ARSENAL What’s the story? Arsenal raised the bar last season and came even closer to toppling the mighty Man City but now the challenge is to go again. They had the third-youngest team in the Premier League last season, so, in theory, the upward curve should continue. Talent, experience, togetherness. They have it all –…
Manchester United vs Liverpool, Tottenham vs Arsenal and Manchester City vs Arsenal are among games exclusively live on Sky Sports in August and September. New Liverpool boss Arne Slot will face rivals Manchester United for the first time on Sunday September 1, live on Sky Sports, with the kick-off time at Old Trafford to be…
Leicester have lodged an appeal after their challenge against the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) jurisdiction was dismissed. The newly-promoted side say they are “disappointed” by the decision of an independent commission after challenging the league on the basis they were relegated to the Championship in 2022/23. The Midlands club face a possible…
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Arsenal are among the Premier League suitors linked with a move for Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori, with Bologna understood to be open to Premier League bids. Lyon have swooped for Nottingham Forest and Belgium midfielder Orel Mangala. Sunderland wonderkid Chris Rigg has signed a…
Champions Celtic will kick off their Scottish Women’s Premier League title defence at home to Dundee United on August 11. They pipped their Old Firm rivals to a first title win on the final day of last season, and this time out Rangers will start their campaign at Aberdeen, while 16-time champions Glasgow City visit…
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… THE GUARDIAN Jonathan David is the subject of a Premier League tug-of-war with Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and West Ham all interested in the Canada forward. Manchester United are moving their women’s team into portable buildings at their Carrington training complex this season to allow the…
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe understands why rivals Manchester City are challenging Premier League financial rules and warned the competition faces “ruin” if regulation goes too far. City are suing the league over its associated party transaction (APT) rules, which are designed to ensure commercial deals linked to a club’s ownership are done for…
Arsenal will start their 2024/25 Premier League season at home to Wolves on Saturday August 17. The Gunners then face a trip to Unai Emery’s Aston Villa and a home clash with Brighton before visiting Tottenham on September 14 for the first north London derby of the season. The return fixture with Spurs at the…
Brighton have appointed Fabian Hurzeler as their new head coach. Hurzeler, 31, has agreed a three-year-contract with the south coast club and becomes the youngest permanent manager in Premier League history after succeeding Roberto De Zerbi. As Sky Sports News has reported, Hurzeler became a leading candidate for the job following their data-led analysis and…
Could an IPL final get any more hipster than this? Well maybe, if everyone’s favourite men in pink, the Rajasthan Royals, got to the main event but Sunrisers Hyderabad are a pretty fashionable team these days. Kolkata Knight Riders have always been a trendy choice for the discerning cricket fan. Everything from the iconic purple…
