100 club employees will be made redundant as part of the restructuring by the Red Devils’ INEOS ownership. 5 Jim Ratcliffe has decisions since his arrival at Old Trafford last yearCredit: … Read more
When Merseyside derby day arrives in the football calendar, all eyes shift to northwest England with anticipation and intrigue. Liverpool and Everton contest the country’s longest-running rivalry in top-flight football, one where defeat is a bitter bill to swallow. 8 Klopp had an interesting insight into Goodison Park before his first appearance thereCredit: Getty 8 … Read more
Details of the dramatic fracas between Newcastle and Aston Villa have been released by the Football Association. The Magpies’ 3-0 Premier League win at St. James’ Park descended into touchline chaos on Boxing Day. 4 Duran’s red card sparked chaotic scenes between Newcastle and VillaCredit: Getty Jhon Duran was shown a controversial red card for … Read more
Erling Haaland has posted only once on X in the past two weeks. The message was unremarkable and safe but notable nevertheless for a player of the Manchester City striker’s profile using a platform that has become a no-go zone for many footballers. All together 🩵 pic.twitter.com/YozFL4EdKC — Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) January 29, 2025 Haaland’s … Read more
Martin Keown has blasted Ruben Amorim for holding a post-match training session after Manchester United’s FA Cup win over Leicester. The Red Devils scraped past their Premier League rivals to progress into the fifth round of the competition, as they prevailed 2-1 at Old Trafford thanks to Harry Maguire’s last-gasp header. 5 Harry Maguire sent … Read more
Richarlison’s Tottenham woes have gone from bad to worse and all signs point towards a summer transfer to Saudi Arabia. That’s the view of his ex-Watford teammate Troy Deeney, who has stated that ‘something’s gone wrong’ for the 27-year-old in north London. 5 Richarlison has struggled for consistency since joining TottenhamCredit: Getty The Brazilian joined … Read more