Leeds United have arrived back in the Premier League this season with a point to prove. For the past two seasons all three of the newly promoted teams have been immediately relegated back down to the Championship. Leeds are determined to reverse that trend and will be aided by the fact they have managed toRead more
There was a time, not so long ago, that the benchmark for a Premier League team’s safety in the top flight was 40 points. Once a club amassed that “magic number” of points, they were almost certainly going to finish clear of relegation. But with the 2024/25 season drawing to a close, it’s notable thatRead more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
