Howard Webb comments on Arsenal vs Brighton incidents (Pictures by Stick to Football) Head of Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) Howard Webb has admitted that the officials during Arsenal’s match with Brighton earlier this season made a big mistake and it could cost the Gunners the Premier League title. Mikel Arteta’s team played out a 1-1 draw with the …
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Tuchel vs Pochettino: How both coaches compare
Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino are two of the most respected managers in the modern game. Both have achieved significant success at the highest levels of European soccer, yet their coaching journeys, philosophies, and achievements are quite different. Both Tuchel and Pochettino began their coaching careers in their native countries, Germany and Argentina, respectively. However, their paths to top-tier management …
Read More »“Ready to come” – Saudi chief provides update on Mohamed Salah’s future
Michael Emenalo speaks about Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool future (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) The future of Mohamed Salah at Liverpool remains up in the air heading into 2025 with Saudi Pro League clubs continuing to monitor his contract situation with the Premier League giants. The Egyptian superstar has been with the Reds since moving from AS Roma in 2017 and …
Read More »Five things to focus on as the top flight returns this weekend
A run of one win in six Premier League matches makes the concept of favourable opponents for Manchester United a dubious one right now. Brentford arrive at Old Trafford on Saturday without an away point this season, and a win for United manager Erik ten Hag would carry the added satisfaction of thwarting a counterpart many believe is a candidate …
Read More »Real Madrid make Alexander-Arnold transfer priority
According to The Athletic, Real Madrid have put Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold at the top of their wish list for the next summer transfer window. The expiration date on the current contract of the England international is moving ever closer, and unless there’s significant change on that front between now and the end of the season, he will leave his boyhood …
Read More »Francis Coquelin Linked with Move to Leeds United
Former Arsenal star Francis Coquelin could be set for a return to England with Championship side Leeds United. That is according to the latest report from The Sun, who claim that the Yorkshire club are considering offering the midfielder a short-term deal at Elland Road. Coquelin joined Arsenal as a youngster in 2008 from Stade Laval U17,and came through the …
Read More »Hansi Flick facing major selection dilemma heading into Barcelona vs Sevilla
After the end of the second international break of the season, Barcelona are set to resume their campaign this weekend, as they take on Sevilla. The Catalans are leading the table heading into the gameweek, with a three-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid. Hansi Flick’s big dilemma vs Sevilla As reported by SPORT, Hansi Flick faces a major dilemma regarding …
Read More »Juventus to unveil new sleeve sponsor in Saturday’s contest against Lazio
Juventus have announced an agreement with Azimut who have now become the club’s new sleeve sponsor. The brand’s name will appear on the club’s jersey starting from this Saturday’s Serie A encounter against Lazio at the Allianz Stadium in Turin. The Bianconeri released a note on their official website confirming the accord with the company that provides services in asset …
Read More »Leicester City want to re-sign Chelsea defender
Ben Chilwell is not part of Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea plans. The 27-year-old has lost his place following Maresca’s appointment earlier this year. Marc Cucurella is the Blues’ preferred left-back with new signing Renato Veiga the Euros-winner’s backup. Speaking earlier in the summer, Maresca admitted the club tried to offload the struggling full-back. “The idea for him was to leave,” the …
Read More »VAR errors down 80% in Premier League according to PGMOL chief Webb
Despite being introduced five years ago, VAR continues to stir debate regarding its use in the league on a weekly basis. The independent Key Match Incidents panel reported 31 incorrect VAR decisions during the 2023-24 season. In June, Premier League clubs overwhelmingly voted 19-1 in favour of keeping VAR, with Wolves prompting the only vote against it. An independent survey …
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