Record goals tally, three-way title race: The most exciting Premier League season yet? February 18, 2024 As the season enters its final third, it has rarely been closer or more action-packed.
Hojlund breaks record as Manchester United win at Luton Town February 18, 2024 Rasmus Hojlund set a new Premier League record with a brace as Manchester United made it four top-flight wins in a row at Luton Town on Sunday. The Denmark striker continued his red-hot streak to become the youngest player, at 21 years and 14 days, to score in six Premier League matches in a row. [...]
Luton’s Lockyer reveals he was dead for two minutes and 40 seconds February 18, 2024 Luton captain Tom Lockyer said he thought he would die after his heart stopped in the 59th minute of a match against Bournemouth in mid-December. The 29-year-old opened up on his experiences in an interview with Sky Sports before Luton’s clash with Manchester United. He said his heart stopped for two minutes and 40 seconds. [...]
City Football Group agree partnership with Erdogan-linked club February 18, 2024 The collaboration will see City Football Group provide “consultancy” to Istanbul Basaksehir.
What can the Premier League learn from NFL and the Super Bowl? February 17, 2024 Richard Davies, Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys, on the lessons the Premier League can learn from the Super Bowl. Few events rival the commercial juggernaut that is the Super Bowl. Year after year, this American spectacle captivates audiences worldwide, boasting unparalleled viewership and revenue. While the Premier League stands as a commercial powerhouse in its [...]
WSL: Chelsea clash with Man City could be key for Hayes’ Champions League dream February 16, 2024 Chelsea Women host second-placed Manchester City in the WSL on Friday night in a game which could blow the title race and Emma Hayes’ final season wide open. With Chelsea three points clear of City after 13 games, this match is crucial for both sides but even more so for the hosts. Win and the [...]
Roy Hodgson to be SACKED by Crystal Palace, reports February 15, 2024 Premier League club Crystal Palace are set to sack Roy Hodgson with Oliver Glasner set to replace him, according to reports. The 76-year-old Eagles boss took over at Selhurst Park in March last year having already had a spell at the club. Palace sit 15th in the Premier League table and are just five points [...]
If football is pricing you out, try a new sport. You’ll love what’s out there February 15, 2024 Morning Wire columnist Ed Warner issues a rallying call to those who cannot afford to go to the football. There are incredible sporting experiences out there for just a few quid, so get Goggling and take in a new sport. Fancy watching your favourite Premier League team at an away match? Think again. You’ll likely [...]
Manchester United record most expensive squad EVER at £1.2bn, Uefa report February 14, 2024 The Manchester United squad that concluded the 2022-23 season was the most expensively-assembled team on record, a new report revealed this morning. An official Uefa document, titled European Club Finance and Investment Landscape Report, says the Old Trafford club’s 2023 financial year-end squad cost a collective €1.42bn (£1.21bn), which topples the previous record of €1.33bn [...]
Chelsea approach Lyon and Bompastor amid Hayes replacement search February 14, 2024 Chelsea Women have reportedly approached Lyon’s Sonia Bompastor as a potential replacement for Emma Hayes. Hayes will leave the Blues at the end of the season to take up a role with the United States Women’s National Team (USWNT). Bompastor has won the Champions League as both a player and a manager and is the [...]