Such is the prevalence of technological authority in the modern world, the abstract concept of a predictive statistical model being presented to Premier League managers as a genuine topic of discussion is no longer a fantasy confined to fan forums. Heading into this weekend’s fixtures, Opta’s predictions were put directly to Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior.

MADRID (AP) — Espanyol and Elche drew 2-2 on Sunday in a Spanish league match briefly interrupted toward the end after the referee activated the anti-racism protocol. The ref’s decision came around the 80th minute after Espanyol defender Omar El Hilali accused Elche forward Rafa Mir of racially insulting him. Advertisement The game was stopped

Sunday’s La Liga match between Elche and Espanyol was paused for three minutes under Uefa’s racism protocol, the match referee has indicated in his report. Referee Iosu Galech Apezteguia wrote that he halted the game after Espanyol’s Omar El Hilali said Elche’s Rafa Mir had made a racist comment to him, according to Spanish football

Elche star Rafa Mir could be facing up to a lengthy incoming spell away from the pitch. This comes with the striker accused of racially abusing Espanyol’s Omar El Hilali on Sunday afternoon. Elche played host to Espanyol earlier today, giving rise to an entertaining four-goal affair which saw the two sides forced to settle

Little is expected to come easy for this Arsenal team during the run-in, as they chase a first Premier League title in 22 years. The Emirates Stadium was once again a nervous cauldron on Sunday afternoon, as Chelsea, who Arsenal have a supreme record against since 2021, came to town with the intentions of keeping

The 2026 Finalissima between Argentina and Spain, one of the marquee matchups of the year ahead of the World Cup, has once again been thrust into the spotlight amid the possibility of the game being suspended. However, reports have now surfaced that FIFA will wait before deciding on a postponement of the clash between Lionel

A slightly cautious start devolved into a surprisingly open game rather quickly, though that had as much to do with Chelsea’s inability to string passes together than anything special that Arsenal might have been doing. That said, a goal was never likely to come from any source other than a corner, and that’s precisely how

Manchester United fought back from an early deficit to claim a 2–1 victory over Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, moving up to third in the Premier League table. The Red Devils entered the contest as the division’s form team, with no side claiming more points in the top flight since Michael Carrick

1 So far, Serie A giants Juventus have failed to tie Dusan Vlahovic down to a new contract. They are now expected to make one last attempt to reach that objective. Corriere dello Sport report that a plan is being drawn up in Turin keep Vlahovic beyond this season, with his contract running out in

Luke Shaw was forced off midway through the first half of Manchester United’s clash with Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon after a nasty collision with Daniel Muñoz. The previously injury prone fullback made his 28th consecutive Premier League start at Old Trafford this weekend, comfortably the longest run of consistency in the competition he has

Just when you thought college football on Saturdays, the NFL on Sundays, the combine in February, free agency in March, the draft in April, and training camp all summer were enough football, Italy said, “Hold my beer.” It turns out there isn’t a world (that I know of) that can get enough football, and one

It’s the first day of March, and we have some great matches to focus on! In the Premier League, we have Manchester United looking to continue their great form under coach Michael Carrick as they host Crystal Palace at Old Trafford. Elsewhere, Fulham host a London derby against a Tottenham Hotspur side desperate to put