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2024 December
  • Sun, Dec 01, 2024
    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident he can get Manchester City back on track and says if he couldn't handle the pressure, he wouldn't be where he was.
  • Sun, Dec 01, 2024
    Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta says the focus remains on his team as they aim to close the gap with Premier League leaders Liverpool ahead of their clash with West Ham United at the London Stadium on Saturday.
2024 November
  • Thu, Nov 28, 2024
    Love EPL tips? Betfair's English Premier League Analyst provides his EPL tips and analysis for this week's football action. Betting strategies and previews available now.
  • Tue, Nov 26, 2024
    Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has expressed his "disappointment" with Mohamed Salah for going public on his contract talks at Anfield and claims everyone is "aware" why he approached the media.
  • Sat, Nov 23, 2024
    Arsenal face an anxious build-up to Saturday's Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest as a series of injuries cast doubt over the availability of key players.
  • Fri, Nov 22, 2024
    A European side are set to make a loan offer for Manchester United's Antony in January, with reports revealing both the player's and Ruben Amorim's stance.
  • Thu, Nov 21, 2024
    Love EPL tips? Betfair's English Premier League Analyst provides his EPL tips and analysis for this week's football action. Betting strategies and previews available now.
  • Wed, Nov 20, 2024
    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly identified Alexander Isak as an important signing, as he aims to bolster the Gunners' attacking options.
  • Wed, Nov 13, 2024
    Arsenal are reportedly in danger of losing centre-back William Saliba to Real Madrid, either in January or at the end of the season.
  • Mon, Nov 11, 2024
    Manchester United are reportedly competing with Barcelona to sign Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah when his contract expires at the end of the season.
  • Fri, Nov 08, 2024
    Tony Popovic has already shown he is not afraid to call on A-League Men players in his Socceroos squad and is expected to do so again in his second camp.
  • Thu, Nov 07, 2024
    Four of the top six before last weekend were rolled in Round Ten, causing massive changes to the top of the table. Those four (Man City, Villa, Arsenal, Brighton) all have difficult assignments this weekend which could prove to be make or break.
  • Wed, Nov 06, 2024
    Love EPL tips? Betfair's English Premier League Analyst provides his EPL tips and analysis for this week's football action. Betting strategies and previews available now.
  • Wed, Nov 06, 2024
    Liverpool star Mohamed Salah reportedly requested a massive contract from Barcelona, if the Spanish side were serious about signing him.
  • Wed, Nov 06, 2024
    Reports suggest that Manchester United's former manager Erik ten Hag was not involved in Joshua Zirkzee's transfer and, in fact, did not support the signing.
  • Mon, Nov 04, 2024
    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly been given bad news with reports suggesting that sporting director Edu Gaspar has decided to leave the club.
  • Sun, Nov 03, 2024
    Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson were on target for Bournemouth who stunned Manchester City 2-1 as the Premier League champions suffered their first loss of the campaign.
2024 October
  • Thu, Oct 31, 2024
    Ruben Amorim is close to being named as the new head coach of Manchester United, but is expected to stay at Sporting Lisbon until November's international break.
  • Thu, Oct 31, 2024
    It’s a smorgasbord of mouth-watering clashes this weekend. Newcastle v Arsenal, Liverpool v Brighton and Spurs v Villa create interest at the top end. Six teams desperate for points also meet in three must-win games: Ipswich v Leicester, Southampton v Everton and Wolves v Palace.
  • Thu, Oct 31, 2024
    Liverpool head coach Arne Slot believes his injury-hit team can function effectively without a recognised striker after their 3-2 Carabao Cup win at Brighton.
  • Thu, Oct 31, 2024
    UEFA's new six-year strategy for the women's game has set a target of six fully professional leagues by 2030 and will commit to one billion euros (£834.8million) of investment.
  • Thu, Oct 31, 2024
    Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy guided Manchester United to a 5-2 Carabao Cup win over Leicester City and admitted he is keen to form part of Ruben Amorim's new coaching set-up as talks to hire the Sporting Lisbon boss continue.
  • Wed, Oct 30, 2024
    Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim says his future is in his hands and nothing has been confirmed yet, despite Manchester United agreeing to pay the £8.3million termination clause in his contract.
  • Wed, Oct 30, 2024
    Manchester United are closing in on making Ruben Amorim their new manager after Sporting Lisbon confirmed the Premier League club had made an approach and are willing to pay the £8.3million termination clause in his contract.
  • Tue, Oct 29, 2024
    Manchester United have reportedly already approached Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim after sacking Erik ten Hag.
  • Tue, Oct 29, 2024
    Manchester United have sacked Dutch manager Erik ten Hag after a miserable start to the season and put former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy in temporary charge.
  • Tue, Oct 29, 2024
    A 'disrespected' Real Madrid boycotted the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris despite being named men's club of the year as Manchester City midfielder Rodri won the men's Ballon d'Or and Barcelona playmaker Aitana Bonmati took the women's award.
  • Mon, Oct 28, 2024
    Bayern Munich thumped Bochum 5-0 to move back to the top of the Bundesliga with Harry Kane among five different scorers.
  • Sat, Oct 26, 2024
    Mikel Arteta has challenged his depleted Arsenal squad to "show their teeth" and "how much they want it" ahead of Liverpool's crunch visit to the Emirates on Sunday.
  • Sat, Oct 26, 2024
    Brendan Rodgers is prepared to be patient against Motherwell as he looks forward to a trip to a ground where nothing has ever come easy for him during two spells as Celtic manager.
  • Sat, Oct 26, 2024
    Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou will continue to try and restore Timo Werner's confidence, but has acknowledged they need more from the out-of-form attacker.
  • Fri, Oct 25, 2024
    Furious Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho was sent off in the Europa League draw with former club Manchester United on Thursday night and suggested it might be time to take a job without European football.
  • Thu, Oct 24, 2024
    Barcelona thrashed fellow European heavyweights Bayern Munich 4-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday night with Raphinha hitting a stunning hat-trick.
  • Thu, Oct 24, 2024
    A wounded Arsenal takes on leaders Liverpool in the highlight of Round Nine. A loss for the Gunners will see them slip seven points off the pace and possibly as low as sixth.
  • Thu, Oct 24, 2024
    Cody Gakpo believes Liverpool must maintain their focus to keep progressing in the Champions League after making it three wins out of three with Wednesday's 1-0 victory away to RB Leipzig.
  • Thu, Oct 24, 2024
    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised Erling Haaland after the striker's "fantastic" backheel volley in their 5-0 Champions League win over Sparta Prague.
  • Thu, Oct 24, 2024
    Norway national team boss Stale Solbakken believes Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard could return to action in time for the Nations League matches next month.
  • Thu, Oct 24, 2024
    Tottenham have accepted a Football Association charge following a melee between their players and West Ham's towards the end of Saturday's 4-1 win and been fined £20,000 as a result.
  • Wed, Oct 23, 2024
    Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says there is no issue with Jhon Duran's reaction to being substituted during the 2-0 Champions League win against Bologna.
  • Wed, Oct 23, 2024
    Newcastle have tied England winger Anthony Gordon down to a new long-term contract.
  • Wed, Oct 23, 2024
    Misconduct charges have been issued to Tottenham, West Ham and Mohammed Kudus following a stormy conclusion to Saturday's Premier League clash.
  • Tue, Oct 22, 2024
    The league match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid could still take place United States just before Christmas as LaLiga continue to explore plans to stage a match in Miami.
  • Sat, Oct 19, 2024
    Ange Postecoglou has insisted it is not impossible to rid the club of its 'Spursy' tag and will accept it as his own failure if he cannot deliver trophy success for Tottenham.
  • Sat, Oct 19, 2024
    Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag insists he remains on the same page as the club hierarchy and has once again dismissed speculation about his future.
  • Fri, Oct 18, 2024
    England did not interview Newcastle coach Eddie Howe for the head coach position.
  • Fri, Oct 18, 2024
    The FA have handed Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo a three-match touchline ban and a £55,000 fine after he was sent off against Brighton.
  • Thu, Oct 17, 2024
    The EPL returns after an international break and it’s an attractive fixture list. Liverpool v Chelsea is the headline act, but Fulham v Villa and Newcastle v Brighton are other games that will shape the look of the top six.
  • Thu, Oct 17, 2024
    Paul Pogba has targeted a return to the French national team when his suspension expires in March and insists he is not a cheater after his doping ban was reduced earlier this month.
  • Wed, Oct 16, 2024
    Love EPL tips? Betfair's English Premier League Analyst provides his EPL tips and analysis for this week's football action. Betting strategies and previews available now.
  • Wed, Oct 16, 2024
    The Socceroos will take a wealth of confidence from their draw in Japan as they turn their focus to the crunch World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia.
  • Wed, Oct 16, 2024
    A comfortable 3-0 win against 10-man Serbia helped Spain sealed their place in the Nations League quarter-finals.
  • Tue, Oct 08, 2024
    Harry Kane has been given the green light to play for England following an injury scare but Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo and Morgan Gibbs-White have been ruled out of Nations League action.
  • Tue, Oct 08, 2024
    Former Spain and Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has confirmed his playing career retirement at the age of 40.
  • Mon, Oct 07, 2024
    Paul Pogba's bid to get his career back on track could see him appear for a club featuring in next summer's Club World Cup.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2024
    Only two points separates the top five after six rounds. Four of those five are at home and all are favoured to collect three points to maintain pressure on leaders Liverpool who travel to Palace.
  • Fri, Oct 04, 2024
    Ange Postecoglou will not be calling the four teenage starters who helped Tottenham to a hard-fought 2-1 victory at Ferencvaros in the Europa League 'Ange's Angels'.
  • Thu, Oct 03, 2024
    Erik ten Hag is not panicking about Manchester United's poor start to the campaign and is ignoring talk of the sack to focus on ending the season with more silverware.
  • Thu, Oct 03, 2024
    Aston Villa boss Unai Emery believes Jhon Duran has huge potential after the striker scored the winning goal against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
  • Thu, Oct 03, 2024
    England interim manager Lee Carsley has called up Tottenham striker Dominic Solanke for games against Greece and Finland, but Eberichi Eze, Harry Maguire, Marcus Rashford and James Maddison have been left out.
  • Wed, Oct 02, 2024
    Several Australians have been nominated for Asian Football Confederation awards including ex-Socceroos boss Graham Arnold in the coach of the year category.
  • Wed, Oct 02, 2024
    Mikel Arteta believes his Arsenal side can beat any team in Europe in their quest for Champions League glory after their statement win against Paris St Germain on Tuesday night.
  • Wed, Oct 02, 2024
    Love EPL tips? Betfair's English Premier League Analyst provides his EPL tips and analysis for this week's football action. Betting strategies and previews available now.
  • Wed, Oct 02, 2024
    Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has had his red card against Tottenham on Sunday overturned following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal, the Football Association has announced.
  • Tue, Oct 01, 2024
    Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique has confirmed that Ousmane Dembele has been axed from his squad ahead of the Champions League clash with Arsenal.
  • Tue, Oct 01, 2024
    Southampton's 3-1 defeat to south-coast rivals on Monday night had Saints manager Russell Martin accusing his players of lacking fight, aggression and courage as he took responsibility for a "ridiculous" first-half performance.
2024 September
  • Sun, Sep 29, 2024
    Liverpool moved to the top of the Premier League after goals from Ibrahima Konate's header and a Mohamed Salah penalty either side of Rayan Ait-Nouri's Wolves equaliser made it five wins from six league games.
  • Sun, Sep 29, 2024
    Cole Palmer scored all of Chelsea's goals in the 4-2 win over Brighton at Stamford Bridge, and became the first player in Premier League history to net four in the first half of a match.
  • Sat, Sep 28, 2024
    Ipswich loan signing Kalvin Phillips will not be returning to Manchester City following Rodri's season-ending injury.
  • Fri, Sep 27, 2024
    A vote to amend the Premier League's associated party transaction (APT) rules has been withdrawn ahead of a clubs meeting on Thursday, which has led to speculation Manchester City may have won a legal challenge against those regulations.
  • Fri, Sep 27, 2024
    A broken toe could force Newcastle striker Alexander Isak to miss Saturday's Premier League clash with champions Manchester City.
  • Fri, Sep 27, 2024
    Tottenham's impressive 3-0 home Europa League win over Qarabag, despite being forced to play with 10 men for 83 minutes, drew high praise from boss Ange Postecoglou.
  • Fri, Sep 27, 2024
    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that star midfielder Rodri has been ruled out for the rest of the season.
  • Thu, Sep 26, 2024
    Mikel Arteta believes 17-year-old wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri can make an impact on the Premier League after he scored twice in Arsenal's 5-1 Carabao Cup victory against Bolton.
  • Thu, Sep 26, 2024
    The growing football schedule must be addressed say Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou and captain Son Heung-min.
  • Thu, Sep 26, 2024
    The Middle East Oil Derby kicks off Round 6, with Saudi-owned Newcastle clashing with UAE’s Manchester City in the early game on Saturday evening AEST time. Chelsea v Brighton and Man U v Spurs are other headline games.
  • Thu, Sep 26, 2024
    Kylian Mbappe could be out of action after suffering a thigh injury during Real Madrid's LaLiga victory over Alaves on Tuesday night.
  • Thu, Sep 26, 2024
    Erik ten Hag was annoyed that FC Twente showed more desire than Manchester United in Wednesday's shock Europa League draw.
  • Wed, Sep 25, 2024
    Love EPL tips? Betfair's English Premier League Analyst provides his EPL tips and analysis for this week's football action. Betting strategies and previews available now.
  • Wed, Sep 25, 2024
    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that midfielder Rodri will be out for "a long, long time" and requires surgery.
  • Wed, Sep 25, 2024
    A knee injury has forced former Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane to retire from football.
  • Tue, Sep 24, 2024
    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta expects club captain Martin Odegaard to return from an ankle injury in "a matter of weeks".
  • Tue, Sep 24, 2024
    Rodri's season could already be over after initial tests showed he sustained anterior cruciate ligament damage during Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
  • Tue, Sep 24, 2024
    Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been called a "coward" by Arsenal legend Ian Wright after one of the most combustible Premier League showdowns of recent times at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
  • Mon, Sep 23, 2024
    Sunday's thrilling 2-2 draw between title chasers Manchester City and Arsenal saw both managers Pep Guardiola and Mikel Arteta frustrated with the level of officiating.
  • Mon, Sep 23, 2024
    Substitute Ramon Sosa scored his first goal in English football to earn Nottingham Forest a 2-2 draw at Brighton in a Premier League match which saw both managers sent off.
  • Sat, Sep 21, 2024
    Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is wary of the threat posed by more than one familiar face when Falkirk visit Parkhead on Sunday.
  • Fri, Sep 20, 2024
    Erik ten Hag will make a late call on the fitness of Rasmus Hojlund and Mason Mount after the injured Manchester United duo returned to training ahead of the trip to Crystal Palace.
  • Thu, Sep 19, 2024
    Manchester City could have to do without Kevin De Bruyne for Sunday's clash with Arsenal after the midfielder suffered an injury during their Champions League draw with Inter Milan.
  • Thu, Sep 19, 2024
    A crunch game early in the season, with Man City and Arsenal locking horns at the Etihad. City can open a five-point gap on their biggest rival for the title with a win, whilst a Gunners victory will see them go to the top.
  • Thu, Sep 19, 2024
    Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers call his side's second-half display "absolutely sensational" after they thumped Slovan Bratislava 5-1 in their opening Champions League fixture.
  • Thu, Sep 19, 2024
    Ange Postecoglou was pleased the spirit and character his Tottenham side showed to helped them through a nervy 2-1 victory over Coventry in the Carabao Cup, but admitted they had to hang on at the end.
  • Wed, Sep 18, 2024
    Love EPL tips? Betfair's English Premier League Analyst provides his EPL tips and analysis for this week's football action. Betting strategies and previews available now.
  • Wed, Sep 18, 2024
    Harry Kane netted a hat-trick of penalties in a four-goal haul, to eclipse Wayne Rooney's Champions League record, as Bayern Munich demolished Dinamo Zagreb 9-2.
  • Wed, Sep 18, 2024
    Erik ten Hag claimed his biggest win as Manchester United manager as his side beat Barnsley 7-0 in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
  • Tue, Sep 17, 2024
    An increase in fixture congestion could force players to go on strike, according to Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
  • Sun, Sep 15, 2024
    Bayern Munich returned to the top of the Bundesliga Table as Harry Kane's first hat-trick of the season helped thump promoted Holstein Kiel 6-1.
  • Sun, Sep 15, 2024
    Chelsea attacker Jadon Sancho marked his debut with an assist for Christopher Nkunku's winner at Bournemouth and the Blues' head coach Enzo Maresca was full of praise for his new loan signing.
  • Sat, Sep 14, 2024
    Fulham boss Marco Silva believes his side have made a strong start to the Premier League season but knows they must show a reaction after being held to a draw by Ipswich in their last game before the international break.
  • Fri, Sep 13, 2024
    Thomas Frank labelled Erling Haaland's movement as "the best we've ever seen" ahead of Brentford's trip to the Etihad Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League.
  • Fri, Sep 13, 2024
    Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag brushed aside Cristiano Ronaldo's criticism of his ambition and said external noise does not affect him.
  • Thu, Sep 12, 2024
    Love EPL tips? Betfair's English Premier League Analyst provides his EPL tips and analysis for this week's football action. Betting strategies and previews available now.
  • Thu, Sep 12, 2024
    The north London Derby between Spurs and Arsenal is one of the most bitter rivalries in the game. Neither side can afford to drop further points even at this early stage, so their 210th meeting is of great importance and clearly the highlight of Round 4.
  • Thu, Sep 12, 2024
    Kylian Mbappe has failed to obtain an order which will allow him to claim 55million euros in unpaid wages and bonuses from former club Paris St Germain.
  • Wed, Sep 11, 2024
    England captain Harry Kane marked his 100th cap by scoring a brace in the Nations League victory against Finland and admitted it was "almost a perfect night".
  • Wed, Sep 11, 2024
    Norway's team doctor believes Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard could be out of action for three weeks after picking up an ankle injury on international duty.
  • Tue, Sep 10, 2024
    Harry Kane is set to win his 100th senior international cap against Finland on Tuesday night and says he wants to play for England "as long as I can".
  • Tue, Sep 10, 2024
    Arsenal could be without their captain Martin Odegaard for Sunday's North London derby after he limped off during Norway's 2-1 UEFA Nations League win over Austria in Oslo.
  • Sun, Sep 08, 2024
    Declan Rice felt like he put in the big performance needed on his return to the Republic of Ireland at the end of a promising few days under "refreshing" interim England boss Lee Carsley.
  • Sun, Sep 08, 2024
    Interim manager Lee Carsley said he respects people's opinions but was unmoved by the reaction to him not singing the national anthem before leading England to a career-high victory over the Republic of Ireland.
  • Sun, Sep 08, 2024
    Scotland manager Steve Clarke will look for answers over their disrupted preparations for Sunday's Nations League clash in Portugal after arriving in Lisbon almost two hours late following a 110-mile road trip.
  • Fri, Sep 06, 2024
    Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane lead a list of six England players nominated for the men's Ballon d'Or while Lionesses trio Lucy Bronze, Lauren James and Lauren Hemp were shortlisted for the women's award.
2024 August
  • Thu, Aug 29, 2024
    Love EPL tips? Betfair's English Premier League Analyst provides his EPL tips and analysis for this week's football action. Betting strategies and previews available now.
  • Wed, Aug 28, 2024
    The last round of matches before an international break is highlighted by three matches. The new-look West Ham faces its stiffest test to date when Man City visit for a late Saturday kick-off. Newcastle and Spurs have both dropped points already and will be desperate for all three when they meet at St James’ Park on Sunday. Round 3 finishes with one of the oldest and fiercest rivalries in the English game: Man Utd v Liverpool.
  • Thu, Aug 22, 2024
    No real upsets in the opening round. Last season’s top four all won, and only two from the bottom half of the competition in 23/24 got off to a winning start.
2024 July
  • Fri, Jul 12, 2024
    Spain aims to become the first nation to win the Euros for a fourth time in a mouth-watering final against England, who plays a major final on foreign soil for the first time.
  • Fri, Jul 05, 2024
    Attacking midfielder Reno Piscopo has joined Melbourne Victory on a two-year deal, marking the A-League Men club's third new signing under Patrick Kisnorbo.
  • Thu, Jul 04, 2024
    The top five sides in betting pre-tournament have all made it through to the final eight. Without question the two form teams are Spain and Germany and they meet early Saturday morning AEST in an epic clash.
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2024 October
  • Thu, Oct 17, 2024
    Harry Kane has welcomed the arrival of Thomas Tuchel as England's new head coach, but Gary Neville fears the appointment will have a damaging impact on coaching in the country.
2024 August


2024 June
  • Tue, Jun 11, 2024
    Euro 2024, the 17th renewal of football’s second most important nation’s tournament, kicks off on Saturday morning Australian time with hosts Germany taking on a resurgent Scotland.


2024 June
  • Wed, Jun 05, 2024
    UEFA Euro 2024, Europe’s premier football tournament kicks off next week in Germany, and Betfair’s Expert Betting Analyst Tony Hargraves thinks defending champions Italy represent tremendous value.