The Champions League is back, and with it come the hot takes that make European football so compelling. This week, none was spicier than Paolo Di Canio’s explosive claim that Manchester City look “almost an amateur team” defensively heading into their opener against Napoli. For a side that jus...

Rooney: Manchester United Have ‘Got Worse’ Under Amorim Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United have shown no signs of improvement under head coach Ruben Amorim, claiming the team has actually “got worse” since the Portuguese’s arrival. The United legend made his scathing remarks on the la...

Villa’s Goal Drought Deepens – But Club Asks Fans to ‘Trust Us’ Aston Villa’s troubling start to the 2025-26 season continued with a 0-0 draw at Everton on Saturday – extending their goalless run to four Premier League matches and five in total. Despite the drought, the message from with...

Where the Manchester Derby Was Won and Lost: Tactical Breakdown of City’s 3-0 Masterclass Manchester City dismantled Manchester United 3-0 at the Etihad in a clinical display of tactical superiority. While questions mount around Ruben Amorim’s rigid philosophy, Pep Guardiola once again demonstra...

Randal Kolo Muani set for potential Spurs debut Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has dropped a tantalising hint that newly signed Randal Kolo Muani could make his much-anticipated debut in the Champions League against Villarreal on Tuesday. The French forward, who arrived on loan from Juventus...

Ricardo Carvalho reminisces about Chelsea days under Jose Mourinho When Ricardo Carvalho looks back on his career, the memories that shine brightest are not just the trophies and medals, but the people who defined an unforgettable era. The Portuguese defender, who followed José Mourinho from Porto ...

Chelsea Charged With 74 Breaches but May Escape Harshest Punishment When the news broke that Chelsea had been charged with 74 alleged rule breaches, many fans feared the worst. After all, the Premier League has been ruthless in recent seasons with sanctions—Everton and Nottingham Forest can both t...

Rangers Still Without a Win After Hearts Defeat The storm clouds above Ibrox show no signs of clearing. Rangers boss Russell Martin, already under immense pressure following a dismal start to the season, has been savaged by pundits who branded him a “shallow Pep Guardiola imposter” after yet ano...

Ademola Lookman’s situation at Atalanta continues to grow more complicated, with coach Ivan Juric all but ruling out an immediate return to the first-team picture. The Nigerian forward, who spent much of the summer pushing for a transfer to Inter Milan, was again left out of the squad as La Dea th...

The sporting world is in mourning following the sudden death of British boxing icon Ricky Hatton, who passed away at the age of just 46. Known as “The Hitman,” Hatton was more than a world champion in the ring – he was a proud Manchester lad, a lifelong Manchester City supporter, and a...