1 Castellanos and Pablo make an impact Nuno Espírito Santo has rolled back the years in an attempt to save West Ham. He has gone old-school, switching to a gung-ho 4-4-2 system to give his side more threat in the final third. Pablo Felipe and Taty Castellanos, both January arrivals, have altered the face of

BOLOGNA, ITALY – APRIL 09: Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Leg One match between Bologna FC 1909 and Aston Villa FC at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on April 09, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Unai Emery was measured and respectful

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has taken to social media, to send a crystal clear message to the club’s fanbase. This of course comes fresh off an evening to forget for all associated with the Blaugrana on Wednesday. Advertisement Hansi Flick’s troops were back in action on the continent yesterday evening, playing host to Atlético Madrid in

Barcelona has filed a complaint with UEFA over a penalty that was not awarded in its favor in Wednesday’s (8) match against Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League. The club published an official statement requesting the opening of an investigation, with access to the communication between the referees. Advertisement The disputed incident took place

When Arsenal won the 2003–04 Premier League title without losing a single game, it seemed inconceivable that they would not tighten their stranglehold over the division for years to come. Yet, it’s been more than two decades and the Gunners are yet to earn another top-flight crown. In fact, four of Mikel Arteta’s current squad

AC Milan have significantly intensified their search for a new starting striker, with Robert Lewandowski emerging as a concrete target. According to Daniele Longo, the Rossoneri have deepened their discussions with the Polish international’s entourage following an initial enquiry, formally expressing a keen interest in bringing the veteran forward to San Siro. Advertisement Notably, the

There are picks from matches involving Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Tottenham. Our predictions for Premier League matchday 32 Selection Odds West Ham to beat Wolves -125 Aston Villa to beat Forest +165 Sunderland to beat Tottenham +165 Man City to beat Chelsea +115 Man Utd to beat Leeds -161 All odds are courtesy

Manchester United center back Harry Maguire was in a punchy mood when he held court with a series of publications this week. The recalled England international described himself as “arguably one of the best defenders in the world in both boxes” and was similarly forthright on the club’s aspirations in next season’s Premier League and

If an attacking side are trying hard to break down an especially stubborn defensive block, you will often see their players looking to take up spaces between the opposition’s lines. That can mean an offensive midfielder smartly positioning himself behind the other team’s midfield but ahead of the defence, a narrow winger finding a pocket

When you are fighting a battle against relegation, you know the end is close once you hit the 30-game mark and, if you’re not in good form, the pressure becomes greater and greater. I know what it feels like: I was relegated twice from the Premier League as a player with Queens Park Rangers in

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona will look to take another step toward successfully defending its Spanish league title when it hosts struggling Espanyol in a derby on Saturday. The title looks like it’s Barcelona’s to lose with eight games left. Hansi Flick’s side holds a seven-point lead over second-placed Real Madrid, which hosts a resurgent

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has implied that the officiating in Spain is not entirely neutral, referring back to the ongoing ‘Negreira case’ which sees Barcelona accused of sporting corruption. Previously he has referred to it as the biggest scandal in the history of football. Arbeloa was asked about Barcelona having a vastly different record

Barcelona have expressed their frustration with referee István Kovács following Sunday’s controversial La Liga encounter at the Camp Nou. The Catalan club believe that a series of key decisions by the Romanian official cost them dearly, and their anger is being felt at the highest levels of the club. In the 63rd minute, with the