Ligue 1

It wasn’t Erling Haaland’s best game at the weekend against Arsenal, but it’s still a surprise to see Pep Guardiola benching the world’s best striker for a must-win game against Aston Villa. With Champions League games ahead as well as the Premier League run-in, the Catalan clearly feels that by brining in Julian Alvarez in Haaland’s stead, it will allow …

Since Xavi Hernandez effectively tendered his resignation at Barcelona, the first-team have gone on a great run. Though success in both La Liga and the Champions League is unlikely, the fact is that it is still possible. If Paris Saint-Germain have an off night in the quarter-finals, Barca are perfectly capable of beating them, and they’ve a favourable semi-final draw …

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It’s been an horrific 2023/24 campaign for Chelsea with Mauricio Pochettino having to contend with so many injuries, and now it appears he will need to potentially find room for a player that flopped at the club before being loaned out. The past couple of seasons at Stamford Bridge have been a bit of a circus, and the question on …

Newcastle are keen on making a summer move for Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos as they look to strengthen their options in the middle of the park. It is no doubt set be a busy summer at St. James’ Park with plenty of activity expected on both incomings and outgoings. With Joelinton out of contract in 2025 and there seemingly …

Newcastle United could be set for a summer exodus with six players set to leave as free agents at the end of the season. Eddie Howe’s men have endured a difficult campaign following the highs of finishing in the top four and making the Carabao Cup final last season, and they currently find themselves eighth in the table. The Toon …

Tottenham have enjoyed a decent first season under Ange Postecoglou, and their draw at West Ham on Tuesday means that they remain in the hunt to finish in the Champions League places. The Australian came into White Hart Lane like a breath of fresh air, and quickly won over the Spurs faithful who were heartily singing his name after just …

Chelsea have released a club statement in defence of Conor Gallagher after a video went viral on social media because it appeared to show him appear to snub a mascot. Gallagher has been heavily criticised and labelled as racist following the circulation of the clip after last weekend’s disappointing 2-2 draw with Burnley. The video shows the 24-year-old making his …

With two of this last summer’s sales included in the accounts for next year, Leicester City could see an increase in their earnings. Despite generating a profit of £74.8 million from player sales, City revealed that they lost £89.7 million in 2022–2023. The two summer departures of James Maddison to Tottenham and Wesley Fofana to Chelsea resulted in the two …

Timo Werner has done quite well since joining Tottenham Hotspur on loan during the January transfer window. The 28-year-old striker has established himself as a useful first-team player and his cameos have been quite productive. Tottenham have the option to sign the player permanently at the end of the season, and it remains to be seen whether they decide to …