Good news for Arsenal fans is that the most dominant team statistically – in terms of expected goal difference per game, excluding penalties – have won the Premier League in three of the past four seasons. The exception came when Manchester City pipped the Gunners to the title two years ago. With fifth place likely

Two draws and four defeats for English clubs in the last 16 of the Champions League has again demonstrated the excellence of Europe’s elite teams Ruben Dias reacts as Man City are thumped by Real Madrid(Image: DeFodi Images via Getty Images) In the immediate aftermath of the phoney, interminable first phase of Champions League football

The Champions League delivered its trademark chaos during the first leg of this season’s last 16 ties. There were 32 goals across Tuesday and Wednesday’s eight fixtures and some remarkable storylines emerged. Goalkeeper howlers plagued Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, Federico Valverde’s stunning hat-trick etched itself into Real Madrid folklore and the Bodø/Glimt machine keeps quietly

Inter could let go of several long-term first-team servants and are targeting a summer move for Roma midfielder Manu Kone according to Thursday’s reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Nerazzurri are sitting seven points clear at the top of the Serie A table with 10 league matches of the season left to go, but

For a man-to-man press to work well, it has to be done in a co-ordinated, aggressive manner. If any player is late to apply pressure, the opposition player has time and space on the ball, essentially giving them a man advantage. Under Frank, Spurs’ defensive approach was more passive, often defending in a more rigid

In Australia helping promote the Premier League Trophy Tour  By ANDREW PRENTICE, SPORT REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 05:48 GMT, 12 March 2026 | Updated: 05:55 GMT, 12 March 2026 Premier League great Theo Walcott has revealed why he deeply admires Aussie football fans – and why his beloved Arsenal will be domestic champions this season. Walcott, 36,

The LIV Golf-backed International Series and the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) have today unveiled a direct performance pathway that will propel India’s top performers onto the global stage. Leading IGPL players will gain access to various International Series events and further opportunities to compete at LIV Golf Promotions, accelerating their progression into elite-level golf.

Brighton & Hove Albion have played 61 times in all competitions since Kaoru Mitoma and Evan Ferguson last started a game together. The sequence, stretching back to a 2-2 draw away to Leicester City in December 2024, will not be ending any time soon with both players destined for further spells on the sidelines due

Real Madrid are likely to be in the market for a new manager this summer, amid doubts over Alvaro Arbeloa’s continuity. The 43-year-old, who was promoted from Castilla upon Xabi Alonso’s departure in January, has had an inconsistent time in charge at the Bernabeu, and although he has the players on his side, there are

Sam Tighe Close Sam Tighe ESPN Sam is a writer, broadcaster and podcaster for ESPN. He will write on the Premier League, scouting and transfers. ,  Mark Ogden Close Mark Ogden Senior Writer, ESPN FC ,  Gab Marcotti Close Gab Marcotti Senior Writer, ESPN FC ,  Alex Kirkland Multiple Authors Mar 11, 2026, 10:12 PM

Arabic version: فرق الدوري الإنجليزي تواجه صعوبات في مباريات الذهاب بدوري أبطال أوروبا The Premier League faced a challenging week in the Champions League, with all six teams failing to secure a win in their last-16 first legs. Real Madrid’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Manchester City highlighted the struggles of English clubs, as City now

By WILL PICKWORTH, SPORTS REPORTER Published: 00:15 GMT, 12 March 2026 | Updated: 00:27 GMT, 12 March 2026 The Premier League‘s hopes of securing a fifth Champions League spot for next season received a blow on Wednesday night. As part of the new format for Europe’s elite club competition, the two nations which perform best

The Premier League’s power was supposedly emphasised by having six teams in the last 16 following the league stage, but this was something of a cold shower hosed on talk of its supremacy as City and Chelsea were heavily beaten, following on from defeats for Liverpool and Spurs on Tuesday. Premier League leaders Arsenal needed

Roma arrive at Bologna with a depleted attack but Donyell Malen now available, so punters should expect cautious markets — consider Roma to progress at narrow odds or a Both Teams To Score + under 3.5 goals market. Hermoso’s fitness uncertainty and several attacking absences make match lines volatile and favourable for value bets on

Real Madrid star Federico Valverde was afforded a perfect 10/10 match rating for his performance against Manchester City on Wednesday. This comes after the Uruguayan conjured up a display for the ages. Advertisement Real Madrid were of course back in action a short time ago, welcoming Pep Guardiola’s Man City to Spain’s capital for a