Following the final six play-off matches, we now know the 48 teams that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup. The footballing extravaganza will be jointly hosted by Canada, the USA and Mexico. It starts on the 11th of June when Mexico host South Africa at the famous Aztec Stadium, with the final set toRead more
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Great Weekend for Man United as Rivals Falter
For most teams in the Premier League, there are now just eight games remaining. As such, we are very much at the business end of the campaign and results take on greater significance as the number of points still up for grabs dwindles. The battle to qualify for the Champions League next term may beRead more
Atalanta Spare Italian Blushes
The Champions League knockout phase playoffs are complete and we now know the 16 teams that will compete for a place in the quarter finals. The draw for the round of 16 will take place on the 27th of February, at which point all six English clubs still in the 2025/26 UCL will find outRead more
Man City’s Comeback Win at Anfield Keeps Title Race Alive
When Dominik Szoboszlai smashed in a 74th-minute free kick against Manchester City on Sunday, it was not just Liverpool fans who were celebrating. Arsenal fans were also delighted to see the ball fly past Gianluigi Donnarumma as it looked like their only real title rivals were set to drop more points. Had the scoreline remainedRead more
All Six English Sides Aim for Champions League Top Eight Finish
The league phase of the 2025/26 Champions League is nearing its conclusion, and with just one round of matches remaining, all six English clubs are in with a shout of finishing in the top eight. Ending the league phase as one of the top eight sides would mean immediate advancement to the Round of 16Read more
Giant Killers Macclesfield Eliminate FA Cup Holders Palace
In one of the most astonishing cupsets ever, non-league phoenix club Macclesfield FC have beaten the current FA Cup holders, Crystal Palace, in the third round. Ranked a whopping 117 places below Palace in the league system, National League North side Macclesfield beat Oliver Glasner’s men 2-1 at Moss Rose (capacity: 5,300). The victory madeRead more
Top January Transfer Targets for Premier League Title Chasers
The January transfer window can make or break a Premier League title push. While big-money moves are fairly uncommon mid-season, smart signings can add depth, fix weaknesses, and keep momentum alive. This article looks at the top January transfer targets who could give title chasers the edge when it matters most. Arsenal It would beRead more
Can Raúl Jiménez Become Premier League Penalty King?
When Raúl Jiménez coolly tucked away a penalty against Nottingham Forest on 22nd December, it resulted in two things. It ended up giving Fulham all three points from the match, and it saw Jiménez match Yaya Toure’s penalty-kick record. The penalty against Forest was the 11th Premier League penalty the Mexican has taken and theRead more
Festive Fixture Highlights in the Premier League
Many football fans will be glad to see the back of the international fixtures for the year. England have got the job done and qualified for the World Cup in North America in 2026, and in quite some style. They did it with a 100% record, keeping a perfect eight clean sheets too, and willRead more
Mixed Fortunes for English Sides in Champions League
Champions League Matchday 6 was largely positive for the English sides in the competition with four of the six Premier League sides posting victories. Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City all won on the road, while Tottenham gave their home fans something to cheer about with a fine win in north London. Newcastle United earned aRead more
