As Harry Kane and Bayern Munich welcome Jude Bellingham and Real Madrid to the Allianz Arena on Tuesday night, another Englishman back in Manchester may be wondering, “what if…?” A shootout victory away from travelling to Munich themselves, Manchester City’s Champions League exit to the Spanish giants in the quarter-finals has instead led to some … Read more
It says much about the fragile state of Everton that a budget airline collapsing on the other side of the planet has set alarm bells ringing at Goodison Park. Just days after securing Premier League survival – an achievement that has kickstarted forward planning in the football department – further doubts have emerged about 777 … Read more
Enzo Fernandez’s first full Chelsea season is over. The World Cup winner has had surgery on a lingering groin problem to prepare him for this summer’s Copa America, ruling him out of the final six games of the Premier League season. If Tuesday’s 5-0 defeat to Arsenal is anything to go by, this suits everyone. … Read more
Bayern Munich 1-0 Arsenal (Kimmich 64′) (Bayern win 3-2 on aggregate) ALLIANZ ARENA — Mikel Arteta appeared to criticise Bayern Munich‘s tactical approach after Arsenal’s defeat in Bavaria brought an end to their Champions League campaign. Joshua Kimmich was the unlikely destroyer of dreams, thundering a header past David Raya from Raphael Guerreiro’s clipped cross … Read more
Dan Burn says Newcastle United can catch Tottenham and retain the “belief” they can return to the Champions League next year. If anything sums up a topsy-turvy season at St James’ Park, it is that statement. It is only 15 days since Newcastle’s season looked cooked when they were 3-1 down at home to West … Read more
In-form Alexander Isak has handed Newcastle United’s “project” a ringing endorsement by reaffirming his commitment to the club. Asked by i on Tuesday night, shortly after scoring his 19th goal of the season, whether he agreed with Eddie Howe’s assertion that he would be staying at Newcastle in the summer and beyond, he said: “Yeah, … Read more
Everton’s future is more uncertain than ever (Photo: Getty) “There is the existence of a material uncertainty that may cast significant doubt about the group’s ability to continue as a going concern” say the audited accounts, at which point Everton supporters say “Well yeah, have you been watching us over most of the last decade?”. … Read more
There is currently much more conversation around Chelsea’s potential outgoings than their incomings, with the club expected to be very close to breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Some financial experts project Chelsea are currently more than £100m above the £105m permitted loss limit for PSR, requiring them to sell a significant … Read more
Chelsea have released their accounts for the 2022-23 season, once again sparking concerns they will not be able to adhere to the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) in 2023-24 or beyond. While we know the Blues have avoided any punishment this season, the accounts highlight a number of concerning figures and trends which … Read more
ST JAMES’ PARK — As the deluge did its utmost to dampen spirits, there wasn’t an umbrella in sight down on the touchline. Two potential England managers had clearly learned from the pitfalls of a previous incumbent, that wally with the brolly. The decision to eschew cover was about the only issue on which Eddie … Read more
