Aston Villa boss Emery suggests English sides hit in Europe by Premier League May 1, 2024 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has suggested the competitive nature of the Premier League has had an impact on English club’s ability to challenge in Europe. Out of eight English teams who have featured in Europe this season – four in the Champions League, three in the Europa League and one in the Europa Conference [...]
Football, snooker and the dangers of over-regulation April 30, 2024 Whether it’s the gambling white paper putting advertisers off snooker or plans for a new football regulator, our favourite sports risk being legislated out of existence, says Emma Revell When it comes to my two favourite sports, this week has been a game of two halves. On one hand, I’m a long-suffering Sunderland fan. With [...]
Premier League edges closer to applying £500m spending cap April 29, 2024 Premier League clubs have taken another step closer to implementing a spending cap for the first time in the competition’s history. A majority of clubs on Monday voted in favour of progressing to the next stage of the proposal, which is likely to be voted on at the organisation’s AGM in June. Further details are [...]
Haaland out of Brighton match as Man City chase Premier League title April 24, 2024 Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will miss tonight’s clash with Brighton and Hove Albion having missed his side’s FA Cup semi-final victory at the weekend. The Norwegian is out of the Premier League tie at the Amex Stadium this evening with a muscle problem. Manager Pep Guardiola insisted the issue was not serious with 20-goal [...]
Spain’s LaLiga vows to push ahead with matches in the US April 24, 2024 Regular season LaLiga matches could be played in the US within two years after the Spanish league’s president confirmed they intend to push ahead with plans. LaLiga has been at the forefront of discussions about the staging of regular season matches overseas, with the US seen as among the most commercially desirable destinations, and recent [...]
England set for 26-man squad for Euro 2024 April 23, 2024 Teams will be able to take teams of 26 to this summer’s Euro 2024 tournament with Uefa set to confirm plans to stick with bigger squads. The number was increased from 23 to 26 because of the Covid-19 pandemic but was expected to return to its original number. That is no longer the case. Netherlands [...]
Champions Cup final could be bumped from ITV1 to make room for FA Cup April 23, 2024 Broadcaster ITV is facing a scheduling conundrum next month with the FA Cup final and the Champions Cup rugby final set to take place on the same day at the same time. Due to the derby between Manchester United and Manchester City being one requiring heightened security, the kick-off was moved to 3pm. But the [...]
Arteta and Arsenal seek derby win to go three clear in Premier League April 22, 2024 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists his side must focus on the task at hand and continue to win matches to stay in the hunt for a first Premier League title since 2004. The Gunners take on London rivals Chelsea this evening at Emirates Stadium knowing that a win will take them three points clear at [...]
Golden boots all round: English goalscorers eyeing historic success at home and away April 22, 2024 It may not be a vintage season for Premier League clubs in Europe but in other respects English football is the toast of the continent.
Forest BLAST Premier League VAR as “Luton fan” in wild rant on X April 21, 2024 Nottingham Forest have launched an astonishing attack on the VAR from their Premier League match on Sunday, accusing him of being a “Luton fan”. Forest lost 2-0 in a crucial game against Everton which leaves the Nottingham side teetering on the edge of the relegation zone. The visitors at Goodison Park were denied three penalties [...]