Category: Football

Phil McNultyChief football writer Image source, Getty Images The trademark of Arne Slot’s Liverpool has been a more measured, composed strategy when set against the wilder elements of Jurgen Klopp’s emotion-charged approach. This was an unstoppable combination of the two that Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City simply could not handle. December may have only just been...

Alex TurkFan writer Image source, Getty Images My role as a Manchester United fan writer for BBC Sport involves considering a trending sentiment and providing my own thoughts. I like to think I am fairly good at it. Marcus Rashford and Joshua Zirkzee scored the goals in United’s 4-0 trouncing of Everton on Sunday. A...

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… THE SUN Paris Saint-Germain have offered Chelsea a surprise swap deal involving forward Christopher Nkunku, according to reports. Bruno Fernandes has left Manchester United fans sweating on his fitness after limping off during Ruben Amorim’s 4-0 trouncing of Everton. Manchester United have suffered a double blow...

‘Any sort of positive result would do for Palace’published at 14:58 British Summer Time 25 October 14:58 BST 25 October Crystal Palace v Tottenham (Sun, 14:00 GMT) Crystal Palace are desperate to get their first league win of the season, but any sort of positive result would do after losing their past three games. I...

Social media has been abuzz with talk of a new football league over the past 24 hours. What is Baller League? And why is there so much intrigue? Influencers and former professional footballers have teamed up to launch UK and American versions of Baller League in 2025. The six-a-side format was set up in Germany...

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… DAILY TELEGRAPH Tottenham could be forced into the January transfer market to sign a new goalkeeper after Guglielmo Vicario underwent surgery on a fractured ankle, with Vicario expected to be out for months rather than weeks. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player...

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers… THE I Chelsea are keen on Ipswich striker Liam Delap, who has emerged as a forward target after rating exceptionally highly on their advanced transfer metrics, after missing out on Victor Osimhen and cooling their interest in Alexander Isak. Image: Chelsea are keen on Ipswich striker...

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… THE SUN Real Madrid and Brazil prodigy Endrick has been linked with a shock move to Southampton. Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United have failed because they have played in the shadow of Sir Alex Ferguson – instead of in his spirit. Premier League clubs are approaching...

Why was Maresca chosen ahead of McKenna and De Zerbi?published at 15:27 British Summer Time 3 June 15:27 BST 3 June Nizaar KinsellaBBC Sport football news reporter Image source, Getty Images Enzo Maresca was the first and unanimous choice among Chelsea’s decision makers. Sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart have been working 17-hour days...

Spurs look forward to ‘unbelievable atmosphere’published at 16:06 Greenwich Mean Time 7 November 16:06 GMT 7 November Galatasaray v Tottenham Hotspur (17:45 GMT) Tottenham Hotspur Ange Postecoglou says it will be a “great test” for his Tottenham players to face Galatasaray in front of the Turkish side’s vociferous home support in the Europa League on...